Our Obituaries
William Lawrence
February 16, 1920 - March 21, 2011
Mr. William "Ed" Lawrence, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday March 21, 2011 at his home. He was born February 16, 1920 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Alger Lawrence and Hazel (Clifford) Lawrence. Ed was a retired Foreman for New York Blower. He was a member of Salvation Army of La Porte and attended the Door Village United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during W.W....
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Robert E. Lloyd
August 11, 1928 - March 19, 2011
Mr. Robert Lloyd, 83, of Michigan City, Indiana, died Saturday March 19, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. He was born August 11, 1928 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Waldon R. Lloyd and Mildred L. (Brown) Lloyd. Robert worked as a farmer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army tank brigade during the Korean conflict. He is survived by his 2 loving sons - Chris Lloyd of Arkansas, Doug Lloyd of...
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Carol D. Clark
May 14, 1919 - March 18, 2011
Carol D. Clark, 91, formerly of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones surrounding her at 5:10 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. Carol was born on May 14, 1919, to Albert and Lilah (Russell) Moss, at the family home on 900 N in Galena Township. Carol married Frederick (Fred) Clark and together had three children, Bob, Roger (Roddy) and Gina. During WWII...
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Grace H. Ostrowski
July 7, 1913 - March 16, 2011
Grace H. Ostrowski, 97, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2011, at her home. She was born July 7, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene Hight and Agnes (Krishack) Hight. Grace was a member of St. John Kanty Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening roses and vegetables, also doing geneology work. Grace was a devoted and loyal Cub Fan. She enjoyed spending time...
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Frederick W. Schroeder
December 17, 1925 - March 13, 2011
Frederick W. Schroeder, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 17, 1925 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Charles F. Schroeder and Myrtle (Lower) Schroeder. Frederick had been a delivery driver for Bonnie Baking for twenty-three years; he also served as a LaPorte City Police Office for thirteen years. He was a member of LaPorte...
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Otis Lee Akins
September 28, 1934 - March 12, 2011
Otis Lee Akins, Sr. 76 of LaPorte, Indiana passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital. Otis was born September 28, 1934 in Augusta, Arkansas to Reverend Clemon Calvin Akins, Sr. and Sirberbon (Hawkins) Akins. On April 5, 1954, in Arkansas, he married Ethel Lou Gillespie, she survives in LaPorte. Also surviving are his children; Jimmy (Nova) Gillespie of Aurora, CO, Frederick...
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Mildred M. Shipton
August 23, 1902 - March 9, 2011
Mildred M. Shipton, 108, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born August 23, 1902 in Union Mills, Indiana, the daughter of John Geisler and Hattie (Arnett) Geisler. Mildred was a member of the Eastern Star Auxilliary, Eagles Auxillary #2439, and Center Twp. Fire Bells. On April 28, 1923, in South Bend, IN,...
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Mindy Sue Hudgins
April 16, 1978 - March 7, 2011
Mindy Sue Hudgins, 32, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday March 7, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 16, 1978 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Bill E. Hudgins and Susan (Wakeman) Hudgins. She is survived by her mother - Susan Hudgins of LaPorte; two brothers - Bill (Amanda) Hudgins, Jr., Brad Hudgins, both of La Porte; one sister - Candace (Steve) Dobben of La Porte;...
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Larry L. Parker
July 16, 1940 - March 3, 2011
Larry L. Parker, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday March 3, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. He was born July 16, 1940 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Roy Parker and Anna (Thorndyke) Parker. Larry had been a stock-keeper for Whirlpool Mfg. He was a member of Door Village United Methodist Church, Masonic Excelsior Lodge #41 F & AM of LaPorte and was a Veteran of the US Navy. Larry...
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Cherry Kay Dominguez
October 2, 1945 - February 25, 2011
Cherry Kay (Povolock) Dominguez, 65, formerly of Rolling Prairie, died after a long illness, on Wednesday, February 25, 2011, in California where she had resided since the late 60's. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Elizabeth Povolock; grandparents, Hall and Lottie Hickman, Ben and Martha Povolock, and an Aunt Lorraine Lory, all of Rolling Prairie. She is survived by several...
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Alta Mae Tidey
September 26, 1918 - February 25, 2011
Alta Mae Tidey , 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Friday, February 25, 2011 at her residence in La Porte, IN. She was born September 26, 1918 in Walkerton, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Pointon and Laura (Barnes) Pointon. On October 29, 1938, in Mill Creek, IN, she married Jack A. Tidey who preceded in death. She is survived by her four sons - Jack (Vella) Pointon, Rodger (Dianne)...
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Cynthia Wilson
April 21, 1942 - February 24, 2011
Cynthia "Jill" Wilson, 68, of North Liberty, Indiana, passed away Thursday February 24, 2011 at Hospice House in South Bend, IN. She was born April 21, 1942 in Merriville, Indiana, the daughter of Floyd Worley and Lillian (Anderson) Worley. Living in the North Liberty, IN area, since 1982 coming from Niles, Michigan. Cynthia had worked as a dietary aid for Hamilton Grove Communities. She was a...
