Sep 3, 2011

Biography

Randy William "Schoofy" Schoof, 47 years old of LaPorte, IN, died at 6:45 AM, Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the home of his Father. Randy was born April 19, 1964 in La Porte, IN, Son of William and Mary Bowers Schoof. Randy worked as a Tree Trimmer for Townsend Tree Company. Randy was outgoing, funny, and full of...

Aug 30, 2011

Richard L. Lundin, 83 years old of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle, IN. He was born on January 8, 1928 in Chicago, IL. Son of the late Ladislav Vlasaty and Helen (Ball) Lundin. He also was adopted by William R. Lundin. He was married in 1953 in Harvey, IL....

Aug 26, 2011

Aubrey Cates, 79 years old of North Judson, IN, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 in LaPorte Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1932 in Providence Kentucky, son of the late Minus and Ruby (Clark) Cates. He worked in US Steel (Billett Mill) for 31 Years. Aubrey is survived by his loving brother: Carrol Ray (Petronia) Cates of...

Aug 26, 2011

Dwight "Joe" Dyer, age 48 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2011 following a courageous battle with diabetes. He was born on June 8, 1963 in LaPorte, IN to Dwight and Sue (Wright) Dyer. He attended and graduated from New Prairie High School in 1982. Joe was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Aug 24, 2011

David Clarence Jones, 80 years old of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his home. He was born February 8, 1931 in LaPorte, IN, son of the late Basil Ford Jones and the late Nellie Marie (Stoner) Jones. On October 2, 1954, David married Sherry Emigh at the Methodist Church in LaPorte, IN. David served in the...

Aug 23, 2011

Mary Jane Egolf, 78 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born April 1,1933 in Michigan City, In to the late Clarence and Naomi (Wheaterbee) Chambers. She married Lloyd E. Egolf on May 29, 1983 in La Porte, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter; Theresa L. Bleck...

Aug 21, 2011

Edward O. Galloway,Sr., 86 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Millers Merry Manor, New Carlisle, IN. He was born February 17, 1925 in LaPorte County, IN; Son of the late Jesse and Ada (Stanage) Galloway. He was married on July 5, 1947 in LaPorte to Shirley (Schweder) Galloway who survives. Also surviving...

Aug 21, 2011

Margie M. Linn, 83 years old of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Hamilton Grove Community in New Carlisle, IN. She was born August 21, 1928 in Trinidad, Colorado, Daughter of the late Kennith & Lucille (Trent) Stone. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post #9423. She married Donald G. Linn on Dec. 13,...

Aug 18, 2011

Anna "Ann" Katherine Earll Rainier, 98 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 in Golden Living Center Fountainview. She was born on November 24, 1912 in Ligonier, Indiana, Daughter of the late Bert and Myrtle (Stocker) Earll. She was a Seamstress for many years in her home. She was married to August Jelke, who...

Aug 18, 2011

Jeffery Ogle , 51 years old of Mill Creek, passed away at 7:55 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital following a short illness. Jeff was born April 27, 1960 in Valparaiso, IN. Jeff attended Portage High School and was employed as a Process Engineer at Chicago Faucet in Michigan City, IN. He is survived by...

Aug 12, 2011

James Lee Diedrich, 72 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 21, 1939 in North Liberty, Indiana, Son of the late Henery Herman Carl & Geneva Rose (Weldon) Diedrich. He worked and retired from House of Fara in LaPorte, he loved to fix...

Aug 12, 2011

Steve Lukac, 92 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace. He was born October 7., 1918 in Chicago, IL. to the late Paul and Anna (Kuhajda) Lukac. He was married June 14, 1947 in Knox, Indiana to Louise (Okeley) Lukac who preceded him in death on October 25,...

Aug 9, 2011

Rev. Jeffery C. Jones, 68 years old of LaPorte, IN., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his home. He was born on May 10, 1943 in East Chicago, IN., son of the late John B. and Suzhana (Holland) Jones. He was married on September 18, 1972 in Bartow, FL., to Dorothy M....

Aug 9, 2011

Matthew T. Menkes, 30 years old of Fort Wayne, IN, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in Kingsbury, IN. He was born January 10, 1981 in LaPorte, IN., Son of the late George (Randy) and Tamera Menkes, Jr. Surviving are his mother, Tamera Menkes of Fort Wayne; aunts and uncles, Jerry (Sue) Hoblet of Fort Wayne, IN, Cheryl (Terry) Furge of...

Aug 8, 2011

Velma M. Peterson, 85 years old of La Porte, IN, died Monday, August 8, 2011 in Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte She was born July 4, 1926 in Walkerton, IN; daughter of the late Grover C. & Verda (Stevenson) Irwin She was married on May 29, 1946 in Koontz Lake, Indiana to Lawrence F. Peterson who survives, also...

Aug 4, 2011

Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Barnard, 94 years old of Frankfort, IN, and formerly of La Porte passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Frankfort. She was born August 2, 1917 in Woodburn, IN. Daughter of the late Ray C. and Loa W. (Ward) Closson. She graduated from High School in 1935, and The Methodist School of...

Jul 30, 2011

Albert Lee McClain, 68 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Golden Living Center Fountainview. He was born on May 24, 1943 in LaPorte, IN, Son of the late Albert and Doris (Harness) McClain. He was married in January of 1964 to Vicki Lynn Smith who survives. Also surviving are his daughters: Kelly (Sam)...

Jul 21, 2011

Charles "Chuck" E. Plank, 56 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011 in LaPorte Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1954 in LaPorte, IN, Son of the late Robert and Maryette L. (Euler) Plank, Sr. He worked as a Semi Truck Driver for OTR and he worked for AMC Theatres in Michigan City...

Jul 17, 2011

Wynelle Eason Hughes 1921-2011 "Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man." So read the old family sampler Wynelle Hughes of LaPorte found in a closet and showed her daughter Friday, just before they left for lunch. Less than two hours later Nel experienced a major stroke, and early...

Jul 16, 2011

Gharyl "Geree" Boston, 82, died at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Brentwood in LaPorte. She was born on September 18, 1928 in LaPorte to Donovan and Mabel (Tobias) Frye and has been a resident of LaPorte most of her life. She was married on June 25, 1950 to Charles Boston who survives. Geree graduated from LaPorte High School...