Doris M. Eldridge

Doris M. Eldridge, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed away on October 7, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Doris was born on August 16, 1929 in Walkerton, IN, to Orville and Norma (Tinkey) Gensinger. She resided in La Porte most of her life.

In September 1947, Doris married Carl W. Johnson. Together they had two children, Judy and Carl. After Carl's passing, Doris married Wilfred "Bud" M. Eldridge on March 9, 1961 in La Porte, IN. Together, Bud and Doris had one daughter, Stacy. Surviving Doris are her two daughters, Stacy J. Parker of Michigan City and Judy L. Blair of Dayton OH; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great, great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Carl W. Johnson; second husband, Bud Eldridge; son, Carl B. Johnson; and sister, Lavaun Hunt.

Doris was a homemaker who took pride in tending to her home and beloved pets. She enjoyed crocheting and playing various games with her family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Dennis Pickens officiating. Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery.

A time of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Michiana Humane Society & SPCA, 722 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, IN 46360 or Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, 705 Riley Hospital Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com.