Roberta E. “Bobbie” Ingram, 91 of LaPorte and formerly of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1934 in Gary to the late Robert and Birtha (Funkhauser) Clemens. Bobbie made her career with the Valparaiso Community Schools at Benjamin Franklin Middle School for decades as the food service manager. She enjoyed traveling, which consisted of short trips with her husband and family and searching for antiques. Most recently, Bobbie loved spending time with her friends at Oak Woods Manor in LaPorte, where she enjoyed all the activities, especially BINGO. Above all else, she cherished time with family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids.
In 1954 Bobbie married Raymond Ingram who preceded her in death on August 19, 2019. She is survived by her children, Craig Ingram, Robert Ingram, and Brent (Chris) Ingram; grandchildren, Joshua, Brittany, Austin, Emilyn (Brian), Tyler, and Reuben; and great-grandchildren, Amelia, Jacob, Llewyn, Logan, and Silas. Roberta was also preceded in death by her daughter, Raellen Donley; daughter-in-law, Kelly Ingram; sister, Charlotte; and brother, Charles “Burr”
A private committal service will be held at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso.
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The world has lost a beautiful soul, Bobbie was always a joy to visit when my sister and I visited our Mother, Lorna, at Oakwood Manor. She made my mother's life so much happier in her last years with her joyful spirit. I'll always remember her happy smile and sing alongs with my Mom. My most sincere condolences to her family, she spoke of you often with great Love. -Peggy Rose
