Wanda Jean Loucks, age 78 of Rolling Prairie, IN passed away on Sunday May 27, 2012 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital with her family by her side.She was born February 4, 1934 in Oblong, Illinois to the late Cloyce & Opal (Groves) O'Dell.
She married William D. Loucks in La Porte on August 23, 1952 who survives. also surviving are Seven children; Tina Bernth, Neal (Juanita) Loucks, & Jay (Lynn) Loucks all of La Porte, Kim (Burt) Bennett of Rolling Prairie, Dennis Whitman of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Cindy (Mike) Miller of Rolling Prairie, and Sandy (Marvin) Messer of La Porte. 25 Grandchildren and 20 Gt. Grandchildren Two Sisters; Norma Rodgers of Michigan City and Ruth Hoskins of Doniphan, Nebraska
She was preceded in death by her parents; Cloyce and Opal O'Dell and a brother; James O'Dell
She and her husband would winter in Harlingen, Texas and she voluntered for the Host Program through the Harlingen School System, she was a member of Lamb's Chapel United Methodist Church where helped in many capacities including the Good Shepard Food Pantry. she also volunteered at La Porte Hospital and the 4H Program.
A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday May 31, 2012 at Lamb's Chapel United Methodist with Pastor Nate Loucks officiating Burial will follow at the Posey Chapel Cemetery in La Porte County.
A visitation will be held on Thursday from 11AM-2PM prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Lamb's Chapel Love Fund C/O the church. 6006 N. Fail Rd., La Porte, IN. 46350