Mary A. (Howard) Ladow, 70, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, IN.
She was born Dec. 16, 1948, in Michigan City, IN, the daughter of Ellis Howard and Inez (Jacob) Howard.
Mary enjoyed baking and cake decorating. She enjoyed restoring old items and making them look new. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and was known for always putting their needs before her own.
On May 3, 2009, in South Bend, she married Barry M. Ladow, who survives.
She is also survived by her son, Thomas J. (Becky) Howard of Door Village, IN; two daughters, Jaime L. (Brett) Prast of LaPorte, IN, and Cindy K. (Craig) Travis of Westville, IN; two brothers, Ronald Howard and Jerry W. (Doreen) Howard; two sisters, Betty J. Swan and Darlene (Rodger) Johnson; 8 grandchildren, Eric, Kendrick, Erin, Tommy, Seven, Steven, Summer, and Sky; and 4 great-grandchildren, Amelia, Isiah, Zyon and Oakley.
Mary was preceded in death by her both her parents.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
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