John Kent

Mr. John A. Kent, 75, of Mishawaka, Indiana formerly of the LaPorte and Rolling Prairie, area died Thursday January 28, 2010 at his home. He was born August 9, 1934 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of John P. Kent and Elenor L. Buxton Kent. John worked as an engineer for American Steel Foundry in Hammond, IN, Recticel Foam and Scotts Foreman, retiring in 1994. John grew up in Chesterton, Indiana and graduated from Chesterton High School. He moved to the Rolling Prairie area, in 1971. He sang in the New Carlisle and the US Steel Choirs. John enjoyed nature, woodworking and wine making. He taught at Ivy Tech and volunteered with the LaPorte Library Coalition. On July 30, 1955, in Chesterton, IN, he married Jacqueline H. Colley Kent who survives. He is also survived by three sons, Gregory A. Kent of Michigan City, IN, Christopher J. Kent of Auburn, Maine, Matthew E. Katherine Kent of South Bend, IN.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one brother, Bruce R. Kent of Mishawaka, IN; John was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jeffry M. Kent and one brother, Timothy B. Kent. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. There will be a memorial gathering of family and friends on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation 300 N. Michigan St. Suite 412 South Bend, IN. 46601. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John A. Kent please visit our Sympathy Store.