Mrs. Gwendolyn “Elsie” E. Cummings, 81, of LaPorte, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at her home.
She was born March 20, 1928, in Chicago, the daughter of Harvey Hanna and Elsie (Gross) Hanna.
Elsie was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of LaPorte and Faith Circle. Elsie enjoyed reading, cooking and flower gardens. She loved to sew and spend time with her family. Elsie was a very devoted mom.
On May 18, 1947, in Knox, IN, she married George Robert Cummings, who survives.
Also surviving are five daughters, Gwen (Stephen) Wurster of Plantation, FL, Judy (Ken) Buss of Rolling Prairie, IN, Laura (Jerry Thomas) Cummings of LaPorte, Gail (Rich) Borror of North Liberty, IN, and Mary (Chris) Countryman of New Carlisle, IN; three sons, Robert (Bonnie) Cummings Jr. of LaCrescent, MN, Thomas (Carol) Cummings II of Union Mills, IN, and James Cummings of Chicago; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Lillian Alsop; and several nephews.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Friday, July 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Burial of ashes will be in Door Village Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.
