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Tawnya “TaTa” Hine Risner, age 64, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on October 21, 2025, due to numerous health struggles. She was born on July 30, 1961, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Patricia (Feddeler) Warfield and Raymond Hine.

Tawnya was a deeply caring, strong-willed, intelligent, and compassionate woman whose life was marked by resilience and an enduring spirit. She had a sharp sense of humor, a generous heart, and a deep desire to care for …

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What were Tawnya's favorite movies?
She always loved the movie “Little Big Man” as she thought it told a marvelous story.
She always loved the movie “Little Big Man” as she thought it told a marvelous story.
She always loved the movie “Little Big Man” as she thought it told a marvelous story.
What were Tawnya's favorite songs or musical artists?
She definitely had a deep love of classic rock. She named me Corina after the Steppe…
She definitely had a deep love of classic rock. She named me Corina after the Steppenwolf live…
She definitely had a deep love of classic rock. She named me Corina after the Steppenwolf live version of “Corina, Cori…

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Born

July 30th, 1961
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Had a child, Harmony Johnson

March 31st, 1979
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Had a child, Corina Jane

August 16th, 1982
Oakland, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Bristol, RI, USA

Funeral services provided by

Lakeville Funeral Home

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Tawnya "TaTa" Hine Risner