All Obituaries

David Lee Williams, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home.       David was born in La Porte, IN, on January 15, 1954 to John Franklin and Yvonne Marie (Allen) Williams.   On February 22, 2010 in Reno, NV, he married Kathy Cummins who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Dave (Sarah) Williams of Portage, Danah Johnson of Portage, Ken (Sarah) Williams of Fayetteville, NC, Brandon (Michelle) Williams of La Porte, Matt...

Fred Salomon, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Fred was born on June 23, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany.  Fred was a Holocaust Survivor.  He was a member of the French Resistance during WWII and a member of The Palmach which was part of an elite fighting force of the Israeli Haganah.  These forces assisted in fighting for Israeli's independence. In addition, Fred fought in the Arab-Israeli War of...

Gerry L. Hessel, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her home. Gerry was born on September 13, 1943 in Michigan City, IN, to Lewis and Mary (Proll) Seedorf. On February 10, 1962 in Michigan City, she married Philip Hessel who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Penny (Mike) VanWanzeele and Rusty (Debbie) Hessel, all of New Carlisle; 5 grandchildren, David (Jessica) VanWanzeele of New Carlisle, Amanda (Jim) Schwingendorf of Rolling Prairie, Scott (Stephanie)...

  Evelyn "June" Brown, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. June was born on August 3, 1926 in Garrett, IN, to Harry W. and Minnie R. (King) Rosenberry.  On November 26, 1952 in La Porte, she married William M. Brown who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, Connie Miller of Homosassa, FL, Jennifer (Steven) Miller of La Porte, and Kevin Brown of La Porte; 7 grandchildren, Michael Stasney of...

Calvin Jack Trickler, 92, of La Porte, Indiana died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home at Brentwood.  Jack or CJ as he was known was born in Indianapolis on October 6, 1926 to Earl and Esmerelda (Trost) Trickler.   As a child in Chicago, he sharpened his financial acumen by riding his bicycle to a place where farm goods were delivered, purchasing some vegetables, and reselling them at a profit to neighborhood women.  He enlisted in the Army during WWII before...

Marilyn Mc Whirter Thompson, 69 from La Porte, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2019 following complications from her hip surgery. Marilyn was born on July 23, 1950 in Chicago IL to James and Barbara (Flett) Mc Whirter. She is survived by her son, Eric Clark Thompson of Rhode Island; brother, William (Sandii) Mc Whirter of La Porte; sister, Bonnie (Bill) Scott of La Porte; brother, James Mc Whirter of La Porte; sister, Susan (Mike) Lee of La Porte; along with numerous nieces and...

Michiana Rose Curry, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte. Michiana was born on July 16, 1927 in Michigan City, IN, to Arthur Charles and Gertrude Dora (Arens) Ransom.  On November 21, 1947 in La Porte, IN, she married George Elmer who preceded her in death, April 16, 1994.  Surviving are her children, Robert (Vicki) Curry of Harrisonburg, VA, Steven Curry of La Porte, Douglas (Laura) Curry of West Lafayette, and Kevin...

William "Bill" J. Ward, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at La Porte Hospital with his children nearby. He was born on November 20th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. Bill is survived by his children, Jessica Ward, Jena (George) Coulter and Daniel Ward; grandchildren, Delilah Grossheider, Talon Blaser and Adaline, George, Amelia and Judah Coulter; his longtime companion, Theresa Davidson; brother and sisters, Peggy (Mike) Gorman, Patti (Don) Dotson,...

**Please note time zones listed within obituary** Roger Lee Grove, born on March 13, 1949, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019.  He was the 2nd born in a set of identical twin boys.  He is survived by his twin, Ralph (Jackie) and his older brother, Larry (Sharon).  In 1973, he married Elizabeth Croumlich. He is survived by her and their three children, Sarah (Irving) Audiss, Aaron (Kristen) Grove, and Hannah (Scott) Lehman.  His grandchildren called him Papa and he...

James W. King, 76, of Hamlet, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Jim was born on December 28, 1942 in Tiptonville, TN, to Elvin and Syble (Lambert) King.  On April 17, 1961 in Steele, MO, he married Linda Lawson who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Steven (Kathy) King of  La Porte and Tracy (Trent) Boyd of Avilla; 5 grandchildren, Bethany (Andrew) Brantley, Travis King, Katelyn Parsons, Jennifer Parsons, and Ethan...