Mildred Corenna Grimes, age 92, of LaPorte, passed away on March 21, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital .
She was born in Alma, MI, on January 12, 1921 to John A. and Dorthia (Mikesell) Burke
On July 31, 1939 she married Arthur Gerald Grimes, Sr. who preceded her in death.
Also surviving are her beloved daughters, Marilyn Grimes of LaPorte, Carole Grimes of Leroy, IL; two grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew; great granddaughter, Ashley Ann Grimes; and great great granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Edlen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Arthur Gerald Grimes, Jr., and her husband.
Mildred worked at Modine Manufacturing from 1960-1975. When she retired she moved to Grand Island, FL., where she lived for over 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church since 1939. Mildred returned to LaPorte in 2002 and lived here until her death.
A time of visitation will be held from 10 AM - 12PM on Monday, March 25, 2013 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 PM following the visitation on Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Rod Nielsen officiating. Burial in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Michigan City, IN will follow the service.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Humane Society or American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.