Sep 28, 2020

Patricia A. Simpson, 88, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Hamilton Communities.

Patricia was born on March 13, 1932 in Mishawaka, IN, to Norman and Margaret (Walterhouse) Nicholas.

On April 17, 1954 in Walkerton, IN, she married Walter who preceded her in death.  Surviving Patricia are her children, Reathel A. Simpson of Mill...

Sep 28, 2020

Anna May Gersch, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Anne was born on October 5, 1925 in Belleville, IL, to Edwin F. and Frieda (Mohr) Blum.

On June 3, 1944, she married Robert B. who preceded her in death.  Surviving Anne are her children,...

Sep 26, 2020

Daniel Lee Pauley, 83, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, Indiana.

Daniel was born on June 1, 1937 in Georgetown, IN, to Carl M. and Olive Alice (Siferd) Pauley.

On September 13, 1956 in Michigan City, IN, he married Sarah Jane Wible who survives. ...

Sep 26, 2020

Larry L. Lubs, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Golden Living Center. Larry was born in La Porte, IN, on January 27, 1936 to Clarence C. and Louise S. (Fritz) Lubs.

On August 5, 1955 in La Porte, IN, he married Norma Fleet who survives. Also surviving are his children, Larry...

Sep 18, 2020

Eugene S. Newland, 101, of La Crosse, passed away on September 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.

Eugene was born on January 11, 1919 in Hammond, IN, to Byron G. and Rosa May (Johnson) Newland.

In 1937, he married Sophie Newland, who preceded him in death on September 22, 1981.  On June 5,...

Sep 12, 2020

Ramona Irene Dillard, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Ramona was born in Highland Park, MI, on August 19, 1928 to Raymond and Blanch Irene May.

Surviving Ramona are her children, Betty (David) Durham of Kingsbury, Larry (Paula) Dillard of Kingsbury, Jack (Jennifer) Dillard of La Porte,...

Sep 12, 2020

Irma Jean (Hayter) Daube, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Irma was born on December 23, 1933 at Fairview Hospital in La Porte, IN, to Ernest Charles and Irma Ruth (Perkins) Hayter.

On August 1, 1953 at Tracy United Methodist Church in Hamlet, IN, she married Charles...

Sep 8, 2020

Paul M. Chilson, 93, of La Porte, passed away on September 08, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

Paul was born on July 19, 1927 in Gary, IN, to Archie G. and Martha (Sharp) Chilson.

Paul was schooled and graduated from Lew Wallace High School.  He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1944 and served...

Sep 7, 2020

Deana Grace, 90, of Mill Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Deana was born on August 5, 1930 in Jasper, Alabama to John W. and Vina (Williams) Robertson.

On September 5, 1950 in Fulton, Mississippi, she married James P. Grace who preceded her in death on March 28, 2010. ...

Sep 5, 2020

Nicholas Rade Bubalo, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home. Nick was born on December 20, 1968 in Chicago, IL, to Michael R. and Sharon M. (Charnote) Bubalo.

Surviving Nick are his son, Michael (Alexis) Bubalo of La Porte; future grandson, Nicholas Bubalo (due to arrive November 2nd); father, Michael...

Sep 3, 2020

Louise Reno, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Louise was born on August 20, 1955 in Chicago, IL, to Robert and Lorraine (Zakrajsek) Dyer.

Surviving Louise are her children, Jimmy (Lesley) Lefeber of La Porte, Edward (Amy) Lefeber of La Porte, and Richard Lefeber...

Sep 3, 2020

Betty L. Bradley, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Betty was born in South Bend, IN, on September 3, 1942 to Albert and Ida (Hay) Wiltfong.

On September 2, 1961 in New Buffalo, MI, she married Jerry who preceded her in death.  Surviving Betty are...

Sep 3, 2020

Ira Leon Ashcraft, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Ira was born on January 5, 1936 in Carlisle, IN, to Elsworth and Virginia (Phillips) Ashcraft.

On June 29, 1956 in La Porte, he married Gertrude who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Cheri (Bill) Campbell of...

Aug 30, 2020

Joyce Barnes, 78, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home.

Joyce was born on March 21, 1942 in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Rose Marie (Vanek) Kebr.

On September 2, 1961 in Three Oaks, MI, she married Dale who survives.

Also surviving are her children, Bonnie (Donald)...

Aug 29, 2020

Elsie Louise (Culvahouse) Lotter, 85, formerly of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in South Bend.

The daughter of Arden and Elizabeth (Young) Culvahouse, she was born on September 21, 1934 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  During elementary school, she moved to Kingsford Heights and attended Union Township School, when her dad was asked to...

Aug 27, 2020

Martin "Marty" Arthur Knip, 63, of La Porte and originally from DeMotte, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Martin was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on May 16, 1957 to Cornelius and Thelma Agnes (DeFries) Knip.

On July 26, 1983 in Rensselaer, Indiana, he married Ruth...

Aug 26, 2020

Pastor Ornan “Dale” Williams personally met Jesus on the morning of August 26 2020 at The Laurels of Dekalb in Butler, IN. He was born on August 16, 1935 in Decatur, IL to Ornan A. Williams and Gladys P. (Hays) Williams. Dale was a 1953 graduate of Decatur High School and later received a BA in 1958 from Anderson...

Aug 23, 2020

Margaret "Marge" E. Kollar, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Hamilton Communities.

Marge was born on February 17, 1932 in South Bend, IN, to Cyril T. and Bernice (Redpath) Herthog.

On May 24, 1952 in South Bend, IN, she married Otto G. who preceded her in death.  Surviving Marge...

Aug 23, 2020

Barry Vann Pittman, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Aperion Care Arbors at Michigan City.

Barry was born on February 2, 1961 in Ardmore, TN, to "Jack" Van Buren and Betty J. (Sprouse) Pittman.

Surviving Barry are his son, Josiah (Amy Bealor) Pittman of La Porte; siblings, Garry Robison,...

Aug 22, 2020

Joyce Louise Schroeder, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Joyce was born on December 17, 1935 in Freeport, MI, to William and Arvilla (Osborn) Boughner.

On October 16, 1954 in New Buffalo, MI she married Henry, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Joyce are her daughter,...