Elizabeth Eloise Laughlin

Elizabeth “Eloise” Laughlin

(nee Earley)

April 15, 1926 – July 30, 2021

Elizabeth Eloise Laughlin, age 95,  formerly of Hammond passed into the gates of Heaven peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021. Eloise is survived by one son, Richard (Jean) Laughlin Jr.; three grandchildren; Scott (Lisa), Robert and Christine; 2 great grandchildren, Megan and Cole;  and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard E. Laughlin, Sr in 1993; parents, Hillary and Lillian Earley;  three siblings Nora, Nolan and Pauline.

Eloise had lived in Hammond since 1963. She was a faithful member of Hessville Assembly of God Church now Life Point for well over thirty years. Eloise had served as a Sunday schoolteacher for toddlers for over 50 years at Woodmar Church of God and then at Hessville Assembly of God church during her younger years. She was retired from the A & P grocery store as a checker and was a  great cook who enjoyed canning and spending time with her family and friends.

Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond IN 46323 (Hessville) from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for visitation. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home with Pastor Orlando Soler officiating. Private burial will follow at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville, IN. For additional information visit www.bockenfunerals.com or call (219)844-1600.

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