Leetta Karlene Sarkkinen

Age 85 of Portage passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born August 3, 1938, to the late Clarence and Lourien (Nee Long) Carlisle. Leetta loved spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great - great grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Sarkkinen; three grandsons, Aaron Wright, Chad (Chrissy) Wright, and Derrik (Lisa) Wright, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Lowery and many other loving family members and friends.

Leetta is preceded in death by her son, Robin Lowery; daughter, Linda Wright; her parents and numerous siblings.

Per Leetta there will be no services held. Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Ave., Portage, Indiana 46368 are entrusted with arrangements. For more information call (219) 762-3013 or online condolence maybe shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com