Hazel Painter, 85, of Michigan City, Indiana, and formerly of LaPorte, died at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2005 at the Arbors of Michigan City.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15, at Cutler Funeral Home with Rev. Hugh Smith officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be on Tuesday at the Weesaw Township Cemetery in Glendora, Michigan.
Hazel was born July 4, 1920, in New Troy, Michigan to the late Arthur G. & Hazel Gem (Smith) English. On May 29, 1941, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she married Theo Painter, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are nieces Donna Werner of Michigan City and Sandra Sawatzki of Bonita Springs, Florida.
A brother, Dale English and a sister, Shirlee Hutchison preceded her in death.
Hazel had assisted her husband in his business and was a very accomplished seamstress. She was a member of the First Christian Church of LaPorte and the United Christian Church of Christ of Sawyer, Michigan.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.