Doris Buell

Doris M. Buell July 1, 1929-January 4, 2017 Mrs. Doris M. Buell, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2017 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born July 1, 1929 in Hanna, Indiana, the daughter of Grant Hunsley and Ada (Knope) Hunsley. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was very active in her church circle. Doris volunteered at the La Porte Hospital Gift Shop and was active with Play Pals. She was a past president and active member of the Lionettes. She also enjoyed playing golf in the 18 Hole Women's League at Beachwood and helped keep score for Beachwood tournaments. In the 50s and 60s she was active in the Jayshees. One of her earliest job was working at Woolworths and making deposits for the store where she met her husband Glenn. On August 28, 1949, in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Glenn D. Buell, who preceded her in death October 11, 2008. She is survived by her son, Doug (Cindy) Buell of La Porte, IN; daughter, Marty (Jim) Deal of Lowell, IN; three grandchildren, Adam (K.C.) Buell of La Porte, IN, Aaron (Theresa) Buell of Portage, IN, Kevin (Karen) Deal of Lowell, IN; three sisters, Grace Jenkins of NC, Ina Mae Diederich of Rolling Prairie, IN, Shirley Toneff of AZ; three great grandchildren, Myles Deal, Conor Deal, Vincent Buell; Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Richard Hunsley. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Friday, January 6, 2017, from 10:00 am, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Friday January 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Bob Vale officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the La Porte Lions Club or the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Doris M. Buell please visit our Sympathy Store.