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...

Darlene Bergquist

Sep 3, 2016

Darlene Bergquist, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Darlene was born on July 8, 1937 to John and Bernice Bergquist. Darlene worked as a Bank Teller. She enjoyed walking in town, eating Reese Cups and chocolate ice cream. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM...

Arlene Schultz

Aug 31, 2016

Arlene Schultz, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born in Michigan City, IN, on October 3, 1935 to Walter and Marian (Reynolds) Orzech. On May 23, 1953, she married her husband of 63 years, William Schultz who survives. Also surviving are her...

Sheldon Johnson

Aug 30, 2016

Sheldon Johnson, 71, of La Porte, passed away on August 30, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

Lloyd Egolf

Aug 20, 2016

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Lloyd Irvin Egolf, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Lloyd was born in La Porte, IN, on March 2, 1940 to Argyl T. and Ruth (Cathcart) Egolf.

On May 29, 1983 in La Porte, he married Mary Jane...

Edward "Ed" Berg

Aug 18, 2016

Edward "Ed" Milton Berg, 80, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Edward was born August 8, 1936 in Chicago, IL, to Milton and Helen (Lundberg) Berg. On December 7, 1988, he married Theresa "Terry" J. Nelson who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Nora Berg-Mora of La Porte, Shirley (Gary) Dusek...

Warren Smithman, Jr

Aug 17, 2016

Warren O. Smithman, Jr., age 53, of Michigan City, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his home. Warren was born on February 18, 1963 in Georgia to Warren O. and Gloria J. (Fettig) Smithman. Surviving are his beloved children, Timothy (Alicia) Smithman of Michigan City and Lydia Smithman of Chesterton and his two brothers, John Smithman of Washington...

Virgil Metcalf

Aug 16, 2016

Virgil L. Metcalf, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Fountainview Terrace - La Porte. Virgil was born in La Porte, IN, on September 25, 1952 to Kenneth and Catherine (Schrader) Metcalf. On March 10, 1972 in La Porte, he married Georgia "Jo" Sullivan who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, Carrie...

James Hough

Aug 16, 2016

James Robert Hough, 79 of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully under hospice care Tuesday, Aug.16, 2016 at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale, Arizona after a long illness. He was born April 8th 1937, in La Porte, IN, to Robert W. Hough and Doris Mae (Levenhagen) Hough. Jim leaves behind daughters, Cheri Stahl from La Porte and Dianne Kuehl of...

Viola "Vi" Krentz

Aug 15, 2016

Viola Krentz passed away at home on August 15, 2016 in La Porte, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in La Porte on November 24, 1928, to William and Louise (Pflugshaupt) Hilgendorf. Vi graduated with an R.N. from Walther Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She married her late husband, Carl Krentz, in Rockville, MO on...

Brett Tanksley

Aug 13, 2016

Brett Allen Tanksley, age 42, of La Porte, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Brett was born on October 13, 1973 in La Porte, IN, to Talmadge J. and Barbara J. (Borgen) Tanksley. He is survived by his beloved children, Kasey (Randy) Mansker and Jessica Tanksley, both of Michigan City, IN; his father, Talmadge Tanksley of...

William Neblung

Aug 11, 2016

William H. Neblung, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Brentwood. William was born in La Porte, Indiana on October 7, 1919 to William Carl and Maria Elise Louise (Meyer) Neblung, Jr. William is survived by his nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Frances Grunow and Lytha Taylor....

John Price

Aug 4, 2016

John "Steve" Steven Price, 55, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. John was born in La Porte, IN, on August 20, 1960 to Donald R. and Felisa (Carrera) Price, Sr. On June 17, 2006 in La Porte, he married Debbie Mullins who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Felisa Price...

Mary Metheny

Aug 3, 2016

Mary "Louise" Metheny, 77, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Mary was born in Truman, Arkansas on January 8, 1939 to Elmer and Lillie (Osborn) Stevens, Sr. On April 30, 1960 in La Porte, she married Donald Lloyd Metheny, Sr. who passed away on April 28, 2004. Surviving are her...

Penny Bowers

Aug 3, 2016

Penny Sue Bowers, 50, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Penny was born in La Porte, IN, on March 21, 1966 to Norman and Doris (Irons) Bowers. Surviving are her beloved sister, Carla (Mitch) Marhanka of La Porte; nieces, Lauren (Johnny Gakle) Marhanka of La Porte, Jordan Marhanka of La...

Ruth Bender

Aug 3, 2016

Ruth Hilma (Henderson) Bender, 80, of Michigan City, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Hamilton Communities. Ruth was born in San Francisco, CA, on December 30, 1935 to William and Georgia Henderson. Surviving are her beloved children, Edward L. (Yolanda) Bender, Jr. of Thomasville, GA, John M. (Jessica) Bender of Mansfield, TX, Tammy L. (David) Whitehead...

George Mueller, Jr

Aug 1, 2016

George Frank Mueller, Jr., age 64, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Franciscan Communities Hospice in Michigan City. George was born on June 18, 1952 in South Bend to George Frank and Dorothy Jean (Christianson) Mueller, Sr. On September 21, 1974 in La Porte, he married Loretta Fischer who survives. Also surviving are his beloved...