Mar 12, 2018

Faye R. "Ruthie" Steigely, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home. Faye was born in Roswell, SD, on February 15, 1934 to Ray A. and Ruth C. (Kewley) Grassmyer.

On December 30, 1950, she married Robert Steigely who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children, Vicki (Gary) Travis...

Mar 11, 2018

Thomas Eugene Fountain, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at La Porte Hospital. Thomas was born in Logansport, IN, on October 8, 1950 to Edgar "Bud" and Jean Carolyn (Landes) Fountain.

Surviving are his beloved children, Ann Marie Fountain of La Porte, Melinda Jean (Thomas Cumbow) Fountain of Granger, and Mark Thomas...

Mar 3, 2018

The Rev. Clyde K. Hunter, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, died peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Miller Health & Rehab in La Porte, surrounded by loving family.  Clyde was born in Harrison Township, Delaware County, IN, on May 30, 1929, to Charles K. Hunter and Uva Pearl (King) Hunter, who preceded him in death.  He graduated from...

Mar 3, 2018

Charles "Ted" Theodore Daube, 84, of Walkerton, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor in Walkerton.

Ted was born on July 28, 1933 in Walkerton, IN, to Charles Alvin and Alma Olga (Pope) Daube.

On August 1, 1953 in Hamlet, IN, he married Irma Jean Hayter who survives.  Also surviving are...

Mar 1, 2018

Vail Venita Kessler, 86, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at La Porte Hospital.

Venita was born on May 23, 1931 in Viola, AR, to James and Tressie (Crotts) Dillinger.

In 1949, she married James Lamb, Sr. and in 1976, she married Edward Kessler; both preceded her in death.  Surviving are...

Feb 28, 2018

Lila E. Davis, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Lila was born in Highwood, IL on November 5, 1922 to Carl "Cully" and Agnes E.L. (McNeal) Carlson.

Lila was married to Donald Davis who preceded her in death May 23, 2008. Surviving are her son, George...

Feb 27, 2018

R. T. Tindle, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his home. R. T. was born in Sparta, TN, on September 8, 1950 to Wyle Tindle and Mary Smith.

On September 5, 1987 in La Porte, IN, he married Marilyn A. Stanage who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Lynn (Kim)...

Feb 25, 2018

Lena Argea Heatherson, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte.

Lena was born on April 13, 1930 in La Porte, IN, to Alfredo and Anita Moretti.

On September 2, 1950 in La Porte, IN, she married Glen "Pete" Edward Heatherson who preceded her...

Feb 21, 2018

Debra Ann "Debbie"  Newland, 57, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born in Baltimore, MD, on April 1, 1960 to Robert and Mary (Mullin) Coburn who survive in La Porte, IN.

In October of 1980 she married Donald "Donnie" Wayne Newland...

Feb 19, 2018

Gary Lee Dunfee passed away peacefully on February 19, 2018 after a long and brave battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Gary was born to Thomas A. and Marilyn A. (Coffeen) Dunfee on May 17, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana.

On July 20, 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Kay Reimink.  Together they had one...

Feb 18, 2018

Joseph P Flaherty, 83 Years, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his home. Joseph was born in Chicago, IL, on May 27, 1934 to John and Mary (Hynes) Flaherty.

Surviving are his beloved children, Christine (Bob) Frank, Patrick (Brenda) Flaherty, Anthony Flaherty, Marie Goers, John Flaherty all of La Porte; brother, Willie...

Feb 15, 2018

Ivah May Plank, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at her home. Ivah was born in Logansport, IN, on April 29, 1943 to Howard and Mary Bell (Gruenoch) Newland.

Surviving are her beloved children, Tracy (Tom) Cioch, Tammie Preston, and Dan (Lori) Plank; brother, Mike (Diane) Phillips; sister, Rose (Joe) Banghart all...

Feb 12, 2018

Rosalie Wright, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Brentwood in La Porte. Rosalie was born in Shelburn, Indiana on September 28, 1928 to Millard and Lela (Trueblood) Noel.

On August 24, 1947, she married Jack Wright who preceded her in death in 2007.  Surviving are her beloved children, Dean A. (Linda)...

Feb 2, 2018

John Leroy Sinks, Jr., 69, of Chesterton, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Portage. John was born in Chicago, IL, on December 20, 1948 to John Leroy, Sr. and Pearl (Kisner) Sinks.

Surviving are his children, John Sinks of Valparaiso, Joey Sinks of Valparaiso, and Jeremy (Carolynn Ann) Sinks of Portage; 5 grandchildren, Shawn Dismore,...

Feb 1, 2018

Theodore "Ted" M. Miller, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Golden Living Fountainview Terrace in La Porte.

Ted was born on February 10, 1937 in Waterloo, IA, to Charles and Helen (Green) Monroe.

Surviving are his daughter, Diana Miller of Michigan City; 6 grandchildren; and siblings, Dolores Bergfeld of Indianapolis and Jack...

Jan 30, 2018

Helen "Terri" R. Upton, 76, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Terri was born in San Angelo, TX, on April 15, 1941 to Homer and Alma Pearl (Tennyson) Rumsey.

On October 13, 1998, she married Roger Upton who survives in Michigan City.  Also surviving are her beloved children,...

Jan 28, 2018

Michael E. Maynard, 54, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Regency Hospital in Portage. Michael was born in Chicago, IL, on November 22, 1963 to Bill Maynard and Vivian P. (Johnson) Manns.

Surviving are his father, Bill Maynard of La Porte; stepfather, Adam Manns of La Porte; sisters, Kim Fox of La...

Jan 28, 2018

Patricia A. Jackson, 73, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Patricia was born in Illinois on March 8, 1944 to George and Ruby (Utterback) Johnson.

Surviving are her longtime companion of 18 years, Dick Pope of Fish Lake; her beloved children, Durenda (Bobby Bradford) Hawkins of La Porte,...

Jan 25, 2018

Mrs. Dolores (Stevens) Webb, (93), New Carlisle, IN, passed away on January 25, 2018, in New Carlisle, IN.

She was born on June 25, 1924, in Salyersville, KY, daughter of the late Raleigh Stevens and Mary K. (Stephens) Stevens.  She was a former resident of Kingsford Heights, IN, and has lived at the Hamilton Grove Retirement Center...

Jan 23, 2018

DeWayne Lee Wills, 51, of La Porte, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home. DeWayne was born in La Porte, IN, on May 3, 1966 to Jerry Ray and Betty Marie (Cooley) Shepherd.

Surviving are his beloved children, Christina Wills of Kansas City, MO, and Brandon Wills of La Porte; mother, Betty Shepherd of Kingsford...