Lisa Marie (Mrkva) Brown

Lisa Brown, 46, of La Porte, Indiana passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer on March 11, 2023. 

Lisa was born on October 6, 1976, in La Porte to Richard and Linda (Bowlby) Mrkva.

She married Ricky J. Brown on December 16, 2000, who sadly preceded her in death on February 23, 2010. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her grandbabies. She also enjoyed old movies, history, and music.

Lisa is survived by her parents, Linda (Richard) Mrkva of La Porte; a daughter, Jessica (Cleston Caudill) Boone of La Porte; a son, Joshua (Roseva Cheeks) Brown of La Porte; granddaughters, Athena and Nova Caudill; and a sister, Kelly (Joseph) Krause of Hendersonville, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Janna Brown on April 10, 2014.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. following the visitation, with Pastor Bill Fine officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to LaPorte County Animal Control & The Jane Bernard Animal Adoption Center, 2855 West State Road 2. La Porte, Indiana 46350.

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