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Hazel L. Hubner
November 10, 1914 - February 22, 2011
Hazel L. Hubner, 96, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview. She was born November 10, 1914 in Westville, Indiana, the daughter of Christian Arndt and Marie (Gotham) Arndt. Hazel was a seamstress for thirty years working at Boris Smolers. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary of LaPorte, Indiana. Hazel enjoyed...
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Daniel P. Cenkush
March 25, 1973 - February 20, 2011
Mr. Daniel P. Cenkush, 37, of Kingsbury, Indiana, fought a short courageous battle with cancer and passed away Sunday February 20, 2011 at the home of his parents in Kingsbury, IN. He was born March 25, 1973 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Robert Cenkush and Karen (Gemberling) Cenkush. Daniel worked as a Construction Worker for Clery Construction in Montana. He enjoyed life and was a free...
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Ola Veach
July 8, 1916 - February 17, 2011
Ola Veach passed away on February 17, 2011, she was born on July 8, 1916 in Nemaha, Nebraska to Walter McCully and Lockie (Roberts) McCully. She married Wilbur Veach on October 20, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri, they moved East and settled in LaPorte. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1978. Ola was a cook at the Door Village School for twenty- two years, retiring in 1982. She attended the...
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Erma L. Dial
October 25, 1929 - February 14, 2011
Erma L. Dial, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday February 14, 2011 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born on October 25, 1929 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur Huge and Dora (Felton) Huge. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. A memorial service will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at...
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Kayden Matthew Ames
February 12, 2011 - February 12, 2011
"A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam. And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel so lucky to have seen it." Infant Kayden Matthew Ames, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. He was born February 12, 2011 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of...
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Louise R. Mellenthin
May 26, 1920 - February 10, 2011
Louise's life began May 26, 1920, in South Bend. Her proud parents were Andrew and Alma Pfaffenbach. After a brief illness at LaPorte Hospital, Louise went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 10, 2011. On July 19, 1941, Louise married her true love, Harold A. Mellenthin, who preceded her in death after sixty-one years of marriage. She was also preceded in death...
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Charlotte M. Krout
July 26, 1947 - February 4, 2011
Charlotte M. Krout, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday February 4, 2022 at La Porte Hospital. She was born July 26, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of Ernest Dunn and Lillian (Judd) Dunn Pumroy. She is survived by her spouse, Frank Reed of LaPorte; six children, Ann (Phillip) Helvie, James Krout both of Fort Wayne, Rebecca Krout, Jason Krout both of La Porte, Russell Krout of VA, David ...
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Georgia D. Cunningham
January 2, 1925 - February 4, 2011
Mrs. Georgia D. Cunningham, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday February 4, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born January 2, 1925 in Linton, Indiana, the daughter of Earl Hoops and Lula (Miller) Hoops. Georgia was a homemaker. She loved playing bingo and was very devoted to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. On...
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Barbara M. Struss
February 6, 1926 - February 2, 2011
Barbara M. Struss, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday February 2, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. She was born February 6, 1926 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Victor Schultz and Lorretta (Hensell) Schultz. Barbara had worked for LaPorte Plastic Mfg for twenty-one years, retiring in 1981. On July 8, 1952, in LaPorte, IN, she married Robert Struss who preceded her in death June 14, 2005...
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Betty J. Hoeppner
April 7, 1927 - February 2, 2011
Betty Jane Hoeppner, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday February 2, 2011 at Golden Living Fountainview. She was born April 7, 1927 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Emil V. Gust and Bessie (Stahl) Gust. Betty was married to Richard Platt from 1946 to 1948. She then married Merlin Hoeppner from 1949 to 1968. Betty had lived with Jack Davis from 1989, until he passed away in...
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Violet Mae Bair
September 27, 1929 - January 30, 2011
Violet Mae Bair, 81, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away, Sunday January 30, 2011 at her home. She was born September 27, 1929 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harvey Kellogg and Mable (Duncan) Kellogg. She lived in different areas of Indiana, and moved back to LaPorte in 1991. Violet worked for Federal Mogul for eleven years, retiring in 1991. She enjoyed bowling. Violet loved spending time...
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Rachel B. Wright
February 3, 1921 - January 28, 2011
Rachel B. Wright, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Friday January 28, 2011 at her home. She was born February 3, 1921 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Louis Weiler and Lucille (Bortz) Weiler. She was raised from two months by her adopted parents, Fred and Tillie Lindeman. Rachel lived in LaPorte all of her life. Rachel worked at A.B. Coddington Co. for twenty years and retired from...
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Mary L. Nona
July 18, 1926 - January 27, 2011
Mary L. Nona, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday January 27, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. She was born July 18, 1926 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Irwin Hakes and Pearl (Jones) Hakes. Mary had worked for Howmet Corp. for twenty-five years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed working outside, especially in her garden. She loved the outdoors. Mary was a...
