Obituaries

Claudia Klinefelter

Claudia Klinefelter

Jun 22, 2017

Claudia Patricia Klinefelter, 66, of The Villages, previously of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Claudia was born in La Porte, IN, on May 27, 1951 to Dillard Dean and Kathryn F. (Hoffman) Page. On May 10, 1975 she married Robert Klinefelter who survives in The Villages, FL. Also surviving are her father, Dillard Page of La...

Evelyn Shuta

Evelyn Shuta

Jun 21, 2017

Evelyn M. Shuta, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Evelyn was born in La Porte, IN, on March 4, 1920 to Harry and Elsie (Schweder) Rheinholtz. On July 3, 1937 in La Porte, she married William J. Shuta who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved daughters, Darlene...

James Seymour

James Seymour

Jun 17, 2017

James "Jim" Wilbur Seymour, 91, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 17, 2017. James was born on September 12, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to Lee Roy and Lillian (Redding) Seymour. On May 30, 1948 in La Porte, IN, he married Lois Sharlene Rameier who survives. Also surviving are his beloved sons, Mike (Tami)...

Billy Smith

Billy Smith

Jun 14, 2017

Billy "Bill" Carl Smith, 65, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Franciscan Communities Hospice in Michigan City. Bill was born in Waverly, OH on April 19, 1952 to Homer and Betty (Robinson) Smith. Surviving are his beloved children, Carla (Tom) Tefft of Valparaiso, IN, and Billy Smith of Union Mills, IN; grandchildren, Cayden, Logan, and...

Nancy Fara

Nancy Fara

Jun 11, 2017

Nancy Fara, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Settlers Place in La Porte. Nancy was born on March 5, 1940 in Hazard, KY to Astor and Anita (Hurt) Francis. In 1976, she married Tom Fara who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Mark (Karen) Martin of La Porte and Dorothea (Dan)...

Thomas Luther

Thomas Luther

Jun 11, 2017

Thomas M. Luther, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Thomas was born in La Porte, IN, on December 16, 1941 to Alvin "Pete" and Vivian (McCorkle) Luther. On September 5, 1964 in Norwalk, CT, he married Marlyn (Nesline) Luther who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Kevin (Amy)...

Eva Lilly

Eva Lilly

Jun 8, 2017

Eva M. Lilly, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at her home. Eva was born in Walkerton, IN, on September 25, 1933 to Louis E. and B. Mildred (Helterbrand) Everly. On March 8, 1958, she married Irving A. Lilly who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Lewis Frederick (Cheryl) Lilly of La...

Henry Koepke

Henry Koepke

May 31, 2017

Henry James Koepke

May 31, 2017 - May 31, 2017

Henry James Koepke was delivered into the arms of Jesus on May 31, 2017 at La Porte Hospital. Henry was the son of Brandon and Caitlin (Ritter) Koepke. He is survived by his sisters, Kaylee Ritter, Aurora Koepke, Liberty Koepke; grandparents, Cindy Schrier, Brandi (Gene) Bellamy, Jimmie...

June Langman

June Langman

May 18, 2017

June M. (Renfro) Langman, 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home. June was born in La Porte, IN, on October 2, 1930 to Hiram G. and Pansy M. (McDonald) Renfro. On April 28, 1965 in La Porte she married Roy Langman who preceded her in death on January 17, 2013. Surviving are...

Penny Jedrysek

Penny Jedrysek

May 16, 2017

Penny Sue Jedrysek, 67, was taken home by Jesus on May 16, 2017 at Franciscan Hospice Communities in Michigan City. Penny was born on May 27, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to George and Elizabeth Marie (Bowman) Earl. Surviving are her beloved sons, Todd Bessegato of TX and Cody (Amy) Jedrysek of La Porte; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Cherie Fuller of...

Edith Clark

Edith Clark

May 15, 2017

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Edith Mabel Clark, 96, of La Porte passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at La Porte Millers Health and Rehab. Mabel was born in Louisville, KY, on June 23, 1920 to Joel Louis and Jo Willie (Busch) Campbell. On August 3, 1946 in Louisville, KY, she married Norris Alford Clark who preceded her in death....

Raymond Davis

Raymond Davis

May 14, 2017

Raymond Edmond Davis, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his home. Raymond was born in La Porte, IN, on September 12, 1948 to Donald and Harriet (Darschewski) Davis. On October 21, 1978 in La Porte, he married Anita S. Williams who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Raymond (Alice) Davis of Portage and...

Celeste Galloway

Celeste Galloway

May 13, 2017

Celeste Marie Galloway, 62, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:43 PM at Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle, IN. Celeste was born in La Porte, IN, on March 12, 1955 to Jack Allen and Alta Mae (Pointon) Tidey. Surviving are her beloved children, Jonathon Brown of Hartland, WI, Meredith (Doug) Newland of Rolling Prairie, Thomas,...

Hyman Texeira

Hyman Texeira

May 13, 2017

Hyman Rodrigues Texeira, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Anthony's Memorial Health Center in Michigan City, IN. Hyman was born on June 23, 1942 in Honolulu, HI, to Frank and Hattie (Revera) Texeira. On February 14, 1998 in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married Geradine who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his beloved children, Breanna,...

Paul Oliver

Paul Oliver

May 5, 2017

Paul Oliver, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Franciscan Communities Hospice. Paul was born in Rensselaer, IN, on October 16, 1948 to Charles and Dora (Fairchild) Oliver. On June 20, 1981 in La Porte, he married Beverly Snyder who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughter, Teresa (Ryan) Griffin of Kouts, IN; stepchildren, Tammy...

Marsha Lamb

Marsha Lamb

May 1, 2017

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Marsha Jean Lamb, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Marsha was born in La Porte, IN, on February 14, 1948 to Earl and Mildred (Macedone) Ross. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Jackie Nichols of South Bend; nieces, Jill (Michael) Rosenbaum of La Porte, Colleen (Ray)...

Donna Eiler

Donna Eiler

Apr 29, 2017

Donna M. Eiler, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Fountainview Terrace. Donna was born on November 27, 1924 in Mill Creek, IN, to Dorsey and Elsie (Miller) Keller. On May 27, 1946 in La Porte, IN, she married Charles "Chuck" John Eiler who preceded her in death on October 9, 1987. Also surviving are...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

Apr 28, 2017

Jose Luis Martinez, 48, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home. Jose was born on August 7, 1968 in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico to Martin and Reyna Avendaño (Ortiz) Martinez. On June 30, 2006 in Markham, IL, he married Maria Alejandra Castro who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Natalia Martinez, Celeste Segura,...

Linda Tibbs

Linda Tibbs

Apr 24, 2017

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Linda K Tibbs, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Linda was born in La Porte on January 23, 1949 to Russell and Marie (Malone) Warner. Surviving are her beloved son, Tim (Kristine) Tibbs of Kingsbury; granddaughter, Chloiee Tibbs of La Porte; nephews, Greg (Sallie) Warner...

Cassandra Wilhelm

Cassandra Wilhelm

Apr 17, 2017

Cassandra Dawn Wilhelm, 31, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at her home. Cassandra was born in La Porte, IN on June 5, 1985 to James Joseph and Robin (Wilhelm) Benkowich. Surviving are her mother, Robin Benkowich of La Porte; her beloved children, Emily D. Waldo of Michigan City and Trenton Wurster of Indianapolis; three sisters,...