Obituaries

Clara Delores (Fogus)  Zook

Clara Delores (Fogus) Zook

Dec 10, 2020

Clara Delores Zook, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Oak Woods Manor.

Clara was born on March 28, 1926 in Michigan City, IN, to Dewey and Hattie (Killingbeck) Fogus.

On March 7, 1953 in Michigan City, IN, she married Clifford D. who preceded her in death in 2000.  Surviving...

Beverly "Sue" Susan (Frank)  Bougher

Beverly "Sue" Susan (Frank) Bougher

Dec 10, 2020

Beverly "Sue" Susan Bougher, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Sue was born on April 7, 1952 in Louisville, KY, to Glenn Adair and Othilda Loke (Donner) Frank.

On May 28, 1988 in Michigan City, IN, she married Francis A. Bougher, who survives.  Also surviving...

Nancy Elizabeth (Spencer)  Bohlin

Nancy Elizabeth (Spencer) Bohlin

Dec 8, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth (Spencer) Bohlin, 85, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.

Nancy was born on August 16, 1935 in La Porte, IN, to George H. "Bill" and Dorothy A. (Kistler) Spencer.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Michigan City, IN.

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John Michael Kieszkowski

John Michael Kieszkowski

Dec 7, 2020

John Michael Kieszkowski, 54, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.

John was born on September 11, 1966 in Louisville, KY, to John Kieszkowski and Miriam Lane.

On May 25, 2018 in La Porte, IN he married Sheila Miller, who survives.  Also surviving are his parents, John H. Kieszkowski of...

Perry Franklin Stump, Jr.

Perry Franklin Stump, Jr.

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...

Christine M. (Markiewicz)  Jaques

Christine M. (Markiewicz) Jaques

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. ...

Robert Morn McGee

Robert Morn McGee

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...

Anna Sue (Bressie)  Arnett

Anna Sue (Bressie) Arnett

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...

Charles "Dan" Daniel Firebaugh

Charles "Dan" Daniel Firebaugh

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...

Robert Allen Kindig

Robert Allen Kindig

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...

Julie Ann (Hostetler)  Fish

Julie Ann (Hostetler) Fish

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...

Louise M. Gray

Louise M. Gray

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...

Patricia "Pat" June (Ryan)  Legner

Patricia "Pat" June (Ryan) Legner

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,...

Raymond E. Lukac

Raymond E. Lukac

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...

Flora Jane (Holderbaum)  Ahlgrim

Flora Jane (Holderbaum) Ahlgrim

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...

Thelma Cooley

Thelma Cooley

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,...

Jerry Lee (Wisler)  Holt

Jerry Lee (Wisler) Holt

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,...

Gilbert "Gil" David Ware

Gilbert "Gil" David Ware

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...

Patricia K. (Baity)  McGinnis

Patricia K. (Baity) McGinnis

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...

Stephen "Steve" Alvin Mills

Stephen "Steve" Alvin Mills

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...