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Julia L. Suppa
November 22, 1935 - January 26, 2011
Julia L. Suppa, 76, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. She was born November 22, 1935 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas Suppa and Geneva (Elkins) Suppa. Julia had worked at Michiana Industries. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Bill, Sam, Tony, Thomas, Robert Suppa; two sisters, Blanche Masterson, and Frona...
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Gary B. Bass
February 4, 1955 - January 18, 2011
Mr. Gary B. Bass, 55, of Columbus, Indiana, died Tuesday January 18, 2011 at his home. He was born February 4, 1955 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Joe Bass and Patricia (Justice) Bass Gerrich. He had lived in LaPorte up to ten years ago, moving to Columbus, Indiana. Gary worked for Cummins in Columbus, Indiana He is survived by his mother, Patricia Gerrich of Columbus, IN; father, Joe Bass...
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Charles A. Adams
July 5, 1946 - January 18, 2011
Mr. Charles A. Adams, 64, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away Tuesday January 18, 2011 at Clarion North Medical Center in Carmel, IN. He was born July 5, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Joseph Adams and Viola (Listenfelt) Adams and had lived most of his life in the Union Mills area. Charles worked in the corrugated paper industry for over 30 years and recently retired from Jefferson...
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Linda S. Wiltfong
February 28, 1949 - January 17, 2011
Linda S. Wiltfong , 61, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Monday January 17, 2011 at La Porte Hospital, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born February 28, 1949 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Billy Joe Naegele and Alberta (Schultz) Naegele. Linda had been a bartender for Little Tavern & Ogles for thirty years and also worked at Wal-Mart for three years. She was a member of...
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Betty Ann Staples
November 24, 1932 - January 16, 2011
Betty Ann Staples, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Sunday January 16, 2011 at her home. She was born November 24, 1932 in Paradise, Kentucky, the daughter of William Burr Burton and Gertie Mae (Childress) Burton. Betty was a self-employed tax preparer for more than forty years. She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Michigan City, IN, also a member of the Friendly Neighbors Home...
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Harry E. Bennitt
April 19, 1942 - January 15, 2011
Harry E. Bennitt, Sr., 68, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on Saturday January 15, 2011 at his home. He was born April 19, 1942 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Foster Bennitt and Ada (Barns) Zellers. Harry was a truck driver for Scrappy Iron & Recycling. He was a member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church, and VFW Post #9423 of Rolling Prairie. Harry enjoyed cutting wood,...
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Irene M. Bennett
January 18, 1922 - January 12, 2011
Irene M. Bennett , 88 of Decatur, Alabama and formerly of Rolling Prairie, IN died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Summerford Nursing Home in Falkville, AL. She was born January 18, 1922 in South Haven, Michigan to Mary (Jensen) Pensinger and Loren J. Pensinger. On January 17, 1945 she married Clarence J. Bennett in South Bend, IN, who preceded her death on February 5, 1992. She worked for...
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Phyllis L. Lynch
November 6, 1930 - January 9, 2011
Mrs. Phyllis L. Lynch, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1930 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur Peting and Lesta (Mills) Peting. Phyllis was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary of La Porte. Phyllis loved to sew. On July 19, 1952, in La...
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Roy R. Warren
December 15, 1946 - January 7, 2011
Mr. Roy R. Warren, 64, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday January 7, 2011 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 15, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Jacob Warren and Thelma (Jones) Warren. He has lived in the La Porte area most all of his life. Roy was owner and operator of Roy's Auto Body. He was a member of Rooster and Hens Bowling League. Roy was an antique car enthusiast...
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Marjorie L. Williamson
July 24, 1926 - January 6, 2011
Marjorie L. Williamson, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday January 6, 2011 at La Porte Hospital She was born July 24, 1926 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Francis Eskridge and Agnes F. (Neumann) Eskridge. Marjorie was an x-ray technician for Howmet Corp for eighteen years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, and Martha Circle of the church....
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James F. Schultz
June 1, 1938 - January 4, 2011
James F. Schultz, 72, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital. He was born June 1, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Victor "Pikey" Schultz and Loretta (Hensel) Schultz. James lived most of his life in the LaPorte, area. James was an electrician for US Steel for thirty years and also worked at Chicagoland Steel for five years. He was a...
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Lisa A. Harris
January 28, 1964 - January 3, 2011
Lisa A. Harris, 46, of LaPorte, Indiana, lost a long battle with cancer on Monday, January 3, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital. She was born January 28, 1964 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of William Adrian and Joan (Frederick) Adrian. Lisa was co-owner and operator for Harris Precast and LaPorte Cremation Service. Lisa attended the Countryside Christian Church and First Church of God. She...
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Mary F. Sass
January 17, 1923 - January 2, 2011
Mary F. Sass, 87, of LaPorte, Indiana, left this world on the morning of Sunday, January 2, 2011 to enter the gates of heaven after an extended stay at Golden Living Countryside in LaPorte. She was born January 17, 1923 in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Paul Reel and Blanche (Boze) Reel, who moved their family to LaPorte, IN in the 1930's. Mary was a gentle loving person who always had...
