Nov 6, 2013

William "Bill" Mitchel Childress was called home on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the age of 88. He was born in Paradise, KY on March 7, 1925 to Everet Lee and Cynthia (Mason) Childress. On January 14, 1945, Bill and Margie (Forney) were married in Michigan City, IN. Margie preceded Bill in death in 2004. On September 17, 2005 at...

Nov 2, 2013

James David Clemans, age 71, of La Porte, passed away on November 2, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in Rochester, IN on October 9, 1942 to Dee and Estella Elenore (Franklin) Clemans. James is survived by his sister, Jennie (Clemans) Rhoads of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He will be greatly missed by his nephew, Tyler Rhoads,...

Oct 31, 2013

Ida Nutting, age 86, of La Porte, passed away on October 31, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in Donora, PA on January 1, 1927 to Edward A. and Dena (Fontanelli) Zandanel. Ida was a 1945 graduate of Donora High School, Donora, PA. On March 23, 1946, she married Eugene H. Nutting who preceded her in...

Oct 28, 2013

Larry George LaVerne LaTour, age 72, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Larry was born December 19, 1940 in Hammond, IN to George and LaVerne (Arney) LaTour. On April 8, 2000 in Michigan City, IN, he married Stella R. Dimick who survives. Also surviving are his son, Larry Lee...

Oct 25, 2013

Alice J. Barnes, age 69, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident on Friday, October 25, 2013. She was born on July 13, 1944 in Jones, MI the daughter of James Andrew & Helen Doreen (Reynolds) Papas. On July 1, 1967 she married Earnest “Ernie” Barnes; he survives. Alice was a selfless individual that...

Oct 25, 2013

Richard J. "Dick" Kuta, age 76, of La Porte, passed away on October 25, 2013 at his home after a 18 month battle with cancer. He was born in La Porte, IN on July 5, 1937 to Lawrence A. and Genevieve (Pawlik) Kuta. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol (Baker) Kuta. They were married on November...

Oct 23, 2013

Mary F.Simpkins, age 87, of La Porte, passed away on October 23, 2013 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 13, 1926 to William H. and Helen (Sammon) McCarthy. On December 11, 1945 she married George Barnett Simpkins who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Robert Simpkins of Benton, IL, Gloria Ronning of...

Oct 22, 2013

Nancy Elaine Dipert, age 75, of Kingsbury, passed away on October 22, 2013 at her home. She was born in Olio Township, IL on September 13, 1938 to Raymond and Frances E.(Brown) Wilson. On May 29, 1968 in Union Mills, IN she married C. Wayne Dipert who passed away September 3, 2010. Surviving are her beloved children, Clarice (Brad)...

Oct 20, 2013

Ralph John "Unk" Thomas, Sr., age 75, of La Porte, passed away on October 20, 2013 at his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born in La Porte, IN on January 28, 1938 to Irving and Harriet (Diedrich) Thomas. He was a loved member of the Night Stalker Family for almost 30 years. He loved his family,...

Oct 16, 2013

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Frances C. Corsbie, age 90, of La Porte, passed away on October 16, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born July 22, 1923 in La Porte, IN, daughter of Gilbert and Maude (Hanna) Goodson. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where she was involved in both Circle 6 and Senior Groups. Frances...

Oct 14, 2013

Helen Lucille (Rhoade) Canfield, age 95, of La Porte, passed away on October 14, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in South Bend, IN on September 22, 1918 to Clayton Laverne and Vida Leah (Scholosser) Rhoade. On September 12, 1943 she married Russell Canfield who passed away on March 4, 1978. She is survived by her...

Oct 11, 2013

Oleta "Jean" Falbe, age 65, of Westville, passed away on October 11, 2013 at 4:30 PM. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on January 30, 1948 to Cletes and Melba (Sullivan) Bettuo. Survivors include her son, Edward Allen Falbe of La Porte; three grandchildren, Shane and Brooke Falbe of LaPorte, and Chelsea Allen of Plymouth. She was preceded in...

Oct 10, 2013

Phyllis M. Horn, of La Porte, Ind. passed away at her home on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at the age of 84. She was born on July 2, 1929 the daughter of George E. and Oma (Lynch) Miller in Linton, Ind. On Jan. 20, 1949 she married Kermit A. Horn, he preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2005. She...

Oct 3, 2013

Benjamin J. “Ben” Edwards, Jr., 71, of La Porte, passed away on October 3, 2013 at Avalon Springs Health Campus, Valparaiso, IN. He was born in La Porte on December 29, 1941 to Benjamin Joseph and Bessie Bernice Wallace Edwards, Sr. Ben was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of La Porte. He had a passion for sharing the...

Oct 2, 2013

Steven "Steve" D. Wright, age 62, of Michigan City, passed away on October 2, 2013 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health. He was born on June 1, 1951 in Terre Haute, IN, son of Jack and Rosalie (Noel) Wright. He was a past Commander of the American Legion in Kingsford Heights. He was a United States Army Veteran based in...

Sep 30, 2013

Robert “Bob” E. Bede, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on June 30, 1925 to Edward N. and Margaret Shank Bede. On June 14, 1950 he married Evelyn I. Niemeier who survives. Also surviving are his beloved son, Ronald E. (Sheryl) Bede...

Sep 29, 2013

Lloyd H. Mangus, age 90, of Union Mills, passed away on September 29, 2013, at his home. This country lost another one of its dwindling number of World War II Veterans. Lloyd, along with many others, was known as "the greatest generation." He was a platoon sergeant who led his men in Europe. His discharge papers thank him for his...

Sep 25, 2013

Jeffery L. Eiler Sr., age 61, of La Porte, passed away on September 25, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born in La Porte, on January 2, 1952 to Charles John Sr. and Donna Mae (Keller) Eiler. Surviving are his beloved children, Jeffery L. (Shay) Eiler Jr. of La Porte, and Timothy R. Eiler of San Antonio,...

Sep 25, 2013

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Wayne A. Tamlin, 47, of La Porte, passed away on September 25, 2013 at his home. He was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on October 4, 1965 to George and Sandra Caddo Tamlin. On July 5, 1986 in Michigan City, he married Tina Walker. Wayne is a 1984 graduate of Michigan City Rogers High School. He...

Sep 23, 2013

Robert BRUCE CUMMINGS, 78, of La Porte, IN passed away on September 23, 2013. He was born December 8, 1934 in Moulmein, Burma to Baptist missionaries, Hazel June and Wm. H. Cummings, Sr. Bruce was also the grandson and great-grandson of Baptist missionaries to Burma. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Carol Grieves, and brother, Gordon....