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Martha McGaffey

April 10, 1923 — May 20, 2011


Martha M. McGaffey, 88 years old of La Porte, IN, died at 4 P.M. Friday, May 20, 2011 at her home.

She was born April 10, 1923 in Cobb, Wisconsin, to Vaclav and Anna Wolnec Legner.

She was married on November 21, 1947 in LaPorte, IN to Kenneth McGaffey who preceded her in death on April 27, 2004.

Surviving are her daughter, Catherine Cooper of LaPorte; 2 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; a sister, Bessie Mirka of LaPorte; 2 brothers, Rudolf Legner of LaPorte, and Daniel Legner of Dayton, OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Kenneth on November 28, 1965.

Martha was a seamstress out of her home for many years. She loved crocheting and spending time in her garden.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 5-7 P.M. at the Cutler Funeral Home, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte.

A graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.

Contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice.

Family and friends may leave condolences at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.

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