Nov 9, 2020

George Martin Royster III, age 80, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Northwest Health Hospital in La Porte, IN.

George was born on June 18, 1940 in Evansville, IN to George Martin Jr. and Mary Prince Royster.  He is survived by his younger brother, Stephen (Beth) Royster of Oregon, WI.  Other survivors (and George's pride...

Nov 6, 2020

Marjorie Weber (Vinzant) (Lynn) died November 6, 2020 in North Manchester, IN at the age of 91.

She was born July 27, 1929 in Wabash, IN to Lorin Rea and Margaret Amanda (L'Amoreaux) Lynn.  Marjorie married Dr. Robert "Bob" David Vinzant on April 29, 1953 and they resided in Hobart, IN where they raised their family before...

Nov 6, 2020

Russell William Kirsch, Sr., 87, of Walkerton, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Russell was born on January 14, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert and Mary (Wilson) Kirsch.

Surviving are his children, Russell (Rebecca) Kirsch, Jr. and Kristine (Keith) Ferguson, both of La Porte; 5 grandchildren,...

Nov 5, 2020

Marsha Wolf, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Marsha was born on April 5, 1945 in South Bend, IN, to Gilbert and Ethel Lillian (Achor) Potts.

Surviving are her son, Matthew Wolf of South Bend; 3 sisters, Karen (Tom) Glenton of Largo, Florida, Jean...

Nov 5, 2020

Sherman Lewis Lute, a lifetime resident of the Hanna Area, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Sherman was born August 7, 1933 at home on the farm in Hanna Township to the late Claude and Grace (Cumerford) Lute.

He graduated from Union Mills High School and served in the US Army during the Korean...

Nov 5, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Marie Baker, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at her home. Pat was born in Bloomington, IN, on July 24, 1933 to Edwin C. and Wilma Vivian (Neel) Steele.

On January 26, 1952 in La Porte, Indiana, she married Walter Earl Baker who preceded her in death.

Surviving...

Nov 5, 2020

Frances Birchfield, 88, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Frances was born in Metropolis, Illinois on July 17, 1932 to Lester and Pearl (Holcomb) James.

On December 15, 1951 during a huge snowstorm in La Porte, Indiana, she married Harold LeRoy Birchfield who preceded her in death in 1999. ...

Nov 5, 2020

Gary Franklin Archambeault, 62, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home.

Gary was born on May 1, 1958 in Michigan City, IN, to Franklin and Dorothy (Wood) Archambeault.

Surviving are his four children, Mark Archambeault of Westville, Melissa Westlund of La Porte, Jennifer Archambeault of Westville, and Amber (James) Johnston of Medaryville;...

Nov 4, 2020

Barbara Jean Geswein, 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Golden Living Center in La Porte.

Barbara was born on October 3, 1941 in Des Moines, IA, to Wayne and Ruth (Holliday) Hilmer.

She was married to William Geswein who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her two daughters, Bernadette (Greg) Atkins of...

Nov 2, 2020

Carmalee Tanksley, 78, of Mill Creek, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Carmalee was born on May 9, 1942 in Knox, IN, to Henry and Olean (Parks) Mullins.

On May 23, 1959 in North Liberty, IN, she married Daffard Tanksley who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Ken...

Nov 2, 2020

Dawn Marie Blevins, 58, of Mishawaka, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Dawn was born in La Porte, IN, on July 18, 1962 to Melvin and Mary Eleanor (Galloway) Ingole.

In November 1990, she married Andrew who preceded her in death on October 21, 2020.  Surviving Dawn are her son,  Daniel...

Nov 2, 2020

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Christ, 95, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Dottie was born on September 19, 1925 in Michigan City, IN, to Louis and Hazel (Hanson) Christ.

Surviving Dottie are her cousin, Zoe Ann (Wilgus) Smith of La Porte; sister-in-law, Mary Christ of La Porte; niece, Cindy...

Nov 1, 2020

Sheryl Dawn Doll-Lewis, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Sheryl was born on April 2, 1951 in Chicago, IL, to Samuel Blake and Elaine Ellyn (Noordhof) Hunter.

In 1972, Sheryl married her first husband, Robert J. Doll II, who preceded her in death...

Oct 30, 2020

Sharon I. Williams, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Northwest Health - Porter. Sharon was born in La Porte, IN, on April 6, 1961 to John and Yvonne Marie (Allen) Williams.

Sharon is survived by her children, John Giggy and Brittney (Mike) Murray, all of La Porte; 3 grandchildren, Heather Giggy,...

Oct 30, 2020

Patricia "Patty"  June Leffew, 65, of Michigan City, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Patty was born in La Porte, IN, on June 15, 1955 to Lawrence and Evelyn (Stegall) Leffew.

Surviving Patty are her sisters, Jackie (Bob) Murnane of La Porte, Rhonda Leffew of La Porte, Karen (Don) Wood of...

Oct 26, 2020

David Russ, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Golden Living Center.

David was born on January 13, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Stanley A.and Rose A. (Malcer) Russ.

Surviving are his mother, Rose; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; as well as their families.

He was preceded in...

Oct 26, 2020

Thomas J. Kelly, 61, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Thomas was born on May 18, 1959 in Chicago, IL, to Edward and Lucille (Koca) Kelly.

On April 16, 1989 in Maywood, IL, he married Ann Rhode who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Ryan (Rachel Cavarrubias) Kelly...

Oct 25, 2020

Delmon Colston Lindsey, 77, of Hamlet, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte. Delmon was born in Giles Co., TN, on April 14, 1943 to Edward W. and Lillie M (Colston) Lindsey .

On April 25, 1970 in La Porte, IN, he married Patricia Picklesimer who preceded him in death.  Surviving Delmon...

Oct 24, 2020

John Anthony Matthews, 61, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis from complication of liver failure.

John was born on May 6, 1959 in Michigan City, IN, to William and Regina (Joyner) Matthews.

Surviving John are his siblings, Virginia Weaver, Joan (Michael) Day, Jane Cox, Larry (Patricia) Matthews, Deborah...

Oct 24, 2020

Jeff Gabriel VanMeter, 44, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Jeff was born on December 15, 1975 in Wood River, IL, to Gregory and Susan (Paulovich) VanMeter.

On February 8, 2002 in Wanatah, IN, he married Jennifer Conboy who survives.  Also surviving are his sons, Vincent and Jasper VanMeter, both of La Porte; parents,...