Wanda Wakeman

Wanda Jean Wakeman August 31, 1954-September 6, 2019 Wanda Wakeman, 65, of Kingsbury, IN, passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born August 31, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Willis John Ross and Emily May (Rifenbark) Ross. Wanda was a pediatric nurse known as "Whacky Wanda". She held a passion for children and taking care of them. She truly enjoyed her "Sister Weekend" retreats every year. She also enjoyed arts, crafts, scrap booking, and collected a little bit of everything. She had a BIG heart and was loved dearly by her family. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her husband Dale Wakeman Jr. She is also survived by her daughter, Danielle Wilson; two Grandchildren, Lilly Wilson, Oliver Wilson; brother, Ernest Ross (Mary); two sisters, Helen Shepherd, and Roseann (Dennis) Johnson. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Carl and James Ross; and sister, Barbara Sluder. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Tues, Sept 10 from 5 until 8 pm. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday September 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Kingsbury Cemetery, Kingsbury, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wanda Wakeman please visit our Sympathy Store.