Bertha L. Schoof, 92, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
She was born Nov. 9, 1922, in LaPorte to Wilbur and Dora (Felton) Huge.
Bertha was a graduate of Rolling Prairie High School, a member of St. John Lutheran Church and LaPorte Hospital Retirees, and a past president and secretary of St. John Lutheran Circle 6. She retired from LaPorte Hospital in 1986 from Central Services. Bertha had a special relationship with the Lord and He carried her through the end of her illness. Her next love was her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a talent for beautiful embroidery work, which she shared with her family and friends. Bertha was a crossword puzzle whiz, enjoyed reading and loved the Cubs!
On Sept. 13, 1947, in LaPorte, she married Virgil (Spike) Schoof, who preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1983.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Steven Lain; son-in-law, Terry Lain; and three sisters, Elizabeth Bracken, Erma Dial and Frances Grissamore.
Bertha is survived by two daughters, Gail Lain of Lakeland, FL, and Carla (David) Antos of LaPorte; son, Robert (Barb) Schoof of LaPorte; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Mike Robinson) Lain, Kyle (Elizabeth) Antos, Jon Antos, Matthew (fiancée, Cassie Wolfe) Antos, Gretchien (Jason Pettis) Smith, Christien (Heather) Schoof, and Anita (Gordon) Pytynia; 10 great-grandchildren, Steven and Xavier Robinson, Amaya, Isabelle, and Elin Robinson, Robby and Caitlyn King (fiancee Cole McIntosh), Bailey Pytynia, and Ethan and Ivy Schoof; two great-great-grandchildren, Sophie and Madelyn; and five sisters, Lydia Livinghouse of LaPorte, Doris Martensen of Cassopolis, MI, Carol Jesswein of New Carlisle, IN, Carolyn Snider of Attica, IN, and Wilma Glasshagel of Oxford, OH.
Visitation will be held at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Tuesday, May 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, LaPorte, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church General Fund, 111 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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