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Wellington Bud Huffman
March 22, 1933 - December 29, 2010
Wellington V. "Bud" Huffman, 77, of New Carlisle, Indiana, died Wednesday December 29, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle. He was born March 22, 1933 in Chapel, West Virginia, the son of Vinton Huffman and Audrey (Kimball) Huffman. Bud worked as a salesperson for Bearing Headquarters. He was veteran of US Army during the Korea War. He is survived by his 2 daughters; 1 son; several...
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Edward O. Galloway, Jr.
October 22, 1948 - December 27, 2010
Edward O. Galloway, Jr., 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday December 27, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born October 22, 1948 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Edward O. Galloway, Sr. and Shirley J. (Schweder) Galloway. Edward was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He was one of the first clients with Michiana Resources. Edward was an avid White Sox fan and loved painting and...
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Richard A. Buss
June 30, 1935 - December 26, 2010
Mr. Richard A. Buss of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday December 26, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. He was born June 30, 1935 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of William J. Buss and Opal (Chapman) Buss. Richard was as a teacher for LaPorte School System for thirty years, retiring 1992, he also worked at LaPorte Hospital for fifteen years as a courier. He was a...
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Howard W. Hughes
December 30, 1923 - December 26, 2010
Howard W. Hughes , 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday December 26, 2010 at Golden Living Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born December 30, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of John Hughes and Mary (Pasture) Hughes. Howard was an engineer for NIPSCO for twenty-three years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, LaPorte Masonic Lodge, LaPorte Chapter OES....
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Alan B. Pinkstaff
January 26, 1947 - December 24, 2010
Alan B. Pinkstaff, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday December 24, 2010 at his home. He was born January 26, 1947 in Lawrence Co., Illinois, the son of Bruce G. Pinkstaff and Elma (Johnson) Pinkstaff. Alan was a training instructor for NIPSCO for twenty-seven years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Alan enjoyed remote control airplane, he was a singer...
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Nancy L. Wood
June 25, 1932 - December 22, 2010
Mrs. Nancy L. Wood, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday December 22, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born June 25, 1932 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Richard E. Salzer and Lois (Bunton) Salzer. Nancy was a homemaker and lived in the La Porte area all of her life. On September 27, 1952, in La Porte, IN, she married Robert B. Wood who preceded her in death July 19, 1999. She is...
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Doris E. Haneline
June 1, 1924 - December 20, 2010
Mrs. Doris E. Haneline, 86, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Monday December 20, 2010 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte. She was born June 1, 1924 in Bobbins, South Carolina, the daughter of Daniel P. Dubois and Leitha L. (Reid) Dubois. Doris had moved to LaPorte in 1936, coming from Racine, Wisconsin. Doris was a bail bondsman for twenty-five years. She was a member of the First...
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Denise M. Daniel
September 30, 1949 - December 20, 2010
Denise M. Daniel , 61, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Monday December 20, 2010 at her home in LaPorte. She was born September 30, 1949 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Richard A. Griffin and Shirley E. (Zellers) Griffin. Denise worked in the maintenance dept. for the LaPorte Co. Courthouse, until her retirement in 2001. She attended the Springville Free Methodist Church. Denise...
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Homer W. Shaw
December 15, 1923 - December 15, 2010
Mr. Homer Walter Shaw, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 15, 2010 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte. He was born December 15, 1923 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Homer Shaw and Rose (Ahrendt) Shaw. Homer worked in shipping at Allis-Chalmers for thirty-nine years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of First Christian Church of LaPorte and was a charter member and...
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McKinley Ray Hammons, Sr.
December 22, 1930 - December 12, 2010
Mr. McKinley Ray Hammons Sr., 79, of Elkhart, Indiana, died Sunday December 12, 2010 at his home in Elkhart. He was born December 22, 1930 in White River, Tennessee, the son of Harry Hammons and Cassie (Sexton) Hammons. McKinley worked in management for Budd Company. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church of Elkhart, IN., Masonic Lodge F. & A.M., York Rite, Scottish Rite, Night Templers,...
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Jesus O. Ruiz, Sr.
October 15, 1920 - December 11, 2010
Mr. Jesus O. Ruiz Sr., 90, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday December 11, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born October 15, 1920 in Santa Rosa, Texas, the son of Romulo Ruiz and Dolores (Obregon) Ruiz. Jesus grew up and went to school in Santa Rosa, TX and moved to the La Porte area over 65 years ago. He is retired from American Home Foods. He was a member of The River Christian Fellowship....
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Willis O. Thornton
June 17, 1951 - December 9, 2010
Mr. Willis Thornton, 59, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Thursday December 9, 2010 at his home. He was born June 17, 1951 in Lehi, Arkansas, the son of Willis Thornton and Jesse (Harris) Thornton. Willis was a carpenter. He is survived by his companion - Brenda of South Bend, IN; seven sisters - Dorothy (Robert) Nelson of Little Rock, AR, Martha Williams of West Memphis, AR, Betty Evans...
