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Margaret R. Curtis

  • February 9, 1926 - November 2, 2010
  • La Porte, Indiana
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“I am sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and sympathies go out to the family. ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Teri Dilloway - La Porte, IN

“So sorry to hear of Marge's passing. I was privileged to care for her for many years and she was a joy to know and care for. She will be missed. ...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Carol Schobert - Flat Rock, NC

“Larry and All of you. May God Bless you in this time of your need. Marge was ready and knew for the last few years that anytime soon she woould be...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Jeff and Dorothy Jones - La Porte, IN

“Dear Larry & Sally, Your mother was a joy to know. She will be a fond memory and a childhood neighbor that I will never forget. She was always...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Sandy Knickelbein - IN

“I am so sorry to hear Margaret has been called home so soon. Knowing your family I am sure you were very close and she will be greatly missed. My...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Judy Studer - Michigan City, IN

“To Larry, Sally and Families, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich and Brenda (Garwood) Schultz ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Brenda Garwood Schultz - Orlando, FL

“Larry and Sally and families: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother - I remember many a good times in the neighborhood when my parents...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Jeanne Dickey - LaPorte, IN

“To Larry and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Jorge & Jeanna Hernandez - IN

“Our deepest sympathy on behalf of the entire Nickrand family. I pray that you will find comfort in our Risen Lord during this time of grief knowing...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Rev. William Nickrand - La porte, IN

“Dear Larry and Sally, My heart is broken from the loss of Mrs. Curtis. She was such an important part of my life. I was so lucky to see her last...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Cathie Harrell Fox - Leesburg, IN

“To Larry and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. ...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Marge Proudfit - Osceola, IN


Mrs. Margaret "Marge" R. Curtis, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday November 2, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born February 9, 1926 in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Herman Lewis and Winifred (Smith) Lewis. She has lived in the La Porte area for over 50 years coming from Huntington. Margaret was a homemaker and vice president of Curtis Refrigeration. She retired in 1987. She was a member of Door Village United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Friends of the Library and a mentor of the HOSTS Program. She was an avid book reader, huge Purdue basketball fan, and loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. On March 30, 1946, in La Porte IN, she married Arnold Curtis who preceded her in death August 10, 1994. She is survived by her son - Larry (Gayle) Curtis of La Porte, IN; daughter - Sally (Bob) Kievert of Lemont, IL; 4 Grandchildren - Matthew (Angela) Curtis of Lafayette, IN, Andrew Curtis of Modesto, CA, Nathan Kievert of Lemont, IL, Zak Kievert of Lemont, IL; sister - Mary Lou Riley of La Porte, IN; and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister - Virginia Smith, and brother - Robert Lewis. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm & at the church on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Services will be held at Door Village United Methodist Church, Friday November 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Billy Nickrand officiating. Interment will follow at the Patton Cemetery, La Porte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Door Village United Methodist Church, 3502 W. Joliet Rd., La Porte, IN.; Handley School HOSTS Program, 408 W. 10th St., La Porte, IN; or American Heart Association, in care of the Haverstock Funeral Home.