Dec 15, 2014

Devin Melaiya Wireman, age 19, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2014. Devin was born in La Porte on February 17, 1995 to Travis Wireman and Shanna (Daniel) Cantrell. Surviving are her beloved children, Macy and Colson at home; her mother and step-father, Shanna and Robert "Bobby" Cantrell; her father and step-mother, Travis and Tinisha Wireman;...

Dec 12, 2014

Joseph Leon Pietrowski, age 87, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at his daughter's home in La Porte . Joseph was born in South Bend, IN, on November 20, 1927 to Leo and Clara (Taberski) Pietrowski. On February 14, 1953, he married Josephine Rose Borkowski who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his beloved children,...

Dec 9, 2014

Jamie Ahlie Collette, age 46, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Jamie was born in Laporte, IN, on August 17, 1968 to Thomas J. and Linda M. (Abiney) Messman. On April 30, 1994 he married Gayle Collette who survives. Also surviving is his beloved daughter, Alyssa Collette of La...

Dec 8, 2014

Barbara Jane Martin, age 78, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at her home. Barbara was born in Frankfort, IN, on January 2, 1936 to Ernest Edward and Viola Grace (Ham) Baughman. Surviving are her beloved children, David Allen Creech of Mishawaka, IN, Cindy L. Creech of Niles, MI, Tina Marie Ward of Osceola, IN, Nanie...

Dec 3, 2014

Marvin L. Goad, age 85, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Brentwood in La Porte. Marvin was born in South Bend, IN, on July 6, 1929 to Lewis and Opal Faye (Dewees) Goad. On March 28, 1946 in La Porte, he married Jane (Gourley) Goad who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughters, Cynthia...

Dec 3, 2014

Richard Paul Panos, age 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Richard was born in Chicago, IL on December 3, 1938 to John and Frances (DeKirsig) Panos. Richard proudly served in the US Army, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana University, and went on to obtain his Master’s Degree in...

Dec 1, 2014

Gene Raymond Galloway, age 74, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte. Gene was born in La Porte County on January 3, 1940 to Jesse and Ada (Stanage) Galloway. Surviving are his beloved children, Lana (Kirt) David and Kevin (Davena) Galloway, both of La Porte; grandchildren, Hayden David,...

Nov 26, 2014

Richard David Carriveau Sr., age 87, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 at The Arbors at Michigan City. Richard was born in Gary, Indiana, on Sept. 29, 1927 to Richard David and Dora (Charbonneau) Carriveau. On Aug. 20, 1948, he married Margueritte Burris in Gary, Indiana who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Marcie Shaul...

Nov 25, 2014

Sherry Kay Ray, age 77, of North Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Memorial Hospital South Bend. Sherry was born in La Porte County on September 13, 1937 to Elvis George and Sarah Olive Justine (Smith) Jones. On December 19, 1953 in La Porte, IN, she married Larry Ray who survives. Also surviving are her beloved...

Nov 23, 2014

Lena I. Johnson , age 66, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home. She was born in Jackson, KY, on March 5, 1948. She is survived by her husband and companion of over 40 years, LB Johnson of La Porte. Also surviving are her children, Gregory (Deidra) Begley of Valparaiso, IN and Christopher (Stephanie) Johnson...

Nov 19, 2014

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Samuel "Sam" Phillip Tibbs, age 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at his home. Samuel was born in La Porte, IN, on December 2, 1938 to Harley and Laura (Lumley) Tibbs. In 1958 in Sullivan, IN he married Donna M. (Dyer) Tibbs who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Donald...

Nov 18, 2014

Lora Jean Sischo, age 50, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at her sister's home in La Porte. Lora was born in Chicago, IL, on July 15, 1964 to Albert E. Bruce and Betty J. Albro. Surviving are her beloved children, Larry O. McCollum, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, James Sischo of Michigan City, Jonathon Sischo or...

Nov 12, 2014

Harold R. Bachman, age 84, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte. Harold was born in La Porte on August 14, 1930 to Harold R. and Clara (Burden) Bachman, Sr. In 1951 in Michigan City, he married Shirley Handtke who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Sherrie (Tim)...

Nov 12, 2014

Thomas W. Stone, age 88, of Knox, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Memorial Hospital South Bend. Thomas was born in Nimmons, AR, on March 24, 1926 to Thomas and Edie Bell (Frederick) Stone, Sr. On January 17, 1948 in Piggott, AR, he married Gladys Lawson who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Donald R. Stone of...

Nov 11, 2014

Elmer Chester "Bo" Sydow, Jr., age 70, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Life Care Center of Michigan City. Elmer was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 27, 1944 to Elmer Chester and Delores Lena (Schnick) Sydow, Sr. On August 26, 1986, he married Toni Rae (Melnyk-Marshall) Sydow who preceded him in death...

Nov 10, 2014

Marjorie Mae Neal, age 91, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Sterling House. Marjorie was born in Chicago, IL, on October 4, 1923 to Frank and Hazel (Phillips) Jacob. On December 30, 1945 she married Gerald Neal who preceded her in death. Surviving are her two daughters, Margie (Harry) Funk of New Carlisle, Pamela Neal...

Nov 7, 2014

Clifford Eugene "Wolffie" Wolff, age 61, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at St. Anthony's Medical Center in Michigan City. Clifford was born in North Liberty, IN, on March 3, 1953 to Clifford E. and Thelma Viola (Singleton) Wolff. On March 17, 1992, he married Donna Thatcher who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children,...

Nov 4, 2014

Wilbur Hugh Williamson, age 92, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Golden Living Center in La Porte. Wilbur was born in Illinois on November 6, 1921 to William Harvey and Iva Elizabeth (Beard) Williamson. On December 7, 1946, he married Peggy Lambert. He later married Eva Bush on February 2, 1974. She preceded him in...

Nov 4, 2014

Mary Susan (Stull) Handley was born on January 6, 1921 in Bloomington, Indiana, the first child of Reginald and Ardys Stull. She died in Tyler, Texas on November 4, 2014. Her beloved younger brother, Richard Brooks Stull, passed away in 1984. She graduated from Bloomington High School with honors in 1937, and from Indiana University with Phi Beta Kappa honors...

Nov 4, 2014

Patricia "Patty" Ann Johnson, age 51, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte. Patty was born in Chicago, IL on May 18, 1963 to James Elmer and Mary Lou (Green) Linstrom. Surviving are her beloved children, Daniel Johnson of La Porte, Brenna Johnson of La Porte; former husband,...