Dec 4, 2020

Perry Franklin Stump, Jr., 88, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City. Perry was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 14, 1932 to Perry F. Stump, Sr. and Alma B. Bowman.

On August 27, 1955, he married Mayme M. Ewert. They have four children, Terri (Jeff) Hundt, Greg Stump...

Dec 1, 2020

Christine M. Jaques, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 5:59 pm (EST) in Walterboro, South Carolina.

Christine was born on September 11, 1952 in Michigan City, IN to Joseph and Aloysia (Harper) Markiewicz.

On April 26, 1972, she married Arthur Williams Jaques, Jr. who preceded her in death on October 13, 2014. ...

Nov 29, 2020

Robert Morn McGee, 90, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home.

Robert was born on May 16, 1930 in La Porte, IN, to Basil and Cora (Mandeville) McGee.

On April 17, 1949 in Michigan City, he married Geraldine "Gerry" Virge who preceded him in death on May 14, 2015.  Surviving Robert are...

Nov 26, 2020

Anna Sue Arnett, 63, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.

Anna was born on December 7, 1956 in Searcy, AR, to William and Dorothy (Todd) Bressie.

On August 9, 1973 in St. Joseph, MI, she married Richard who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Eric Arnett of South Bend...

Nov 25, 2020

Charles "Dan" Daniel Firebaugh, 90, of rural La Porte, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso. Dan was born in Wooster, OH, on June 28, 1930 to George Marshall and Mary Lillian (Coffman) Firebaugh.

He married Nina Meyers on September 4, 1954 in Galena Baptist Church, La Porte...

Nov 25, 2020

Robert Allen Kindig, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Robert was born on May 6, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Emery and Alta (Arndt) Kindig.

On October 6, 1956 in La Porte, IN, he married Nancy Kessler who preceded him in death.  Surviving Robert...

Nov 23, 2020

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Julie Ann Fish, 59, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

Julie was born on November 6, 1961 in La Porte, IN, to Billy and Wanda (Garab) Hostetler.

Surviving Julie are her children, James (Sarah) Fish and Jill (Jake) Nekvasil, all of La...

Nov 22, 2020

Louise M. (Wallin) Gray, 99, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Brentwood at La Porte.

Louise was born in 1921 in North Judson, Indiana.  Growing up on the family farm, she was a good student whose dream was to attend college.  As a child she loved music, dancing and going with Mom...

Nov 22, 2020

Patricia "Pat" June Legner, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family.

Pat was born on June 4, 1928 in Fond du Lac, WI, to Ruth (Anderson) Hanson.  She was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Clarence Hanson.

On September 4, 1949 in La Porte,...

Nov 19, 2020

Raymond E. Lukac  58, of Kingsbury, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Raymond was born in La Porte, IN, on September 6, 1962 to Steve and Louise (Okeley) Lukac.

On September 29, 1984, he married Carol Anne Wolbert who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Matthew (Sarah) Lukac...

Nov 19, 2020

Flora J. Ahlgrim, 90, of La Porte, died at 5:40 a.m., Thursday, November 19 at Brentwood Assisted Living Facility.

Flora was born February 21, 1930, in Goshen, Indiana to Glen and Mamie (Miller) Holderbaum.

In 1943, during WWII, the family moved to La Porte for job opportunities.  Flora's father, Glen, worked at the Ordinance Plant...

Nov 19, 2020

Thelma Cooley, 73, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Munster Community Hospital.

Thelma was born on February 4, 1947 in Moonshine, IL, to Oliver and Ruby (Bennett) Cooley.

Surviving are her son, Richard (Danielle) Cooley; 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth Wood, Amber Werner, Courtney Hill, Douglas Kauffman, and Cullen Hill; 1 great-grandson, James Smith; siblings,...

Nov 18, 2020

Jerry Lee Holt, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Brentwood at La Porte, surrounded by her family.

Jerry was born on November 22, 1934 in Walkerton, IN, to Jesse and Eleanor (Murphy) Wisler.

On November 18, 1955 in Kingsford Heights, IN, she married Dee Owen who passed July 23,...

Nov 17, 2020

Gilbert "Gil"  David Ware, 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Gil was born on May 8, 1950 in Rochester, NY, to Leighton and Ruth (Frisbee) Ware.

On November 29, 2001, he married Debbie Craft who preceded him in death.  Surviving are their children, Aaron Luncsford of Michigan...

Nov 17, 2020

Mrs. Patricia K. (Baity) McGinnis, 82, of La Porte, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne

Patricia was born on March 14, 1938 in Mellott, IN, to Wilbur and Helen (Tracy) Baity.

On July 1, 1960 in La Porte, IN, she married...

Nov 17, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Alvin Mills, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home. Steve was born in La Porte, IN, on November 1, 1963 to Thomas Clark and Sharon Jeanne (Guibert) Mills.

Surviving are his children, Stephen P. Mills, Emily Mills, and Joseph Mills, all of La Porte; brothers, Garry (Ellen) Mills...

Nov 14, 2020

Jeanne Sue Campbell, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at home, surrounded by family.

Jeanne was born on June 13, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Frank Koekenberg and Betty (Flitter) Etherton.

On December 31, 1977 in La Porte, IN, she married Mark who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Andrea Campbell of...

Nov 12, 2020

Donald Lewis Goble, 89, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Donald was born on January 4, 1931 in Hamlet, IN, to Chester and Dolma (Jensen) Goble.

On November 8, 1952 in Star City, IN, he married Laverne Gimson who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Susan (Robert) Rega...

Nov 11, 2020

Matthew LeRoy Moore, 32, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Matthew was born on October 3, 1988 in La Porte, IN, to Ron LeRoy Moore and Roxann Louise (Kinas) Rettinger.

On June 8, 2013 in Michigan City, IN, he married Tabitha E. Worthington who survives.  Also surviving are his sons, Mason...

Nov 10, 2020

William "Bill" Stephen Chalik, Sr, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Bill was born on November 11, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to John and Virginia (Conrad) Chalik.

Surviving Bill are his children, William S. Jr. (Paula) Trent, Owen, and Logan Chalik of La Porte, IN, Carrie...