Feb 13, 2019

Carol M. Taylor, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. Carol was born on December 23, 1932 in La Porte, IN, to Edgar and Sophia (Jendrzejak) Cissne.  On September 8, 1957 at La Porte Presbyterian Church, she married Tommy Eugene Taylor who preceded her in death on April...

Feb 11, 2019

Julia F. Matlock, 73, of Hobart, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, IN. Julia was born in Ridgely, TN, on May 3, 1945 to James and Lela (Wright) Bell.

On August 26, 1964, she married Thurman Matlock who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughters, Donna (Brian) Borowski...

Feb 9, 2019

Patricia Ann Lansford, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Franciscan Alliance.

Patricia was born July 18, 1934 in South Bend to Donald and Vera (Hirsch) Whiteman.  She graduated from Riley High School in 1951 and Indiana University School of Nursing in 1955.  There she met her husband, Kenneth G. Lansford, M.D. ...

Feb 7, 2019

William H. Hatchel, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. William was born in Huffman, AK on March 3, 1930 to Henry F. and Agness Dunn Hatchel.

On November 3, 1990 in La Porte, he married Helen G. Shannon who survives. Also surviving...

Feb 6, 2019

Laura Ann Smyrl, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Laura was born in LaPorte, IN, on February 21, 1934 to Clyde Charles and Judith (Doran) Rickes.

She graduated from La Porte High School in 1952, attended Indiana University and graduated from Purdue University Reese School of...

Feb 5, 2019

Seldon Armstrong was born in Jacksonville, KY. to James and Tisch Armstrong on July 10, 1930. He married Martha Fletcher on September 10, 1949, they were married 68 years. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2017. Also preceded in death by twin sons David and Daniel Armstrong. He is survived by his sons Steve (Gloria) Armstrong, Jerry...

Feb 5, 2019

Lillie Polly Thompson, 54 Years, of Mill Creek, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at her home. Lillie was born in Dayton, OH, on October 20, 1964 to Eugene Lee and Shimma (Johnson) Little.

Lillie was married to Melvin Patrick Thompson who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her sons, Patrick (Morgyn) Thompson of Mill Creek,...

Feb 4, 2019

Tina England (Flagg), 60, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois with her dear husband of 25 years by her side.

She was born Sept. 16, 1958 to Faye Kovalcin (Flagg) and Michael Kovalcin. Tina was a remarkable mother who was known for her flower gardens. She was always up...

Feb 2, 2019

Janice A. Nelson, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Miller Health & Rehab.

Janice was born on January 1, 1933 in La Porte, IN, to Chester A. and Anna (Celis) Tomlinson.

On November 1, 1953 in La Porte, IN, she married William Joseph Nelson, Sr. who preceded her in...

Jan 31, 2019

Richard E. Woods, 89, of La Porte, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Oak Woods Manor. Richard was born in Warren, OH, on June 21, 1929 to Fred and Georgia Woods.

On December 6, 1952 in Warren, OH, he married Helen Louise Lund who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his beloved...

Jan 30, 2019

Gary Wayne Cooley, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Gary was born on January 23, 1951 in La Porte, IN, to Oliver Leo and Ruby Della (Bennett) Cooley.

On August 27, 1976 in La Porte, IN, he married Sharon Kay Boardman who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jan 29, 2019

James Carl Schultz, 69, of La Porte, Indiana died at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso on January 29, 2019.

James was born in La Porte, Indiana to the late George and Nylla Eloa Schultz (Zahn).  He was the youngest of three boys.  He graduated from La Porte High School in 1968.  He attended Indiana University in Bloomingdale, Indiana....

Jan 29, 2019

David "Dave" Paul Lemelin, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Dave was born in Rockford, IL, on December 12, 1967 to Paul and Mary (Peterson) Lemelin.

Surviving are his wife, Sheila Lemelin; children, Krissy (Zach) Born and Cotye (Christina) Lemelin; 3 grandchildren, Noah, Eli and Mallory; mother, Mary...

Jan 27, 2019

Pamela L. Torma, 66, of New Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Pamela was born in South Bend, IN, on September 29, 1952 to John Christian and Betty Louise (Lukens) Myer.

August 29, 1992 in South Bend, she married Patrick Lee Torma, Sr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Jan 27, 2019

Mary Dreibelbis, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family including 4 grandchildren who lived with her, Logan Dreibelbis, Brihanna Wilkins, Grace Dreibelbis, and Ronald Dreibelbis, Jr. Mary was born in La Porte, IN, on April 30, 1944 to Jesse and Elinor (Murphy) Wisler.

On October...

Jan 25, 2019

Richard G. Waltman, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital. Richard was born in La Porte, IN, on August 8, 1951 to John A. and Mary J. (Bennitt) Waltman.

On April 14, 1973, he married Elizabeth Rock who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Lalena Marshall of Kingsford...

Jan 24, 2019

Brianna Marie Richardson, 21, of Walkerton, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Brianna was born in La Porte, IN, on September 15, 1997.

Surviving are her beloved son, Haidyn of Walkerton; her parents Rex and Kathleen (Kneifel) Richardson of Walkerton; grandmother, Rose Kneifel of La Porte; special friend in her life,...

Jan 22, 2019

Ralph Wynne Herrbach died peacefully on January 22, 2019.  He was surrounded in love by his wife and children. Ralph was a resident of Michigan City, IN, and is survived by his wife, Nancy Gettinger; brother, Ted (Kathy) Herrbach; children, Wynne (Jennifer) Herrbach, Sam (Gina) Herrbach and Sarabeth (Dave) Scott; stepchildren, Mark (Andrea) Myers and Craig Myers; former wife,...

Jan 22, 2019

Gerlinde I. Sorg, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. Gerlinde was born on March 3, 1929 in Stuttgart, Germany.

On February 26, 1948 in Waiblinger, Germany, she married Artur Sorg, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2014.  Surviving are her beloved children, Wolfgang (Sandy)...

Jan 21, 2019

Evelyn M. "Sally" Lucas, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace. Evelyn was born in Valparaiso, IN, on June 3, 1935 to Raymond and Eva Berrier.

Evelyn was married to Earl Lucas who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, Beth Matthews of Plymouth, William Dean Hon of La...