Nov 27, 2019

Hazel Mae Snyder, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home, with family by her side. Hazel was born in South Bend, on January 17, 1926 to Clem and Ina (Miller) Worthington.

On June 8, 1946 in South Bend, IN, she married Robert, who preceded her in death on April 4,...

Nov 26, 2019

Claire Marie (Cannon) Passafume was born June 17, 1945, in Saint Joseph Hospital to William and Florence Cannon of South Bend, Indiana. One month later, she was baptized at the Church of St. Joseph in South Bend, Indiana by Father Salvatore Fanelli.

Claire graduated from Rolling Prairie High School on May 20, 1965 and married her beloved...

Nov 23, 2019

Brian Keith Koontz, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home.

Brian was born on January 23, 1973 in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Ethel (Tidwell) Koontz.

Surviving are his mother, Ethel Koontz; partner and soul mate, Cassie Schultz; children, Dustin Harvey, Leslie Koontz, Destiny Denham and Nicole...

Nov 22, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Wedow, 62, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Kenny was born on April 17, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to Lysle and Rosemary Wedow. On July 12, 1986 in Kingsford Heights, IN, he married Donna Ruth Beck, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Lindsey Wedow...

Nov 16, 2019

Robert John Wilson, 78, of La Porte, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Robert was born on January 31, 1941 in Gary, IN, to John and Betty (Williams) Wilson.

On January 6, 1968 in Ogden Dunes, IN, he married Cheryl Ann Wilson who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Michael Wilson...

Nov 15, 2019

Daniel John DeKnight, Sr., 62, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at his home.

Daniel was born on March 6, 1957 in Chicago, IL, to Edward DeKnight and Marian (Roether) Cabaniss.

On January 3, 2014 in La Porte, IN, he married Diane Gesek who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Becky (Juan) Alvarez of...

Nov 13, 2019

Lawrence Andrew Ales, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Larry was born on April 5, 1955 in Galesburg, IL, to Richard and Eleanore (Albert) Ales.

Surviving are his siblings, Laura Taylor of Austin, TX, Leah Ditto of Bridgman, MI, Lee (Dalila) Ales of Aurora, CO, Lloyd...

Nov 10, 2019

Rose Philbrook, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her home, with her family by her side. Rose was born in Thurston, OH on January 12, 1928 to Vernon and Haroldine (Parrish) Hart.

On August 19, 1949 in Canal Winchester, OH, Rose married Seth Sydney Philbrook who survives.  Also surviving are her...

Nov 8, 2019

Michael Lynn South, 63, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home.

Michael was born on August 2, 1956 in Gatesville, TX, to Fred and Barbara (Vitch) South.

On April 21, 1984 in Valparaiso, he married Susan Klitzka who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Amanda (Bub) Minix of La Porte; siblings, David...

Nov 7, 2019

Janice Marie Cripe, 63, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her home.

Janice was born on January 28, 1956 in Michigan City, IN to Colleen (Sydow) Miller.

On July 29, 1972 in Michigan City, IN, she married Mark R. Cripe who preceded her in death on June 1, 2010.  Surviving are her 3...

Nov 5, 2019

Russell J. Bohn, 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Franciscan Health Michigan City after a very brief illness.

Russell was born on September 25, 1927 in Havelock, IA, to Merle and Elsie (Smith) Bohn.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce; children, Lee (Mary) Bohn of Bethel, VT and Lynn (Jim) Maritch of Portland,...

Nov 5, 2019

Doris Ann Hurni, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at VNA of NWI Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Doris was born on June 6, 1929 in Walkerton, IN, to Kenneth E.and Dorothy A. (Bradford) Hostetler.

On August 20, 1949 at the First Christian Church in La Porte, IN, she married Maurice LeRoy...

Nov 1, 2019

Dorothy N. Wilber, 101, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Dorothy was born on July 9, 1918 in Bakersfield, Missouri to Arthur and Sarah (Fore) Cooper.

On September 14, 1936 in Ellettsville, IN, she married Albert G. Wilber who preceded her in death on...

Oct 27, 2019

Henry "Hank" G. Birkholz III 87, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Oak Woods Manor, La Porte.

Hank was born on November 7, 1931 in Galien, MI to Henry and Gertrude (Snyder) Birkholz.

On June 2, 1951 in Oceanside, CA, he married Janet Sue Williams who preceded him in death. ...

Oct 24, 2019

Diana Lynn Euler, 47, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Diana was born on November 18, 1971 in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth E. and Rose M. (Eckstein) Euler.

Surviving are her brother, Kevin (Debra) Euler of La Porte; sister, Lisa Spoon of South Bend; nieces,...

Oct 24, 2019

Donna C. Beecher, 59, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Donna was born on May 31, 1960 in Marietta, GA, to Barbara Ann (Barton) Bannister.

On December 22, 1986 in Atlanta, GA, she married Roger who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her sons, Shane Beecher of Michigan City...

Oct 22, 2019

Jari L. Gropp, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Jari was born on September 28, 1945 in La Porte, IN, to Norman A. and Gloria J. (Dorman) Marsden.

On June 7, 1974 in La Porte, IN, she married Richard A. Gropp who survives.  Also surviving...

Oct 21, 2019

Donna Joan Lennox, 68, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Donna was born on January 5, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN, to George and Phyllis (Mascoe) Russell.

On October 13, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN, she married James Lennox who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Lisa (Dale) McGinty of Mill Creek,...

Oct 16, 2019

Maxine Evelyn Stimley, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Brentwood, La Porte.

Maxine was born on April 13, 1924 in Westville, to Edward and Audrie L. (Andrews) Bayer.

On June 15, 1943 in Waycross, GA, she married Leonard "Stash" William who preceded her in death on May 28, 1993. ...

Oct 14, 2019

Paul M. Delrio, 41, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Paul was born on January 24, 1978 in Chicago, IL, to Roy and Romona (Para) Delrio.

On May 21, 2003 in Aruba, he married Jennifer Bruno who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Lucas; mother, Romona Para, siblings, Gyle Delrio...