Ladonna Switzer

Eugene, Ind. - LaDonna Switzer, 96, of Eugene, passed away at 5:08 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Clinton Gardens in Clinton, Indiana. She was born May 23, 1918 in Hymera, Indiana, the daughter of the late George and Melissa Loving Hughes. She married John Switzer on April 23, 1938 in Newport, Indiana. He preceded her in death on October 3, 1980. Survivors include one son, John R.(Freda)Switzer of Eugene, Indiana; two grandsons, Dirk Switzer of Eugene, Indiana and Jay Switzer of Terre Haute, Indiana; one great granddaughter, Piper Lee of Eugene, Indiana; two sisters, Nora Lee Naylor of rural Cayuga, Indiana; Izetta Barker of St. Paul Minnesota and several nieces and nephews. LaDonna was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. LaDonna was a member of the Cayuga Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and her dog J.J.. She especially enjoyed spending time with her two grandsons and great granddaughter. Private family graveside services were held Friday, July 11, 2014 at Thomas Cemetery in Newport, Indiana; Officiating: Rev. Jon Overbey. DeVerter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.