Loretta A. Baldwin , age 76 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wed., Jan. 8, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel.  She was born August 18, 1948 in Revere, Massachusetts, the daughter of Peter and Concetta (Serino) Budetti, Sr.  Loretta attended high school in Revere, Massachusetts.  She married Larry J. Baldwin on Nov. 27, 1991 and they shared over 33 years of marriage together.  Loretta and Larry enjoyed attending local festivals and taking motorcycle rides.  She liked to craft and paint figurines.  Loretta loved animals and throughout the years had many special pets.  She cherished spending time with her husband and doing everything together.  Loretta will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Loretta's family includes her husband, Larry Baldwin of Elwood; sister, Louise "Babe" Doucette of Saugus, MA; numerous extended family members on the Baldwin side; and many close friends.  Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, "Buddy" Budetti.

Loretta's wishes were to be cremated and there will be no formal services at this time.  Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood had been entrusted with Loretta's arrangements.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home to help offset unexpected funeral expenses.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.