Marlete Kiff, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Brentwood.
Marlete was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 25, 1938 to Marion S.A. and Mary Louise (McClure) Campbell.
On August 13, 1960, she married Hobart "Hobey" M. Kiff who preceded her in death on March 11, 2001. Surviving are her beloved son, Brent (Stacy) Kiff of Chicago, IL; sister, Jeannette (Lewis) Campbell Green of Scottsdale, Arizona; and two grandchildren, Maxwell and Ava. Also surviving are one brother-in-law, Doug (Janis) Kiff and one sister-in-law, Sharon Kirkham, both of La Porte; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Marlete attended Hanover College, where she was affiliated with Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She later attended and graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a Master's Degree in Education.
Marlete worked as a teacher in the La Porte Community Schools for over 30 years. She was very social and enjoyed going out to dinner with life-long friends, including her neighbors and bridge and poker groups. She loved visiting her family in Chicago, trying new restaurants and going to the theater. Marlete treasured annual trips to Siesta Key, Florida and was able to fulfill her dreams of traveling to both Europe and Alaska. Her grandchildren provided much joy and entertainment and she considered them a true blessing.
Marlete was active with many organizations. She served on the First Trust Credit Union Supervisory Committee, Friends of the Symphony, and was a member of The Presbyterian Church of La Porte.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
On Friday, April 21, 2017 (CST) a Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 2:00 - 4:30 PM with a Service of Remembrance beginning at 4:15 PM at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A private interment will take place at the Columbarium at Pine Lake Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Presbyterian Church of La Porte, 307 Kingsbury Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350.
Marlete's immediate family is forever grateful to friends and relatives who provided tender loving care and moral support without fail throughout the years.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.