Juanita Kreidler

Oct 19, 2016

JJuanita Kreidler, 86, of Michigan City, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at The Arbors in Michigan City. Juanita was born in Topanga Canyon, CA, on October 7, 1930 to Alva Norman and Lucille Marie (Trent) Northam. On November 11, 1949 in La Porte, she married Harry M. Kreidler who preceded her in death. Surviving are her sister Gwen...

Delbert Major

Oct 18, 2016

Delbert August Major, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Franciscan Communities Hospice. Delbert was born in La Porte, IN, on January 8, 1921 to Edward C. and Johanna C. (Wellhouse) Major. On August 2, 1958 in La Porte, IN, he married Frances L. Beemon who preceded him in death in 2012. Surviving are...

Brandon Fiscus

Oct 12, 2016

Brandon Beau Dewayne Fiscus, 35, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 due to an accident on I-65 in Hobart, IN. Brandon was born in Valparaiso, IN, on March 17, 1981 to Randy Fiscus and Annette (Berg) Doran. Surviving are his father, Randy Fiscus of Valparaiso; mother, Annette (Scott) Berg of La Porte; his beloved children, Myles...

Jane Saturday

Oct 9, 2016

Jane Saturday of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2016 at 8:39 am at Franciscan St. Anthony's Hospital in Michigan City, IN. Jane filled her life with laughter as she danced not marched to the beat of her own drum. She is survived by her children, Mark (Kim) Saturday, Leslie Saturday and Todd Saturday; grandchildren, Jeremy...

William Hall

Oct 5, 2016

William Howard Hall, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Golden Living Center La Porte. William was born in Bass Station, IN, on July 27, 1930 to Edward M. and Doris H. (Riggleman) Hall. On August 21, 1954 in La Porte, IN, he married Doris Sullivan who preceded him in death in 2014. Also...

Betty Hostetler

Sep 29, 2016

Betty Mae Hostetler, 93, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 surrounded by family. Betty was born on May 7, 1923 in Wanatah, IN, as the daughter of Leland "Glen" and Mae (Kuss) Goodwin. She was preceded by her parents; husband, Orla; siblings, Clarence (Nona) Goodwin, Maurice (Mavis) Goodwin, Cecil Goodwin, Harold Goodwin and Gladys (Wayne) Rice. Surviving are her...

Diane Yerbey

Sep 25, 2016

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Diana M. (Surowiec) Yerbey, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Franciscan Hospice, Michigan City, IN. Diana was born in La Porte, IN, on April 26, 1952 to John A. Surowiec and Virginia V. (Wegenka) Noel. Surviving are her sister, Janet A. Surowiec of La Porte; brothers, Gary L. (Janet) Surowiec...

Stephen Boardman

Sep 25, 2016

Stephen James Boardman, 69, of LaPorte, died Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2016, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, following a brief illness. A native of LaPorte, he was born June 13, 1947, in LaPorte to Bill and Jean (Bowman) Boardman and lived in LaPorte for all of his life. Steve was a Real Estate Investor/Realtor. He was a 1966 graduate of...

June Galloway

Sep 24, 2016

June Rose Galloway, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the home of her son, Carl, and daughter-in-law, Sheila. June was born on June 1, 1926 in La Porte County to Ervin Knute and Hattie Belle (Dietz) Oman. On June 23, 1943, she married Carl D. Galloway, Sr. who preceded her in death. Also...

Kim Samford

Sep 24, 2016

Kim Marie Samford, age 54, of La Porte, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at her home. She was born in La Porte, IN, on August 19, 1962 to Charles "CJ" and Nancy (Houseknecht) Jorgenson. On April 8, 1989, she married Robert Samford who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Kory (Jenna) Boardman of California...

James Day

Sep 21, 2016

James Frederick Day, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. James was born in La Porte, IN, on December 29, 1936 to Gerald S. and Harriet F. (Miller) Day. On October 22, 1960 in La Porte, he married Nancy Nicklas who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Gary (Rhonda)...

Phillip Caddy

Sep 15, 2016

Phillip Dean Caddy, 84, passed away Thursday, September15, 2016. He was born July 8, 1932, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Carl Clinton Caddy and Marguerite Olin (Lindborg) Caddy. Phill was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran (Augustana) Church. He earned a B.S. in Business from Indiana University in 1954. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He then worked...

James Rowley

Sep 14, 2016

James Patrick Rowley, age 82, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. James was born on December 26, 1933 in South Bronx, NY. On August 8, 1981, he married Charlotte Jaeger who survives. Also surviving are his stepchildren, Steven (Joan) Westphal of Waukegan, IL, and Trina Ingole of Cincinnati, OH;...

Rok Knoll

Sep 11, 2016

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On September 11, 2016, an inherited family condition took Rok Knoll after only 27 years. He passed peacefully at his home with his dog, Luna, by his side. Rok was born in La Porte, IN, on January 31, 1989, to Rick and Kitty (Murray) Knoll. Surviving are his parents; 3 sisters, Erin of Anchorage, AK, Torey...

Herbert Huenecke

Sep 11, 2016

Herbert Edward Huenecke, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Miller Health and Rehab La Porte. Herbert was born in La Porte, IN, on January 13, 1928 to Arthur Gustav and Minnie (Carsten) Huenecke. On June 5, 1954 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, he married Eleanor Mae Fritzen who survives. Also surviving are...

Carolyn Carey

Sep 10, 2016

Carolyn A. Carey, 55, of La Porte, passed away on, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at home with her loving family by her side. Carolyn was born in Michigan City, Indiana on January 12, 1961. She is survived by her loving mother, Norma Plumley of La Porte, IN; children, Brett (Pam) Bumgardner of New Carlisle, IN, and Nicole Bumgardner of La...

Joegene "Joe" Biberstine

Sep 10, 2016

Joegene “Joe” Biberstine, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed on September 10th of 2016 at his home on Pine Lake in La Porte. Joe was born on September 7, 1921 in his family home near Bluffton, IN, to Roy Biberstine and Ethyl (Hunnicutt) Biberstine. On June 16, 1943, he married Romanel Ruth Reid in a full military ceremony at...

Cheryl Henderson

Sep 8, 2016

Cheryl Kay Henderson, 56, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her home. Cheryl was born in Valparaiso, IN, on July 2, 1960 to Eugene H. and Zelda Kay (Ihnate) Cannon. Surviving are her beloved children, Daniel P. Shoaf of Kingsford Heights and Stephen E. Cannon of Valparaiso; grandson, Tyler Cannon; and brother, David R. Cannon...

Dennis Combs

Sep 7, 2016

Dennis Allen Combs, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at his home. Dennis was born in La Porte on July 31, 1946. He was the son of Joseph and Louise (Zimmermann) Cromey. On December 18, 1965 in La Porte, he married Barbara J. Kegebein who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughter, Jody (Richard) Pedro;...

Berthann Blevins

Sep 7, 2016

Berthann Rebecca Blevins, age 58, of Wakarusa, IN, left this world to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was born in Goshen, IN on May 15, 1958, the daughter of Rev. Jack and Naomi (Bennett) DeVault. On March 28, 1978, she was joined in holy matrimony to the Rev. Patrick D. Blevins...