Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” M. Roda, 80, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN.
She was born May 18, 1934, in Aiken, Minnesota, to George and Irene (Munger) Blackburn.
Rebecca was a homemaker and worked on the farm, retiring in 1985. She was a member of TOPS IN 1364 of Rolling Prairie, Piece-makers of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, Rolling Prairie Community Center and Rolling Prairie Gleaners. Rebecca enjoyed quilting and reading.
On Aug. 28, 1953, she married James C. Roda, who preceded her in death Aug. 3, 2013.
Rebecca was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles Roda; and son-in-law, Mike Haag.
She is survived by her son, Paul Roda of Plymouth, IN; three daughters, Loretta (Dan) Johnston of New Carlisle, IN, Christine (Doug) Keeling of Bremen, IN, and Peggy Haag of Plymouth; seven grandchildren, Jeremy (Jenny) Haag, Chad (Erica) Haag, Nicole Biggerstaff, Aaron (Allison) Keeling, Samantha (James) Morrison, Amanda (Keith) Collins, and James (Angela) Roda; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Blackburn of Arizona; and one sister, Esther Boatman of Adell, IA.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday, March 16, from 9 to 10 a.m. A life celebration will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Steve VanHouten officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Cemetery, CR 600 East, Mill Creek, IN 46365; Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, 3444 E. U.S. 20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371; or Rolling Prairie Community Center, 100 N. Depot St., Rolling Prairie, IN 46371.
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