Laura L. Allen, 58, of La Porte, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Laura was born on November 2, 1956 in La Porte, IN, to Jack and Patricia B. (Barker) Allen. On March 29, 2015 she married Lynn M. Latchford who survives.
Also surviving are mother, Patricia Allen of La Porte, IN and a brother, Patrick (Barbara) Allen of New Carlisle, IN; nieces and nephews, Andrew Richards, Amy Richards, Lucas Allen, Sarah Hoff, Kathryn Thiel, Meagan Cabello, Nicholas Allen, and Hannah Allen. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Judith Rose Richards.
Laura was a member of the Polish National Alliance, the American Legion Post 83 in La Porte, VFW Post 278 of Knox, IN and a former member of the La Porte Falcons and PRCU. She worked in the orthodontics field for 38 years, starting with TP Orthodontics and was currently an associate with Dr. Peter Kesling at Kesling Associates.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. In keeping with Laura's wishes no public service or visitation is planned.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Michiana Hematolgy and Oncology Foundation, 1668 U.S. 421, Westville, IN 46391.
Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com