Leona M. Schlaak Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leona M. Schlaak of Michigan City, Indiana, who passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudolph Heisman and Laura Heisman (Dorsey); and her siblings, Norene Siegmund, Donald Heisman and Richard Heisman.
She is survived by: her daughters, Carol Weiler (Terry) of Michigan City, IN, Jan Skierkowski (John) of Lafayette, IN and Elaine Criswell of Michigan City, IN; her grandchildren, Katy Thompson (Brad), Erik Weiler (Erica), Jenna Wargo (Kyle), Jacob Skierkowski (Ashley), Sara Criswell and Alex Criswell; her great grandchildren, Allison, Kegan, Tatum, Evelyn, Anna, Emelia and Amaya; her son-in-law Barry Criswell of Michigan City, IN; and her caregiver Krista. She is also survived by friends and pets.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel (418 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Contributions may be made to Traditions Health Hospice, 1229 Arrowhead Ct., Crown Point, IN 46307 or to Michiana Humane Society, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360.
