Leah A. Johnson, 25 years old of La Porte, IN, died Friday, January 8, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident in Starke Co., Indiana
She was born in LaPorte, IN. May 22, 1984 Daughter of Douglas A. and Christine (Madsen) Ribordy.
Leah was a 2003 LaPorte High School Honors Graduate and a 2007 Honors Graduate of Ball State University with a B.A., She worked as a Loan Specialist at Bank of Indiana in North Judson, IN. She was a 10 year member in 4H, Hoosier Girls State Representative, played soccer for LPHS, loved farm animals and her dog, JoBee. Leah enjoyed taking long walks, exercising, and being at the beach.
She married Derek Johnson on November 12, 2008 in Lebanon, IN who survives.
Also surviving son; Jeffrey Madsen Johnson, at home, mother; Christine Ribordy and friend John Bilik of LaPorte, brother; Nicholas F. (Amanda) Ribordy of West Lafayette, IN., brother-in-law; Aaron J. (Megan) Johnson, sister-in-law; Alexia (Zachary) Baker, grandmothers; Elma D. Madsen of Munster, IN., & Lesta Ribordy, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Jeff L. and Gail Johnson, and mother-in-law; Annette Eicholz of Monticello, IN.
She was preceded in death by her father Douglas A. Ribordy.
Visitation will be held from 3-6 P.M. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 and a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday at Cutler Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to the family of Leah A. Johnson for an education fund for her son, Jeffrey Madsen Johnson.
Please sign the online register book at www.cutlerfuneral.com