All Obituaries

Sanford Zwee “Sandy” Friedman, 88, of Michiana Shores, passed away peacefully at the home of his loving caregivers, Halina and Zbigniew Kasprzak in Trail Creek early on the morning of Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Born October 31, 1930 to Morton and Florence Friedman in Cleveland, Ohio, Friedman moved to LaPorte in 1956 where he married Barbara Shapiro, daughter of Charles and Celia Shapiro.  He had met Barbara during their days together attending Miami University, Oxford,...

Jean Greybar, 91, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:05 am, Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2018 at Brentwood Assisted Living Home. She was born on July 17th, 1927, in Herrin, Illinois to David Pinkston and Myrtle (Rigsby) Pinkston. Jean married Fred Greybar II on May 1st, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. Jean is survived by her son Fred (Linda) Greybar III of LaPorte, Indiana, and her sister Donna (John) Flowers of Calumet City, Illinois. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Shannon (Douglas)...

Viola "Vi" I.  Gregory, 95 of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Settlers Place.       Viola was born on October 30, 1923 in Chester, Illinois to Otto and Dora (Herberts) Schmidt. On August 5, 1943, she married Harry W. Gregory; he preceded her in death on December 9, 2003.  She is survived by her beloved daughters, Harriet (Norm) Kaiser of La Porte and Janet Banks of Michigan City, IN; four grandchildren; eight...

Michelle Suzanne Eisenhauer, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home.      Michelle was born in Ohio on May 23, 1948 to Stephen and Patricia Gereg.   Surviving are her beloved children, Steve (Carol) Eiserman of Snoqualmie, WA, Lory (Rob) Samford of La Porte, Shawna Mathew of Washington, Angela (Jake) Freshley of Highland, IN; grandchildren, Ashli (Bobby) Hale of La Porte, Sarah (Zach) Richie of La Porte, Camron Eiserman of...

Donna Yvonne Jagger,  91, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, November 25, 2018.  She was born on August 31, 1927 in Des Moines, IA to George Williams and Velora (Smith) Williams.  On June 3, 1950 in Independence, MO, she married Lewis F. Jagger who preceded her in death on August 10, 2007.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Vergean (Williams) Wood of Fort Collins, CO. Donna is survived by her three...

Sheila Ann Conklin, 56, of New Buffalo, passed away on November 23, 2018.      Sheila was born in Sacramento, CA, on August 23, 1962 to Paul and Frances (Watts) Bowman.   On June 28 in 1980, she married Myron (Butch) who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Tabitha and Peter Ludwig of La Porte, IN, Christopher and Jamie Conklin of Three Oaks MI, MG Conklin and Lisa Huff also of Three Oaks, MI, and Michelle Conklin and Christopher Brown of...

Edward Morris Bakwin, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.       Edward was born in New York, NY, on May 13, 1928 to Harry and Ruth Mae (Morris) Bakwin.  Surviving are daughter, Elizabeth Bakwin of Chicago; granddaughters, Anna and Natalie Bakwin of Chicago; sister, Barbara Rosenthal of New York, NY; brother, Michael Bakwin of Suffolk, VA; and companion, Mary Lou Karth of Chicago.  He was preceded in death...

Trey Wesley Bennett was born September 30, 1992 in Michigan City, IN to Adam and Terri Bennett.  On the evening of November 20th he was involved in a head on collision and passed away from  his injuries at 2:29 AM on the morning of November 21st surrounded by many of his friends and being held by his girlfriend Megan Isaak.  Trey was preceded in death by his father Adam Bennett. Surviving are his children, Kensleigh (Kirsti), Liam (Ashley), and Rosalie (Megan); his mother,...

Ronald Lee Corsbie 73, of Wilmington, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 15. 2018 at H.B. Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH.. Ron was born on August 31, 1945 in LaPorte. IN, the son of Robert Lee and Frances C. (Goodson) Corsbie. He was a 20 year veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Ron will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory are: Sons: Timothy (Marilyn) Corsbie and Donald (Becky Flint) Corsbie; Sister: Pauletta (Roger) Schuster;...

Virginia Joy Fuller, 92, of Osceola, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte.     Virginia was born in Pennsylvania, on December 18, 1925 to Orval and Edith (Frazier) Clark.   Surviving are her beloved children, Katherine (Dennis) Orszulak, Kim E. Callahan, Kary (Carolyn) Callahan, Kenneth (Melody) Callahan, Karen Ingle, Keith Callahan, and JoNina (Cal) Nolan; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Phyllis Andrews, Kay...