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,...

Sep 3, 2019

Mark Brian Tibbs, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, MI.

Mark was born on November 18, 1959 in South Bend, IN, to Virgil and Dorothy (Wellinski) Tibbs.

Surviving are his children, Lisa (Matt) Wiltfong of La Porte, Felicia (Jeremy) Morton of Rolling Prairie, and Melissa...

Aug 30, 2019

Thomas Clark Snyder, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Brentwood.

Tom was born on June 27, 1934 in La Porte, IN, to Theodore and Eva (Clark) Snyder.  He attended La Porte High School.

On November 25, 1978, he married Adeline "Arlene" Wood who preceded him on December 10, 2017. ...

Aug 28, 2019

Patricia A Hamilton, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Patricia was born on June 6, 1947 in Illinois, to William and Margaret (Dolohery) Hamilton.

Surviving are her children, Brian (Jerilyn) Favia of La Porte,  Renee Collins of Galien, MI and Phillip (Susan) Favia of La Porte;...

Aug 27, 2019

Today the state of the world has been left a gentler place to live in because of the life of Reverend Dr. Richard Gerald Blair, born May 31, 1943.

Richard has left this world gracefully with profound and lasting legacies in the hearts of his wife, Diana (Davis) Blair and his precious children, Cherri (Michael) Blair-Drayton, Angela...

Aug 16, 2019

Marilyn "Jean" Fain, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 16, 2019.

Jean was born on August 8, 1941 in Leiters Ford, IN, to O.C. Harold and Mary Magdalene (Davis) Hartle.

On January 15, 1972 in Door Village, IN, she married Wendell H. Fain who survives.  Also surviving are...

Aug 15, 2019

Willard Thatcher, 61, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Willard was born on September 7, 1957 in Valparaiso, IN, to Arthur and Lillie (Wilson) Thatcher.

On August 21, 1976 in Michigan City, he married Lois Jarrell who preceded him in death on July 19, 2013.  Surviving are his...

Aug 14, 2019

Michael "Mike" Cook, 56, of Walkerton, joined his family in heaven on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in his home with his daughters at his side.

Mike was born on February 24, 1963 in Greenfield, Tennessee, to Wendell and Vanda (Roark) Cook.

On August 29, 1992, he married the light of his life, Carol (Schrader) Cook....

Aug 12, 2019

George Andrew Johnson, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Golden Living Center La Porte. George was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 26, 1925 to George and Celeste (Cashbaugh) Johnson.  He proudly served in the US Air Force.

On July 17, 1948, he married Lois Marie Reed, who preceded him...

Aug 12, 2019

George Allesee Jr., 97 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 in his home surrounded by family.  George was born March 18, 1922 to George and Florence Allesee, La Porte.  He was the oldest of four siblings, Margie (deceased, age 6), Dick (deceased, July 2019), Bob (MI), and Tom (FL).  His dad, George Allesee...

Aug 11, 2019

David Lloyd Wiltfong, 63, of Lake Station, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home. David was born in La Porte, IN, on October 28, 1955 to Clarence Edward and Helen Ileen (Paxton) Wiltfong.

On October 27, 1995 in Michigan City, IN he married Bonnie Daniels who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Katherine Wiltfong,...

Aug 11, 2019

Kathy L. Heminger, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Kathy was born in La Porte, IN on August 28, 1950 to James and Norma (Haverstock) Bennitt.

On September 7, 1968 in New Carlisle, IN, she married Philip, who preceded her in death on...

Aug 10, 2019

Lora-Lee Snyder, 86, of Fish Lake, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home, with her children at her side. Lora-Lee was born in Chicago, IL on September 22, 1932 to Albert Frederick II and Elly Jean (Lunde) Nyland.

On November 15, 1952 in Chicago, she married Henry who preceded her in death. ...

Aug 3, 2019

Terry Ellis Martin, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence.

Terry was born on May 19, 1966 in La Porte, IN to Ellis and Johnye Mae (Brown) Martin.

Surviving are his children, Amanda (Kevin) Jones of Valparaiso and Tristan Martin; sisters, Angela DeLong of FL, Janice (Scott) Alm of OH, and...

Aug 2, 2019

James "Al" Alvin Penny, 91, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Al was born on January 11, 1928 in Cordele, GA, to W.R. and Verna (Shell) Penny.

On January 25, 1955 in Westville, IN, he married Florene Cunningham who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Stephen Penny...

Jul 30, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Dale Bennitt, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Jerry was born on June 22, 1949 to Dale and Edna (Froh) Bennitt, in La Porte.  He graduated from Tri-State University in 1971 with a degree in Engineering.  Jerry worked at several operating engineering jobs in the...

Jul 29, 2019

Betty J. Lower, 94, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Betty was born on July 26, 1925 in Robinson, IL, to Ferris and Irma (Paskins) Mowell.  In 1949, she moved to Kingsford Heights, where she lived for the next 70 years.

Betty married Rex M. Lowe...