Renee Zupko

Renee J. Zupko of Laporte, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 5:12am on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at Northwest Health in Laporte.

She was born on April 4th, 1960, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to James Patrick and Renee (Moor) Reinard.

On April 20th, 1985 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she married the love of her life, John Zupko who survives her after 40 years of marriage.

Renee worked as an LPN for many years after receiving her education at vocational school in Pennsylvania. After her years of caring for patients at the VA clinic, her and John traveled around the U.S. before finally residing in Laporte, IN. She worked for many years at the Golden Living Center as a cook before retiring.

Renee was a kind and caring person. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, in which her family feels the tragic loss of. In her spare time, she enjoyed time gathered with family and friends, reminiscing about life. She loved being surrounded by good company and good food. She would help anyone in a time of need, whether it was providing support, words of wisdom, or cooking a meal out of love. She enjoyed cooking and was quite good at it. She loved puzzles, games, and music, and was the ultimate Cher fan. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.

Also surviving are her children: Ashley (Steven) Wiltfong, John Paul Zupko Jr, Nicholas (Carissa Taylor) Zupko, Brianna (Darren Lovins) Zupko, Cody Zupko, Cassara (Kolten Trent) Zupko, grandchildren: Madilynn, Shawn, Nikolas, Domnick, Breezyannah, Stella, and Cody Jr, sister: Joyce Munson, several nieces and nephews, and close family friends: Laura Osborn, Logan Prince, Dwight Guider, and Charles Williams.

Renee was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Patrick James and James Patrick.

Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave, Laporte, (219) 362-3333 is caring for arrangements. Cremation has been selected. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 4th 2026, at VFW, 181 McClung Rd, LaPorte, IN. 46350 from 1pm-4pm. Family welcomes all friends and family to celebrate Renee’s life.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HaverstockFuneralHome.com

Memorial contributions may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-renee-zupkos-farewell