Linda Marian (Allgower) Molenda

Linda Marian Molenda, 64, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

She was born on August 30, 1961, to the late Kenneth and Beverly (Smith) Allgower Sr.

A lifelong resident of La Porte, Linda graduated from La Porte High School in 1980. She went on to dedicate her career to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, working many years in the healthcare field.

On April 6, 2016, Linda’s beloved husband, Craig Molenda, preceded her in death.

Linda is survived by her sons, Craig Principe, Brandon Principe, and Derek Molenda, all of La Porte; her stepchildren, Mitchell (Kelly) Molenda of South Bend, and Amanda Collins of Elkhart; grandchildren, Jordyn, Lincoln, Mason, Logan, and Gabe; and her brothers, Chris (Nikki) Allgower and Kenny (Terri) Allgower Jr., both of La Porte.

 A joint Celebration of Life honoring both Linda and Craig will be held from 3pm to 9pm, Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Cummings Lodge, (at Stone Lake), 350 Grangemouth Drive, La Porte, Indiana.

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

Memorial contributions in memory of Linda and Craig may be made to the La Porte County Animal Control and Jane Bernard Animal Adoption Center, 2855 IN-2, La Porte, Indiana 46350 or Rescue Release Repeat (rescuerelease repeat.com) to the option for donations.

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