Nov 24, 2017

Albert Thomas Spradling, Sr., 78, of Gulfport, FL, and formerly of La Porte, died Friday, November 24, 2017, at Boca Ciega Center.

He was born Augugt 25, 1939 in Mohawk, TN, to George D. and Bonnie (O’Dell) Spradling.

Mr. Spradling was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired as a Captain in the...

Nov 22, 2017

Doris L. Jacobs, 99, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Doris was born in Centerville, MI, on July 24, 1918 to Edo and Minnie (McKale) Hasbrouck. On December 22, 1936 in Goshen, IN, she married Myrl E. Jacobs who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Patricia...

Nov 22, 2017

Nov 22, 2017

Ronald LeRoy Menke, 78 years old, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Ronald was born in La Porte, IN, on November 22, 1939 to Eric Otto and Mable Irene (Taylor) Menke. On April 12, 1969, he married Penny L. Malott who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his...

Nov 22, 2017

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Dr. Glenn William Simerlein, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Glenn was born in Davenport, IA, on September 10, 1942 to Dr. William A. and Dorothy Anna Marie (Oest) Simerlein. On September 1, 1968 at First United Methodist Church in La Porte, he married Mary Lu Brady who survives in La Porte. Also...

Nov 22, 2017

Doris L. Jacobs, 99, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Doris was born in Centerville, MI, on July 24, 1918 to Edo and Minnie (McKale) Hasbrouck. On December 22, 1936 in Goshen, IN, she married Myrl E. Jacobs who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children,...

Nov 18, 2017

Charles Edward Minnick, 70 years old, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. Charles was born on December 29, 1946 in Chicago, IL, to Charles and Helen (Piest) Minnick. On February 25, 1971, he married Linda (Alban) who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his...

Nov 15, 2017

Robert Gagle, 96 , of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Brentwood at La Porte. Robert was born in Portland, IN, on June 19, 1921 to Arthur E. and Edith (Haltermon) Gagle. He was married to Ruth C. (Burk) Gagle who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, Katryna (Bill) of Michigan City, Michael...

Nov 11, 2017

Mary Ruth Shallenberger

November 11, 2017

Mary Ruth Shallenberger, 44, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City with her loving family by her side. Mary was born on July 23, 1973 in Wabash, IN to Nancy Babb. Surviving are her beloved mother, Nancy Babb; special friend, Barb...

Nov 4, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Gudinas, 62, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her home. Elizabeth was born in Bossier City, LA, on December 3, 1954 to Robert Gudinas and Nell (Polk) Flamme. Elizabeth is survived by her father, Robert "Bob" (Nancy) Gudinas of Pearcy, AR; mother, Nell (Bob) Flamme of Demotte, IN; daughter, Jen (Chris) Coen of...

Nov 1, 2017

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Donald Wireman, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Donald was born in Rensselaer, IN, on June 15, 1948 to Cleveland and Flora (Conley) Wireman. On July 12, 1977 in Watseka, IL, he married Mary Wireman who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughters, Yvette...

Oct 25, 2017

Diane J. Jones, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 after a brief illness. Diane was born on May 17, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Donald and Fay (Mahoney) Jones who preceded her in death. On April 23, 1966, she married Norville "Pudge" Bumgardner, Jr. Together they had one son, Bradley (Jennifer) Bumgardner. Surviving are...

Oct 17, 2017

Teresa Ann Kellems, 57, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Teresa was born in La Porte, IN, on November 28, 1959 to Richard Lee and Patricia E. (Houston) Kellems. Surviving are her beloved mother, Patricia (Tom Perschke) Kellems of La Porte; sister, Victoria (Dan Harcz) Kellems of Niles, MI; nieces, Patricia...

Oct 17, 2017

Judith Martin, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side after her courageous battle with cancer for the 3rd time since 1998. Judith was born in La Porte, IN on March 15, 1939 to Arthur and Lois (Wilken) Meier. Judith was married on December 12, 1964 to Joseph...

Oct 14, 2017

Edward Richard "Dick" Weber, Sr., age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 following complications of kidney failure. Edward was born in Kansas City, MO, on July 29, 1930 to Edward Louis and Florence Irene (Breitenbaugh) Weber. He lived most of his early life in Kansas City and St. Louis, MO with some time also spent in Kingsport, TN....

Oct 14, 2017

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Peggy Lynn Albertson, 51, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Peggy was born in La Porte, IN, on September 28, 1966 to Elwood Wayne Biege and Sharon (Metcalf) Schlicker. Surviving are her beloved children, Michael Biege of La Porte and Cody Bean of Covert, MI; 5 granddaughters, Alixzandra, Kylee, Haley, Sarah and Casey; siblings,...

Oct 9, 2017

Dan J. Menke, 61, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. Dan was born in La Porte, IN on May 21, 1956 to Donald E. and Delores M. (Daugherty) Menke. Dan is survived by many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David E. Menke. Dan worked as a...

Sep 28, 2017

Johnny Ray Lanham, 54, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Johnny was born in East Chicago, IN, on September 8, 1963 to Robert and Anna (Strong) Lanham. On November 29, 2006, he married Bonnie Williamson who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Johnny Joe Lanham, Crystal Lanham, and Stephanie Molina; 4 stepchildren,...

Sep 25, 2017

Mary Ellen McCain, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Brentwood. Mary Ellen was born on April 24, 1933 in La Porte to Ralph and Lois (Johnson) Conry. On August 28, 1955 at the First United Methodist Church in La Porte, she married David McCain who preceded her in death on April 19, 2016. Also...

Sep 22, 2017

Elaine Elizabeth Dunifon, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Naperville, IL. Elaine was born in La Porte, IN, on October 18, 1922 to Carl John and Elizabeth Lindewald. On August 31, 1952, she married Robert P. Dunifon who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Diane (David) Long of Naperville, IL and...