Russell  and Dawn Koenig, November 16, 1948-January 1, 2022 and March 9, 1962-January 1, 2022
 

Russell Koenig, 73, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte in La Porte, IN. 

 

His wife Dawn Koenig passed away as well on January 1 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. 

 

He was born November 16, 1948 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Russell Koenig Sr.and Lucille (Da'Tena) Koenig.

 

She was born March 9, 1962 in Plainwell, Michigan, the daughter of John Cowels and Leah May (Brown) Cowels.

 

Russell was a member of the New Carlisle Community Church and an Army veteran which he was very proud of. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 83 in La Porte. He retired from Hines Company. Russell loved all Michigan sports but was a devoted Detroit Tigers Baseball fan. 

 

Dawn was a member of the New Carlisle Community Church and formerly from Holland, Michigan. She enjoyed crafting and attended Palatine School of Michigan City. She too, was an active member of the American Legion Post 83 La Porte and they both enjoyed spending time at Hudson Lake. 

 

Russell is survived by his Sister-in-Law, Michelle F. (Jon) Beach of La Porte, IN; four sisters, Sally (Raymond) Yoder, Dianne (Gary) Warner, Delores (Richard) Degroff, Christine (Dwayne) Waynick; four brothers, Robert Koenig, Richard (Lavette) Koenig, Ronald (Karen) Koenig, Randy (Doris) Koenig;

 

Russell was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Dawn is survived by her sister Michelle F. (Jon) Beach.

 

Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Theresa Cowels and Denise Harris; and Baby brother John Cowels

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN.  A life celebration will be held at a later date. 

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Haverstock Funeral Home in Russell's name.

 

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