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...

Jan 22, 2018

Mary Etta Wagoner, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at her home. Mary was born in Monroe City, IN, on April 30, 1934 to James Orlando and Bessie (Hildabrand) Cockerham.

Mary was married to her husband of over 60 years, Robert Curtis Wagoner who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are her...

Jan 22, 2018

Conway J. Elder, 89, of Kingsbury, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Healthwin Specialized Care. Conway was born in Brewer, MO, on August 28, 1928.

On March 1, 1953 in Perryville, Missouri, he married Pauline Barr who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his beloved children, Connie (Jeff) Greenlaw of La Porte and Theresa Elder...

Jan 21, 2018

Tammy Blankenship, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her closest loved ones. Tammy was born in Cleveland, OH, on November 17, 1960 to Thomas Lee and Virginia Madge (Windsor) French.

On May 26, 1984 in Cleveland, OH, she married Johnny Ray Blankenship the 1st who preceded her...

Jan 20, 2018

Stephanie Ann Clendenen, 51 Years, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home. Stephanie was born in La Porte, IN, on December 28, 1966 to Michael Perry and Dawn S. (Wright) Clendenen.

Surviving are her brother, Michael P. Clendenen of Pulaski, TN; aunts, Carole (Larry) Sims of La Porte, Irene Lauver of...

Jan 20, 2018

Karen S. King, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at La Porte Hospital.

Karen was born on March 23, 1942 in New Castle, PA, to Graham B. and Leola A. (Gills) Sanford.

On August 12, 1967 in Sandy Lake, PA, she married Ronald E. King who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jan 14, 2018

Dorothy Louise Finstick, 92, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Hamilton Communities. Dorothy was born in La Porte, IN, on March 28, 1925 to Claude Raymond and Lottie May (Salzer) Lewis.

On November 20, 1943 in La Porte, she married Richard Lambert Finstick who preceded her in death on September 26, 2001. ...

Jan 12, 2018

La Vaughn J. Wiersma, 85, of Owens Cross Roads, AL, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018.

La Vaughn was born on February 20, 1932 in Indiana to Arthur and Gertrude Dora (Arens) Ransom.

On May 29, 1954, she married Theodore "Ted" A. Wiersma Jr. who preceded her in death on August 21, 2015.  Surviving...

Jan 10, 2018

Frances A. Landwer, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Aperion Care Arbors at Michigan City. Frances was born in La Porte County, IN, on September 2, 1928 to William and Amelia (Maerz) Schade.

On May 31, 1952 in La Porte, she married  Robert J. Landwer who preceded her in death in...

Jan 8, 2018

Joseph H. Flinchum, 70 , of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Joseph was born in Chicago, IL, on December 2, 1947 to Floyd  and Edna Louise (Welch ) Flinchum.

On September 3, 1968, he married Jean (Coburn) Flinchum who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 7, 2018

Jill S.McAfee, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Jill was born in South Bend , IN, on June 28, 1961 to Leonard and Evelyn Guzicki.

She married Garey McAfee who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are her daughter, Angelia (Rodney) Stroup; sisters, Barbara (Robert) Brown,...

Jan 7, 2018

Peter "Pete" James Costello, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home. Peter was born in Charleston, WV, on July 26, 1935 and adopted by Peter and Mary (Borner) Costello.

On May 26, 1954 in Chicago, IL, he married Shirley Stombaugh who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Peter (Debra)...

Jan 7, 2018

Samuel Vazquez, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Settlers Place. Samuel was born in East Chicago, IN, on August 4, 1932 to Alejo and Vicenta (Ramirez) Vazquez.

On June 24, 1950 he married Librada Vazquez who preceded him in death on January 29, 2016.  Surviving are his beloved children, Judy (Howard)...

Jan 6, 2018

Gene Waterson Burrows, Jr., 95, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Settlers Place Senior Living. Gene was born on January 1, 1923 in Chicago, IL, to Dr. Gene Waterson and Agnes Louise (Markovski) Burrows, Sr.

In 1947, Gene married Virginia Shufelt who preceded him in 1984.  On April 19, 1985, at The...

Jan 2, 2018

Byron L. Taylor, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. Byron was born in Huntington, IN, on August 7, 1946 to Alvin Leroy and Gilva Jane (Emshwiller) Taylor.

On December 21, 1968 in Wabash, IN, he married Peggy Gardenour, who survives. Together they enjoyed 49 years marriage. Also surviving are...