Feb 19, 2016

Zane Parker Butler

February 17, 2016 - February 19, 2016

Zane Parker Butler, 2 days old, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Zane was born in La Porte, IN, on February 17, 2016 to Travis and Heather (Siddall) Butler. Surviving are his parents; sisters, Faith Butler,...

Feb 17, 2016

Donald "Hondo" Lloyd Metheny, Jr., 54, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home. Donald was born in La Porte, IN, on December 16, 1961 to Donald and Mary Louise (Stevens) Metheny. Surviving are his mother, Mary Louise Metheny of New Carlisle; brother, Ronnie (Jeri) of La Porte; sister, Stephanie (Scott) Price of Bremen, IN;...

Feb 16, 2016

The much beloved William Edward Wolf of LaPorte, Indiana, closed the final chapter of his life here on this earth on the afternoon of February 16, 2016 at the age of 93. He peacefully fell asleep at home, on the hill overlooking Pine Lake: his favorite place to rest. He was surrounded by family and enveloped in love by those...

Feb 13, 2016

Phyllis Maud (Root) Frost Craig, 88, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Fairview Park, OH, and Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on Feb 13, 2016, of Alzheimer’s disease, at Brentwood Assisted Living Center in La Porte, IN, with her devoted and beloved husband at her side.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, William H....

Feb 12, 2016

Robert Louis Newman, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, in Kendallville, IN as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Richmond, IN, on April 30, 1951 to Bobby J. and Dorothy Ann (McCarty) Newman. On April 27, 1994 in Mobile, AL, he married Claudette Archer who survives. Also surviving are his beloved...

Feb 12, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Trenton Kolasa, age 25, of La Porte, IN passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at home. Tony was born on June 6, 1990 in Sturgis, MI, to Richard and Sebra (Walls) Kolasa. Surviving are his daughter, Laila Marie Kolasa of La Porte; parents, Richard Kolasa of La Porte and Sebra Walls of Mishawaka; a sister, Kara Shea...

Feb 6, 2016

Carol Ann Cook, age 50, of La Porte, furthered her journey with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2016 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 8, 1965 in La Porte, Indiana to Arthur and Margo (Keene) Schrader. Carol is loved by her husband: Michael Cook; children: Dakota Cook, Bailee Cook, and...

Feb 3, 2016

Martha Ann Oman, 81, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home. Martha was born in Newaygo, MI, on November 3, 1934 to Harold Axtell and Dora Lora (Birman) Clarke. On March 12, 1955 in La Porte, IN, she married Lloyd Arthur Oman who preceded her in death in 2004. Surviving are her beloved...

Feb 2, 2016

Johanna Maria Jongkind, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Haines City, Florida. Johanna was born in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands on July 20, 1934 to Johannes Antonius and Afra (Boots) Deken. On August 30, 1956 in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, she married Johannes Simon Jongkind who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Mary (Larry) Owen of Indianapolis,...

Jan 31, 2016

Darla Sue Cavinder, age 55, of Mishawaka, IN, and formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Darla was born in La Porte, IN, on December 7, 1960 to Warren and Arlene (McKeehan) Cavinder. Surviving are her siblings, Tim (Christina) Cavinder and Nancy (Richard) Emmons, both of La Porte, and...

Jan 29, 2016

Librada Vazquez, 89, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. Librada was born in Paracho, Michoacan, Mexico on January 26, 1927 to Jose Carmen Nava and Juana Gomez Nava. On June 24, 1950, she married Samuel Vazquez who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Judy (Howard) Hughes and Janet (Glenn) Oman; 4 grandchildren, Janel Hughes...

Jan 26, 2016

Margaret "Jean" Brenner, 48, of La Porte, formerly of Muncie, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City, IN. She was born in Muncie, IN, on October 19, 1967 to Tex and Carolyn A. (Marlow) Brenner. Margaret is survived by three children, Lashanda (Jason) Moon of La Porte, IN, Natasha (Brandon) Wilson of...

Jan 23, 2016

Jack Merle McGinnis, Sr., 82, of LaPorte, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home. Jack was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 30, 1933 to Joseph Melson and Alice Merle (Peiffer) McGinnis, Sr. On May 9, 1959 in La Porte, he married Thelma Schoff who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his children, Jack (Dawn)...

Jan 22, 2016

Kathleen "Kate" Snyder, 61, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at her home. Kate was born in La Porte, Indiana, on October 9, 1954 to LeRoy and Norma (Gropp) Ott. On April 13, 1985 in La Porte, she married Bob Snyder who survives. Also surviving are her beloved daughters, Angie Lombard of Chesterton, IN, Jamie Lombard...

Jan 19, 2016

Thomas Joseph Ferrara, Sr., 70, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Thomas was born in Bronx, NY, on August 22, 1945 to Joseph and Margaret Janette Ferrara. On May 18, 1968 in La Porte, IN, he married Joanna "Josie" (Jongkind) Ferrara who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his...

Jan 13, 2016

Eugene Frank Dickelman, Sr., 74, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Eugene was born in Chicago, IL, on January 21, 1941 to Wilbur and Josephine (Kielbasa) Dickelman. Surviving are his beloved children, Eugene (Renee) Dickelman of La Porte, Wendy (Christopher) Mark of New Buffalo, Penny (Tim) Qualkenbush of New Buffalo; grandchildren, Eugene Dickelman III, Tiffany Dickelman,...

Jan 12, 2016

Mary Frances Trost, 57, of Walkerton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at home. She was born in Peterborough, NH, on October 31, 1958 to Thomas James and Dorothy Ann (Paul) Norris. On February 29, 1992, she married Scott Trost who survives. Also surviving are her beloved daughters, Teri (Iain Greba) Harms and Jamie Trost; mother, Dorothy Norris;...

Jan 11, 2016

Henry Herman Schrier, Jr., 58, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Henry was born in La Porte on May 14, 1957 to Henry Herman and Kathaleen Lorainne (Cowgill) Schrier. Surviving are his beloved children, Stephanie (Terry) Pierce of Pewaukee, WI, and Jason (Elizabeth) Schrier of Mattawan, MI; three grandsons; one...

Jan 10, 2016

Laura Jane Eisner-Bowell , 54, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in La Porte, IN on July 20, 1961 to Stan and Joan (Williams) Eisner. On September 5, 2014 she married Glenn "Glenny" Alan Bowell; he preceded her in death on November 18, 2015. She is survived...

Jan 6, 2016

Gail A. John, 81, of La Porte and formerly of Greensburg, PA, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born September 16, 1934, in Greensburg, daughter of the late William L. and Blanche E. Wentzel Fleisher. She was a member of the Luxor United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Wilbur L. John....