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...

Jun 26, 2018

Marie D. Huge, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at La Porte Hospital.

Marie was born on November 23, 1921 in La Porte, IN to Edward and Catherine (Fenker) Huge.

Surviving are her sister, Margaret E. Nowak of La Porte; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She...

Jun 25, 2018

Milton A. Harde, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home. Milton was born in La Porte, IN, on June 6, 1927 to Axel and Frieda (Wegener) Harde.

On October 6, 1957, he married Carol Jean (Cain) Harde who survives in La Porte.  They celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2017.   ...

Jun 21, 2018

Robert "Bob" Walter Womack, 73, of La Porte, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Robert was born in McMinnville, TN, on April 25, 1945 to Orah and Dora (Masters) Womack.

On April 30, 1966 in La Porte, IN, he married Karen Kessler who survives.  Also surviving is his beloved daughter, Becky (Ryan) Loeffler...

Jun 20, 2018

Robert D. Johnson, 71, of Valparaiso passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at home.

Robert was born on August 14, 1946 in Gary, IN, to Clarence and Ruby (Meandza) Johnson.

On June 8, 1985, he married Robby Williams who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Rebecca Johnson, Benjamin (Kasie Pointer) Williams; 6 grandchildren,...

Jun 20, 2018

Terry Lynn Summar, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.

Terry was born in Ripley, TN, on April 26, 1955 to Algue L. and Bessie L. (Carroll) Summar.

On September 11, 1976 in Merrillville, IN, he married Susan Newman who survives. Also surviving are his beloved...

Jun 20, 2018

Agnes Margaret Cook, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her home.

Agnes was born on January 22, 1926 in Union Mills to the late William and Daisy (Geisler) Schoof.

On September 27, 1947, she married Norman Cook who preceded her in death on August 22, 2003.  She is survived...

Jun 18, 2018

Lucille Florence Emery, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home. Lucille was born in Dowagiac, MI, on February 13, 1929 to Loren  and Ethel P. (Hoppe) Smith.

On November 26, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Jack  Emery who preceded her in death.  Also surviving are her beloved children, ...

Jun 16, 2018

Donald M. Machler, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Donald was born in Evanston, IL, on May 21, 1929 to Lawrence and Pauline (Bruck) Machler.

Donald was married on December 17, 1951 to Alice Jane (McLeod) who preceded him in death.  He then was married on...

Jun 15, 2018

Anna M. Jasinowski Swift, age 101, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2018 at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in St. Augustine, FL.  Ann was born on June 18, 1916 to Ignatius (James) and Antonina Jasinowski.  She lived most of her life in La Porte, IN, and lived in Michigan City, IN with her daughter before moving to...

Jun 10, 2018

Roberta S. Fisher, 83, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home in Rolling Prairie with her loving family by her side.  Roberta was born in Auburn, IN on March 8, 1935 the only child of Robert and Helen (Evers) Berkes. Roberta married James (Jim) Fisher on December 26, 1955.  Besides her husband, Jim, she is survived by...

Jun 7, 2018

Robert W Voelker, Jr. 54, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Robert was born in Silver Spring, MD, on September 16, 1963 to Robert W. Voelker, Sr. and Kathlene Krueger.

He was married to Ingrid Johanson-Voelker who survives in La Porte.  Surviving are son, Robert (Christina) W....

Jun 7, 2018

Peggy Jean Schultz, 66, of Michigan City, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at her home. Peggy was born in Pulaski, TN, on May 19, 1952 to Edward W. and Lillie  M (Colston) Lindsey.

She was married to Roy G. Schultz who survives in Michigan City.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Toby Majors of La...

Jun 6, 2018

Louisa (Louie) Frances Hayter Gordon, age 92, a life long resident of LaPorte County, passed away peacefully at Miller’s Rehab, LaPorte on Wednesday, 6th June, 2018..

The daughter of Vida (Dixon) and Walter William Hayter was born on July 20th, 1925. She graduated in 1943 from Union Township High School, LaPorte County.

On April 20th,...

Jun 5, 2018

Josephine Mary Mitchell, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Josephine was born in La Porte, IN, on June 3, 1946 to Ransom Claude and Lucile (Holloway) Hakes.

Surviving are her beloved son, David W. Mitchell of La Porte; and brother, Joseph Hakes of La Porte.