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“Mr. Staples, Harold, Mary, Greg, Larry and family, We just want to express our sadness for your loss. Mrs. Staples was a fond memory of our own...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: David and Kennetha - Oviedo, FL
“Greg, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Annette
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Annette Silcox Foster - IN
“Neville, I was stunned to read of Betty's passing. I was so fond of the both of you & enjoyed our short visits together. I will always remember...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Marguerite Coil - Michigan City, IN
“Dear Neville and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I hold so many great memories close to my heart of all of you and I will never forget all of...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Vickie (Childress) Rease - NY
“Linda & Dave-We want you to know that our thoughts are with your entire family. We pray God's Spirit will comfort you at this time.
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Doug & Donna Roth - Morton, IL
“Neville and family - our condolences on Betty's passing are extended to the entire Staples' family, especially Kirstin in the loss of her grandmother...Read More »
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6 of 12 | Posted by: Doris & Don Cunningham - IN
“The church family at First Mennonite of Morton is praying for your family, trusting the Father for your comfort and peace.
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Doane Brubaker - Morton, IL
“Neville, our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Betty was a lovely lady and she will be sorely missed. May God...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Richard & Jacki Stanage - MI
“Greg, Our prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Ron & Gloria Wigent - IN
“Our prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Ron & Gloria Wigent - IN
“We are so sorry for the loss of Betty. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bob and Becky
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Robert and Becky Rice - MI
“Mary - I'm so sorry for the passing of your mom. I pray that you will find peace & joy in your memories.
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Diane - South Haven, MI
Betty Ann Staples, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Sunday January 16, 2011 at her home. She was born November 24, 1932 in Paradise, Kentucky, the daughter of William Burr Burton and Gertie Mae (Childress) Burton. Betty was a self-employed tax preparer for more than forty years. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Michigan City, IN, also a member of the Friendly Neighbors Home Extension Club, Dancing with Friends, Michigan City Fraternal Order of the Moose Ladies Auxiliary. Betty's interests included dancing, reading, antiques, singing and baking. On June 10, 1950, in Drakesboro, KY, she married Neville Ray Staples who survives. She is also survived by her three sons - Harold (Lori) Staples of Dallas, TX, Gregory Burton Staples of Michigan City, IN, Larry (Karen) Staples of Las Vegas, NV; daughter - Mary (Jim) Hodges of Westville, IN; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren, who affectionately call her "Mamaw"; three sisters, Dorothy (Michael) Carmin, Billie (Robert) Voss, and Linda (David) Neuhauser. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and one great grandson. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm & Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 9:00 am, until time of service. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday January 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ransom Ebersole officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633, Website for Alzheimer's Association is alz.org or First Christian Church of Rolling Prairie.
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