Shirley Happel

Shirley Ann Happel October 27, 1947-January 16, 2015 Mrs. Shirley Ann Happel, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday January 16, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born October 27, 1947 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur Michaels and Irene (Copeland) Michaels. Shirley graduated from La Porte High School and held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Purdue North Central. She retired in 2009 from Nash-Finch as a Deli and Bakery Buyer. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the Red Hats Society. Shirley loved gardening, cooking, camping, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On June 25, 1966, in La Porte, IN, she married Barry Happel who survives. She is also survived by her son, Brian (Gwen) Happel of Quincy, IL; daughter, Kristine Happel of La Porte, IN; eight grandchildren, Jason (Lindsey) Hinkamper, Jessica (Skyler) Wiegmann, Jeremy Hinkamper, James Hinkamper, Julia Happel, Jacob Happel, Konnor DeWitt, Grayson Happel; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Wayne Michaels of La Porte, IN, Mike Michaels of La Porte, IN; and sister, Linda Duckas of Fall Brook, CA. Shirley was preceded in death by parents and her sister, Patricia Chism. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and at Bethany Lutheran Church on Thursday, January 22, 2015, 10:00 am until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, Thursday January 22, 2015 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dennis Meyer officiating. Interment will follow at the Carmel Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shirley Ann Happel please visit our Sympathy Store.