Obituaries

John Dunk

John Dunk

Jan 10, 2012

John Dunk, 91 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away at 3:50 A.M. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in LaPorte Hospital. He was born on February 20, 1920 in Lafayette, IN, Son of the late Russell E. and Maude Alberta (Bolyard) Dunk. John had been a resident of LaPorte County since 1947. On December 24, 1943, in West Lebanon, IN,...

Brandon Biege

Brandon Biege

Jan 7, 2012

Biography

Brandon L. Biege, age 18, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 7, 2012 as the result of accident. He was born on April 26, 1993 to Bobby &Peggy (Biege) Bean in La Porte Hospital. He loved to play Xbox, hanging out with his friends and family, and more than anything he loved caring for his...

Vincent Kanney

Vincent Kanney

Jan 5, 2012

Vincent R. Kanney, 86 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle, IN. He was born on July 31, 1925 in LaPorte, IN, son of the late Vincent and Helen (Wade) Kanney. Vincent was married on June 26, 1948 to Katherine P. (Belzowski) Kanney who survives. Also surviving are his...

Lesia Long-Patterson

Lesia Long-Patterson

Jan 4, 2012

Lesia Long-Patterson, 49 years old of Fish Lake, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her home. She was born on August 24, 1962 in LaPorte, daughter of James Patrick and Wilma (Robinson) Long Sr. Lesia was a member of the House Of Prayer and Restoration in Fish Lake, IN. She was a 1981 LaPorte High School Graduate....

David Menke

David Menke

Jan 3, 2012

David E. Menke, age 51, of LaPorte, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 unexpectedly at his residence following a very brief illness. He was born on January 16, 1959 to Donald E. & Delores M. (Daugherty) Menke. He was a lifetime area resident. He worked for Associated Integrated Supply Chain Solutions repairing Raymond Fork Lifts. He enjoyed playing...

Richard Boyd

Richard Boyd

Jan 1, 2012

Richard G. (Dick) Boyd, 89 years old of Union Mills, IN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Golden Living Center Countryside Place in LaPorte. He was born on May 1, 1922 in Elwood, IN., Son of the late John O. and Erma E. (Horn) Boyd. Dick was married on April 10,...

Susan Taylor

Susan Taylor

Dec 25, 2011

Susan Kay Taylor, 49 years old of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 in Lafayette, Indiana at St. Elizabeth Central Hospital while visiting her brother and family in Lafayette for Christmas. She was born May 10, 1962 in LaPorte, daughter of Tom E. and Carol (Cissne) Taylor of La Porte. Susan graduated from LPHS in 1980, Ball State...

Alexander Tuholski

Alexander Tuholski

Dec 23, 2011

Alexander "Butch" Tuholski May 29, 1942 - December 23, 2011

Alexander "Butch" J. Tuholski, 69 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away Friday December 23, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 29, 1942 in LaPorte, IN, Son of the late Alexander S. and Margaret (Corbett) Tuholski. He was married to the love of...

Ralph Jones

Ralph Jones

Dec 23, 2011

Ralph H. Jones, 83 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital. He was born June 9, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, Son of the late Ralph T. and Helen (Dargis) Jones and was raised by Leroy Cook who also preceded him in death. He was married on August 9, 1952 in River Park...

Kerry Lowe

Kerry Lowe

Dec 15, 2011

Kerry Lee Lowe, 47 years old of La Porte, IN, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at her home in LaPorte. She was born in Key West, Florida, to Jerry Winston and Kaye Lynn Lowe on June 6, 1964. She was a member of Countryside Christian Church, She enjoyed bowling, church and...

Carly Wagman-Wright

Carly Wagman-Wright

Dec 1, 2011

Carly Marie Wagman-Wright, 32 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at her home. She was born July 15, 1979 in Hammond, IN, Daughter of James E. and Linda (Criswell)Wagman. Surviving are her grandmother: Flo Criswell of Munster, IN., mother: Linda Wagman of LaPorte, IN, fiancée: Jason Wright; daughters: Claire and Jaida Wright all of...

Mary Swank

Mary Swank

Nov 27, 2011

Biography

Mary Louise Swank, 81 years old of La Porte, IN, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Goshen, Indiana at the home of her son; David. She was born on June 21, 1930 in Waterford, Indiana, daughter of the late Emanuel and Rose (McCormick) Gorden. She married on July 3, 1949 in Michigan City, Indiana to Robert "Bob" Swank...

John Arndt

John Arndt

Nov 26, 2011

John C. Arndt, 76 years old of Wanatah, IN. passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 in VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN. He worked as an engineer at Allis Chalmers in Harvey, IL. and also Navistar Corporation in Indianapolis. John enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan for 38 years which included private fishing charters for 10 years. During his boating experiences he...

Amy Douglas

Amy Douglas

Nov 24, 2011

Amy Lynn (Fisher) Douglas, 33 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her home. She was born August 6, 1978 in LaPorte, Indiana, Daughter of the late John Fisher and Jackie (Dennis) Jeffers who survive. Amy worked as a waitress and also as a Real Estate Agent. She attended Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are...

Ronald Fritz

Ronald Fritz

Nov 20, 2011

Ronald A. Fritz, 59 years old of LaPorte, died at 2:11 PM Sunday, November 20, 2011 at I.U. Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born October 28, 1952 in LaPorte. He worked for Northern Indiana Maintence (LaPorte) for 21 years. He also worked at Dwyer and R & R Plastics. Surviving are daughters: Jennifer Whitaker of Michigan City, and Nicole Renee...

Gwendolyn Gracie

Gwendolyn Gracie

Nov 18, 2011

Gwendolyn Gracie, 95 years old of LaPorte , IN , passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born on April 25, 1916 in LaPorte, IN., Daughter of the late Arthur and Francis (Jones) Bowman. She was married on April 26, 1941 in LaPorte to Edgar A. Gracie who preceded her in death...

Marilyn Nelson

Marilyn Nelson

Nov 17, 2011

Marilyn R. Nelson, 85 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on November 17, 2011 in Plainfield, IL. She was born on April 17, 1926 in LaPorte, Indiana, Daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine (Guinea)Pankowski. She was a member of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Bethel College, Notre Dame University and Siena Heights...

Ralph Lee

Ralph Lee

Nov 14, 2011

Ralph E. Lee, age 87 of LaPorte, IN, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was a 60 year resident of LaPorte County. He was born April 1, 1924 in Chicago, IL., Son of the late Andrew and Gertrude Viola (Edmondson) Lee. He was married on July 26, 1967 in LaPorte to Mary Odle who preceded...

Mildred Haferkamp

Mildred Haferkamp

Nov 10, 2011

Mildred J. "Millie" Haferkamp, 86 years old of LaPorte, IN, died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Graveside Services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Door Village Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Meyer. Cremation has taken place and arrangements have been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Contributions...

Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin

Nov 7, 2011

Dan Martin , 56 years old of La Porte, IN, died Monday, November 7, 2011. He was born April 2, 1955 to John and Joan Martin. Dan grew up in LaPorte where he attended LPHS. Dan went on to join the Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1974. Dan then settled in Edwardsburg, Michigan and Elkhart for many years where...