Oct 29, 2018

Frank James Mirka, Jr., 77, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN.

Frank was born on December 27, 1940 in Michigan City, IN, to Frank James and Bessie M. (Legner) Mirka, Sr.

He was preceded by his parents.

Frank was owner and operator of Mirka Motors car...

Oct 27, 2018

Shirley Mae Bachman, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Oak Woods Manor.

Shirley was born on June 15, 1932 in Michigan City, IN, to Harry and Bessie (Shirer) Handtke.

In 1951 in Michigan City, she married Harold Bachman, Jr. who preceded her in death in 2014.  Surviving are her...

Oct 25, 2018

Serenity Lynn Isabelle Mendez-Joseph, 2 days old, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.

Serenity was born on October 23, 2018 in La Porte, IN, to Phillip Joseph and Adriana Mendez.

Surviving are her parents; 5 siblings, Nadia Joseph, Cody Joseph, Albert Mendez, Joseph Mendez, Adriana...

Oct 25, 2018

Michael C. Coots, 55, of Logansport, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

Michael was born on July 31, 1963 in Gary, IN, to Randall C. Coots and Gloria J. (Dyer) Holeman.

Surviving are his parents, Gerald and Gloria Holeman of Union Mills; brother, David L. Coots of...

Oct 23, 2018

Leonard Charles Trojanowski, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN.

Leonard was born on October 25, 1931 in East Chicago, IN, to Stanley and Catherine (Marshall) Trojanowski

Surviving are his beloved daughters, Kathy Nogle of South Bend and Janelle (Larry) Dalson of Buchanan, MI; 3 grandchildren, Julie...

Oct 21, 2018

Norma J. Hutts, 88, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at VNA of NWI Hospice Center. Norma was born on August 11, 1930 to Benjamin and Myrtle (Wallace) Miller.

In September of 1950, she married John Hutts, Sr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughter, Dawn (Robert) Simon of La Porte;...

Oct 16, 2018

Eunice Evon Czapansky, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle, IN. Eunice was born on March 6, 1930 to Roy and Marie (Bowers) Hoagland.

In 1954 in South Bend, IN, she married Marvin Owens Czapansky who preceded her in death.  Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Wendy (Robert)...

Oct 13, 2018

Bryce “Whitey” Hinton, 82, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Aperion Arbors in Michigan City with his loving family by his side.

Bryce was born on March 28, 1936 in McDonough, GA, to Henry and Lucy (Glass) Hinton.

On July 24, 1954 in McDonough, GA, he married his wife of...

Sep 23, 2018

Doris Louise Ivey, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Sacred Heart Living By The Creek in Northampton, PA. Doris was born in La Porte, IN, on December 7, 1926 to John Francis and Edith Mae (Culp) Hewitt. On March 23, 1946 in La Porte, IN, she married Harland B. Ivey who preceded her...

Sep 17, 2018

Edna Evelyn Laster, 76, passed away on September 17, 2018 at her home.

Edna was born on December 28, 1941 in Gobler, MO, to Doss and Arzettie (Morgan) Lawson.

Surviving are her daughter, Karen (Jeff) Herrold of Canyon Lake, TX; sons, Tim (Holly) Laster of Knox, IN, Randy Laster of Popular Buff, MO; sisters, Wanda...

Sep 16, 2018

Linda Sue Wiseman, 72, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at home with her family by her side. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on July 17, 1946 to Robert I. and Eleanor J. (Cummings) Wiseman.

Surviving are her brother, Charles S. (Deb) Wiseman of Union Mills; special sister-in-law, Teresa Stayback; loving...

Sep 15, 2018

Florence Vernell Adams, 89, of Demotte, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2018 at her home.

Florence was born on March 17, 1929 in Swifton, AR, to Cecil and Julie (Hennessee) Hoggard.

On June 29, 1946 in Manila, AR, she married William Arnold Adams who preceded her in death on June 21, 1997.  Also surviving...

Sep 14, 2018

Glenn (Corky) Siddall was born May 26, 1948 to the late Gerald and Carole (Burkett) Siddall in Michigan City, IN, and passed on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Valparaiso at the VNA Hospice Center with family at his side.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia A. (Maerz) Siddall; his children, Micheal (Keli Edlen)...

Sep 13, 2018

Ralph E. Howes, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home. Ralph was born in Chicago, IL, on December 25, 1921 to Edward B. and Katherine (Bethig) Howes.

On February 1, 1947 in La Porte, he married Margaret S. Zwerg who preceded him in death.  Also surviving are his son, Ralph...

Sep 12, 2018

Joseph Banghart, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Joseph was born in Waukegan, IL, on July 15, 1944.

On February 6, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV, he married Rose M. Phillips who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his children, Scott (Tracy) Banghart of Rolling...

Sep 7, 2018

Robert Curtis Wagoner, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Robert was born in Alford, IN on January 14, 1934 to Curtis Wagner and Jennie (Harker) McRay.

Robert was married to his wife of over 60 years, Mary Etta Wagoner who preceded him in death on January 22,...

Sep 5, 2018

Retha Louise Ford, 77, of Westville, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

Retha was born on August 6, 1941 in Mc Minnville, TN, to William and MaryLucille(Womack) Perry.

On June 9, 1956 in La Porte, IN, she married Royce Gene Ford who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Jerry (Christina) Ford of Union...

Sep 5, 2018

Roger L. Beecher, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Roger was born in Pensacola, FL, on September 20, 1954 to David P.and Barbara (Komb) Beecher.

On December 22, 1986 in Atlanta, GA, he married Donna Clark who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children,...

Sep 3, 2018

Dr. Walter Herold  Reeves, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Settlers Place Senior Living. Walter was born in Chicago, IL, on May 18, 1931 to Herold and Betty (Cihla) Reeves.

On June 25, 1960 in Kankakee, IL, he married June Hubert who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his beloved...

Sep 2, 2018

Echo Irene Coleman, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Fountainview Terrace.

Echo was born on November 3, 1923 in Carrier Mills, IL, to James B. and Hazel (Hoodcock) Purnell.

On June 23, 1945 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she married Calvin G. Coleman who preceded her in death on March...