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...

Dec 31, 2017

Dakota Matthew Gene Gordon, 18, of Smithfield, VA, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2017, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA.

Dakota is the son of Maranda (Michael) McKinney.  He is also survived by his son, Aydan Cook; sister, Lyndsy Gordon; brothers, Tyler Gordon and Richard Moore III; grandparents, Pamela and Mark Wilcox, Kella and Alice...

Dec 26, 2017

Randall Charles Klement, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at IU Health La Porte.

Randall was born in La Porte, IN, on September 8, 1950 to Charles and Thelma (Hix) Klement.

On July 5, 1975 in La Porte, IN, he married Darlene Stassel who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving...

Dec 24, 2017

Ernest Nemeth, 89, of Fish Lake, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Ernest was born in South Bend, IN, on September 2, 1928 to Vincent J. and Elizabeth (Sigeiti) Nemeth.

On April 9, 1952 in La Porte, IN, he married Cora "Toni" (Collings) Nemeth who survives in Fish Lake.  Also...

Dec 22, 2017

Tammi Lynn Alt, 39, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Tammi was born in La Porte, IN, on May 26, 1978 to Peter and Joann "Jo" (Wordelman) Ludwig.

On September 26, 2015 in Michigan City, IN, she married Steven L. Alt who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved...

Dec 20, 2017

William McKinley Turner, 73, of Hamlet, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Walkerton, IN. William was born in Crockettsville, KY, on June 8, 1944 to William Herold and Gertrude Turner.

On June 8, 1990 he married Lee Nora Turner who survives in La Porte.  He is also survived by his brother,...

Dec 19, 2017

Brenda Kay Wilke, 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her home.

Brenda was born in Dayton, OH, on September 22, 1959 to John and Virginia Owens.

Surviving are her son, Lawrence Robert (Krista Marie) Wilke, IV of La Porte and sister, Carol (Wayne) Copeland of Hamlet.  She was preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2017

Caitlin Morgan Foreman, 26, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at her home. Caitlin was born in La Porte, IN, on July 9, 1991 to John  A. and Norma J. (Fisher) Mulzon.

On September 27, 2014 in La Porte, she married Zachary Foreman who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are her parents,...

Dec 16, 2017

Bill L. Daniels, 73, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of La Porte/Michigan City, IN, passed away on December 16, 2017 at the Casa De Luz Hospice in Tucson, AZ.

Bill was born Valentine’s day February 14, 1944 in Bono, Arkansas to Youen Daniels and Jewel Carter Daniels.

Bill was a former auto salesman for the Pine...

Dec 13, 2017

Doris Ann Brown, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Doris was born in South Bend, IN, on June 22, 1929 to Clarence A. and Ludelia (Gosline) Elbel.

On August 22, 1948 in South Bend, IN, she married Robert E. Brown who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Dec 13, 2017

Barbara Lynn, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Dorchester, VA, on December 7, 1937 to William and Mamie (Swiville) Crider.

Surviving are her children, Debra Stallard of Virginia, David Mullins and Jimmy Mullins, both of La Porte; brother, Franklin (Darcus)...

Dec 12, 2017

Jake Edward Eason, 21, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 as the result of a car accident.

Jake was born in Fort Worth, TX, on March 3, 1996 to John and Amy (Ogle) Eason.

Surviving are his parents, John and Amy Eason of La Porte; sister, Mara Eason of La Porte;...

Dec 10, 2017

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Dec 10, 2017

Adeline "Arlene" Snyder, 83 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 10th after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Tuesday, February 27, 1934 in LaPorte, Indiana, Daughter of the late Raymond and Charlotte (Olsen) Wood. She was married on November 25, 1978 to Thomas Clark Snyder who survives. Also surviving are...

Dec 7, 2017

Ruth J. Jones, 94, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle. Through her 94 years, she gathered a multitude of dear friends and family members. Her quick smile and abundantly giving heart will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Ruth was born in Dayton, IN, on...

Dec 5, 2017

Katie Marie DeVault, 31 Years, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 after losing her 11 year battle with depression. Katie was born in Columbus, GA, at Ft. Benning Military Base on November 20, 1986 to Timothy Dolan and Ruth (Bair) Campbell.

Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Ruth (Chuck) Campbell of La Porte;...

Dec 1, 2017

Mary Eleanor Ingole, 84, of Granger, formerly of La Porte passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Mary was born on April 6, 1933 in La Porte, IN, to Jess and Ada (Stanage) Galloway.

On December 9, 1950, she married Melvin Ingole who preceded her in death. Surviving are...