Mrs. Edith R. Hedge, 93, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, at LaPorte Hospital.
She was born September 15, 1923, in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of William Badkey and Frieda (Conrad) Badkey.
Edith was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and past member of the Pinola Grange. Edith was a loving mother.
On November 26, 1942, in Marietta, GA, she married John S. Hedge, who preceded her in death February 2, 2004.
She is survived by her son, William (Mary) Hedge of LaPorte; daughter, Cynthia Hedge of LaPorte; and three nieces.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Phillip Lee Hedge; an infant daughter; sister, Anita Schultz; and brother, Ross Badkey.
Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte. A private family graveside service will be held at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, with Rev. Dennis Meyer officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation, 102 G St., LaPorte, IN 46350; or READ LaPorte County Inc., 904 Indiana Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.