Obituaries
Isabell Stassen
Jan 7, 2014
Isabell June Stassen, 90, of La Porte, passed away on January 7, 2014 at Golden Living Center Fountainview. She was born in La Porte, Indiana, on May 26, 1923 to Gerhart and Hannah (Pohl) Stassen. Isabell is survived by her brother, Laverne A. Stassen of Louisville, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Allen Reed
Jan 6, 2014
Allen L. Reed, age 49, of Goshen, IN passed away at his home on Monday January 6, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 15, 1964 the son of Charles L. and Judith (Cripe) Reed in Goshen, IN. On December 19, 1987 he married Karen Lamb. He is survived by his wife, Karen Reed of...
Robert Bush
Dec 20, 2013
Robert Lee "Bobby" Bush, age 49, of Elkhart County, and formerly of La Porte passed away on December 20, 2013 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born in La Porte, IN, on October 9, 1964 to Carl L. and Joyce A. (McFarland) Bush. Surviving are his beloved parents of La Porte; three sisters, Christine E. Paul of La Porte, Roxanne...
Betty McKinney
Dec 18, 2013
Betty J. McKinney, age 97, of La Porte, passed away on December 18, 2013 at her home. She was born February 26, 1916 in Newport, IN, daughter of the late Paul and Flossie (Wiltermood) Carmack. Betty was married on September 26, 1936 to Harold A. McKinney who preceded her in death in 1972. Surviving are her children, Paula (Ben) Gray...
Joyce Cook
Dec 13, 2013
Joyce Meredith (Bull) Cook, age 80, of La Porte, passed away on December 13, 2013 at Golden Living Center Fountainview, LaPorte, IN. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 17, 1933 to Alfred and Gertrude (Hahn) Bull. She married Frank Cunningham, who proceeds her in death. She then married, John Fischbacher. She then married Arthur L. Cook on October...
Margaret Repak
Dec 11, 2013
Margaret Repak, age 92, of La Porte, passed away on December 11, 2013 at her home. She was born in La Porte, on August 9, 1921 to Peter and Margaret (Volk) Paul, Sr. On June 7, 1941, in LaPorte, she married Andy Repak, who preceded her in death on June 19, 2009. Surviving are Daughter & Son-in-Law, Joyce (Robert)...
James Eiler
Dec 6, 2013
James J. Eiler July 30, 1948 - December 6, 2013 James J. Eiler, 65, left his home on Earth on Friday, December 6, 2013 and entered eternity in heaven after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His father, Charles Eiler; sister, Janet; and brothers, Jerry, Jay, Jeff and Rex Eiler preceded him. Jim was born July 30, 1948. He grew...
Martin Foster
Dec 1, 2013
Martin Oliver Foster, age 66, of La Porte, passed away on December 1, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1947 to Lloyd M. and Alice M. (Strong) Foster. On January 7, 1991 he married Connee Lee (Galloway) Foster who survives. Also surviving are his son, Christopher (Angie) Foster of Williston, N.D.; step-daughter, Kelly...
Edmund Berent
Nov 27, 2013
Edmund "Ed" William Berent, age 71, of La Porte, passed away on November 27, 2013 at home. On June 28, 1942, Ed was born in Chicago,IL, to Edmund T.Berent and Alfreda B.(Wasiak)Berent. Surviving are his best friend and former spouse, Suzanne Ritchey Berent of Michigan City; his son, Craig (Caprece) Berent of Aurora, IL; his daughter, Catherine (Tony) Nittie of...
Doris Bailey
Nov 26, 2013
Doris Ruth Bailey, age 80, of La Porte, IN passed away on November 26, 2013 at Golden Living Care Center of Crown Point, IN. She was born in Long Island, NY, on November 12, 1933 to Fritz and Frida (Lichtblau) Hekter. She was married on July 23, 1960 to Robert Combs who preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving are...
Nancy Brown
Nov 26, 2013
Nancy J. Brown, 77, of La Porte, passed away on November 26, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in Michigan City, IN on May 21, 1936 to Lewis and Margaret (Kunze) Antisdel. Surviving are her beloved children, Lori Jo Carmichael of Morrisville, NC and Scott B. Carmichael of Carthage, NC; four grandchildren David, Chris, Tanner, and Hannah;...
Dorothy Lundell
Nov 24, 2013
Dorothy Adeline Lundell , age 85, of La Porte, passed away on November 24, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in Steger, IL, on April 14, 1928 to Samuel and Adeline (Bruns) Wieringa. On November 29, 1946 she married Carl Lundell who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Sandra (William) Pieper of Vernon Hills,...
Frances Babcock
Nov 21, 2013
Frances Janette Babcock, age 72, of La Porte, passed away on November 21, 2013 at her home. She was born in Alvin, IL, on February 8, 1941 to Frank Mason and Lura Mae (Huffman) Fetters. On January 13, 1962 she married James Babcock who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Debbie Babcock of Niles, MI, Cheryl (Wayne) McGee...
Jacqueline Brooks
Nov 21, 2013
Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Brooks, age 84, of La Porte, passed away on November 21, 2013 at Ruth C. Sabin Home. She was born in La Porte, IN, on July 6, 1929 to Harvey W. and Ella C. (Schultz) Replogle. On July 2, 1972 she married Edward Brooks who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Linda (Phillip) Kmitta...
Norman Duerr
Nov 19, 2013
Norman K. Duerr, age 81, of La Porte, passed away on November 19, 2013 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL, on January 2, 1932 to Charles C. and Vierlyn (Clough) Duerr. On June 21, 1958 in La Porte, IN he married Shirley (Jelke) Duerr who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Wendy S. (Scott) Schultz of...
Angeline Klingbeil
Nov 18, 2013
Angeline "Angie" B. Klingbeil, age 81, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. . She was born in Chicago, IL on October 22, 1932 to Salvatore and Maria (Mazzferro) Andriano. On April 12, 1958 in Chicago, IL, she married LeRoy Klingbeil who survives. Also surviving are her beloved daughters, Jill Klingbeil...
Audrey Ginther
Nov 16, 2013
Audrey Alice Page Ginther, 61 of Mill Creek, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Kindred of Northern Indiana Hospital, Mishawaka, IN. She was born on August 30, 1952 in LaPorte, Indiana, daughter of Dillard D. and Kathryn F. Hoffman Page. She was a Graduate of the LaPorte High School. She graduated from...
Bernard Nelson
Nov 9, 2013
Bernard J.Nelson, age 87, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 25, 1926 to Benjamin and Marie (Milarski) Jendreczak. On January 7, 1950, he married Blanche J. Gasser, she preceded him in death on April 7, 2012. He is survived by two...
Joan Ruggles
Nov 7, 2013
Joan Lois Ruetz Ruggles, 85, of Michigan City, had her home going to Heaven on November 7, 2013 at Franciscan Communities Hospice in Michigan City. She was born on August 1, 1928 to Raymond H. and Hilda E. Samuelson Keen Ruetz. Joan graduated from Elston High School in 1946. She worked at First National Bank, Edwards Department Store, Youth for...
Gearold Kinsey
Nov 6, 2013
Gearold "Gary" Kinsey, age 70, of La Porte, passed away on November 6, 2013 at his home. He was born in La Porte, IN on October 5, 1943 to Dale Lincoln and Mary (Smith) Kinsey. On September 19, 1987, he married Judy (Johnson) Kinsey who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Brian Kinsey of Oregon, Karen Kinsey of Oregon;...
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