Nancy Elaine Ainsworth, 57, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. The manner of her death is under investigation. (** NOTE - a LaPorte man was later charged with her murder) 

Nancy was born on August 8, 1965, in La Porte to the late George and Geraldine (Zernick) Knoll.

She had been employed in sales with Diedrich Drill in La Porte, Four Winds Casino, and a bartender at the Polish Falcons Nest 564 which she was a member of. 

Nancy is survived by her siblings, Toni Nelson of New Hampshire, Linda (Michael Deceased) Arney of La Porte, Sandra (Randy) Cusick of Pennsylvania, Lorrie (Frank) Ryan of Panama City Beach, Florida; nieces and nephews, Brandi Young, Rebecca Young, Rachel Randolph, Jason Nelson, Molly Nelson, Rae Pierson; and grand nephews, Dave and Carter Pierson, and, Victor and Blaine Randolph. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Diane Young.