Jan 27, 2015

Robert Mitchell Smith, age 89, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home. Robert was born in Benton Harbor, MI, on June 30, 1925 to Frank Arley and Emma W. (Benke) Smith. On May 15, 1954, he married Corinne Virginia Kenney who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Brad Smith of Beecher, IL, Mark (Cristen)...

Jan 23, 2015

Diana L. Lynch Smith, age 60, of Hammond and formerly of Valparaiso, passed away after a long illness on January 23, 2015 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. Diana was born on August 25, 1954 in Valparaiso to Roger and Peggy (Gold) Hall. Surviving are her mother, Peggy Hall of Valparaiso; brothers, Scott (Nancy Melvin) Hall of Crown Point, Mark...

Jan 23, 2015

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William Reed Stone, age 70, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his sister's home in La Porte. William was born in La Porte on May 27, 1944 to Harold Reed and Helen Velma (Stewart) Stone. Surviving are his beloved children, Ryan Reed Stone of Asheville, NC, and Chantel Marie Stone of Tazewell, TN;...

Jan 23, 2015

Joe D. Brush, age 85, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his home. Joe was born in Robinson, IL, on September 9, 1929 to David and Alta (Smith) Brush. On May 26, 1956, he married Helen Moehlman who preceded him in death on May 6, 1998. Surviving are his beloved children, Martha (Ted) Okrzesik of...

Jan 22, 2015

Deanna Lee (Harshman) Stegall, age 73, of La Porte, passed away on January 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Deanna was born in La Porte, IN on January 14, 1942 to Lebert William and Anna (Wilber) Harshman. On May 28, 1960, she married Rev. Jerry Stegall who preceded her in death on June 15, 2010. Surviving are her...

Jan 22, 2015

Dixie Lee Rogers, age 70, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka after surviving cancer for seventeen years. Dixie was born in Beardstown, IL, on March 12, 1944 to Raymond L. and Winifred "Gerri" (Smith) Murphy. On May 31, 2008, she married Ronald F. Rogers who survives. Also surviving...

Jan 22, 2015

Deanna Lee (Harshman) Stegall, age 73, of La Porte, passed away on January 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Deanna was born in La Porte, IN on January 14, 1942 to Lebert William and Anna (Wilber) Harshman. On May 28, 1960, she married Rev. Jerry Stegall who preceded her in death on June 15, 2010. Surviving are her...

Jan 17, 2015

John Kirk McVay, age 75, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at his home. John was born in La Porte, IN, on February 7, 1939 to John J. and Mildred E. (Piper) McVay. Surviving are his sons, Heath (Michelle) E. McVay of New Carlisle, IN, John (Catherine) McVay of La Porte; grandchildren, Devin McVay, Derek McVay,...

Jan 14, 2015

Nell Glentzer Pensinger, age 102, of La Porte, and formerly of Portland, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Brentwood in La Porte. She was born in Jay County, IN on July 10, 1912 the daughter of Wilson and Abbie (Lee) Glentzer. On July 14, 1934 she married Truman Pensinger. He preceded her in death on September 17,...

Jan 14, 2015

Randolph “Randy” Alex Spurr, age 63, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. Randy was born on October 28, 1951 to Alexander and Elsie (Abraham) Spurr in LaPorte, IN. He is survived by his beloved mother, Elsie Spurr of LaPorte; fiancé, Sharon Kay Bauer of LaPorte, daughters, Amber Spurr...

Jan 10, 2015

Charles 'Charlie' Boston, 87, died at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home in LaPorte. He was born on October 17, 1927 in Edinburgh, Indiana to Paul and Mamie (Asperger) Boston and had been a resident of LaPorte for over 60 years. On June 25, 1950 he married Gharyl 'Geree' Frye who preceded him in death in July...

Jan 7, 2015

Norman Lee Tennis, age 84, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at his home. Norman was born in Pinhook, IN, on December 16, 1930 to Mike and Essie Mae (Shreve) Tennis. On July 3, 1954, he married Janice Ann Halter who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, sons, Brian L. (Donna) Tennis of...

Jan 2, 2015

Surrounded by his wife and children, Norman W. Gierkey , age 76, of Niles, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana in Mishawaka. Norm Gierkey was born October 31, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana to John and Virginia Gierkey. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Miller-Gierkey and his four children: Cheryl Gierkey,...

Jan 2, 2015

James Byron Bailey of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the age of 91. James was born in LaPorte on March 18, 1923, the son of James and Onie (Brown) Bailey. James served in the United States Army during WWII, serving in combat and fighting at the Battle of the Bulge. He returned to LaPorte...

Jan 1, 2015

Robert "Bobby" Ramsdell Linn, III, age 40, of Syracuse, IN, and formerly of Goshen, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Goshen, IN. Robert was born in Bellevue, OH, on August 10, 1974 to Robert Ramsdale and Patricia Anne (Taylor) Howard. Surviving are his parents, Robert (Kathleen) Ramsdale Linn, Jr. of Springhill, FL, and Patricia (Rex Jr.)...

Dec 26, 2014

Lorraine Laverne Schoof, age 72, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Lorraine was born in La Porte, IN, on August 18, 1942 to Alfred and Harriet (Schultz) Hubner. On May 19, 1962, she married Vernon Schoof who survives. Also surviving are her beloved sons, Douglas (Donna) Schoof of Woodridge, IL,...

Dec 24, 2014

George William Lehker, age 58, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at his home. George was born in La Porte, IN, on July 30, 1956 to Walter and Roberta (Carnes) Lehker. On May 17, 1980, he married Tara Bock who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughter, Rachel Lehker of Rolling Prairie, IN. He was preceded...

Dec 24, 2014

Denny R. Huddleston, age 58, of La Porte, was reunited with his beloved wife, Kathy, for Christmas. Denny was born in Madisonville, KY on May 5, 1956 to Ardell and Josephine (Johnson) Huddleston. Surviving are his beloved son, Scott (Jennifer) Huddleston of La Porte; stepchildren, Shelly (Chris) Pintzke of La Porte, Kim (Rich) Ayala of Plymouth, IN, Michael (Monica) Rowe...

Dec 23, 2014

Raymond Chavez Martinez, age 59, of South Bend, IN, passed away at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014. He was born on November 28, 1955 to Reymond and Vicenta (Torres) Martinez. He is survived by his wife and beloved companion of over 30 years, Ruby (Rose) Martinez of South Bend, IN; his children, Randy,...

Dec 19, 2014

Craig Richard Pritz, age 45, of Virginia Beach, VA , formerly of La Porte passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014 following a brief illness. Craig was born in La Porte, IN on February 19, 1969 to Richard E. and Sharon L. (Coupland) Pritz. On July 26, 2008, in the outer banks of North Carolina, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, he...