Mrs. Bertha M. Jackson, 95, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
She was born Aug. 29, 1919, in Plymouth, IN, to George and Ada (Cox) Weigle.
Bertha was a loving homemaker. She was a member of First Church of God in LaPorte. Bertha loved to travel and cook. She especially loved sharing time with her family.
On Dec. 24, 1943, in South Bend, IN, she married Harmon Jackson, who preceded her in death June 21, 1980.
Bertha was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leroy C. Weigle.
She is survived by her son, Roger L. (Pam) Rosebush of Argos, IN; five daughters, Mabel F. Jackson of LaPorte, Madelyn C. Jackson of Hopkinsville, KY, Martha A. (Larry) Gillen of Puyallup, WA, Rebecca L. Groll of Tacoma, WA, and Tina J. (Pete) Jackson Reed of St. Augustine, FL; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Friday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A life celebration will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Interment will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
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