Lora Ann Furmankiewicz

March 3, 1965 - October 17, 2020

Lora Ann Furmankiewicz, age 55, of Chesterton, IN passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born on March 3, 1965 in Gary, IN to Phillip and Carolann (Gleason) Wietbrock. Lora is survived by her loving husband, Alan Furmankiewicz; beloved daughters, Ashley N. Furmankiewicz and Amanda L. Furmankiewicz; father, Phillip Wietbrock; mother, Carolann Pavich; sister, Paula Godwin and many close loving and dear friends. Lora grew up in Lowell, IN where she graduated from Lowell High School. She obtained her Associate Degree from Sawyer College of Business. Lori was a member of Faith Reformed Church for twenty two years where she would cook Wednesday night dinners with her close group of friends for hundreds of people. She continued to serve love and fellowship through food after moving to Liberty Bible Church. She loved her church families and was very involved throughout the years with volunteering through those dinners and other hospitality events. Lora enjoyed crafting which included decorating Christmas sweaters, sewing projects, creating wreaths for all seasons, and any house decor projects she found on Pinterest. She loved to travel with her husband, especially to warm places, whether it was a cruise or a trip to her favorite place, Maui. Lora also enjoyed local trips to vineyards and breweries and always put up with Alan’s trips to see all the dead presidents. She was very involved with her children and their activities; she was an active swim mom waking up at five in the morning for a combined total of four years to take her children to practice. She would always make sure the team was taken care of with snacks, cheers, carpools to meets and was often found on the pool deck timing, purposefully being splashed by the swimmers. She was incredibly passionate about baking and cooking and would often surprise loved ones with packages containing special treats such as cookies. Everyone close to her would always look forward to those special days in the fall when she would make her famous apple strudel. Lora gave so much love and care to everyone around her without thinking about herself. She never acknowledged how much she was loved or how many lives she has touched with her kindness and infectious smiles. Her presence will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will take place following services in Chesterton Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee‑fh.com.