Loretta "Lorrie" Jean (nee Justice) Cohen, age 62, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. She was born on July 20, 1953, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Edward and Eleanora Justice. She was employed as a Library Media Clerk at Portage High School, and was a member of Theta Gamma Theta Sorority for over 30 years.

Lorrie is survived by her parents, Edward and Eleanora Justice; beloved husband, Bruce; sons, Sean (Heather) and Jacob (Chelsea), daughters, Sarah and Jessica; grandchildren, Breanna, Samuel, Londyn, and Leighton; sister, Bobbi (John) Wade; brother, Larry (Shelia) Justice; aunt, Sue (Curt) Carlson; mother-in-law, Shirley (late Armand) Cohen; sister-in-law, Helaine (Martin) Mann; brothers-in-law, Alan (Kathy) Cohen and David Cohen. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear family friends whom she loved and adored. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Loretta's name may be made to the USO or The Wounded Warrior Project.

A Celebration of Life for Lorrie will take place Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at the First Christian Church – Disciples of Christ of Valparaiso, 1507 Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN 46383 with Rev. Dave Kovalow-St. John officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.