All Obituaries

Barbara Lee Combs, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Barbara was born on October 2, 1940 in Fredville, KY, to Wile and Missouri (Watkins) Wireman.  On March 29, 1958 in Royalton, KY, she married Verlin Francis Combs who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved sons, Danny J. (La Donna) Combs of La Porte, Jack D. Combs of Salyersville, KY, Mark (Vickie) Combs of Walkerton, Christopher Lee (Mary) Combs of Plainfield, Michael Wiley...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Ted Leo Rudynski, 64, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 14, 2019.     Ted was born in South Bend, IN, on February 25, 1954 to Bert Leo and Clara (Ulrich) Rudynski.   On July 12, 1980 in North Liberty, IN, he married Diana Vail who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Rebecca (David) Janssen of North Liberty, Kari (Dennis) Humes of La Porte, and Tim (Michelle)...

Catherine J. Moore, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN . Catherine was born on October 19, 1926 in Gary, IN, to Loris and Catherine (Ansbrow) Gray. She married Clyde Moore who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her son, C. Michael (LaVena) Moore of La Porte; granddaughter, Dr. Jodi M. (John) Moore-Weiss of Rochester, MN; and great-granddaughter, Eleanore Moore-Weiss.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband;...

Karl Henry Haas, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his home.       Karl was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 27, 1940 to Charles and Lola Haas.   Surviving are his children, Michelle Jones of Marion, KY, and Zachary (Amy) Haas of La Porte; 3 grandchildren, Sara, Alex, and Taylor Jones; special lady friend, Sue Brown. Karl was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.  He was also preceded in death by Gracie, his...

Carol M. Taylor, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. Carol was born on December 23, 1932 in La Porte, IN, to Edgar and Sophia (Jendrzejak) Cissne.  On September 8, 1957 at La Porte Presbyterian Church, she married Tommy Eugene Taylor who preceded her in death on April 12, 2017.  Surviving are her son, Michael (Colleen) Taylor of Lafayette; 3 grandchildren, Kaela (Charles) Crozier of West Lafayette, Joseph (Carla)...

Julia F. Matlock, 73, of Hobart, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, IN.       Julia was born in Ridgely, TN, on May 3, 1945 to James and Lela (Wright) Bell.   On August 26, 1964, she married Thurman Matlock who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughters, Donna (Brian) Borowski of Hobart, IN, Juanita (Valentino Hernandez) Matlock of Lake Station, IN,  and Amy (Jose Sotello) Matlock of Hobart,...

Patricia Ann Lansford, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Franciscan Alliance.   Patricia was born July 18, 1934 in South Bend to Donald and Vera (Hirsch) Whiteman.  She graduated from Riley High School in 1951 and Indiana University School of Nursing in 1955.  There she met her husband, Kenneth G. Lansford, M.D.  They were married September 18, 1955 in South Bend.  She worked many years as an operating room assistant for her husband...

William H. Hatchel, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.      William was born in Huffman, AK on March 3, 1930 to Henry F. and Agness Dunn Hatchel.   On November 3, 1990 in La Porte, he married Helen G. Shannon who survives. Also surviving are his step-son, Anthony Shannon of La Porte; grandchildren, Melissa Dunfee of La Porte, Cherish Osborne of La Porte, Joel Shannon of La Porte, and...

Laura Ann Smyrl, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.       Laura was born in LaPorte, IN, on February 21, 1934 to Clyde Charles and Judith (Doran) Rickes.   She graduated from La Porte High School in 1952, attended Indiana University and graduated from Purdue University Reese School of Business in 1954. She was a stenographer and assistant photographer at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant; secretary at the Indiana...

Seldon Armstrong was born in Jacksonville, KY. to James and Tisch Armstrong on July 10, 1930. He married Martha Fletcher on September 10, 1949, they were married 68 years. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2017. Also preceded in death by twin sons David and Daniel Armstrong. He is survived by his sons Steve (Gloria) Armstrong, Jerry (Allene) Armstrong, Clyde (Dora) Armstrong, Larry (Robin) Armstrong, Brad Armstrong, Ricky (Kim) Armstrong; Daughters, Patricia (James) Cabler, Elizabeth...