Lorraine Alban Stupar, age 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte.
Lorraine was born in La Porte on February 25, 1930 to the late Theodore and Emma (Fenker) Gustafson. She graduated from La Porte High School and lived in La Porte for most of her life. Lorraine married Robert J. Alban on April 9, 1948. Together, they raised six children and enjoyed life together until his death in 1991. In 1997, Lorraine married Theodore Stupar and they traveled throughout the country and played golf together. He passed away in 2015.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was active in her Circle 7. For years, she volunteered with the La Porte Hospital Auxillary and The Women's Republican Club. She was honored in 1989 as an outstanding volunteer by the Indiana Federation of Republican women at the Indianapolis Roof Ballroom during their "Tribute to Women". Lorraine served as president, vice-president, treasurer, and chaired many committees for these organizations. She has been a Precinct Committeeman, worked on the County Voter Registration Board and was a fundraiser for United Fund, Arthritis Foundation, and the Heart Foundation. Lorraine also sang in the St. John's Lutheran Church's Walther League Chorus. She enjoyed playing golf and card games with a close circle of friends. Dinner and dancing was an activity she loved in La Porte and she traveled extensively.
Her greatest joy was to be surrounded by her family. She is survived by her six children: Linda (Charles "Chuck") Minnick of La Porte, IN, Lois (Stephen "Steve") Brooks of Knightstown, IN, Laura (Lawrence "Larry") Mazur of La Porte, IN, Ronald (Cathy) Alban of Downers Grove, IL, Roger Alban of La Porte, IN, and Russell "Rusty" (Nancy) Alban of Green Oaks, IL; 15 grandchildren, Chuck Minnick, Lori Cochrane, Lesley Lich, Craig Minnick, Amy Ripley, Benjamin Brooks, Jennifer Barley, Kelly Aikens, Lisa Alban, Gregory Alban, Joe Mazur, Lauren Mazur, Lindsey Mazur, Zachary Alban, and Haley Alban. Lorraine has 26 great-grandchildren. She was also blessed with two stepdaughters, Nancy (Jim) Jonas and Carol (Mark) Rauschenbach, both of La Porte; 4 step grandchildren, Joseph (Kylie) Jonas, Alex (Krysti) Jonas, Bradley Rauschenbach, and Olivia Rauschenbach; and 4 step great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Brentwood and Golden Living Center Fountainview. Many thanks to the Aseracare Hospice staff for their kindness.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, Bob Alban and Ted Stupar; and sister, Evelyn Parker McAdoo.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am on Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. Ronald Brauer officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held from 5 - 8 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10 am until the time of service on Friday at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E. 91st Street, Ste.100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830 or St. John's Lutheran Church, 111 Kingsbury Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.