Laurie A. Mielke, age 70, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.
Laurie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Michael Mielke; daughter, Michelle (Paul) Butterfield; grandsons: Cody McCulloch and Nathan Butterfield; brother, Jon (Linda) Vayda; and sisters: Lyn Vayda, Donna Vayda, and Leslie (Paul) Bores.
Laurie was preceded in death by her father and stepmother: Steve and Janalee Vayda; and mother, Mary Vayda.
Laurie was a graduate of Columbus High School in Marshfield, Class of 1971. She received her accounting degree from Chaperal College in Tuscon, AZ. Laurie was an office manager for FCA Flooring in Merrillville, IN. She was an avid reader and especially loved Harry Potter. Laurie loved to garden and spend time with her cats.
Per Laurie’s request, there will be no services. Cremation services are entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre.
Visit Laurie’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.