Jun 4, 2018

It is with great sadness, the family of Dorothy Strobl Jurs announces she passed away on June 4, 2018. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by step-son, David Norman Jurs, her sister, Janice (Jerry) Mader, nephew, Jeff (Amy) Mader, and niece, Julie (Drew) Hupp. Cherished great aunt of Rachel (Andrew) Logan, Katherine Mader, Alex Hupp, and Jack Mader. She was...

Jun 4, 2018

Kenneth Michael Czarnecki, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home. Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL, on July 22, 1941 to John C.and Phyllis A.(Mleczko) Czarnecki.

On September 28, 1963 in Kingsford Heights, IN, he married Margaret Harness who preceded him in death.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Laura...

May 30, 2018

Richard  Lee Sherwood, 79, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. Richard was born in Union Mills, IN, on December 12, 1938 to Wallace D. and Josephine  Elizabeth (Vitoux) Sherwood.

On April 23, 1960 in Kingsford Heights, he married Nora Ann McVay who survives in Union Mills.  Also surviving are his...

May 24, 2018

Charles Frederick “Fred” Vorm, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. Fred was born on January 1, 1926 in North Judson, IN to Charley and Esther (Anderson) Vorm.

On March 1, 1947 in North Judson, IN, he married Arlowa Schuyler who preceded him in death in 2003. Surviving are...

May 22, 2018

Peggy Plis, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Peggy was born on February 11, 1932 in Rochester, IN, to Harry and Lillie (Gordon) Earl. On November 12, 1955 in La Porte, IN, she married Henry Plis.  Surviving are her husband, Henry, and beloved son, Ronald (Kathy DeOrnellas) Plis of  Gainsville, Texas....

May 21, 2018

Dennis Dean Houck, 74, of La Porte, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. Dennis was born in North Judson, IN, on January 6, 1944 to George and Dorothy (Stahlberg) Houck.

On November 16, 1979 in La Porte, he married Marilyn Cianfrani who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are...

May 16, 2018

Franklin Scott Lenz, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his home. Franklin was born in New Castle, IN, on August 8, 1954 to Louis Wilbur and Alma Irene (Patton) Lenz.

On December 31, 1972 in Kennard, IN, he married Connie Dishman who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his son,...

May 15, 2018

Harold Corato Bernacchi, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in La Porte, IN on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

Harold was born in La Porte, IN on June 10, 1925 to Angelo and Enis (Marganti) Bernacchi.  He was the fifth son of seven for Angelo and Enis.

At an early age, Harold learned the truck...

May 2, 2018

Dorothy S. Reuille, 98, of Fort Wayne passed away on Wednesday, May  2, 2018 at the Cedars.

Dorothy was born on May 12, 1919 in Cleveland, TN, to William and Effie  (Carpenter) Wright.

Dorothy was married in 1945 to Albert Kollack who preceded her in death. She was then married on May 11, 1957 to...

May 1, 2018

Wayne L. Graffis, 91, formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away on May 1, 2018 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester, IN after a prolonged illness.

Wayne was born March 5, 1927 in Star City, IN to Isaac Warren and Rose Blanche (Daily) Graffis.  He married Gloria Lindgren, a lifelong La Porte resident and member...

May 1, 2018

Patrick Dilts, 62, of La Porte, passed away on May 1, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Patrick was born in Knox, IN to James and Betty (Starkey) Dilts.

Surviving are his wife, Donna (Heiman) Dilts of La Porte; his beloved children, Kelli (Byron) Craft of North Liberty, Keith Doll of La Porte, James Dilts of...

Apr 29, 2018

Sandra K. Bush, 71, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Sandra was born in South Bend, IN, on July 28, 1946 to Luther and Catherine (Brown) Jeffries.

On July 8, 1967 in La Porte, IN, she married the love of her life John C. Bush who...

Apr 20, 2018

James Anthony Martinez, 47, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home. James was born in Michigan City, IN, on March 19, 1971 to Ernesto and Juanita (Gutierrez) Martinez.

Surviving are his children, Sarah (Lorenzo) Corona and Ashley Santolino; grandchildren, Selena Corona and Mariana Corona; 6 brothers, Ernie Martinez, Jr. of La...

Apr 19, 2018

George M. "Mick" Stefano, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. George was born in La Porte, IN, on November 20, 1947 to George and Florence (Eggert) Stefano.

On February 20, 1993 in La Porte, he married Barbara Williamson who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are...

Apr 18, 2018

Natalie Marie Bougher, 34, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital South Bend surrounded by her loving family. Natalie was born in La Mesa, CA, on December 13, 1983 to Carla Jozwiak and Larry Gene Stephens.

Surviving are her parents, Carla and Phil Jozwiak of Hudson Lake; her beloved children, Alie...

Apr 10, 2018

John K. Jasinski, 87, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. John was born in Poland on July 8, 1930 to Martin and Helen (Stolorewicz) Jasinski.

Surviving are his sister, Mary Jankowski of Lebanon, TN; step-children, Douglas Wilhelm, Deb Wilhelm, Lorena Wheaton, Christine Wheaton,...

Apr 4, 2018

Brooks B. Barnes, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Illinois.

Brooks was born on July 8, 1942 in Paris, KY, to Tyne and Ethel (Hudson) Barnes.

On June 25, 1965 in La Porte, IN, he married his wife of 53 years, Linda Ford,...

Apr 1, 2018

Anne Todd, 97, of La Porte, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 1, 2018 in La Porte, IN.

She was born July 1, 1920, in Stickney, IL, to Clarence and Henrietta (Niemeyer) Bulthuis and grew up on a farm on Wolf Road in La Grange, IL. ...

Mar 30, 2018

JC Hughes, 87, of Union Mills, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Brentwood at La Porte.

JC was born on July 2, 1930 in Dandridge, TN, to Joe F. and Florence M. (Whitener) Hughes.

On November 5, 1949 in La Porte, IN, he married Clara Kraus who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved...

Mar 29, 2018

Jane Ann Smith, 87, passed away at home on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Jane was born on March 31, 1930 in Stamford, CT, to Dr. Frank and Muriel Fisher.  She graduated from Pascagoula High School, MS in 1949. Jane graduated from Mississippi State College for Women (MSCW) with a bachelor's degree in education and went on to...