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Florence Emigh

February 17, 1918 — December 19, 2014

Florence Emigh

Florence E. Emigh February 17, 1918-December 19, 2014 Florence E. Emigh, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully, Friday December 19, 2014 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born February 17, 1918 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Gustaf Nordblad and Hulda (Bowman) Nordblad. Florence was a member of the LaPorte Lion's Club. She had an extraordinary life as a loving family woman. Her home, built in 1938 was built by hand by her loving husband and has become a staple in LaPorte known as "Emigh Corner" for more than 76 years. On July 2, 1938, in South Bend, IN, she married John E. Emigh who preceded her in death February 12, 2002. She is survived by her loving daughter-in-law, Judy Emigh of La Porte, IN; two grandchildren, Tami (Kris) Barber of Rolling Prairie, IN, and John Emigh, Jr. of Detroit, MI; four great-grandchildren, Eric Barber of Rolling Prairie, IN; Brooke Barber of Rolling Prairie, IN, Matthew Emigh of Chicago, IL, and Sarah Emigh of Leesburg, IN. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Sandra K. Liffick, who passed away November 1989, son, John W. Emigh Sr., who passed away October 2003. two sisters, Geraldine Lawson, and Madeline Perschke. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Friday, December 26, 2014, from 11:00 am - until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Friday December 26, 2014 at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Jeff Zigler, officiating. Interment will follow at the Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte Lion's Club. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Florence E. Emigh please visit our Sympathy Store.

Cemetery Details

Patton Cemetery
1401 Rumley St.
LaPorte, IN, 46350

Visitation

DEC 26. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CST)

Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc.

602 Maple Ave.

La Porte, IN, 46350

[email protected]

https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

Funeral Ceremony

DEC 26. 1:00 PM (CST)

Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc.

602 Maple Ave.

La Porte, IN, 46350

[email protected]

https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

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