Leara Harder

Leara O. Harder, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday August 25, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 28, 1917 in New Durham Twp. near Pinhook in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Morman and Helene Schlack Morman. Leara was part owner and operator of Kingsbury Elevator for thirty-two years; she worked in the office and enjoyed the people. Leara had worked at McLellans and for Schoff's Cabins on Route #6. She also helped her husband with livestock on the farm. She was a member of Tracy United Methodist Church. Leara was a member of LaPorte Business Girls Association. On November 26, 1936, in LaPorte, IN, she married Walter H. Harder who preceded her in death May 10, 2006. She is survived by her son - Gerald "Jerry" Myrna Harder of La Porte, IN; foster son - Ronald Gail Harder of Schererville, IN; two grandchildren - Kevin Harder of Fishers, IN, Kimberlee Guthier of Hendersonville, TN; two step grandchildren- Ann Geiger of Mishawaka, IN, Richard Geiger of Rolling Prairie, IN and six great-grandchildren Leara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Larry and three sisters, Lela and Frieda Morman and Vera Lagish; one brother Charles Morman. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 9:00 am, until time of services. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10:00 am with Pastor Bob Coolman, officiating. Interment will follow at the Kingsbury Cemetery, Kingsbury, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the: Tracy United Methodist Church To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leara O Harder please visit our Sympathy Store.