Obituaries

Patricia Mae Lindsey

Patricia Mae Lindsey

Jan 12, 2020

Patricia Mae Lindsey, 76, of Hamlet, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Patricia was born on July 13, 1943 in Harriman, TN, to Lois Mae (Picklesimer) Beard.

On April 25, 1970 in La Porte, IN, she married Delmon C. Lindsey who survives.  Also surviving are her children,...

Courtney Elizabeth (Dale)  Reading

Courtney Elizabeth (Dale) Reading

Jan 11, 2020

Mrs. Courtney Elizabeth (Dale) Reading, 26, of La Porte, passed on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Courtney was born in La Porte, Indiana on November 17, 1993 to Dewey Dale and Shawnn Mofield.  She lived in La Porte for 26 years.

On October 9, 2016, she married Kevin Douglas...

Faith Marie Blacksten

Faith Marie Blacksten

Jan 9, 2020

Faith Marie Blacksten, 56, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services in La Porte, Indiana.

Faith was born on November 16, 1963 in Michigan City, IN, to Harry and Carolyn (Wilson) Blacksten.

Surviving are her daughter, Nicole (David) Syler of Largo, FL; 3 grandchildren, Lilliana Graham, Dylan Syler...

Margie E. (Stavros)  Rogers

Margie E. (Stavros) Rogers

Jan 9, 2020

Margie Elizabeth Rogers, 65, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Margie was born in Gary, IN, on August 11, 1954 to George J. and Patsy (Sellers) Stavros.

On May 25, 1991 in La Porte, IN, she married Roy who survives.  Also surviving are her children,  Julie (Brian)...

Sarah Jane (Gangwer)  Hopper

Sarah Jane (Gangwer) Hopper

Jan 7, 2020

Sarah Jane (Gangwer) Hopper, age 91, of Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Bell Tower Health and Rehab Center, Granger. Sarah was born in La Porte, IN, on June 18, 1928 to Arthur William and Helen (Kallies) Gangwer.

Surviving are her beloved children, Patricia Ann Griffin of South Bend and Gaile L. Hopper of...

Cody Bauer Geddes

Cody Bauer Geddes

Jan 6, 2020

Cody Bauer Geddes, 77, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.

Cody was born on September 21, 1942 in Saint Anthony, ID, to Dean and Bernita (Bauer) Geddes.

Surviving are his children, Cally (Scott) Schoenhardt of Allen, TX and Jason (Susan) Geddes of West Lafayette; and 6 grandchildren, Melina...

Gertrude E. (Reising)  Bikneris

Gertrude E. (Reising) Bikneris

Jan 5, 2020

Gertrude E. Bikneris, 82, of Fish Lake, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Miller Health and Rehab, La Porte.

Gertrude was born on April 17, 1937 in Chicago, IL, to Alfred and Hertha (Stern) Reising.

On February 14, 1976,  in Chicago, IL, she married Peter Bikneris who preceded her in death on May...

Andrew Jason Hough

Andrew Jason Hough

Jan 4, 2020

Andrew Jason Hough, 42, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

Andrew was born on January 27, 1977 in La Porte, Indiana.

On June 14, 2014 in La Porte, he married Jennifer Lyn Saylor who survives.  Also surviving are his father, Edward Strauss of Ft. Wayne; mother, Mary...

Francisca Gamez

Francisca Gamez

Dec 31, 2019

Francisca Gamez, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Community Hospital in Munster. Francisca was born in San Lorenzo, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on October 4, 1956 to Telesforo Gamez and Paulina Herrera.

She married Catarino Rosales who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Maria Guadalupe, Alejandro, Luz Maria, Jose de Jesus,...

Hugh Alan Smith

Hugh Alan Smith

Dec 30, 2019

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.  Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Hugh Alan Smith, 90, of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully into heavenly arms on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Tidewell Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Hugh was born on May 2, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James...

Debora "Deb" Kay (Stayback)  Wiseman

Debora "Deb" Kay (Stayback) Wiseman

Dec 30, 2019

Debora "Deb" Kay Wiseman, 69, of Union Mills, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Deb was born in La Porte, IN, on July 26, 1950 to Clarence P. and Edris Mae (Boniface) Stayback.

On July 11, 1992, she married Charles "Chuck" S. Wiseman who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Sherman (Kelly)...

Maxine Marie Paine

Maxine Marie Paine

Dec 28, 2019

Maxine Marie Paine, 98, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the home of her son, Bill, and daughter-in-law, Diana Foster.

Maxine was born on August 20, 1921 in Mishawaka, IN, to George and Frieda (Petersen) Doty.

On March 30, 1946, she married James R. Foster who preceded her in death.  February 28,...

Jack M. Hyde

Jack M. Hyde

Dec 27, 2019

Jack M. Hyde, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Jack was born in La Porte, IN, on February 4, 1926 to Maurice E.and Kathleen (Corneilius) Hyde.

On August 28, 1949 in La Porte, IN, he married Barbara Weidman who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters,...

Dorothy Daniels

Dorothy Daniels

Dec 26, 2019

Dorothy Daniels, 87, of La Porte, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Dorothy was born on March 25, 1932 in Garrett, KY, to George and Angie (McGuire) Patrick.

On February 3, 1950 in Garrett, KY, she married Charles Curtis who preceded her in...

Bobby G. Hughes

Bobby G. Hughes

Dec 23, 2019

Bobby G. Hughes, 82, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at his residence.

Bobby was born on August 3, 1937 in Harriman, TN, to Lee and Maude (Nelson) Hughes.

On June 20, 1958 in Kingsbury, he married Joy Hammons who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Paul E. (Connie) Hughes of Kokomo, Phillip Hughes...

Marion R. Meyer

Marion R. Meyer

Dec 22, 2019

Marion List Tindale Reinhart Meyer, 88, of New Buffalo, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

Marion was born in Chicago, IL, on September 15, 1931, to Jean Baptiste and Marion (Rountree) Reinhart.

On March 25, 1951 in Niles, MI, she married Dr. Robert C. Meyer, who passed away on...

Constance "Connie" Reed

Constance "Connie" Reed

Dec 21, 2019

Constance "Connie" Reed, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.

Connie was born in Chicago, IL on December 13, 1945 to Robert and Ethel (Arno) Waul.

On August 11, 1963 in La Porte county, she married John Reed who preceded her in death. Surviving are two grandchildren, Amber...

Charles T. Mitchell

Charles T. Mitchell

Dec 18, 2019

Charles Taylor Mitchell, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Settler Place.

Charles was born in Nashville, TN, on February 17, 1923 to Mark Leroy and Kathryn Blanche (Taylor) Mitchell.

Surviving are all his beloved extended family.  He was preceded by his parents and two brothers.

Charles was...

William Joseph Lambert

William Joseph Lambert

Dec 17, 2019

William Joseph Lambert, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. William was born in La Porte, IN, on December 26, 1947 to Robert B. and Dolores J. (Reasoner) Lambert.

On August 20, 1988 in La Porte, IN, he married Jennie Weathers who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters,...

Mary Jean (Finney)  Tucker

Mary Jean (Finney) Tucker

Dec 16, 2019

Mary Jean Tucker, 51, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Mary was born on February 23, 1968 at the RAF Lakenheath England Air Force Base.

On September 21, 2013 in La Porte, IN, she married David Tucker who survives.  Also surviving are her parents, George and Jo Ann...