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Walter Becker
December 3, 1922 - December 8, 2010
Walter Becker, 88, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Wednesday December 8, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born December 3, 1922 in Cismar, Germany, the son of Wilhelm Friedrich Carl Becker and Margarette (Scheef) Becker. Walter had lived in the LaPorte area, since 1936 coming from Chicago, Illinois. Walter was owner/operator for Becker Excavating. He was a member of Tracy...
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Shirley Shippee Maxey
November 10, 1929 - December 7, 2010
Shirley Shippee Maxey, age 81, died in La Porte Indiana on Tuesday December 7, 2010, after recently moving back home from Waynesville, North Carolina. Shirley was born to Bert Shippee and Helen Tappan Shippee on November 10, 1929, in La Porte County. She graduated in 1948 from Springfield High School, and pursued training for missionary work that took place at Bob Jones University in...
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Mary J. Peterson
January 8, 1919 - December 7, 2010
Mary J. "Jean" Peterson, 91, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday December 7, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. She was born January 8, 1919 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Glen O. Ott and Vita C. (Rittenhouse) Ott. Mary had lived in the LaPorte area, all of her life. Mary had worked for American Home Foods for twelve years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of...
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Delbert D. Stevens
October 8, 1924 - December 6, 2010
Delbert D. Stevens, 86, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Monday December 6, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. He was born October 8, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Leroy D. Stevens and Estella L. (Dunham) Stevens. Delbert was a life-long resident of LaPorte. Delbert had been a member of the First Christian Church and First United Methodist Church, he sang in...
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Craig A. McDonald
August 29, 1949 - December 5, 2010
Mr. Craig A. McDonald, 61, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday December 5, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born August 29, 1949 in Winamac, Indiana, the son of Guy McDonald and Patricia (Reed) McDonald-Weaver. Craig was the owner of Craig McDonald Insurance. He was a member of Moose Lodge of LaPorte and the Life Underwriters Association. Craig was an avid hunter,...
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Clifford D. Bealor
May 28, 1926 - December 1, 2010
Mr. Clifford D. Bealor, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday December 1, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born May 28, 1926 in Walkerton, Indiana, the son of Joseph Raymond Bealor and Ruth (Peer) Bealor. Clifford worked as a customer service representative for Indiana Michigan Electric Co. for forty-two years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Rolling Prairie United...
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Dorothy A. King
July 23, 1930 - November 26, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy A. King, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday November 26, 2010 at the La Porte Hospital. She was born July 23, 1930 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Ellis and Helen (Finch) Ellis. Dorothy was a homemaker. She was a member and attended the La Porte Church of the Nazarene and the Koonze Lake Ministry Church. She was a devoted Christian lady and adored her children,...
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Mildred G. Clifton
March 21, 1938 - November 23, 2010
Mrs. Mildred G. Clifton, 72, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday November 23, 2010 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born March 21, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of William Pagen and Lydia (Marshall) Pagen. Mildred had worked for the Autolite Corp., American Home Foods and Kenco Plastics. She was a member of House of Praise Church of Kingsford...
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Sylvester L. Salisbury
May 3, 1929 - November 23, 2010
Mr. Sylvester L. Salisbury, 81, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Tuesday November 23, 2010 at Woodland Manor in Elkhart, IN. He was born May 3, 1929 in, Michigan, the son of Lyle Smith and Ethel Smith. Sylvester worked in landscaping and did custodial work. On November 15, 1949, in LaPorte, IN, he married Louella May Tarnow Salisbury who preceded him in death on January 8, 1998. He is...
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Roland M. Olson
February 10, 1935 - November 20, 2010
Mr. Roland M. Olson, 75, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away Saturday November 20, 2010 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. He was born February 10, 1935 in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Guy Olson and Eva (Miller) Olson. Roland worked in the maintenance department for twenty-five years for the Whirlpool Corp, retiring in 1995. He was a member of Sauktown Church of Christ, Farm...
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Helen E. Miller
August 20, 1914 - November 20, 2010
Mrs. Helen E. Miller, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday November 20, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in La Porte, IN. She was born August 20, 1914 in Beaman, Missouri, the daughter of Calvin I DeWitt and Rebecca J. (Wilson) DeWitt. Helen was a homemaker and helped take care of the elderly. She was a Jehovah Witness. In Nov of 1935, in Missouri, she married Lloyd H. Miller who...
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Georgetta L. Brinckman
February 8, 1937 - November 14, 2010
Mrs. Georgetta L. "Jody" Brinckman, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday November 14, 2010 at her home. She was born February 8, 1937 in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Gerald A. Goldsberry and Alta L. (Lovejoy) Goldsberry. She had lived in the LaPorte area, since she was sixteen years old, coming from Lafayette, Indiana. Georgetta worked as a teaching assistant for Title I. She was...
