Aug 31, 2018

David Venoy Cox, 68, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN.

David was born on October 10, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to Harry and Elizabeth (Garner) Cox.

On November 10, 1967 in Kingsbury, IN, he married Doris Stover who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved...

Aug 28, 2018

Margueritte "Marge" Jane Carriveau, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. Marge was born in Griffith, IN, on April 7, 1928 to Robert David and Cora (McCabe) Burris.

On August 20, 1948 at City Church in Gary, IN, she married Richard David Carriveau, Sr. who preceded...

Aug 24, 2018

Kazimierz Clifford Pienta, 26 days old, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Kazimierz was born in South Bend, IN, on July 29, 2018 to Peter Pienta and Ashlyn Mayes.

Surviving are his parents; his sister, Violet Wolfe; and several grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Cremation has...

Aug 24, 2018

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Harley, 73, of Mill Creek, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at her home. Sandra was born in Westville, IL, on April 5, 1945 to Glen Edward and Norma Jean (McIntosh) McDaniel.

On April 4, 1992 in La Porte, IN, she married Roger Arlen Harley who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her...

Aug 20, 2018

Craig E. Scott, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home. Craig was born in La Porte, IN, on December 29, 1937 to Hoyt and Joan (Hyman) Scott.

On August 31, 1991 in La Porte, IN, he married Sandra "Sandy" Adams who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his daughters,...

Aug 18, 2018

Lawrence "Larry" W. Ray, 86, of North Liberty, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on July 17, 1932 in Dearborn, MI, to Curtis William and Thelma (George) Ray.

On December 19, 1953 in La Porte, IN, he married Sherry Kay Jones who preceded...

Aug 16, 2018

Gwen L. Thorgren, 59, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Gwen was born in Portsmouth, OH, on March 31, 1959 to Walter L. and Helen J. (Payne) Downey.

On May 27, 1978 in La Porte, IN, she married Eric who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children,...

Aug 14, 2018

Rosie Geneva Fain, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her home.

Rosie was born on November 7, 1953 in Michigan City, IN, to Robert and Hazel (Callahan) Willford.

On May 5, 1973 in New Buffalo, MI, she married Larry D. Fain who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children,...

Aug 14, 2018

Lois Stayback, 87, of La Porte, passed away on August 14, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Lois was born on December 23, 1930 to Frank and Dorothy (Garloff) Hutton.

In 1953, she married Robert Stayback who preceded her in death in 1978. Surviving are her son, William Stayback; daughters, Tari (Al) Taylor...

Aug 13, 2018

Doyal Arlo Holt, 79, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018.

Doyal was born on July 9, 1939 in Red Rock, AR, to ArleyArlo and Sendie (Shattswell) Holt.

In 1959 in Kingsford Heights, IN, he married Carol Ann Avery who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his sons, Danny and David Holt...

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...