Marjorie Cummings, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, IN.

 

She was born December 21, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Lacey L. Ash and Vera (Johnson) Ash.

 

Marjorie enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, computer games, gardening, and reading. She volunteered at La Porte Hospital, mentored at Handley School, and the Braille Center at Lutheran Trinity Church. She worked for Hiley Jewelers, KOP during the war. She retired from La Porte Family Practice after 25 years. But most importantly her passion was her family.

She is survived by her two sons, Alan (Rebecca) Cummings of Tuscon, AZ; Robert "Beaker" (Kimberly) Cummings of Kingsford Heights, IN, sister, Shirley Lanz of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren who called her "Grandma" and 6 great-grandchildren, a step-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

 

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd; brothers, Vernon Cummings, Lauren "Doggie", and William, and Sisters-in-Law, Katherine, Charlotte and Marilyn.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Thursday June 10 from 11 am until service time at 1 PM. A life celebration will be held at 1 PM, at Haverstock Funeral Home with Pastor Bo Vale officiating. Interment will follow at the Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in Marjorie's name.

 

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