All Obituaries

James R. Baumer, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. James was born on June 13, 1950, in La Porte, IN, to Edward and Margaret Baumer.  On August 23, 1980, in La Porte, IN, he married Janice, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jennifer (Mike) Schuster and Sean (Penny) Tracey; 4 grandchildren, Maggie Schuster of Valparaiso, Abigail Tracey of Elwood, Tessa Tracey of Elwood, and Austen Nicholas of Indianapolis; sister, Susan Baumer of St. Louis,...

LeRoy "Lee" Klingbeil, age 93, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Lee was born on February 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Rose (Sima) Klingbeil.  On April 12, 1958 in Chicago, IL, he married Angeline B. Andriano who preceded him in death in 2013.  Surviving are his beloved children, Jill Klingbeil of La Porte, Gail (Mark) Johnson of La Porte, and Wendy Hiland (Matt Gibson) of WI; 2 granddaughters, Kate (Chris) Bohlin of La Porte and...

Myrna "Jean" Kincannon, 84, of La Porte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte. Jean was born on November 23, 1937 in Lafayette, IN, to James F. and Agnes Human.  She married Edward Kroening II who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, Vicki Parks of La Porte and Steve Kroening of La Porte: 5 grandchildren, Joel Neary of La Porte, Hadassah Burk of Indianapolis, Tim Neary of La...

  Barbara Brown, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Barbara was born on February 4, 1936, in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Mable Henning.  On April 7, 1956, in La Porte, IN , she married Liston "Sonny" L. Brown who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, Patricia (Mark) Rodgers, Pamela (Jeffrey) Sobczyk of San Diego, CA, Kimberly (Mike Wallin) Brown; 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey Rodgers and Angela Lu of San Diego, CA,...

Terry L. Troth, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hamilton Communities. Terry was born on June 10, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to Oliver J. and Mary Jayne (Corson) Troth. On August 23, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia "Jeannie" Nutting who preceded him in death.  Surviving Terry is his son, Brian Troth of La Porte; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Jayne Hudson; and brother, Larry...

Rose Ann Russ, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at The Caring Cottage, South Bend. Rose was born on September 2, 1924 in Michigan City, IN, to Ignatz and Pauline (Putz) Malcer. On October 19, 1946, she married Stanley Russ who preceded her in death on September 3, 1989.  Surviving Rose are her children, Jim (Mary Pat) Russ of South Bend, Mike Russ of CA, Paulette (George) Bradburn of MO, Ron (Linda) Russ of IL, and Marybeth (Barry) Mahal of SC; 13...

  Joan Lucile Hodowal, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away on September 12, 2022, having never acknowledged she was indeed quite elderly, a fact that likely contributed to her remarkable longevity. Until the day she left us, our mother also never considered her wardrobe to be complete. Many catalog companies will now see a marked decline in business. Joan was born on June 16, 1928 in Michigan City IN, to Leo F. and Lucille (Lambka) Schrader.  She was the eldest of their three...

Judith Maureen Lipe, 63, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Judith was born on February 19, 1959 in Chicago, IL, to James and Myrtle (Graham) Dempsey. On March 12, 1983, she married Alvin Lipe who preceded her in death.  Surviving Judith are her children, Shawn (Tisha) Davis of AR, Shawna (Charlie) Aaron of OK, Desiree Lipe of La Porte, and Adam (Courtney) Lipe of La Porte; 6 grandchildren, Christopher, Landon, Danica, Leeah, Adam Jr., and...

Joan Sylvia Rudnick, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte. Joan was born on December 31, 1937 to Elmer and Rose Lapczynski. On November 18, 1961, she married  Robert Rudnick, who preceded her.  Surviving are her children, Greg (Sharon) Rudnick and Tim (Diane) Rudnick; grandchildren, Bryan (Erin) Rudnick of Kendallville, Hattie (J. J. Forystek) Rudnick, Jacob Ulam, Brett Ulam, Chad Ulam and Jeanna Miller; brothers, Arthur...

Kaylie Elizabeth Pacione, 19, of Union Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  She left this earth for something far greater!      She was born in Valparaiso, IN, on January 13, 2003 to Clint and Bridget (Christianson) Pacione.   Kaylie was a 2021 graduate of South Central High School.   She was active in cheer, band, National Honor Society, and student council.  Kaylie loved to volunteer at Lakeshore PAWS. She loved...