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,...

Aug 20, 2020

David Allen Voltz, 58, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

David was born on April 18, 1962 in Michigan City, IN, to Kenneth Voltz and Leanita "Skeeter" (Turner) Scott.

Surviving David are his children, Terry Voltz of Chicago and Amber Voltz of Michigan City; mother, Leanita "Skeeter" Scott; siblings, Dale Scott...

Aug 17, 2020

Geraldine Marie Guard, 64, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at her home.

Geraldine was born on April 3, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to James and Myrtle (Graham) Dempsey.

Surviving Geraldine are her children, David (Kristen Schroeder) Guard, Matthew Guard, and Wendy (Kevin) Dolson, all of Michigan City; 6 grandchildren, Ayden Schroeder, Alice Guard,...

Aug 14, 2020

Jerry B. Keim, 83, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Jerry was born on April 22, 1937 in South Bend, IN, to Charles T. and Sue (Roush) Keim.  He attended La Porte High School and graduated in 1955.  Jerry served his country in the US Navy.

On June...

Aug 11, 2020

Cali Rose Kinsey, 7, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Cali was born on June 20, 2013 in La Porte, IN, to Bobby Lagene Kinsey.

Surviving Cali are her father, Bobby Kinsey; stepmother, Rachel Rozinski; siblings, Chelsea, Skyler and "J Boy" Kinsey; grandmas, Teresa Kinsey,...

Aug 10, 2020

On Monday, August 10, 2020, Donald "Don" J. Dolezal lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer.

Don was born on November 13, 1946 in the Metropolitan Area of Chicago, IL.  He was raised in La Porte, IN by his loving parents, Donald and Grace Dolezal.

Don received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University.  He...

Aug 10, 2020

Everett "Mike" Michael Binder, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services after a long series of health issues. Mike was born in La Porte, IN, on May 20, 1951 to Everett Franklin and Marguerite (Skinner) Binder.

Surviving Mike are his son Beau (Cassidy) Binder of La...

Aug 7, 2020

Harvey V. Adams Sr., 86, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.

Harvey was born on December 26, 1933 to Goldie (Wolf) and Solomon H. Adams.

Harvey served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He owned Adams and Sons Roofing.

Harvey was preceded in death by his...

Aug 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" L. Marker, 69, of La Porte, passed away from this life to his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Franciscan Health, in Crown Point following complications from lung surgery.

Bob was born on September 9, 1950 in La Porte to Leonard P. and Betty L. (Reiter) Marker.

After graduating from...

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Robert C. McGinnis, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Robert was born on May 10, 1939 in Michigan City, IN, to Joseph and Alice (Peiffer) McGinnis.

On July 1, 1960 in La Porte, IN, he married Patricia K. Baity who survives.  Also surviving...

Jul 29, 2020

Myrva A. Hobbs, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Myrva was born on March 3, 1933 in East Chicago, IN, to George and Anne Sevulka.

On January 11, 1951 in Gary, IN she married James D. Hobbs, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Myrva are her...

Jul 28, 2020

Dorothy Bernice Rosenbaum, 97, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home.

Dorothy was born on June 5, 1923 in La Porte, IN, to George and Bernice Zabel.

On October 16, 1943 in San Diego, CA, she married Michael "Mickey" who preceded her in death.  Surviving Dorothy are her daughter, Diane (George) McCoy...

Jul 27, 2020

Robert Edward Freeman, 92, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.

Robert was born on March 5, 1928 in Sanford, IN, to Perry and Mary (Holdaway) Freeman.

Surviving Robert are his wife, Judy Freeman of Walkerton; daughter, Rebecca (Darwin) Price of Walkerton; sons, Robert Freeman II of Michigan City,...

Jul 25, 2020

Jacob Eugene Brown, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home. Jacob was born in La Porte, IN, on May 12, 1934 to Jacob Elmer and Edith V. (Patterson) Brown.

On June 20, 1954 in Greentown, IN, he married Doris Kee who preceded him in death on April 26, 2011.  Surviving...

Jul 24, 2020

Heaven gained a feisty faithful servant with the arrival of Edna Maahs Kelsey on July 24, 2020.

A life-long resident of La Porte, Edna arrived the seventh of nine children born to Caroline and Thomas Maahs on May 30, 1927 right behind Carl, Alma, Emma, Elmer “Bud”, Frieda, Edgar and just ahead of Norman and Thomas.  While...

Jul 24, 2020

Opal Elizabeth Swank, 92, of La Porte, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her daughter's home.

Opal was born on February 8, 1928 in Avon, SD, to Dave and Louisa (Berndt) Buchholz.

On August 30, 1975 in Kingsbury Baptist Church, she married Earl Wayne Swank, Sr. who...

Jul 23, 2020

Richard "Dick" William Rutz, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso after many months of illness.

Richard was born on October 10, 1942 in La Porte, IN, to Richard Herman and Ruth Clara (Rump) Rutz.

On August 20, 1966 in La Porte, IN, he married...