Linda and Lisa Pinkstaff

Linda Pinkstaff, 76, of La Porte passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026 at her home.

She was born on March 17, 1949, in Gary, IN to Richard Walter and Katherine Lazelere.

Linda worked in administration and business for Dr. Daniel Fridh for 41 years. She loved to garden, work in the yard, traveling and she adored pets.

Surviving is her son, Bruce (Marissa) Pinkstaff; grandson, Mason Pinkstaff; special friend, Anita Phillips; brother Herbie Williams; sisters, Luella Biggerstaff, Nell Martiny, Marcella Mitchel and Connie Robinson; many nieces, nephews and friends; as well as her special furry friend, Lucy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lisa Pinkstaff; brother, Roy Larzelere; sister, Judy Melvick.

Lisa M. Pinkstaff, 52, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday August 21, 2020 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN.

She was born September 20, 1967 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Alan B. Pinkstaff and Linda (Larzelere) Pinkstaff. Lisa was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of La Porte, IN. She was Head of Music Ministry at her church, involved with the Women's Bible Study Group, the Youth Group, and the AWANA for Kid's. She was gifted at playing the piano and the guitar. For 24 years she was the Manager of Surgical Services at La Porte Hospital. Lisa loved the work she did as well as her cats Primrose and Pierson.

Lisa is survived by a brother, Bruce A. (Marisa) Pinkstaff; niece, Morgan Pinkstaff; and nephew, Mason Pinkstaff; and a half brother and sister; and a special family friend Anita Phillips.

Lisa was preceded in death by her father Alan B. Pinkstaff and mother Linda Pinkstaff.

A Celebration of Life honoring both Linda and Lisa’s lives will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. at Liberty Bible Church (608 Colfax St., LaPorte, IN 46350).