Margaret Z. Howes, age 91, of La Porte, passed away on April 16, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital .
She was born in LaPorte, on December 4, 1921 to Ernest and Emelie (Meier) Zwerg.
In February of 1947, she married Ralph E. Howes who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, son, Ralph F. (Karen) Howes of LaPorte; daughter, Barbara Howes of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Jonathan E. (Renee) Howes of LaPorte, Jennifer L. (Jonathan) Witherbee of Carmel, IN, Matthew D. Howes of Indianapolis; four great grandchildren, Evan and Kate Howes, Benjamin and Sophie Witherbee. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Helen Fleck.
Margaret was a homemaker and also worked at US Slicing Machine Company, and as a secretary for the LaPorte Community School Corporation. She enjoyed art and outdoor activities including gardening, swimming, bicycle riding, and cross country skiing. She was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church.
A time of visitation will be held from 3-7 PM on Friday, April 19, 2013 and also from 9:30 AM until the time of service on Saturday at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to 1st United Methodist Church or the LaPorte Hospital Foundation.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.