Laverne J. Hughes
February 3, 1931 - July 21, 2024
Laverne J. Hughes, 93, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 8:30 am in Michigan City, Indiana.
A Memorial Service will take place and be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana.
She was born February 3, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Albert and Jennie (Budan) Glicker. She graduated from Hiram College and in 1953 married John C. Hughes, who preceded her in death in 1992.
Surviving are daughter, Susan (Robert) Wright of Long Beach, Indiana; five grandchildren, Jonathan (Marian Butcher) Hughes, Adam (Victoria) Wright, Kathryn (Devdet) Shende, Rebecca Hughes, and Brian Wright; five great-grandchildren, Tyler Wright, Makayla Wright, Kennedy Wright, Grant Wright, and Lucas Shende; nephews, Eric and Brian Glicker and daughter-in-law, Kathleen Hughes; She was preceded in death by son, Evan Hughes; brother, Albert Glicker; devoted companion, Howard Heckmann;
After residing in Coshocton, Ohio following her marriage, Laverne and Jack moved to Long Beach, Indiana in 1960 when Jack accepted the position as rector of St. Andrew's by-the-Lake Episcopal Church. She faithfully served the church as a dedicated clergy spouse until Jack's retirement in 1987. They then found a new church "home" at Church of the Mediator in Harbert, Michigan where she remained an active member until her death.
Laverne spent her life serving God and through His example shared her love with those she met. She found meaning and purpose living her life in accordance to God's will, recognizing the blessings bestowed on her and manifesting that thankfulness by reaching out to others to share that joy through the kindness she extended to them. She maintained many deep, lasting friendships.
Donations may be made to the Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, Michigan 49115.
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