Deana L. (Roberts) Lemert, age 54, of Porter IN, and formerly of Sandusky, died Thursday March 2, 2017, at Porter Regional Hospital, IN, after a brief illness.

She was born in Altamont TN, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1980.

She is survived by her life partner John Kisel; son Todd Hencye; mother Marlene (Bruce) Rockwell; father Jim (Chris) Roberts; brother Jim (Merry) Roberts; uncle Wayne Thomas; and three nieces and nephews Ian, Brenna, and Gavin Roberts.

Deana was preceded in death by her husband Phil Lemert.

Friends may call from 10 AM until the start of the Celebration of Life at 11 AM, Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Ransom Funeral and Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia.

Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Erie County, 505 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.  Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com