Obituaries

Joanne Mitchell

Joanne Mitchell

Jul 28, 2010

Joanne E. Mitchell, 74 years old of Lafayette, IN, and formerly of LaPorte died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Rosewalk Villages, Lafayette, IN. She was born Feb. 29, 1936 in Niles, MI., daughter of the late Marion and Bessie (Burge) Ward She was married on Oct. 22, 1976 to Marvin E. Mitchell who survives in Lafayette, IN., also surviving...

Carol Profilovich

Carol Profilovich

Jul 17, 2010

Mrs. Carol A. Profilovich, 58 years old of La Porte, IN, died at 1:15 P.M., Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her home. She was born May 27, 1952 in Gary, IN , daughter of Arnold and Donna Fox Stassin. On August 10, 1974, in Griffith, IN, she married Chris Profilovich. She was an instructional assistant for the LaPorte Community...

Frances Koch

Frances Koch

Jul 17, 2010

Frances L. Koch, 99 years old of La Porte, IN, died at 5:35 A.M. Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her home. She was born February 24, 1911 in La Porte, Indiana, Daughter of Frank L. and Angeline Chmielowiec Chulpacek. She attended Sacred Heart School, then her parents moved to Galena Township and there she attended Barnes School. She then...

Russell Cowham

Russell Cowham

Jul 13, 2010

Russell Duane Cowham, 78 years old of New Carlisle, IN, formerly of South Bend, IN. died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in New Carlisle, IN. He was born July 16, 1931 in Hudson Lake, Indiana Son of the late Milo A. and Bertha Helen (Keene) Cowham. He was married on December 30, 1950 in LaPorte at First Baptist Church to Shirley...

James Carr

James Carr

Jul 2, 2010

James W. "Bill" Carr, 88 years old of New Carlisle, IN, died at 11:00 P.M., Friday, July 2, 2010 at his home following a long period of declining strength and health. For the last 20 years, he fought courageously against cancer and heart related illnesses. While we will always love and miss our Husband, Dad and Papa, the family rejoices...

Kathleen Grage

Kathleen Grage

Jun 19, 2010

Kathleen A. Grage, 77 years old of LaPorte, formerly of Union Mills, IN, died 9:09 A.M. Saturday, June 19, 2010 in LaPorte . She was born November 27, 1932 in LaPorte, IN, Daughter of Raymond W. and Anna L. (Heidke) Long. On January 23, 1954, at the LaPorte Sacred Heart Church, she married Paul Junior Grage, who passed away...

Ethel Garwood

Ethel Garwood

Jun 18, 2010

Ethel M. Lambka Garwood, 92 years old of LaPorte, IN died Friday, June 18, 2010 at her home. She was born in Michigan City on Oct 29, 1917 of Henry and Clara (Krueger) Lambka. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker Surviving are her daughter LoAnn (Robert) Post of LaPorte, her...

Kyle Baker

Kyle Baker

Jun 18, 2010

Kyle Austin Baker, 18 years old of Mill Creek, Indiana , died at 7:18 P.M. Friday, June 18, 2010 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, due to an automobile accident. He was born May 20, 1992 in LaPorte, Indiana, Son of Dennis Wayne and Carla Buckmaster Baker. Surviving are his Mother, Carla (James R.) Buckmaster- Ritter of Mill Creek; Father, Dennis Wayne...

Lela Dailey

Lela Dailey

Jun 15, 2010

Lela Dailey, 91 years old of La Porte, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in Golden Living Center, La Porte and formerly of Kingsford Heights. She was born November 5, 1918 in Bath Co., Kentucky, daughter of the late Jess & Cora (Ellington) Jones. Surviving are two sons; Ron (Carol) Dailey of Kingsford Hts., IN. and Dennis (Sandi) Dailey of Michigan...

Rev. Jerry Stegall

Rev. Jerry Stegall

Jun 15, 2010

Rev. Jerry E. Stegall, 69 years old of LaPorte, IN., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in LaPorte Hospital. He was born February 26, 1941 in Harriman, Tennessee the son of the late Clarence and Vida (Keeton) Stegall. He retired in 1995 from UPS. He had a special love and ministry for the elderly...

