Doris Strakowski

Doris A. Strakowski April 21, 1930-May 8, 2014 Mrs. Doris A. Strakowski, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday May 8, 2014 at her home. She was born April 21, 1930 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Orrie O. Menke and Mable Irene (Taylor) Menke. Doris had worked in shipping and receiving for Interstate Industries. She was a member of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church and was a member of the Leukemia Foundation. She loved to play bingo. Doris volunteered for many years working at the Center Township voting polls. She especially loved her family, who wants to thank Samantha McKiel for caring for Doris. On December 30, 1950, in LaPorte, IN, she married Walter A. Strakowski who preceded her in death May 5, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy A. Reese of La Porte, IN; two brothers, Richard (Sharon) Menke of Michigan City, IN, Ronald (Penny) Menke of La Porte, IN, and sister, Alice (Dana) Achor of Fort Wayne, IN, many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews, and Samantha McKiel of La Porte, IN, who was her care-giver. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters, Vera Greenleaf, Margaret Nowfel, Betty Krause, and Jean Strzalkowski. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church P.O. Box 187 Rolling Prairie, IN 46371. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Doris A. Strakowski please visit our Sympathy Store.