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Ima Jean Kellogg
February 3, 1933 - November 9, 2010
Ima Kellogg, 77, of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away Tuesday November 9, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born February 3, 1933 in Bonnerdale, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert Betts and Elsie (Raspberry) Betts. Ima had lived in the LaPorte area, for forty-three years coming from Missouri. Ima was a homemaker. She was a former Lionette member of Fish Lake. Ima enjoyed flowers, nature, sewing,...
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Doris Yvonne Murray
April 2, 1934 - November 7, 2010
Yvonne Murray, 76, of Westville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2010 at her home. She was born April 2, 1934 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the daughter of Charles O’Banion and Victoria (McKeska) O'Banion. Yvonne had lived in the Westville area, since 1967. Yvonne had worked as a school bus driver for the Westville School System for thirty years, retiring in 1994. She was a...
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Melmore N. Reed
December 31, 1922 - November 6, 2010
Mrs. Melmore N. Reed, 87, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday November 6, 2010 at Settlers House in La Porte, IN. She was born December 31, 1922 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Norman Miller and Linda (Rinker) Miller. Melmore was a life-long resident of the LaPorte area. Melmore was a homemaker and a sales clerk for J. C. Penney's for six years in Michigan City, IN. She was...
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Donald L. Spaeth
June 3, 1931 - November 4, 2010
Donald L. Spaeth, 79, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Thursday November 4, 2010 at South Bend Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He was born June 3, 1931 in Bedford, Indiana, the son of Donald C. Spaeth and Lillie M. (Delaney) Spaeth. Donald worked as a District Manager for Pepsi-Cola for thirty-seven years, retiring in 1997. He was a Special Deputy of the LaPorte Co. Sheriff's...
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Margaret R. Curtis
February 9, 1926 - November 2, 2010
Mrs. Margaret "Marge" R. Curtis, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday November 2, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born February 9, 1926 in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Herman Lewis and Winifred (Smith) Lewis. She has lived in the La Porte area for over 50 years coming from Huntington. Margaret was a homemaker and vice president of Curtis Refrigeration. She retired in 1987. She...
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Nicholas R. Winters
October 13, 1981 - November 2, 2010
Nicholas "Nick" R. Winters, 29, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday November 2, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born October 13, 1981 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of Roger Winters and Kimberly (Gatwood) Winters. Nicholas worked as a personal trainer for Fitness Plus. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Michigan City, IN. Nick was a power lifter; he had set many records and...
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Jose D. Sanchez
September 13, 1918 - October 30, 2010
Dr. Jose D. Sanchez, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday October 30, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born September 13, 1918 in Morovis, Puerto Rico, the son of Jose Sanchez and Julia Santiago Flores. Dr. Sanchez was the first career trained anesthesiologist of LaPorte Hospital, he was a past president of the LaPorte County Medical Society and a member of the Medical...
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Nelda Mae Humphrey
June 25, 1944 - October 28, 2010
Nelda M. Humphrey, 66, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away, Thursday October 28, 2010 at LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 25, 1944 in Morehead, Kentucky, the daughter of Andrew Brown, Sr. and Olive (Peyton) Brown. She has lived in the LaPorte area, since 1966, coming from Roswell, Georgia. Nelda worked as a hostess for Christo's Restaurant. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She...
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Ruth Bokluind
April 1, 1921 - October 28, 2010
Ruth C. Boklund, 89, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at her home. She was born April 1, 1921 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Carl Schroeder and Minnie (Berker) Schroeder. Ruth lived all of her life in the LaPorte area. Ruth was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. On...
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Mary A. Stone
September 13, 1922 - October 27, 2010
Mary Alice Stone, 88, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday October 27, 2010 at Brentwood Assisted Living. She was born September 13, 1922 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Emil W Knoll and Edna H (Rehlander) Knoll. She lived in the LaPorte area, all of her life. Mary was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Orient Chapter OES, LaPorte Chapter OES. Mary...
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Otto W. Voss
March 9, 1916 - October 22, 2010
Mr. Otto William Voss, 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and a long time resident of La Porte County died Friday October 22, 2010 in Knoxville, TN. He was a much loved husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Voss was born March 9, 1916 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Otto Voss and Henrietta (Wendt) Voss. Mr. Voss was a veteran of World War II. He landed in Normandy with the Allied Forces and...
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James W. Mewbourne
May 2, 1939 - October 21, 2010
Mr. James W. Mewbourne, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday October 21, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview. He was born May 2, 1939 in Lester, Alabama, the son of Gerlin W. Mewbourn and Oma Lou (Long) Mewbourn. James owned and operated Mewbourne Construction for over 30 years. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Indiana Field Archery Assoc, National Field Archery Assoc, Gracy's...
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Gordon E. Larson
December 22, 1934 - October 12, 2010
Gordon E. Larson, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 22, 1934 in Armstrong, Iowa, the son of Andrew Larson and Anna (Holmer) Larson. He had lived in the LaPorte area, since 1995, coming from southern California. Gordon worked as an electronic engineer and vice-president of engineering for sixteen years at Resdel...
