Lori Ann (nee Wisneski) Wingard, age 63 of Portage passed away January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3, 1962, in Gary, Indiana to Mack and Mary Wisneski. She enjoyed gardening and baking. She was an avid animal lover and treated her dogs like her own children. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Wingard; her mother, Mary Hobgood; her children, Jennifer (John) Christian-Tague, Jeffrey Christian, Jamie Osten, Steven Wingard, and Eddie Wingard; grandchildren, Devin Spencer, Devonna Christian, Avori Osten, Jake Osten, Mary Osten; siblings, Anthony Wisneski, Michael Wisneski, Susan Creasbaum; and her beloved Great Dane, Tsunami.

She was preceded in death by her father, Mack Wisneski, Jr.; her stepfather, Dalton Hobgood; and sister, Debbie McQueen.

A celebration of Lori's life will take place at a later date. Cremation was entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.