Obituaries
Connie Johnson
Jul 1, 2017
Anna Constance "Connie" Johnson, 93, of La Porte, passed peacefully, while asleep, into the eternal loving embrace of God on July 1, 2017. She was born December 19, 1923, in Frederick, Maryland, to Frank Glenn and Catherine Marie (Renn) Remsberg. Connie grew up on a Holstein dairy farm near Middletown, Maryland. Connie adored her first calf, “Buttercup,” a gift...
Jason Oliver
Jun 24, 2017
Jason Lee Oliver, 33, of Pompano Beach, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home. Jason was born in Michigan City, IN, on May 8, 1984. Jason is survived by his father, Bill (Kim) Oliver of Mill Creek and mother, Kathy (Jay) Davis of Michigan City; also surviving are his brothers, Barry (Charity) Oliver of Rolling Prairie, Clinton...

Joseph Petersen
Jun 22, 2017
Joseph Lawrence Petersen, 54, of Crawfordsville, IN passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 in La Porte, IN.
Joseph was born in Kansas City, MO, on December 13, 1962 to Lawrence R. and Rosemari (Bowles) Petersen.
Surviving are his mother, Rosemari Petersen of La Porte, brother, Don (Jennifer) Petersen from Lafayette, IN; nephews,...
Michael Gallagher
Jun 22, 2017
Michael D.Gallagher, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Michael was born in Michigan City, IN, on November 23, 1943 to Thomas and Marjorie (Donahue) Gallagher. Surviving are his children, Susan Graden Wiley (Tim) of Pekin, IL, Michael P. Gallagher (Colleen) of Michigan City, IN, Becky Guzikowski (John) of Fremont,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
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