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Lynda L. Johnson
December 12, 1948 - October 8, 2010
Mrs. Lynda L. Johnson, 61, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Friday October 8, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born December 12, 1948 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Orville Sutherlin and Ruby (McGinnis) Sutherlin. Lynda was Co-owner of A&L Painting and Decorating. On October 22, 1993, in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Aaron Johnson who survives. She is also survived by her...
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Elizabeth M. Straub
January 17, 1918 - October 6, 2010
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Straub, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Wednesday October 6, 2010 at LaPorte Hospital. She was born January 17, 1918 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of R. Paul Bowman and Annie (Carpenter) Bowman. Betty worked and retired as a secretary for Modine Mfg, she also worked for Deluxe Products and the Coleman Co. She was a member of the First Christian Church of...
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Peggy A. Eggleston
April 17, 1929 - October 4, 2010
Mrs. Peggy A. Eggleston, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, entered into enternal life Monday October 4, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Omer D. Keller and Alpha V. (Johnson) Keller. Peggy was a homemaker and had worked at the La Porte County Library and as a bookkeeper and receptionist for Matz Hair Salon. She was a...
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Gordon E. Krueger
February 21, 1921 - October 1, 2010
Mr. Gordon E. Krueger, 89, of Mill Creek, Indiana, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed into the loving arms of our lord on Friday October 1, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born February 21, 1921 in Springfield twp., La Porte County, Indiana, the son of Edward Krueger and Marie (Benson) Krueger. Gordon worked as a brick mason for Larson & Danielson for over 20 years and then...
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Dennis B. Henderlong
June 30, 1943 - October 1, 2010
Dennis B. Henderlong, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday October 1, 2010 at La Porte Hospital He was born June 30, 1943 in Salinas, California, the son of Bernard Henderlong and Virginia (Ordun) Kneisley. Dennis worked as a tool maker for T.P. Orthodontics. He was a Veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed woodworking and camping. Dennis was a "Do It Yourselfer....
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Alice V. Wilhelm
March 11, 1908 - September 29, 2010
Alice V. Wilhelm, 102, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Wednesday September 29, 2010 at LaPorte Hospital. She was born March 11, 1908 in LaPorte Co., Indiana, the daughter of Charles F. Schwenk and Alvenia (Timm) Schwenk. Her mother passed away when she was eleven days old. Alice was raised by her paternal grandparents, Charles and Barbara Gropp Schwenk. Alice was a homemaker. She was a member of the...
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John Henry Brown
March 25, 1925 - September 29, 2010
Mr. John Henry Brown, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday September 29, 2010 at his home. He was born March 25, 1925 in Lenior City, Tennessee, the son of Joseph H., Brown and Laura (Wallace) Brown. John worked as a janitor for Stelrema Corp. for nine years, retiring 1993. He was a member of Harvest Time Church of God of Michigan City, IN. and also served on the Pastor's Council for...
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Delbert B. Burger
September 30, 1917 - September 28, 2010
Delbert B. Burger, 92, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed Tuesday September 28, 2010 at La Porte Hospital He was born September 30, 1917 in North Liberty, Indiana, the son of Martin Burger and Dora (Hoover) Burger. Delbert was a farmer and also worked as a school bus driver for the LaPorte Community Schools for twenty-four years. He was a member of North Liberty Church of Christ North Liberty, IN,...
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Mary F. Lowe
May 27, 1927 - September 28, 2010
Mary F. Lowe, 83, of LaPorte, Indiana, went to rest with the Lord at her home on Tuesday September 28, 2010. She was born May 27, 1927 in Tigarhill, Alabama, the daughter of Willie Reno and Ibery J. (Dempsey) Reno. Mary had lived in Indiana, since 1950, coming from Alabama. Mary worked for the Portage Twp. Schools for ten years. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church of God in LaPorte. On...
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George P. Towne
November 12, 1942 - September 26, 2010
Mr. George P. Towne, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born November 12, 1942 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Prescott Towne and Ruth (Farnham) Towne. George had lived in the LaPorte area since 1967 coming from Bryan, Ohio. George worked as an operating engineer for Midwest Operating Engineers and Ritschard Brothers of South Bend for fifteen years...
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Virgil White
June 20, 1921 - September 24, 2010
Mr. Virgil "Pete" White, 89, formerly of the La Porte area moved to Punta Gorda, FL. in 1991. He died Friday September 24, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born June 20, 1921 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Ernest White and Cora (Petersen) White. Virgil was retired from Al's Supermarket. He was Veteran of the US Marine Corp. during W.W. II and he was a life member of the V.F.W. Post # 1130 of...
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Reginald W. Wise
March 13, 1922 - September 22, 2010
Reginald W. Wise, 88, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday September 22, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Countryside. He was born March 13, 1922 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of William Wise and Kathryn (Schrader) Wise. Reginald worked in assembly for Allis-Chalmers, retiring after thirty-seven years of service. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. A Veteran of the US Army during...
