Feb 11, 2020

UPDATE:

Dr. Seth S. Philbrook, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021, at La Porte First United Methodist Church with Pastors Evan Lash and...

Feb 10, 2020

Ann Catherine Riedstra, 80, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, surrounded by family.

Ann was born on August 7, 1939 in Chicago, IL, to Bernard and Jennie (DeVries) Lenters.

On February 25, 1956 in Oaklawn, IL, she married James Ronald who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Feb 10, 2020

Erma J. Meyers, 91, of Hesston, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle.

Erma was born on June 13, 1928, in Berrien County, MI to Charles R. and Vera (Claypool) Zebell.

On September 11, 1945, she married Lee R. Meyers at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in La Porte, IN. ...

Feb 6, 2020

Wilbert A. Smith, 69, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Wilbert was born on August 9, 1950 in La Porte, IN, to Wilbert and Cora (McGee) Smith.

Surviving are his daughters, Rebecca (Matthew) Lindsey of Westville and Roberta (Mark) Flotow of La Porte; 6 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;...

Feb 5, 2020

Shirley Berniece French, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Hamilton Communities.

Shirley was born in Hastings, MI, on June 21, 1937 to Kenneth James and BernieceWinifred (Chapman) Adams.

In 1956, she married Edward Farley, who preceded her in death.   In 1982, Shirley married Robert G. French, who preceded her...

Feb 4, 2020

Bebejean Knoll, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Oak Woods Manor.  She was born on December 19, 1926 in La Porte, IN, to Lester and Thelma (Hudkins) Snider.

On July 21, 1946, Bee married Richard Knoll, who died in 1984.  She will now join him, her grandson Roky (2016), and her son-in-law David Rees...

Feb 4, 2020

James "Box" Randall Charlson, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at home, surrounded by family.

Randy was born on June 10, 1956 in Valparaiso, IN, to James and Joan (Smith) Charlson.

On January 28, 1983 in Lake Station, he married Laura Larson who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Karley Herbst and Zakary...

Feb 3, 2020

Rodney S. Jones Sr., 53, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Rodney was born on June 2, 1966 in South Bend, IN, to Randall and Peggy (Mounce) Jones.

Surviving are his children, Rodney Jones, Jr. of La Porte and Heidi (Zach) Johnson of La...

Feb 2, 2020

Sharon Elaine (Beam) McIlquham, (79), passed away peacefully Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 3 a.m. at Settlers Place, La Porte, IN.

She was born February 22, 1940, in La Porte, IN,  Edward and Shirley (Shafer) Beam and has lived in La Porte since birth.

Sharon was a member of the Salem Chapel United Methodist Church,...

Feb 1, 2020

Leonard "Lenny" Gonzales, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Brentwood, La Porte. Lenny was born in Los Angeles, CA, on November 23, 1945 to Mary Gonzales.

On January 7, 1984 in Bakersfield, CA, he married Candace Voogd who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Michael Gonzales of Charleston, S.C., Lindsey Gonzales...

Jan 27, 2020

Henry "Hank" I. Plis, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Hank was born on August 10, 1929 in Rakszawa, Poland to Joseph and Julia (Pelz) Plis.

On November 12, 1955, he married Peggy Earl who preceded him in death on May 22, 2018.

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Jan 26, 2020

David M. Stanley, 47, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home. David was born in La Porte, IN, on June 7, 1972 to Don and Doris (Schmaltz) Stanley.

Surviving are his mother, Doris Stanley of Michigan City; brother, Jim Stanley of La Porte; 5 nieces, Krystle (Trevor) Beals of Spencerville, IN,...

Jan 24, 2020

Linda J. Meadows, 70, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Goshen Hospital.

Linda was born on August 2, 1949 in Marinette, WI, to Eahart and Gladys (Wayberg) Westlund.

On August 30, 1969 in Michigan City, she married Leslie D. Meadows who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, Deanna (Robert) Moyer of...

Jan 22, 2020

Michael "Mike" L. Mathis, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Mike was born on October 18, 1955 in Goshen, IN, to Wilbur and Sonja (Harrison) Mathis.

Surviving are his mother, Sonja Mathis of La Porte; sisters, Sherry Grubb of OH, Candy (Charlie) Evans...

Jan 19, 2020

Natalie Deanna Worthen, 80, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Natalie was born in Gary, IN, on June 17, 1939 to Nichola and Frances (Nicewicz) Kragulac.

On December 31, 1955, she married Richard Bloomquist, who preceded her in death.  Later, she married Robert "Gene" Worthen, with whom...

Jan 19, 2020

Wayne A. Wedding, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Wayne was born in Connersville, IN, on July 3, 1953 to Eugene and Josephine (Hendricks) Wedding.

On April 24, 1970, in Portland, IN, he married Carla Olsen who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Becky Wedding...

Jan 16, 2020

Wilbur E Bougher, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home, in La Porte, surrounded by his loving family.

Wilbur was born on October 11, 1936 in Battle Ground, IN, to Floyd and Beulah (Mendenhall) Bougher.

On July 3, 1983 in Cambridge City, IN, he married Sharon (Bachmann) Scott who survives.  Wilbur...

Jan 13, 2020

Elvira “Vera” M. Danesi (Seminara), age 94, of Canton, passed away January 13, 2020 at North Woods Village in South Bend, Indiana.  Vera was born in Dorchester on May 30, 1925, daughter of Rosalia (Barreca) and Giuseppe Seminara; also sister to Nino and Joseph Seminara, her late brothers.   She graduated from the Academy of the Assumption in Wellesley, Class...

Jan 13, 2020

John "Rob" Franklin Williams, Jr., 67, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his residence. Rob was born in La Porte, IN, on November 24, 1952 to John Franklin and Yvonne Marie (Allen) Williams.

On June 22, 1991 in Kingsford Heights, IN, he married Pamela Giggy who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Jan 13, 2020

Rita Ann Ellenwine, 71, of Three Oaks, MI, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family. Rita was born in Ashland, KY, on September 3, 1948 to Warnie Charles and Lois Gene (Johnson) Adkins.

On June 1, 1968 in La Porte, she married Alvie Frank Ellenwine, Jr., who preceded her...