Donna S. Lalyer, 77, of Kendallville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her residence.

She was born November 8, 1945, in Decatur to Harold and Mary (Edgington) Houser.

Donna had been the program director at Freedom Academy in Kendallville for many years.

She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano, but her greatest enjoyment was her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are a daughter, Stacey (Kent) Shultz of Kendallville; six grandchildren, Jordan Coulter, Tanner Giles, Trevor Bonar, Brayton Bonar, Sierra Crump, and Jackson Shultz; a sister, Diane Logan; a brother, Richard Houser; and her beloved dog, Odie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kelly Michelle Crump on July 10, 2020; a sister-in-law, Ruth Houser; and a brother-in-law, Norman Logan.

A memorial service will be Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Wayne Center United Methodist Church, 1015 East Schoolhouse Road, Kendallville with Pastor Ken Walker officiating.

Visitation will also be on Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Preferred memorials are to the Humane Society of Noble County, 1305 Sherman Street, Kendallville, IN 46755.

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