Nira Kathryn (Shumaker) Requarth

Nira Kathryn Requarth, 85 of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

She was born on June 22, 1940 in Clinton, Illinois to the late Forest and Wilma (Baker) Shumaker. Nira was raised by her step father, Maurice Sensenbaugh and her mother.

Nira was a Records Clerk with NIPSCO for nearly 30 years. She loved music and was an accomplished flutist and pianist. She was also a master seamstress making beautiful dresses. Nira was a Christian and loved the Lord.

The family would like to extend love and gratitude to devoted friends, Jackie and Tom Wheatbrook.

On October 3, 1987, Nira married Frederick Requarth who survives, with her daughter, Julie Manfredo of Crown Point, Indiana; step daughters, Kimberli Harbauer of Downers Grove, Illinois, and Christina Hall of La Porte, Indiana; grandchildren, Cameron Hall, Camille Hall, Anne Harbauer, Brendan Harbauer, Makenna Harbauer; and a great granddaughter, Tatum Hall.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

A Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. in the Funeral Home.

Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to La Porte County Animal Control & The Jane Bernard Adoption Center, 2855 IN-2, La Porte, Indiana 46350.

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