Donna and Melvin Newton
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Mr. Melvin G. Newton, 77, passed away at his home on May 19, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born January 20, 1934 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Othel M. Newton and Helen (Tague) Newton. Melvin worked as an electrician for Rexam, retiring in 1996. He attended Grace Baptist Church. Melvin was a Veteran of the US Navy, serving in the Korean War. He was an avid grower of orchids-in many varieties and colors. He and his wife traveled to all of the US states, Novia Scotia and all but two providences in Canada. Melvin's greatest joy was camping with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also taking them on vacation. On November 6, 1954, in LaPorte, IN, he was married to Donna Rae (Dee) Brown Newton. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Donna Newton; one daughter - Pamela Newton; two grandchildren - Scott & Melodee Koziatek, and five great-grandchildren - Caitlyn, Courtney, Cory, and Codee & Connor. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and three brothers
Donna Rae Newton, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born August 7, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edwin and Laura (Moiser) Brown.
A lifelong resident of the area, Donna attended La Porte High School and worked as a secretary for the La Porte County Schools. On November 6, 1954, in La Porte, she married Melvin Newton, who preceded her in death on May 19, 2011. Donna lived life to the fullest and together with Melvin she enjoyed playing Euchre, square dancing, roller skating and traveling and camping in their motorhome. They traveled to all 50 states, but Donna especially loved Denver and Alaska. Donna was an avid bowler along with her sisters, collected hummingbirds and just last year rode The Thunderbird roller coaster, the Mammoth water ride and her final ride at the fair on the Twin Flip, laughing the whole time. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a loving and devoted Christian, who deeply cared about her God and her family.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Pamela Newton of La Porte, IN; longtime friend, Wayne McClaren; two grandchildren, Scott (Tesa) Koziatek and Melodee Koziatek; 5 great-grandchildren, Courtney, Cory, Codee, Connor, and Caitlyn; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Landyn, Brooklyn and Asher.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Melvin.
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