Jean M. (Barnes) Miller

Jean M. Miller, 92, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Jean was born May 1, 1927 in Galena Township to the late Irvin and Mildred (Conrow) Barnes.

On August 21, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana Jean married Robert E. Miller who survives.

Jean was a retired service representative from G.T.E. after 17 years of service.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the bereavement group.

Jean is survived by her husband, Robert; a daughter, Diane Soroka of Washington D.C.; three sons, Jerry Bayer of Plano, Texas, Rick Miller of Henderson Nevada, and Doug Miller of La Porte, Indiana; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Owen Barnes; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Elizabeth Reynolds, Rosemary Tregay, Marcella Slattery, and Elsie Foster; and three brothers, William Barnes, Gerald Barnes and Richard Barnes.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana, where a Parish Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 C Street, La Porte.  Family and friends may gather from 9-9:45 a.m. in the funeral home before the Mass.  Reverend Ian Williams will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 C Street, La Porte, Indiana 46350.

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