All Obituaries

Floyd VanDusen, 68, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace - Golden Living Center, La Porte. Floyd was born on September 3, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Floyd and LaDonna (Drews) VanDusen.  On September 12, 1970 in Rolling Prairie, he married Deloris M. who survives.  Also surviving Floyd are his daughter, Donna VanDusen-Wilcox of South Bend; 2 grandchildren, Hannah and Samuel Wilcox, both of South Bend; brothers, Bill Dedrich of...

Jerome "Jerry" George Jozwiak, 78, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jerry was born on May 2, 1942 in La Porte, IN, to Clemeus Phillip and Genevieve Lena (Miller) Jozwiak. On June 2, 1962 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Rose Ella Cooley who preceded him in death on April 10, 2020.  Surviving are his children, Donald (Dorrene) Jozwiak of Rolling Prairie, Theresa (George) Bladecki of Rolling Prairie, Phillip...

Beverly Ann Straight, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home. Beverly was born on May 22, 1942 in Iowa, to Darrell and Bonita (Teager) Hale. In 1961, she married Larry, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Beverly are her children, Teresa (Brad) Proud of Mill Creek, IN, Debbie (Brad) Lubiniecki of La Porte, and Scot (Shawna) Straight of Raymore, MO; 7 grandchildren, Matthew Proud, Lindsey Rohan, Jennifer Hammond, Samantha Albertson, Scot P. Straight, Ayla...

Timothy Albert Pieszchala, 63, of Spring Branch, Texas (formerly of La Porte, IN) passed away on January 19, 2021, with his wife by his side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Tim was born on July 16, 1957 to Chester and Theresa (Cuff) Pieszchala in La Porte, IN.  He had a strong, quiet faith in the Lord and studied seminary, but ultimately went on to graduate from Indiana University.  He was a hardworking and dedicated businessman who spent most of his working days in the...

Chester Ronald Cavinder, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, after a long, hard battle with cancer. Chester was born on December 16, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI, to Emery and Velma (Short) Cavinder.  On November 2, 1968 in La Porte, he married Cynthia Francis, who survives.  Chester and Cynthia spent 52 years of marriage together. Surviving Chester are his wife; 3 daughters, Sunshine (Jerry) Bell of La Porte, Dawna Cavinder of...

Vincent Richard Shortt, 82, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born on February 7, 1938 in Windber, PA, to Vincent W. and Evelyn Marie (Dobbins) Shortt.  On November 26, 1960 in St. Peter Catholic Church, La Porte, he married Linda Lucille McCormick who survives.  Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Timothy A. and  Maggie C. Shortt of Rolling Prairie. He was preceded by his...

F. Dianna (Hale) Bye, 71, passed away suddenly in her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born to Charles Franklin "Frank" Hale and Norma (née Greene) Hale on March 19, 1949 in Madisonville, KY.  Dianna graduated from La Porte High School in 1967.  She then put herself through nursing school at Ivy Tech Community College to become an LPN at La Porte Hospital, where she served in multiple departments.  As well as the hospital setting, Dianna worked in many...

Christopher Michael Bangs, 28, of Rochester, MN, formerly of La Porte, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Mayo Clinic.  Christopher was born on August 16, 1992 to Stuart and Sandra (Curry) Bangs. Surviving him are his parents; sister, Melissa (Matthew) Henderson of Shelbyville, IN; 1 grandmother, LaVon Hines of La Porte; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Elsie Curry of La Porte, Herbert Hines of La Porte,...

Kimberly Ann Handy, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home.       Kimberly was born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 7, 1957 to Dean and Julia (Hartz) Handy.   Surviving Kimberly are her children, Eric Watson of Knox, Anthony Watson of La Porte, and Ian (Jessica) Spry of La Porte; 8 grandchildren; and mother, Julia Handy. She was preceded in death by her son, Adam Handy-Spry; father, Dean Handy; and 2 brothers, Ted Handy and infant,...

John William Adams, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home.       John was born in South Bend, IN on July 28, 1947 to Herman and Lois (Palmer) Adams.   On June 8, 1974 in La Porte, IN, he married Marlene Joyce Guernsey who preceded him in death on March 28, 2014.  Surviving are his sons, Warren "J.R." Shrader of South Bend and Michael Adams of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Joseph and Isaac Shrader (Laura Shrader)...