Virginia A. Cortez, age 65, of Michigan City, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at St. Anthony Memorial Health Care Center of Michigan City. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, 402 E. Coolspring, Michigan City. Mrs. Cortez was born July 27, 1943 in St. Augustine, FL to Francis A. and Frances C. (Prescott) Dutcher, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Gerald Knoll, who passed away, and then married Rudolph Cortez, he is also deceased. Surviving is her son Leroy Cortez of Michigan City, grandchildren Brittany Nicole and Brandi Marie, brothers Richard Dutcher of LaPorte; Frank Dutcher of Valparaiso, and Kenneth Dutcher of Chesterton, sister Lorraine Darling of Michigan City, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son Gary Cortez, nephew Marlon Dutcher and brothers James and Gary Dutcher. Mrs. Cortez had been a matron at the Porter County Courthouse. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints.