Arlene M Schoof, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Fountain View Terrace in La Porte, IN.

 

She was born May 9, 1940, in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Bernard McCoy and Lois (Barnes) McCoy.

 

She was a member of the Tracy Immanuel Lutheran Church Hamlet, IN, and the Rose Rebecca Lodge of La Porte.  She loved spending time with family and friends, doing Latch hook, and was an animal lover (loved Poodles).  She also enjoyed sitting at the window watching the birds at the bird feeder her son placed for her.

On October 22, 1966, in La Porte, she married Melvin R. Schoof who preceded her in death on August 12, 2008.

 

She is survived by her daughter, Lois (Michael) Swanson of Rolling Prairie, IN; son, Marcus (Lisa) Schoof of La Porte, IN; five Grandchildren, Jordan Schoof, Aaron Schoof, Morgan Schoof, David Swanson, and Olivia Swanson; Great-grandchild, Ethan Schoof; Twin-sister, Darlene McCoy of La Porte, IN; and many nieces and nephews.

 

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Saturday, September 12 from 10 am until 12 noon CST.  A life celebration will be held at 12 noon, at the funeral home with Pastor David Albertin officiating.  Interment will follow at the Tracy Cemetery, Hamlet, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tracy Immanuel Lutheran Church 8705 S. 100 W, Hamlet, IN 46532; and the Parkinson's Foundation "The Michael J. Fox Foundation" PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.