Oct 7, 2019

David Lee Williams, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home. David was born in La Porte, IN, on January 15, 1954 to John Franklin and Yvonne Marie (Allen) Williams.

On February 22, 2010 in Reno, NV, he married Kathy Cummins who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Dave (Sarah) Williams...

Oct 6, 2019

Fred Salomon, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

Fred was born on June 23, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Fred was a Holocaust Survivor.  He was a member of the French Resistance during WWII and a member of The Palmach which was part...

Oct 5, 2019

Gerry L. Hessel, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her home.

Gerry was born on September 13, 1943 in Michigan City, IN, to Lewis and Mary (Proll) Seedorf.

On February 10, 1962 in Michigan City, she married Philip Hessel who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Penny (Mike) VanWanzeele and Rusty (Debbie)...

Oct 4, 2019

Evelyn "June" Brown, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

June was born on August 3, 1926 in Garrett, IN, to Harry W. and Minnie R. (King) Rosenberry.

On November 26, 1952 in La Porte, she married William M. Brown who preceded...

Oct 3, 2019

Calvin Jack Trickler, 92, of La Porte, Indiana died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home at Brentwood.

Jack or CJ as he was known was born in Indianapolis on October 6, 1926 to Earl and Esmerelda (Trost) Trickler.   As a child in Chicago, he sharpened his financial acumen by riding his bicycle to a place where...

Oct 2, 2019

Marilyn Mc Whirter Thompson, 69 from La Porte, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2019 following complications from her hip surgery.

Marilyn was born on July 23, 1950 in Chicago IL to James and Barbara (Flett) Mc Whirter.

She is survived by her son, Eric Clark Thompson of Rhode Island; brother, William (Sandii) Mc Whirter...

Sep 27, 2019

Michiana Rose Curry, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Michiana was born on July 16, 1927 in Michigan City, IN, to Arthur Charles and Gertrude Dora (Arens) Ransom.

On November 21, 1947 in La Porte, IN, she married George Elmer who preceded her in death,...

Sep 25, 2019

William "Bill" J. Ward, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at La Porte Hospital with his children nearby.

He was born on November 20th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois.

Bill is survived by his children, Jessica Ward, Jena (George) Coulter and Daniel Ward; grandchildren, Delilah Grossheider, Talon Blaser and Adaline, George,...

Sep 20, 2019

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Roger Lee Grove, born on March 13, 1949, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019.  He was the 2nd born in a set of identical twin boys.  He is survived by his twin, Ralph (Jackie) and his older brother, Larry (Sharon).  In 1973, he married Elizabeth Croumlich. He is...

Sep 19, 2019

James W. King, 76, of Hamlet, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Jim was born on December 28, 1942 in Tiptonville, TN, to Elvin and Syble (Lambert) King.

On April 17, 1961 in Steele, MO, he married Linda Lawson who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Steven...

Sep 18, 2019

Donna Lynn Brown, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Brownsburg Health Care Center.

Donna was born on November 9, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Wilbur and Mary (Matve) Deutscher.

On October 12, 1978 in La Porte, she married Albert Brown who preceded her in death on October 22,...

Sep 18, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Nicholas Manczunski, 48, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Joe was born on July 25, 1971 in South Bend, IN, to Nicholas and Christina (Breen) Manczunski.

Surviving are his children, Emily Manczunski of Plymouth and Nicholas "Nicky" Manczunski of La Porte; mother,...

Sep 17, 2019

Alfred "Fred" J. Herbst, 77, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Trail Creek Memory Care, Michigan City.

Fred was born on February 14, 1942 at home in Winslow, IN to Alfred E. and Juanita (Young) Herbst. He proudly served his country in the US Army.

In 2016 in La Porte,...

Sep 16, 2019

James Leroy Swing, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Brentwood, La Porte.

James was born on September 21, 1936 in La Porte, IN to Jake and Florence (Draves) Swing.  He was a graduate of La Porte High School and Valparaiso University.

Surviving are his brothers, Bruce (Alice) Swing of...

Sep 12, 2019

Janis H. Kiff, 71, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN.

Janis was born on January 24, 1948 in Michigan City, IN, to Kenneth and Phyllis (Schudorick) Hedstrom.  She attended Purdue University and Valparaiso University.  Janis was a public school teacher for more than 42 years, with the...

Sep 12, 2019

Lori Lynn James, born October 22, 1965, left this world on September 12, 2019 to live in eternity with her heavenly Father.

She was born to Robert L. James and Laureen K. James.  Lori attended Indian Trail Elementary School and graduated from La Porte High School in 1983.  She attended PNC for two years.  Lori moved to...

Sep 10, 2019

Charles "Charley" E. Culp, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Charley was born in Elkhart, IN, on August 9, 1943 to Frederick Giggy and June E. (McElwee).  He was later adopted by Charles Culp, who proceeded him in death.

On November 18, 1972 in Salem...

Sep 8, 2019

Rodger "Papu" L. Parker, 75, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Rodger was born in South Bend, IN, on October 20, 1943 to Ledger and Vera (Metz) Parker.

On February 28, 1967 in Mishawaka, IN, he married Patricia Miller who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Kimberly Parker of...

Sep 8, 2019

Gladys E. Buckow, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Golden Living Center-Fountainview, La Porte.

Gladys was born on March 10, 1921 in La Porte, IN, to Fred and Carrie (Gropp) Buckow. She graduated from La Porte High School in 1939.  Gladys worked at AP Andrew Bank, La Porte, as a bookkeeper,...

Sep 5, 2019

John Ray Beauchamp, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

John was born on March 5, 1945, to Vernon and Esther (Borton) Beauchamp.

Surviving are his children, Jack (Lorena) Beauchamp of Hamlet and Karen (Patrick) Sneed of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren, Dakota, Austin, Montana and Sierra Beauchamp of Hamlet,...