Kathleen Mary Johnson Attar

Kathleen Mary Johnson Attar

February 4, 1940-June 7, 2025

Mrs. Kathleen Mary Johnson Attar, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, went to be with our Lord and Savior, gaining her wings peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Kay was born February 4, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank Johnson and Katherine (Fry) Johnson. She was a 1958 graduate of Elston High School in Michigan City, IN. After graduation, Kay attended Northwestern University and the South Bend Police Academy, FBI. She worked as the editor of the church column at the Chicago Daily News; held a position on the Board of Directors for Parents and Friends of the Handicapped; was a travel agent for Sun Travel Agency, and was extremely proud of her many years working at the La Porte Prosecuting Attorney's office, managing the Victims and Witness program.

On May 14, 1960, Kay married Warren J. Attar in Michigan City, IN. Together they traveled the world, enjoying all of the fine dining from country to country. They enjoyed many forms of dancing, played golf, and enjoyed their Sun City Center, Florida home for over 20 years, making many loving friends along the way.

Kay loved being a wife, mother and friend to so many who loved her dearly. She played 40 years of golf, shared many years with her bible study groups, played cards with friends and family and was an enthusiastic book reader. But most of all, Kay loved spending every minute with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all whose life she touched.

Kay is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Warren; three very loved children, Steve (Vickie) Attar, Mary (Tom) Attar-Gaines, Joe (Meredith) Attar; 7 grandchildren, Nicole, Danielle and Ashley Attar, Zachary and Christopher Gaines, Shelby and Riley Attar; 2 great-grandchildren, Hunter and Scarlett Gaines; brother, Tom Dreyer and many devoted nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Chester Dreyer, Frank and Helen Johnson; twin sister, Arleen Johnson Reese; twin grandchildren, Jessica and Justin Attar and a brother, John, at birth.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish, St. Peters Catholic Church, La Porte, IN, on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at the Swan Lake Cemetery, Michigan City, IN.

The family would like to give a special thank you to her devoted caregivers.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Share Foundation, PO Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN, 46371 or sharefoundation.org.

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.