Mr. Thomas Lindewald

Mr. Thomas "Smurf" Lindewald, 47, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Monday August 1, 2011 at his home. He was born February 28, 1964 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of and Paul and Carolyn (Pointon) Cooper. Thomas was baptized at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in La Porte and was a member of the Patriot Guard. He loved 4 wheeling, collecting knives and refurbishing toy cars. He is survived by his 3 daughters - Ashley Lindewald, Courtney Lynch, and Tiffany Lynch all of La Porte; 5 Grandchildren - Dave Mrozinski, Valorie Mrozinski, Hayden Lynch, Thomas Lynch, Julianna Lynch; parents, Paul and Carolyn Cooper of Walkerton, IN; grandmother - Burdetta McClaran; brother - Tim (Cathy) Lindewald of La Porte, IN; nephew - Trevor Lindewald; aunt - Pat Lindsley of La Porte; 2 uncles - Carl Pointon of Mentone, IL, and Wayne McClaran of La Porte. Thomas was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harry McClaran, and a sister, Risa Ann Lindewald. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Thursday, August 4, 2011 from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm & Friday, August 5, 2011 from 12:00 pm - until time of the service. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Friday August 5, 2011 at 1:30 PM with Pastor Jo Ellyn Chadwick officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery in La Porte. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Thomas Lindewald. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Thomas "Smurf" Lindewald please visit our Sympathy Store.