Obituaries

Scott Goers

Scott Goers

Nov 16, 2016

Scott W. Goers, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born in La Porte, IN, on January 19, 1957 to William Otto and Mary Jo (Jones) Goers. On July 1, 2006 he married Marie M. Flaherty who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Angela (Julius)...

John Provan

John Provan

Nov 16, 2016

John Reid Provan, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. John was born in Liverpool, England, on January 18, 1934 to John Reid and Lilian (Leech) Provan. On March 9, 1963 in Prescot, Lancashire, England , he married Sandra Lyon who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Helen (Christopher)...

Phyllis Kurth

Phyllis Kurth

Nov 14, 2016

Phyllis Mae Kurth, 79, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Franciscan Health. Phyllis was born in Ridgeway, PA, on December 31, 1936 to Clair H. and Florence (Clinton) Byerly. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Sanford "Sandy" Kurth of Michigan City; her beloved children, Deborah Green of Michigan City, Suzanne Allen...

Thomas Teter

Thomas Teter

Nov 11, 2016

Thomas D. Teter March 29th, 1933 - November 11th, 2016 On Thursday, November 11th, a beautiful white dove flew down from Heaven and escorted our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend for all eternity to live again in the presence of the ultimate Father. Immediate family members were present as Tom looked one last time directly into the eyes of...

Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Nov 10, 2016

Sarah Ann Thomas, 26, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Sarah was born in Hammond, IN, on August 20, 1990 to Brian Thomas and Sandy (Aguilar) Cooper. Surviving are her mom, Sandy Cooper of La Porte; beloved son, Tyrese Cooper of La Porte; brothers, Frank Thomas of La Porte, Jeffery Cooper of La Porte, Bobby Cooper...

Vivian Lee

Vivian Lee

Nov 9, 2016

Vivian "Carol" Ann Lee, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Carol was born in Bridgeport, CT, on May 15, 1930 to Harry W. and Rose (Ditchka) Lukachik. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Jamie (Tom) Thorfinnson of Eden Prairie, MN, and 2 granddaughters, Ashley (Chris) and Alexis (Mike); and 2 Great-grandchildren, Rory,...

William "Bill" Heller

William "Bill" Heller

Nov 9, 2016

William "Bill" Hugh Heller, 69, of La Porte, lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Brentwood. William was born in Hammond, IN, on December 28, 1946 to Wendell E. Sr. and Clara Margaret (Pictor) Heller. On August 23, 1969 in Hammond, IN, he married his high school sweetheart, Susan Claire Spencer who preceded him in...

Roger Feare

Roger Feare

Nov 6, 2016

Roger C. Feare, age 63, of Kingsford Heights, IN passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 20, 1953 to Walter and Narcetta (Euler) Feare. On January 15, 1977 in Hanna, IN, Roger married Dottie Inman; she survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Roger Feare Jr....

Florence Carlson

Florence Carlson

Nov 5, 2016

Florence "Flo" Carlson was born in Decatur, Illinois to John and Tillie Keene on November 4, 1918. She grew up in Long Beach and Michigan City, Indiana, where she graduated from Elston High School. After high school, she attended Indiana University and received an R.N. degree from Evanston Hospital of Nursing, affiliated with Northwestern University. After receiving her nursing degree,...

Nylla Schultz

Nylla Schultz

Nov 5, 2016

Nylla Eloa Schultz, 95, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on November 5, 2016. Nylla was born in La Crosse, Indiana to Mildred and Cody Zahn. Nylla was an only child but had many cousins she enjoyed spending time with. In high school, Nylla played women’s basketball and was a cheerleader. She worked several years as a telephone...

John "Jack" Miller

John "Jack" Miller

Oct 29, 2016

John “Jack” Louis Miller, age 82, of LaPorte passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in La Porte, IN, on All Saints Day, November 1, 1933 to Leo and Helen (Norten) Miller. On April 6, 1957 in La Porte, IN, he married Bobette (Strieter) Miller, who survives. Also surviving...

Ronald Dailey

Ronald Dailey

Oct 29, 2016

Ronald E. Dailey, 71, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Michigan City. Ron was born in Akron, OH, on April 28, 1945 to Dan A. and Lela E. (Jones) Dailey. On April 8, 1973 in Mattoon, IL, Ron married Carol A. Miller who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved daughter, Terresa L. Eaton...

Thomas Upham, Jr

Thomas Upham, Jr

Oct 29, 2016

Thomas C. Upham, Jr. 84 years old, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Larry Clemons officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until the time of the service on Sunday...

Donald Blint, Sr

Donald Blint, Sr

Oct 28, 2016

Donald G. Blint, Sr., 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Golden Living Center. Donald was born on October 20, 1937 in La Porte, IN, to Ernest and Gladys (Tiarks) Blint. On September 28, 1963 in Rolling Prairie, he married Linda Lou Haverstock who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his beloved...

Audrey Long

Audrey Long

Oct 25, 2016

Audrey J. Long of Fish Lake passed away on October 25, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Mishawaka, IN. She was welcomed with open arms by her son, Troy Long who proceeded her in death. Audrey was born in La Porte to Harry and Jenny Peterson. On September 16,1967, she married John H. Long of Fish Lake, Indiana. She worked...

John Bradley

John Bradley

Oct 25, 2016

John Henry Bradley, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Brentwood. John was born in La Porte, IN, on October 27, 1925 to James Frederick and Avelina (Kitching) Bradley. He grew up in La Porte and graduated from La Porte High School in 1944. However in June 1943, he enrolled at Purdue University for 2...

Albert Brown

Albert Brown

Oct 22, 2016

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Albert H. Brown, age 73, of La Porte, IN passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at home. He was born on April 7, 1943 in Springfield Township, Indiana to Jesse and Audrey (Warner) Brown. On October 12, 1978 he married Donna L. Deutscher; she survives. Also surviving are six children, Diane Brown, Jesse H. (Tracy)...

Stephen Nicholson

Stephen Nicholson

Oct 22, 2016

Stephen Anthony Nicholson, 85, of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at home. He was born in La Porte, Indiana, on April 26, 1931 to Emilius H. and Zita (Meister) Nicholson. On December 29, 1956 at St. John Kanty Church in Rolling Prairie, Indiana he married Julianne Y. Nicholson; she preceded him in death on September...

Larry Nulf

Larry Nulf

Oct 22, 2016

Larry L. Nulf, age 66, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1950 in La Porte, IN to Paul K. and Pansy T. (Leonard) Nulf. Larry is survived by his children, Jason (Erin) Nulf of Lowell, MI and Jill (Cory) Wheeler of Fishers,...

Lawrence "Larry" Williams

Lawrence "Larry" Williams

Oct 19, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" Michael Williams, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor. Lawrence was born in Chicago, IL, on September 7, 1941 to Daniel and Barbara (Wendt) Williams-Weinstein. On April 26, 1984 in New Carlisle, he married Nancy Ann Woltman who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his beloved children, John (Suzy)...