Mr. Jeffrey E. Leksa, 46, of 6092 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, passed away 9:00 p.m., Friday February 27, 2004, at his residence. He was born December 27, 1957, in Sumter, South Carolina to Edward and Pauline Meek Leksa Jr., who preceded him in death. Mr. Leksa, received his masters degree from Northwestern University in Chicago Illinois, and had worked for the American Medical Association, as a statistic analyst, for the past 20 years. He is survived by one sister.Joyce Elaine Leksa of Chicago, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at the Haverstock Funeral Home, Saturday, March 13, 2004, at 1:00 p.m., with the Rev. Roger Cooper officiating. Memeorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association Nothwest Indiana, 6685 Broadway, Merrillville, IN To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jeffrey E. Leksa please visit our Sympathy Store.