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Mrs. Phyllis R. Marquardt, 86, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte.
She was born July 10, 1928, in LaPorte to Harry and Bessie (Francis) Peterson.
Phyllis retired from the International Department of Scott-Foresman and Co. after 15 years of service. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ of Wanatah, IN, and a former member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of LaPorte, and a member of the women’s group of the church.
On Feb. 15, 1947, in LaPorte, she married Russell W. Marquardt, who preceded her in death Dec. 30, 2008.
Phyllis was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Curt Marquardt; and four brothers, Lawrence Peterson, Robert Peterson, Harry Peterson and Gordon Peterson.
She is survived by her daughter, Becky (Larry) Pierce of Kingsford Heights, IN; son, William (Peggy) Marquardt of LaPorte; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Garland Peterson of LaPorte; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 to 10 a.m. A life celebration will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Carol Nordstrom officiating. Interment will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Church of Christ Prayer Shawl Ministries, 301 S. Main St., Wanatah, IN 46390.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.
