Suzanne (Sandor) Locke

Suzanne Locke, 84, of La Porte, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024.

She was born on September 7, 1939 to Steven and Mary (Hrasko) Sandor. Suzanne was a graduate of San Pierre High School in North Judson, where she formed many lifelong friendships that she treasured dearly.

On September 7, 1958 she married Donald E. Locke with whom she shared a beautiful life. Together they were the loving parents of two children, Joseph (Lisa) Locke of Macy, Indiana and Jeanein Locke of La Porte. Suzanne worked as Administrative Secretary for the La Porte County Health Department and then went on to work at La Porte County Juvenile Services from which she retired.

Her passions were horseback riding, antiquing and taking care of her family.

Suzanne was blessed with seven grandchildren, grandson, Erik Netzer of Walkerton, granson, Ryan (Brittany Netzer of Walkerton, granddaughter, Becca (Matt) Ballman of Michigan City, granddaughter, Heather Locke of Michigan City, granddaughter, Hannah (James) Morton of Westville, granddaughter, Jesse Greene of Peru, grandson, D.J. Greene of Peru.

Suzanne felt extremely blessed to have seven great grandchildren, Rhett, Hazel, Alivia, Lily, Sammi, Khloe, and Harley. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Steven (Marion) Sandor; a sister, Mary (Stanley) Jarosinski. A brother, Robert (Barb) Sandor remains.

Private family services will take place with burial at Winamac Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Donald.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte.

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