Obituaries

Winston Wyssbrod

Winston Wyssbrod

Aug 1, 2016

Winston E. Wyssbrod, age 62, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11:45 AM at St. Anthony's Hospital in Michigan City, IN. Winston was born on August 31, 1953 in Marvell, Arkansas to Evelyn (Dulaney) and William Wallace Wyssbrod. He is survived by his companion, Patricia Anderson; children, Wm. Eric (Vanessa) Wyssbrod of La Porte,...

Donna "Ruth" McCarty

Donna "Ruth" McCarty

Jul 28, 2016

Donna "Ruth" McCarty, 84, of LaPorte, passed away July 28, 2016. Ruth was born in Hamlet to Donald and Audrey Vance. In 1952, she married Donald "Don" J. McCarty. As a young girl 4H was her passion. She graduated from Kingsbury High School in 1950. After graduation, she worked at Allis Chalmers as a purchaser for 8 years and New...

Margaret Adcock

Margaret Adcock

Jul 27, 2016

Margaret (Masterson) Kraus Stewart Adcock, age 90, of The Villages, FL, and formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Florida. Margaret was born on March 31, 1926 in Mckinley, ND to Washie Willis and Helen Gould (Mason) Masterson. On May 12, 1946, Margaret married William E. Kraus, Sr....

Margaret Dial

Margaret Dial

Jul 23, 2016

Margaret Dial, 82, of Stuart, FL and formally of La Porte and Fish Lake, IN passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Margaret was born in Lexington, KY, on April 25, 1934 to Herman E. and Martha B. (Lilly) Noel. Surviving are her beloved sons, Leslie (Valerie) Stewart of IN and Kevin (Ana) Dial of FL; granddaughter, Dawn Stewart of...

Douglas Garwood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...