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Robert C. Lenardson
August 31, 1925 - September 13, 2010
Robert C. Lenardson, 85, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Monday, September 13, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born August 31, 1925 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Harry Lenardson and Paulina (Smith) Lenardson. Robert worked as an upholster for Kingsley Furniture for nineteen years, before opening up his own upholstery shop. The Lenardson Upholstery Shop was open for...
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Grace J. Lee
February 18, 1915 - September 12, 2010
Grace J. Lee, 95, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday September 12, 2010 at LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte. She was born February 18, 1915 in La Crosse, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob Conrad and May (Handley) Conrad. Grace worked as a secretary for Allis-Chalmers for twenty-five years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of First Baptist Church of LaPorte; Grace was a member of LaPorte Eastern...
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Viola M. Brown
April 23, 1920 - September 11, 2010
Viola M. Brown, 90, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born April 23, 1920 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harrison Holman and Verna (Nichols) Holman. Viola spent most of her life in the LaPorte area. Viola worked as a food service/manager for LaPorte High School for twenty-years, retiring in 1982. She...
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Jeannie J. Lynch
April 29, 1948 - September 10, 2010
Jeannie J. Lynch, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Friday September 10, 2010 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born April 29, 1948 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Henley Probst and Julia (Marshall) Probst. Jeannie worked as a sales associate for K-Mart. She was a member of Assembly of God in Kingsford Heights, IN. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, writing letters and...
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Donald H. Danielson
September 9, 1922 - September 9, 2010
Donald H. Danielson, 88, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away, Thursday September 9, 2010 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City. He was born September 9, 1922 in LaPorte, IN, the son of Harvey Danielson and Gertrude (Organ) Donoghue. Donald worked as a pipe fitter for forty years at US Steel in Gary, Indiana. He was a life-long member of Springville Free Methodist Church. Donald...
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Joyce C. Wittchen
April 12, 1940 - September 7, 2010
Mrs. Joyce C. Wittchen, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday September 7, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Charles S. Major and Gladys (Cochran) Major. Joyce loved her work as a Toll Both Operator for Indiana Toll Road. She was a member of Women of the Moose #935 of Michigan City, Ladies Auxilliary V.F.W. Post #1130 and The Red Hat...
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Howard J. Keller
August 16, 1923 - September 1, 2010
Howard J. Keller, 87, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away, Wednesday September 1, 2010 at his home. He was born August 16, 1923 in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Daniel W. Keller and Mary G. (Byerley) Keller. Howard worked for Teledyne Casting Service for twenty-nine years, retiring in 1985. He was a Veteran of the US Army during WW II, past commander, and life member of VFW Post #2536, a...
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Leo F. Losey, Sr.
November 2, 1920 - August 27, 2010
Mr. Leo F. Losey Sr., 89, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday August 27, 2010 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born November 2, 1920 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Floyd Losey and Maude (Hanney) Losey. Leo worked for Modine Mfg Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1984. Leo attended the La Porte Assembly of God Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He loved his...
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Raymond Wheatbrook
April 27, 1941 - August 27, 2010
Mr. Raymond Wheatbrook, 69, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Friday August 27, 2010 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born April 27, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Wilbur Wheatbrook and Ruth (Luther) Wheatbrook. Raymond worked as a Truck Driver for 31 years for Landstar Inway of Valparaiso, IN. He has worked for NAPA of La Porte for the last three years. He loved nature,...
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Leara O. Harder
April 28, 1917 - August 25, 2010
Leara O. Harder, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday August 25, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 28, 1917 in New Durham Twp. near Pinhook in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Morman and Helene (Schlack) Morman. Leara was part owner and operator of Kingsbury Elevator for thirty-two years; she worked in the office and enjoyed the people. Leara had worked at...
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Collin Shaughnessy
August 23, 2010 - August 24, 2010
Collin Shaughnessy, infant son, of Dennis Shaughnessy and Kelsie (Taylor) Shaughnessy, passed away, Tuesday August 24, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born August 23, 2010 in LaPorte, Indiana. Collin was only here for a short period of time, he left a lasting impression in our hearts and thoughts. He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Kelsie Shaughnessy of LaPorte, IN;...
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Frank A. Hartsaw, Sr.
June 6, 1921 - August 21, 2010
Frank A. Hartsaw Sr., 89 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born June 6, 1921 in Cloverdale, Indiana, the son of Jesse Hartsaw and Esther (McKee) Hartsaw. In 1954 Frank established and owned the East Lincolnway Mobile Home Court, he worked at Soetje Ford for eleven years and in 1960 he started to work at the LaPorte Auto...
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Betty M. Lewis
April 14, 1923 - August 18, 2010
Betty M. Lewis, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday August 18, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 14, 1923 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis Kepplin and Ethel Rose (Nelson) Beyer. Betty was a homemaker. She did beautiful cross-stitch, and was great at flower arranging. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, and was a big NASCAR fan. Betty...
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