Nov 4, 2014

Lucille Grace Grant Hollum, age 100, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2014 at Settlers House in La Porte. Lucille was born in Lockport, IL, on October 17, 1914 to Thomas K and Grace A. (Foster) Dennison. Lucille was married to Howard Grant who preceded her in death in 1985 and then George B. Hollum who preceded...

Nov 3, 2014

Pamela Barber-Steele, age 67, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Pamela was born in Marshall, MI, on March 8, 1947 to Floyd M. and Eleanor M. (Roe) Withee. On November 11, 1997, she married David Steele who survives. Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Julie (Troy) Stroud of La Porte;...

Oct 31, 2014

Debra Sue Sherven, of Elkhart passed away at home on Friday, October 31, 2014 at the age of 58. She was born on January 21, 1956 the daughter of Walt & Grace Spratt. She is survived her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Brandy Cummings of Nappanee; three grandchildren, Adyn, Azayah, & Tristan all at home; a sister, Judith Meadows; a...

Oct 30, 2014

James Allen Beehler, age 52, of La Porte, crossed the finish line into heaven surrounded by his crew members, his beloved family, on Thursday, October 30, 2014. James was born in La Porte on January 28, 1962 to Gerald A. and Janet Marie (Starkey) Beehler. On January 27, 1990, he married Paula Coldiron who survives. Also surviving are his...

Oct 27, 2014

James "Jim" N. Gregory, age 75, of La Porte, passed away on October 27, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte. James was born in Kennett, MO on February 27, 1939 to Ernest and Neelie (Rodgers) Gregory. Surviving are his beloved children, Teresa (John) Servos of Swansea, IL, Andrea (Dan) Bingheim of Belleville, IL; grandchildren, John James...

Oct 27, 2014

Lonnie LeRoy Davis, age 66, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27, 2014. Lonnie was born on October 19, 1948 in La Porte to Clifford Richard and Nellie Marie (Hill) Davis. On May 20, 1972, he married Rebecca Snyder who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Stacy (Ricky) Jackson of Michigan City,...

Oct 25, 2014

Edward Allan Mehaffie, age 69, of South Bend, IN , passed away on October 25, 2014 at 3:21PM at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, IN. He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on July 22, 1945 to Robert Edward and Ethel Grace (DeRier) Mehaffie. On December 30, 1967 he married Mary Ann Engle in Michigan City, IN. He...

Oct 25, 2014

Jeffrey Paul Kling, age 49, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Jeff was born in Elkhart, IN, on February 11, 1965 to Gary and Pamela (Wenger) Kling of Elkhart, IN. On January 19, 1985, he married Traci Vogel, who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children,...

Oct 21, 2014

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Anthony Daniel Santolino, age 44, of La Porte, passed away on October 21, 2014 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gary, IN, on November 7, 1969 to James and Judith (Cardinale) Santolino. Surviving are his mother, Judy; brothers, James, Daniel, and Vincent Santolino; sister, Amy Ledenbach, grandmother, Gladys Smith; fiancé, Amanda "Mandy" Armstrong; her...

Oct 16, 2014

Mark Lee White, age 52, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Mark was born in La Porte, IN, on September 8, 1962 to James and Bonnie (Felton) White. On September 3, 2011, he married Christina Smith who survives. Also surviving are his son, Joshua (Jennifer) White of Gurnee, IL; daughter,...

Oct 13, 2014

Athur Williams Jaques, Jr., age 68, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at his daughter's home in Summerville, SC. He was born in Providence, RI, on April 19, 1946 to Arthur W. and Dorthy (Duclau) Jaques, Sr. On April 26, 1972, he married Christine Markiewicz who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Gwendolyn (Tommy) Wilson...

Oct 11, 2014

Cynthia Lynn Harper, age 67, of La Porte, passed away early Saturday morning at home. She was born in Rockford, IL on March 22, 1947 to Vernon and Lorraine (Smith) Marsch. On December 5, 1981 she married C. Eugene "Gene" Harper who survives. Also surviving are her step-son, Ron Harper of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Christopher and Karyn Harper of Mishawaka; sister,...

Oct 1, 2014

Gabriel A. Carrillo, 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in La Porte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in his honor on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10 am. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 3-8 pm on Monday, October 6, 2014...

Oct 1, 2014

Courtney E. Wright-Harley, age 36, of La Porte, passed away on October 1, 2014 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City. She was born in Michigan City, IN on December 8, 1977 to Charles and Carol (Heise) Wright. On May 8, 2010 she married Tommy Harley who survives. Also surviving are her beloved son, Jayden Quinn Harley of La...

Sep 29, 2014

Alexander Joseph "Joe" Ross, age 52, of La Porte, went home to his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, on January 25, 1962 the son of Marvin and Myra (Windingstad ) Sjobeck. On March 23, 1985, he married Julie Ann (Lorentzen) Ross who survives in...

Sep 28, 2014

Delores L. Wiltfong, age 90, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Franciscan Hospice Communities in Michigan City. She was born in Michigan City, IN, on June 23, 1924 to Elmer O. and Freida (Erbs) Voss. Surviving are her beloved children, Patricia Jones, Cindy Wiltfong, and Brent Wiltfong of La Porte; six grandchildren, Donald (Jodie) Reese...

Sep 26, 2014

W. "Arlie" Spiess, age 75, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in San Pierre, IN, on October 15, 1938 the son of Walt and Lila Mae (Collins) Spiess. On April 25, 1959, he married Patricia K. Tesmer. Together, they shared over 55 years of marriage. He...

Sep 25, 2014

Virginia H. Kuhn, age 89, of La Porte, passed away on September 25, 2014 at Franciscan Hospice Communities. She was born in La Porte, IN, on April 24, 1925 to Arthur and Helen (Kallies) Gangwer. On February 2, 1946, she married Robert Kuhn who preceded her in death. Surviving are her two daughters, Donna Shumard of Lafayette, IN, and Barbara...

Sep 24, 2014

Richard DeCamp, 65, of La Porte, passed away at 8:23 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte. He was born in Kingsford Heights, Indiana on May 11, 1949 to Albert and Mary Jane (Estok) DeCamp. On March 21, 1970 he married Barbara Dawson who survives. Rick and Barb, as they were known by residents...

Sep 17, 2014

Nancy J. Kemper, age 76, of La Porte, passed away on September 17, 2014 at her home. She was born in La Porte, IN, on March 31, 1938 to Richard W. and Aline Teresa (Beadles) Marhanka. Nancy was a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed collecting clowns and beanie babies. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her...