Douglas Garwood

Jul 21, 2016

Douglas M. Garwood, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Douglas was born in La Porte, IN, on November 17, 1949 to Donald and Ethel (Lambka) Garwood. Surviving are his beloved children, Wendy (Scott) Armstrong of Martinsville, IN; grandson, Alex Armstrong; sister, Lo Ann (Robert) Post of La...

Cheryl Hill

Jul 19, 2016

Cheryl Kay Hill, age 54, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Golden Living Center in La Porte. Cheryl was born in Michigan City, IN, on March 4, 1962 to Samuel Glenn and Eunice (Arndt) Hartsock. Surviving are her beloved children, Scott Beckham of Michigan City, IN, Brian Hill of Chesterton, and Kayla (Fiancé,...

Jimmy Wheatbrook

Jul 18, 2016

Jimmy Lee Wheatbrook, age 81, of La Porte, IN passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 9:45 AM at Settler's Place in LaPorte, IN. Jimmy was born in La Porte, IN, on May 28, 1935 to Randall Vernon and Mary Etta (Smith) Wheatbrook. On August 12, 1978, in New Buffalo, MI, he married Betty Oman who survives. Also surviving...

James "Jim" Lewis

Jul 15, 2016

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James "Jim" Lewis passed away peacefully at his home on July 15th, 2016. Jim was born on April 26, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to James L. Lewis and Anna (Bell) Lewis. Jim was an Union Carpenter by trade and he retired in 2004. After retirement, Jim opened a successful used car lot until becoming sick....

Dyana Kinsey

Jul 12, 2016

Dyana Kinsey, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her home. Dyana was born in La Porte, IN, on July 2, 1946 to Kenneth L. and Irene (Butcher) Breese. In October of 1994 in La Porte, she married Ronald Kinsey who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Angelique Hartz of La Porte, Amy (Noah)...

Pamela Norris

Jul 12, 2016

Pamela Lyn Norris, 54, of La Porte, walked into her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her home. Pamela was born in Michigan City, IN, on May 18, 1962 to Harold Richard and Louetta Louise (Hostetler) Norris. Surviving are her beloved children, Rose (Bobby) Kraus of La Porte, David...

Derek Warfel

Jul 11, 2016

Derek P. Warfel, 25, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He had been battling Leukemia since January of this year. Derek was born in La Porte, IN, on March 1, 1991 to Mike and Karen (Lowery) Warfel. Surviving are his loving parents, Mike and Karen Warfel of Mill Creek, IN;...

Theresa Williams

Jul 9, 2016

Theresa Lillian Williams, 56, of La Porte, passed away on, Saturday, July 9, 2016 at home with her loving family by her side. Theresa was born in Olympia, Washington, on April 7, 1960 to Henry and Evelyn (Sacks) Demo. Theresa is survived by her mother, Evelyn Demo of La Porte; brothers, Jim (Betty) Demo of Wanatah, Steve Demo of Valparaiso,...

Kathy Quinn

Jul 8, 2016

Kathy Quinn, age 57, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1958 in St. Charles, Missouri to Harold and Ima (Betts) Kellogg. On July 22, 2000 in Rolling Prairie, she married Jim Quinn who survives her. Also surviving are her beloved...

Dr. William Moore

Jul 6, 2016

Dr. William Gilbert Moore, age 84, of La Porte, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born on November 19, 1931 in central Indiana to Edward and Geraldine Moore.

On March 31, 1956 in Terre Haute, IN, he married Barbara who survives. Also surviving...

Jacob Pavey

Jul 6, 2016

Jacob "Jake" Robert Pavey, 18, of La Porte, passed away on July 6, 2016. Jake was born in La Porte, Indiana, on June 22, 1998, to Tracy Richardson and Aaron McPherson who precedes him. Jake is survived by his loving mom Tracy Richardson of La Porte; grandparents, Robert (Roxy) Pavey of La Porte; grandmother, Darlene Pavey; and fiancé,...

David Williams

Jul 1, 2016

David Gregory Williams, age 62, of Hanna, IN, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at home. He was born in Peoria , IL, on August 31, 1953 to Robert and Mary Jane (Decker) Quick. On December 10, 2004 in La Porte, IN, he married Rita Becker who survives. Survivors include, his mother, Mary Jane Quick of Hanna City,...

Earl Mansfield

Jun 29, 2016

Earl Ray Mansfield, 75, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his home. Earl was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 22, 1940 to Fred W. and Elsie M. (Phillips) Mansfield. On June 30, 2001 in New Carlisle, he married Sharon R. Bobinski who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Debbie Mansfield of La...

Marilee Mantick

Jun 28, 2016

Marilee (Bowers) Mantick, 85, originally from La Porte passed away June 28, 2016 in Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Mantick as well as two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her two sons, Dennis and Duane, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mantick had worked at First National Bank as...

Norma Vermette

Jun 27, 2016

Norma Elizabeth Vermette, 22, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Norma was born in South Bend, IN, on April 23, 1994 to John and Shelly (Stephens) Vermette. Surviving are her mother; siblings, Jason (Sarah) Vermette of Chesterton, Samantha (Mike Parsons) Vermette of La Porte, Daniel Vermette of Vista, CA, Cynthia Vermette of Chesterton, Stephen Vermette of...

Corinne Smith

Jun 24, 2016

Corinne Virginia Smith, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Corinne was born in Chicago, IL, on November 23, 1931 to Harold and Lillian (Collins) Kenney. On May 15, 1954, she married Robert Mitchell Smith who preceded her in death on January 27, 2015. Surviving are her beloved sons, Brad...

Donald Major

Jun 24, 2016

Donald Henry Major was born on July 28, 1924 to Johanna (Wellhouse) Major and Edward Major in La Porte, Indiana. He has one brother, Delbert Major, who survives and one sister, Doris Frank, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Doris and his children, Douglas Major of New Carlisle and Diane Lakner of Tampa. He...

Donald Linn

Jun 23, 2016

Donald Gene Linn, 85, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Hamilton Grove Assisted Living in New Carlisle. Donald was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 2, 1931 to Joshua E. and Gladys (Carter) Linn. On December 13, 1969 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Margie Stone who preceded him in death on August 21,...

Jeffrey Holtz

Jun 22, 2016

Jeffrey Charles Holtz, 54, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 22nd 2016 surrounded by his family at Lund Family Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, AZ. He was born on October 19th 1961 to Lucille and Ralph Holtz in LaPorte, IN. He held the county record for being the largest baby weighing 13 pounds, 10 ounces. He was married...

Steven Walker

Jun 21, 2016

Steven F. Walker, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in La Porte. Steven was born in Michigan City, IN, on August 30, 1958. A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. The family will have a memorial service privately at a later time. Condolences may be shared with...