All Obituaries

Eunice Evon Czapansky, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle, IN.      Eunice was born on March 6, 1930 to Roy and Marie (Bowers) Hoagland.   In 1954 in South Bend, IN she married Marvin Owens Czapansky who preceded her in death.  Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Wendy (Robert) Mrozinski of La Porte, IN; grandsons, Garry Owens Nichols of La Porte, Phillip James Nichols of Michigan City; brother,...

Bryce “Whitey” Hinton, 82, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Aperion Arbors in Michigan City with his loving family by his side.   Bryce was born on March 28, 1936 in McDonough, GA, to Henry and Lucy (Glass) Hinton.   On July 24, 1954 in McDonough, GA, he married his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Greene, who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Gail (Randy) Lueth of McMurray, PA, Donald ( Erin) Hinton of ...

Doris Louise Ivey, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Sacred Heart Living By The Creek in Northampton, PA. Doris was born in La Porte, IN, on December 7, 1926 to John Francis and Edith Mae (Culp) Hewitt. On March 23, 1946 in La Porte, IN, she married Harland B. Ivey who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Rev. Jack L. (Carol) Ivey of Bethlehem, PA and Thomas R. (Donna) Ivey of Palm Coast, FL; grandchildren Nicki (Matt) Ivey of Northampton, PA...

Edna Evelyn Laster, 76, passed away on September 17, 2018 at her home. Edna was born on December 28, 1941 in Gobler, MO, to Doss and Arzettie (Morgan) Lawson. Surviving are her daughter, Karen (Jeff) Herrold of Canyon Lake, TX; sons, Tim (Holly) Laster of Knox, IN, Randy Laster of Popular Buff, MO; sisters, Wanda Battles of Reeves, MO, Mildred West of Memphis, TN, Gladys Stone of Knox, IN, Linda King of Hamlet, IN; brothers, Dallas Lawson of New Carlisle, IN, Johnny Lawson of South Bend,...

Linda Sue Wiseman, 72, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at home with her family by her side.      Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on July 17, 1946 to Robert I. and Eleanor J. (Cummings) Wiseman.   Surviving are her brother, Charles S. (Deb) Wiseman of Union Mills; special sister-in-law, Teresa Stayback; loving little k-9 companion, "G.G"; and special friends and caregivers, Susie Nehl, Lois Wiltfong, and Patti...

Florence Vernell Adams, 89, of Demotte, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2018 at her home. Florence was born on March 17, 1929 in Swifton, AR, to Cecil and Julie (Hennessee) Hoggard.  On June 29, 1946 in Manila, AR, she married William Arnold Adams who preceded her in death on June 21, 1997.  Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Carolyn (Robert) Bristol of Demotte; 4 grandchildren, David Bristol of Valparaiso, Gavin (Melanie) Bristol of DeMotte, Andy (Jen) Adams of...

Glenn (Corky) Siddall was born May 26, 1948 to the late Gerald and Carole (Burkett) Siddall in Michigan City, IN, and passed on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Valparaiso at the VNA Hospice Center with family at his side. Glenn is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia A. (Maerz) Siddall; his children, Micheal (Keli Edlen) Siddall and Becky (Robert) Morlan; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and brother, Don (Shirley) Cyphers of Albuquerque, NM.   Glenn's brother,...

Ralph E. Howes, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home.       Ralph was born in Chicago, IL, on December 25, 1921 to Edward B. and Katherine (Bethig) Howes.  On February 1, 1947 in La Porte, he married Margaret S. Zwerg who preceded him in death.  Also surviving are his son, Ralph F. (Karen) Howes of La Porte; daughter, Barbara Howes of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Jonathan E. (Renee) Howes of La Porte, Jennifer L....

Joseph Banghart, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.       Joseph was born in Waukegan, IL, on July 15, 1944.  On February 6, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV, he married Rose M. Phillips who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his children, Scott (Tracy) Banghart of Rolling Prairie, Penny Banghart of Plymouth, and William Banghart of Plymouth; grandsons, Dylan Hartke and Shawn Pepple; and stepson, Ronald...

Robert Curtis Wagoner, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.       Robert was born in Alford, IN on January 14, 1934 to Curtis Wagner and Jennie (Harker) McRay.  Robert was married to his wife of over 60 years, Mary Etta Wagoner who preceded him in death on January 22, 2018.  Surviving are his daughters, Cathy Buss of La Porte and Tammy Eskridge of La Porte; grandsons, David Buss, Cody Buss, and Tim...