Obituaries
John Goodman, Sr
Feb 24, 2017
John R. Goodman Sr., 60, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in La Porte, IN, on August 9, 1956 to Charles and Jettie (Clanton) Goodman. John is survived by his loving wife Sandy (Coffman), who he married on November 26, 1975. They recently celebrated 41 years of marriage....
John Fischbacher
Feb 23, 2017
John C. Fischbacher, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, Indiana. John was born on August 5, 1937 in Michigan City, IN to Ernest and Mildred (Crawford) Fischbacher who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Judith Burian Fischbacher; two sons, Michael R. (Sandra) Fischbacher of La Porte and...
Zachary Byers
Feb 22, 2017
Zachary A. Byers, 23, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Zachary was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on March 24, 1993 to Mark Byers and Sherry (Lower) Curtis. Zach is survived by his beloved daughter, Lydia Byers; brothers, Mark Byers of La Porte and Tony Carl of Michigan City; sisters,...
Daun Caddo
Feb 18, 2017
Daun Caddo, age 62, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at VNA Horton Hospice Center with her loving family by her side . She was born on August 4, 1954 in La Porte, IN. to George Dickey and Marilyn Dickey-Decker Daun attended La Porte High School and went on to work in the food service industry...
Steven Reinhart
Feb 17, 2017
Biography
Steven Todd Reinhart, 47, of Chicago and previously of La Porte, passed away on February 17, 2017 at his home. Steven was born in La Porte, IN, on February 19, 1969 to Steven Kent Reinhart and Marla (Shackleford) Bigg. Steven was a graduate of LaPorte High School in 1987 and Purdue University with a degree in Economics. He...
Michael Kampf
Feb 14, 2017
Michael John Kampf, Jr. passed away on February 14, 2017 at his home. Our goal as born again believer is to be able to kneel before the Lord when he calls us home to him and tell Him that we have nothing left to offer Him. That we have used every opportunity and gift that He has given us. Michael...

Alberta Brown
Feb 14, 2017
Alberta Joan Brown, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Alberta was born in La Porte, IN, on June 7, 1931 to Harley O. and Laura Mable "Lumley" Tibbs. On May 20, 1950 in La Porte, IN, she married Estel J. Brown who preceded her in death. Surviving are her...
Lorraine Stupar
Feb 11, 2017
Lorraine Alban Stupar, age 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte. Lorraine was born in La Porte on February 25, 1930 to the late Theodore and Emma (Fenker) Gustafson. She graduated from La Porte High School and lived in La Porte for...
Kathleen Glenn
Feb 11, 2017
Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Glenn, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Kathleen was born in La Porte, IN, on July 11, 1949 to Kenneth R. and Fondabelle (Edwards) Tibbs. Kathleen attended La Porte High School and on February...
Ruth Marshall
Feb 11, 2017
Ruth N. Marshall, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at home. Ruth was born in Corning, OH, on April 8, 1938 to Rev. John F. and Ida (Hurst) Alfman. On April 16, 1956 in Akron, OH, she married Charles Faulkenburg, Jr. who preceded her in death. She then married Darl Marshall on July 29, 2000...
Clara "Nanny" Humphrey
Feb 10, 2017
Clara "Nanny" Colleen Humphrey, 89, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2017 at her home. Clara was born in Georgia on September 12, 1927 to Clarence and Mary Painter. In Georgia on June 11, 1943, Clara married George Humphrey, Sr. who preceded her. Surviving are her beloved children, Brenda (Gill) Santana of La Porte, Wanda (Jessie)...
Wilbur Schiele
Feb 10, 2017
Wilbur Walter Schiele, 93, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor. Wilbur was born in South Haven, MI, on July 15, 1923 to Herman A. and Olga (Barth) Schiele. On August 16, 1952, he married Pearl Eldred who preceded him in death on November 2, 2011. Surviving are his beloved daughter, Karen...
Terresa Lowry
Feb 7, 2017
Terresa L. (Eaton) Lowry, 50, of Walkerton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her home. Terresa was born in Mattoon, IL on October 15, 1966 to Edward Eaton and Carol (Miller) Dailey. Terresa married Jonathan Lowry who survives in Walkerton. Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Mackenzi (Jess Falcone) Lowry of La Porte; sisters, Michelle (Nathan) Howie...
David Luedtke
Feb 5, 2017
David Thomas Luedtke, age 64, of La Porte, IN, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Madison, WI on December 7, 1952 to Thomas Leroy Luedtke and Mary Jane (Schwartz) Luedtke. He graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph, MO (class of 1971) and Lynn Technical College in Lynn, MO and attended Electrical...
William "Bill" Marquardt
Feb 3, 2017
William "Bill" Russell Marquardt, 66, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 3, 2017. Bill was born in La Porte, IN, on September 11, 1950 to Russell William and Phyllis Rose(Peterson) Marquardt. On September 19, 1970 in La Porte, IN, he married Peggy Miller who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Christopher Marquardt of...
Robert Francis, Jr
Jan 30, 2017
Robert Lee Francis, Jr., 56, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on February 19, 1960 to Robert Lee and Pauline Joan (Monroe) Francis. On December 21, 2015, he married Barbara Maxson who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his step-daughter, Sara Allmond of Mississippi; brothers...
Bruce Sherwood
Jan 30, 2017
Bruce Gene Sherwood, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Memorial Hospital South Bend. Bruce was born in La Porte, IN on August 28, 1946 to Wallace and Josephine (Vitoux) Sherwood. Bruce was married on July 20th 1968 to Peggy Jean Fryar who preceded him in death 2012. Bruce was owner of AIM Water Treatment...

Carlene Kennedy
Jan 30, 2017
Carlene Kennedy, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Carlene was born in Harriman, TN, on November 21, 1926 to Jody and Alice Jane Landreth. In 1944, she married Herstlee Kennedy who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved son, Bill (Claudia) Kennedy of La Porte; two grandsons, Jody...
Karen Simon
Jan 29, 2017
Karen Marlene Simon, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Karen was born in Michigan City, IN, on March 4, 1931 to Lawrence and Hildur (Anderson) Sadenwater. On September 30, 1953 in Michigan City, she married Richard Simon who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are her beloved children, Robert...

Robert Tyskie
Jan 28, 2017
Robert E. Tyskie, 61, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on January 4, 1956 to Felix and Lucille (King) Tyskie. On January 4, 2003 in La Porte, he married Janice Bosserman who survives. Also surviving are his beloved son, Allen Bosserman of Kingsford...
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