Mar 12, 2019

Wilma P. Parks, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Wilma was born in Stinesville, IN, on March 30, 1921 to Christian and Dora (Baker) Summitt.

On May 19, 1942 she married Lee Parks who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children, Jim (Judy) Parks of La...

Mar 10, 2019

Phyllis Irene Lasky, 83 , of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her husband and family. Phyllis was born in La Porte, IN, on April 5, 1935 to Alton Guy "Pete" and Olive Vernice (Emigh) Hunt.

On December 27, 1974 in La Porte, IN, she married George Lasky who...

Mar 9, 2019

Antonio Jordan Serritella, 22, of Ocala, FL, and formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away at 9:25 pm (ET), Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. On March 1, 2019, Antonio was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustained severe brain injuries.

Antonio was born in Michigan City, IN, on February 21,1997 to biological...

Mar 9, 2019

Warren Eugene Jones, 88, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2019 at Hamilton Communities after a 15 year battle with Alzheimer's.

Warren was born on June 11, 1930 in Virginia, IL, to Ulysses and Sylvia (Smith) Jones. He was married to Glenis "Dee" Goodson who preceded him in death in 2017.  Surviving are the mother of his...

Mar 7, 2019

Diane Stassel, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her home.

Diane was born in La Porte, IN, on September 22, 1948 to Alex and Ruth Stassel.

Diane is survived by her sisters, Rita Hubner of La Porte, Ramona Stassel of Niles, MI, Darlene Klement of La Porte, and Margaret...

Mar 5, 2019

David Charles Goede, 82, of Divide, CO, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Mesa Vista in Boulder, CO.

David was born in Michigan City, IN, on October 5, 1936 to Charles and Ethel (Babcock) Goede. On October 27, 1967 in Cranston, RI, he married Beverly (Olsson) who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Eric...

Mar 5, 2019

LeRoy Anthony Edward  Fell, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home. LeRoy was born in Chicago, IL, on October 13, 1935 to Edward and Ann (Wreza) Fell.

On June 21, 1961 in Chicago, IL he married Mary Ann Weigand who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his beloved children,...

Mar 4, 2019

Carol Jean Howell, 73, of Union Mills, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home.

Carol was born in La Porte, IN on November 20, 1945 to Louie A. and Eva Marjorie (Clingenpeel) Wolff.

On February 10, 1963, she married David who survives. Also surviving are her son, David A. (Jamie) Howell, Jr;...

Mar 3, 2019

Sharon L. Pritz, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Sharon was born on January 14, 1937 in Michigan City, IN, to Theodore K. and Dorothy (Grandorf) Coupland.

On June 27, 1959 in Michigan City, IN, she married Richard Eldo Pritz who preceded her...

Mar 3, 2019

Nora Louise Bultema, 36, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her home, after a four year battle with cancer.

Nora was born in Valparaiso, IN, on August 6, 1982.

Nora leaves behind a wonderful mother, Maaike Ailes of La Porte; her sons, Matt King U.S. Army, Chris Bultema, and Austin...

Mar 1, 2019

Beth A. Affeld, 49, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home. Beth was born in La Porte, IN, on February 21, 1970 to Robert Rader and Sonja (Cooper) Pytynia .

She married James Affeld who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Brandon Gurrola of La Porte, Lucas Albin of La Porte;...

Feb 27, 2019

Gerald Trittin, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his home. Gerald was born on March 3, 1948.

Surviving are his son, Nathan McGeorge of Gila, New Mexico; and many so many friends it would be impossible to name them all.

Gerald worked for New York Blower for 35 years...

Feb 27, 2019

Steven Lee Gray, 65, of Chesterton, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital. Steven was born in Valparaiso, IN, on October 11, 1953 to Frank and LaVonne (Bucher) Gray.

On August 2, 1988 in Breckenridge, CO, he married Carolyn Davis who survives.  Also surviving are his brothers, Lenny (Beth) Gray of La Porte...

Feb 27, 2019

Kaye E. Lambert, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace.

Kaye was born in La Porte, IN, on January 26, 1953 to Edwin and Winifred (Galloway) Lambert.

Surviving are her mother, Winifred Lambert; beloved children, Elizabeth Hunt of New Carlisle, Jennifer Hunt of LaPorte, Linda Lambert of LaPorte...

Feb 27, 2019

Phillip L. Bluhm, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Phillip was born on October 24, 1945, to Louis F. and Lois P. (Burlingham) Bluhm.

On September 24, 1966, he married Sharla Gillham who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Diane (Mark) Stapleton of Mill Creek and Kevin (Amy K.)...

Feb 19, 2019

Barbara Lee Combs, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Barbara was born on October 2, 1940 in Fredville, KY, to Wile and Missouri (Watkins) Wireman.

On March 29, 1958 in Royalton, KY, she married Verlin Francis Combs who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved sons, Danny...

Feb 18, 2019

James Michael Brooks passed away February 18th, 2019 in South Bend, IN due to complications from lung cancer. Mike, as he was known to family and friends was born September 23, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Alston and Marjorie Brooks.  He was raised in Albion, MI as one of 13 children. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran and worked in...

Feb 14, 2019

Catherine J. Moore, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN .

Catherine was born on October 19, 1926 in Gary, IN, to Loris and Catherine (Ansbrow) Gray.

She married Clyde Moore who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her son, C. Michael (LaVena) Moore of...

Feb 14, 2019

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Ted Leo Rudynski, 64, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Ted was born in South Bend, IN, on February 25, 1954 to Bert Leo and Clara (Ulrich) Rudynski.

On July 12, 1980 in North Liberty, IN, he married Diana Vail who survives.  Also surviving...

Feb 13, 2019

Karl Henry Haas, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his home. Karl was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 27, 1940 to Charles and Lola Haas.

Surviving are his children, Michelle Jones of Marion, KY, and Zachary (Amy) Haas of La Porte; 3 grandchildren, Sara, Alex, and Taylor Jones; special...