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George P. Towne

  • November 12, 1942 - September 26, 2010
  • La Porte, Indiana
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“We as a family wish to thank all who came and helped with this loss. From some of your notes I see many fond memories of our Dad and husband. And...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Elizabeth Towne - La Porte, IN

“Liz and Family, our Thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry & Rose Weirich. ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: terry weirich - laporte, IN

“We are so sorry to hear about George. Mom & Dad loved having both of you as neighbors. Please accept our deepest condolences, and may God be with you...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Kipp, Kim, & Jillian Bell - IN

“Dear Liz You have our deepest sympathy. George was our ring bearer at our wedding 61 years ago, he was just a little guy then. He has been gone from...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Barbara Eschhofen - Bryan, OH

“I will never forget Cousin George taking me fishing when I was a little girl visiting at Aunt Ruth's home. I am looking forward to seeing him again...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Sue Clark - Syracuse, IN

“Rest in Peace Uncle George. God Bless you Aunt Liz and Family. Love, Terri ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Terri Aboudi - Fern Park, FL

“i am sorry to hea about the passing of george we weregood friends in the late 1967 AT DAGO JOHNS BAR LAPORTE HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND FRIEND GO BLESS...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: chuck coburn - westville, IN

“To the family of George Towne: Stan, Janice and Laura, We were so sorry to read of the passing of George. Please accept our deepest sympathy. ...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Paul & Charlotte Kays - Bryan, OH

“I am very sorry to have lost my little brother.I had a fine talk with him before he left us .He told me that he had trusted the Lord Jesus as his...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Stanford Towne - FL

“You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Paul & Ilene Zona - IN

“I am sorry to hear about George passing away. We will keep your family in our prayers. Owen A.Emanuel, a cousin. ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Owen Emanuel - Washington, NC

“So sorry about George. I always enjoyed talking with him. You now have a guardian angel watching over you. Take care of yourself, Liz. ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Marge Berry - Michigan City, IN

“Dear Aunt Liz and cousins, I am sorry to hear of Uncle George's passing. But I am glad he is no longer suffering. I will pray for your continued...Read More » ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Cheryl Stonestreet - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Aunt Liz and cousin's... Your dad will be dearly missed in our family. He is remembered as such a loving uncle. I never saw Uncle George...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Roberta Gonzalez - Noblesville, IN

“George was a fine man and a loving husband and father.He will be missed by us all and our times together just won't be the same . Our prayers are...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Rich&Pat vermilyer - westville, IN

“Matt and Kristen, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We know that he is in a much better place now with no more pain. Be happy with the...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Jon and Judy Keene - La Porte, IN


Mr. George P. Towne, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born November 12, 1942 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Prescott Towne and Ruth (Farnham) Towne. George had lived in the LaPorte area since 1967 coming from Bryan, Ohio. George worked as an operating engineer for Midwest Operating Engineers and Ritschard Brothers of South Bend for fifteen years, retiring in 2000. George enjoyed fishing and repairing small hobby Lionel trains. He was a spectator of stock cars, loved sports and loved his family. On November 22, 1969, in LaPorte, IN, he married I. Elizabeth (Mick) Towne who survives. He is also survived by his five sons - Cory A. Towne of La Porte, IN, Brian (Rieko) Towne of Agora Hills, CA, Mathew (Kristen) Towne of Union Mills, IN, Gary Pressler of WI, Jeff Pressler of WI; four grandchildren; two sisters - Janice Stonestreet of Kokomo, IN, Laura Karl of Bryan, OH; and one brother, Stan Towne of FL. George was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 9:30 am, until time of services. Service will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday September 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Ransom Ebersole officiating. Interment will follow at the Door Village Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army of LaPorte or Disabled Veterans.