Aug 11, 2018

Melvin "Mel" J. Shinn, 95, of La Porte, formerly of Hanna, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.

Mel was born in North Liberty, IN, on January 14, 1923 to Walter and Erma (McKean) Shinn.

On May 10, 1952, he married Evelyn (Benke) Shinn who preceded...

Aug 5, 2018

Robert "Bob" Charles Cooper, 75, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his home.

Bob was born in South Bend, IN, on April 25, 1943 to Max Robert and Marcia O. (Hendrickson) Cooper.

On March 26, 1976 in Mishawaka, IN, he married Karen Kammrath who survives in Union Mills. Also surviving...

Aug 3, 2018

Sheila M. Galloway, 74, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Sheila was born on June 18, 1944 in Winchester, KY, to William and Emma (Allen) Bruckman.

Surviving are her beloved children, Lana (Kirt) David and Kevin (Davena) Galloway, both of La Porte; grandchildren, Hayden (Hollie) David of Michigan City,...

Aug 2, 2018

Jack L. Beck, 83, of La Porte passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Settlers House.

Jack was born in Muncie, Indiana, on January 29, 1935, and raised in the Delaware County Children’s Home until going to live at the age of 12 with his foster parents, Leon and Rachel (Bowell) Scott.  He graduated from Daleville...

Jul 29, 2018

Ronald Dean Ehrick, 83, of La Porte, passed away on July 29, 2018 at Fountainview Terrace.

Ronald was born on August 21, 1934 in Wanatah, IN, to Russell W. and Edna V. (Hartwick) Ehrick.

On July 9, 1960 in La Porte, IN, he married Martha Marie Hurley who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his...

Jul 26, 2018

Shelli Denise Petersen, 58, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at her home. Shelli was born in Reedley, CA, on February 24, 1960 to Olin Clinton and Phyllis Joanne (Penner) Mosher. On October 14, 1978 in Sanger, CA, she married Douglas Keith Petersen who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children, Toni Lynn...

Jul 23, 2018

Gabrielle M. Thompson, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Gabrielle was born in London, England, on October 19, 1926 to William and Juliette (Gerin) Wilkins.

Surviving are her beloved children, Ronald D. Thompson, Michael W. Thompson, David G. Thompson, Robert S. Thompson, Peter A. Thompson, Brian...

Jul 23, 2018

Cheryle Ann Young, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Cheryle was born in Chicago, IL, on September 18, 1961 to Frank and Louise (Ignacek) Stangel.

Surviving are her beloved children, Eric Lorenz of La Porte, Jennifer Lorenz of Valparaiso, and Jacob Young of La Porte; grandchildren,...

Jul 17, 2018

Geraldine D. Wallen, 84, of Knox, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Golden Living Center Knox. Geraldine was born in La Porte, IN, on August 1, 1933 to Carl and Sophia (Kominark) Wisnieski.

Surviving are her beloved children, Greg (Michelle Timar) Wallen of La Porte, Billy (Carrie Gott) Wallen of Michigan City, David (Sue) Wallen...

Jul 16, 2018

Emma Kay Scarborough, anxiously awaited little one to Felisha Stout and Lucas Scarborough of Union Mills, passed due to complications at 1:44 pm (EDT) on July 16, 2018 in Norfolk, VA. Emma is survived by her parents; her 3 brothers, Colson of Union Mills, Ryder and Landen of La Porte; grandparents, Scott and Jennifer Stout of Union Mills, Jeff...

Jul 14, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Burkhart, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, following a short illness. Chuck was born on February 4, 1950 in Gary, IN, to Howard and Alice (Becker) Burkhart.

On May 20, 1995, he married Wanda (Hammonds) Stone who survives.  Also surviving are his 3 sons,...

Jul 14, 2018

MaryEllen Reynolds, 73, of Trail Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. MaryEllen was born in Joliet, IL, on November 15, 1944 to John and Zerilda (West) Olson.

On December 6, 1980 in Michigan City, IN, she married Jeff A. Reynolds who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Brad (Wandee) Houck...

Jul 10, 2018

Virginia A. West Popplewell, 93, of La Porte, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Virginia was born on April 20, 1925 in Knox, IN, to Suthie and Luticia (Clark) King.

Surviving are her beloved daughters, Ruth (William) Spence of Walkerton, Cindy (Harold) Bass of La...

Jul 7, 2018

Michael Lee Grogan, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his home. Michael was born in Martin, TN, on October 20, 1949 to Marsten Granville and Hazelle Kathleen (Sutherland) Grogan.

On November 1, 1991 in Waukegan, IL, he married Kathleen who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his beloved sons, Leon...

Jul 5, 2018

Peter R. Vitkus passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Westfield, IN.

Peter was born on April 4, 1925 in DeKalb, IL.  He was a child of Lithuanian immigrants and overcame many hardships growing up. His father was a disabled veteran and his mother took in borders to help the family make ends meet.  Pete served...

Jul 4, 2018

David George Krider, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at  IU Health La Porte.  He passed away during the Fourth of July Parade in which he was named Grand Marshal of in 1994. David was born in Elkhart, IN, on June 30, 1939 to Orin George and Evelyn (Weimer) Krider.

On February...

Jul 1, 2018

LeRoy Nathaniel Lewis, Jr., 86, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

LeRoy was born on August 2, 1931 in Michigan City, IN, to LeRoy Nathaniel Sr. and Nellie Ellen (Hall) Lewis.

On December 5, 1954 in Chesterton, IN, he married Angeline "Angie" Wheeler who survives.  Also...

Jun 29, 2018

Wayne A Nixon, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. Wayne was the youngest of 4 born in La Porte, IN, on March 23, 1951 to Raymond and Eleanor (Rush) Nixon. Surviving are his beloved children, Shaunine (Christina) Nixon of La Porte, Josh (Jacqueline) Nixon of Valparaiso; grandchildren, Anthony Stout, Kobe Nixon,...

Jun 29, 2018

Marck Wilcox, 63 of La Porte, passed away at his home on June 29, 2018. He was raised in Robins, IA by his parents Ray and Loretta. They taught him to fish, to hunt, and to be a man. He was a lifelong conservative, a brilliant guitarist, avid craftsman, a Vietnam veteran, master fisherman, and champion soccer coach. He...

Jun 28, 2018

Carol Jean Lidgard, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at South Bend Memorial. Carol was born in La Porte, IN, on July 24, 1938 to Theodore and Bessie (Vermilyer) Reeder.

On October 15, 2005 in La Porte, IN, she married Richard Eugene Lidgard who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Pam...