Obituaries

James Robert "Bob" Noel
Jan 28, 2008
James was the son of the late Herman E. & Martha (Lilly) Noel. He was married on September 16, 1972 to Mary D. Tener who preceded him in death on November 16, 2005. Bob worked as a supervisor at American Rubber, was Co-Owner in the family Upholstery business. He most enjoyed his employment working with the young men and women...

Arthur Rose
Jan 28, 2008
Arthur was the son of the late Homer C. and Edna C. (Stone) Rose. He taught Math and Coached various sports for 38 years; Merrillville High School, Lowell High School, New Prairie High School and LaPorte School System. He also worked for White Advertising for two years and had an accounting business from 1969 - 2007. Arthur Graduated from...

Curt Marquardt
Jan 23, 2008
Curt was the son of Russell W. & Phyllis R. (Peterson) Marquardt who survive. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. He worked as a self employed Carpenter. Burial Will be in Patton Cemetery January 28, 2008

William "Bill" J. Nelson, Sr
Jan 19, 2008
William "Bill" Nelson, Sr. was the son of the late Joseph N. and Myrtle O. (Johnson) Nelson. He was married on November 1, 1953 in LaPorte, IN to Janice "Jan" A. Johnson who survives. Bill retired as the Director of Marketing for T.P. Laborotories in Westville, IN. He was a Graduate of LaPorte High School and Indiana University. He...

Lucille Moser
Jan 11, 2008
Lucille was the daughter of the late Estel A. & Orpha A. (Marshel) Johnson. She was married on June 8, 1941 in Bluffton, IN to Freddie J. Moser who preceded her in death on April 2, 1995. Lucille was a retired cook with the LaPorte School System. She was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ.
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Sherry Williams
Jan 10, 2008
Sherry was the daughter of Earl J. Williams who survives and the late Mary (Crama) Williams Sherry worked as a caregiver. She enjoyed cooking, working on the computer and collecting China Dolls. Sherry was studying to become Jehovah's Witnesses.

Vivian Henry
Jan 10, 2008
Vivian was the daughter of the late John & Helen (Williams) DePoy. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation Warehouse in 1997. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliaries, Polish Falcons and PRCU.

Joyce Wilhelm
Jan 6, 2008
Joyce was the daughter of the late Herman & Martha (Lilly) Noel. She was married on June 8, 1957 in South Bend, IN to Jerry E. Wilhelm who preceded her in death on August 19, 1992.

June J. West
Jan 4, 2008
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June was married in June of 1976 to Joe West who survives.

Sally Ann "April" Ford
Dec 30, 2007
Local Artist Sally Ann "April" Ford passed away on December 30, 2007 at the home of her daughter Carol Ford in Wheaton, IL. She was 93. Sally was the daughter of the late Karol and Louise (Wlaskaska) Komperda. on November 16, 1958 she and her husband became member's of the Presbyterian Church in LaPorte, IN. where she continued to be...

Alexander "Zanny" Spurr
Dec 20, 2007
He was married on June 14, 1947 in LaPorte, IN to Elsie Abraham who survives Alexander retired as an assembler at Allis Chalmers He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., D.A.V.; He was an Army Paratrooper Veteran of WWII. He was a Platoon Sergeant in the 101st Air Borne where he served in the battle of the Bulge,...

Mary Louise Martz
Dec 20, 2007
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Mary Louise Martz was the daughter of the late Roy & Edith (Barker) Hudson. She was married for 50 years to Daniel Martz. They were married on January 24, 1948 in Shelbyville, IL. Mary worked for Austinal- Howmet for 25 years and retired as a wax assembler. She was a member of...

Betty J. Reinke
Dec 13, 2007
Betty was married on March 1, 1947 at the Wanatah Salem United Church of Christ Parsonage in Wanatah, IN to Edward Reinke who preceded her in death on August 5, 1974. Betty was the Owner of Midnights Bar in Hanna. She retired in 1990. She was a member of Westville United Methodist Church.

Brenda C. Noles
Dec 13, 2007
Biography
Brenda was married in Mississippi on May 2, 1956 to Ben Noles who survives. Brenda was a housewife and was a Jehovah's Witness Cremation has taken place and a Private family service will be held at a later time. Cutler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Diana Fisher
Dec 7, 2007
Diana worked as a home health aide, she worked in many different jobs with the elderly in Colorado and Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church where she attended school and was in the choir. She loved nature, especially the scenery of Montana and Colorado. She loved taking care of plants, flowers, and animals. Her favorite flower...

Theola R. Golden
Dec 4, 2007
Theola was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Emily (Hatfield) Phillips. She was married on January 29, 1939 to Kennth Roe Golden who preceded her in death on August 9, 1998 Theola was a homemaker and Co-Owner of "Kenny's Food Market" in Lake Station, IN. She was a member of 1st Assembly of God in both, Gary,...

Shirley E. Hartke
Dec 4, 2007
Shirley was the daughter of the late Raymond Henry Manthie and Gladys M. Miller. She was married on August 28, 1948 in Michigan City, IN to Edward L. Hartke who preceded her in death on October 11, 2003. Shirley was involved in many things including, Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader, JayCees in Michigan City, IN., She served as...

Alice E. Peo Phillips Karr
Dec 3, 2007
Alice E. Peo Phillips Karr was the daughter of the late John & Lillian (Benter) Peo. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Kenneth Landsford for 34 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in LaPorte, IN. were she served on the Board of Deacons, American Legion and LaPorte Hospital Auxilaries. She was married on December 2,...

Richard E. Smith
Nov 28, 2007
Biography
Richard was married on May 20, 1978 at the Friendship Gardens in Michigan City, Indiana to Patsy R. Evans. He worked for Sullair for 8 years before his illness, Wirecraft for 20 years, and Continental Cans in Portagem, Indiana for 9 years. Richard has attended Full Gospel House of Prayer, Countryside Christian Church, and Harvest Time Church of...

Jean Ann Charlson Good
Nov 15, 2007
Jean worked as a Homemaker and also in the laundry department at LaPorte Hospital. She serves as past President of the Eagles 2439 in LaPorte, IN. Jean is the daughter of the late Gustave & Laura May (Burlingham) Metzner.
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