Frederick Glassman

Frederick Glassman

Jun 7, 2010

Frederick "Terry" Glassman, 63 years old of Portage, IN, Passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at home with his loving family at his side. He was born October 4, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana , Son of the late Frederick Raymond Glassman and Margaret Pegge (Funk) Schaper. He was preceded in death by his parents, a stepfather, Elmer Schaper, nephew, Patrick...

Mary Dittmer

Mary Dittmer

Jun 5, 2010

Mary Ann Dittmer 99, years old of Beaverton, OR, and formerly of Rolling Prairie, IN., passed away on June 5, 2010 in Beaverton, Oregon. Mary Ann moved to Oregon to be with family. She was February 17, 1911 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana , Daughter of the late Casper H. and Annie (Mangold)Lehker. Mary Ann Dittmer was preceded in death...

Marilyn Weiss

Marilyn Weiss

Jun 3, 2010

Marilyn E. Weiss, 81 years old of La Porte, IN, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 in LaPorte Hospital. She was born January 18, 1929 in Mill Creek, IN., Daughter of the late Miller C. & Florence (Ruff) Wilson. She was married on December 26, 1959 in Mill Creek, IN., to Donald E. Weiss who preceded her in death on...

Dean Masterson

Dean Masterson

Jun 3, 2010

Dean Harold Masterson, 81 years old of La Porte, IN, died in LaPorte Hospital on June 3, 2010. He was born April 10, 1929 in Rensselear, Indiana, Son of the late Washie W. and Helen G. (Mason) Masterson. Dean was married on August 6, 1948 in LaPorte, IN. to Blanche "Betty" Marie Suppa who preceded him in death on January...

S. Handley

S. Handley

Jun 2, 2010

S. Dwight Handley Born June 22, 1919, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Lottie Margaret Brackbill Handley and Harold Lowell Handley. He was schooled in the LaPorte School System & Indiana University School of Business 1938-1941. He was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Married Mary Susan Stull of Bloomington, IN, May 25, 1941. Born to them were Judith Susan...

Jean Beach

Jean Beach

May 31, 2010

Jean L. Beach, 87 years old of New Buffalo, MI and formerly of La Porte, died Monday May 31, 2010 at Carol's Adult Care Facility in New Buffalo. She was born July 22, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Dr. H.C. and Arvada Roberts. She was married on Sept. 7, 1947 in La Porte to Robert E. Beach who preceded her...

Judy Sutherlin

Judy Sutherlin

May 24, 2010

Judith Sutherlin, 63 years old of Westville, IN, died Monday, May 24, 2010 in La Porte Hospital. She was born October 13, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL, daughter of Forrest and Margaret (Chelf) Harmon. Judith was married to Richard Sutherlin on October 4, 1963 in Michigan City, who survives. She enjoyed life, sitting on her front porch, she was an...

Bonnie Tucker

Bonnie Tucker

May 20, 2010

Bonnie Tucker, 56 years old of LaPorte, IN, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 in LaPorte, IN. She was born November 21, 1953 in Willits, CA., Daughter of Clifford and Jeull (Cronin) Smith. Surviving are her son; Micheal Tucker of LaPorte, IN., daughter; Michelle Tucker of New Carlisle, IN., three granddaughters and one grandson. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Dinner...

Juan Chavez

Juan Chavez

May 19, 2010

Juan S. Chavez, 66 years old of La Porte, IN, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his home in LaPorte. He was born December 15, 1943 in Elsa, TX., Son of Anacleto & Paula (Salinas) Chavez. Juan was the proud owner of Chavez & Sons Landscaping since 1982. Surviving are his sons; Johnny G. Chavez of Stevensville, MI., Jesse G....

Virginia Seitz

Virginia Seitz

May 13, 2010

Virginia Seitz, 57, of La Porte, died Thursday, May 13, 2010 in La Porte Hospital. She was born on Sept. 28, 1952, daughter of the late Robert and Delpha (Bunse) Seitz. Virginia was a member of The United Methodist Church and a number of choirs. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and music. She played violin and piano. When...