Martha L. Brady, age 96, of La Porte, passed away on March 3, 2014 at her home.
She was born in La Porte, IN, on July 24, 1917 to Elwood Albert and Lucy Ethel (McGarity) Kruger.
On March 6, 1943, in Waco, TX, she married Leland Roy Brady who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children; daughter, Mary Lu (Dr. Glenn) Simerlein of La Porte, IN; son, Daniel (Penny) Brady of Florida; grandchildren, Dr. Scott Simerlein of La Porte, IN, Dr. Mitzi Simerlein of La Porte, IN, Jeffrey (Janet) Brady of Montana; great grandchildren, Sarah Brady of Canada, and Troy Brady of Montana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Roy "Perk" Brady; her parents; 3 brothers, James Kruger, Norman "Dean" Kruger, and Elwood Leon Kruger; and 5 sisters, Mary Kruger, Meredith Meyer, Enid Schmidt, Eunice Sticklen, and Barbara Travis.
Martha was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Naomi Church Circle, La Porte Business Girls, Incurable Collectors Association, Twilighters Home Extension Club, Girl Scouts, La Porte Herald Argus Newspaper Stuffers, McDonald's Coffee group, and many Bible study groups. She enjoyed Arts in the Park concerts and collecting coffee mugs.
A Graveside Service will be held at Pine Lake Cemetery on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 11 AM. Rev. Evan Lash will officiate.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church of La Porte, 1225 Michigan Ave., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.