Obituaries
Deanna Stegall
Jan 22, 2015
Deanna Lee (Harshman) Stegall, age 73, of La Porte, passed away on January 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Deanna was born in La Porte, IN on January 14, 1942 to Lebert William and Anna (Wilber) Harshman. On May 28, 1960, she married Rev. Jerry Stegall who preceded her in death on June 15, 2010. Surviving are her...
John McVay
Jan 17, 2015
John Kirk McVay, age 75, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at his home. John was born in La Porte, IN, on February 7, 1939 to John J. and Mildred E. (Piper) McVay. Surviving are his sons, Heath (Michelle) E. McVay of New Carlisle, IN, John (Catherine) McVay of La Porte; grandchildren, Devin McVay, Derek McVay,...
Nell Pensinger
Jan 14, 2015
Nell Glentzer Pensinger, age 102, of La Porte, and formerly of Portland, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Brentwood in La Porte. She was born in Jay County, IN on July 10, 1912 the daughter of Wilson and Abbie (Lee) Glentzer. On July 14, 1934 she married Truman Pensinger. He preceded her in death on September 17,...
Randolph Spurr
Jan 14, 2015
Randolph “Randy” Alex Spurr, age 63, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. Randy was born on October 28, 1951 to Alexander and Elsie (Abraham) Spurr in LaPorte, IN. He is survived by his beloved mother, Elsie Spurr of LaPorte; fiancé, Sharon Kay Bauer of LaPorte, daughters, Amber Spurr...
Charles Boston
Jan 10, 2015
Charles 'Charlie' Boston, 87, died at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at his home in LaPorte. He was born on October 17, 1927 in Edinburgh, Indiana to Paul and Mamie (Asperger) Boston and had been a resident of LaPorte for over 60 years. On June 25, 1950 he married Gharyl 'Geree' Frye who preceded him in death in July...
Norman Tennis
Jan 7, 2015
Norman Lee Tennis, age 84, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at his home. Norman was born in Pinhook, IN, on December 16, 1930 to Mike and Essie Mae (Shreve) Tennis. On July 3, 1954, he married Janice Ann Halter who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, sons, Brian L. (Donna) Tennis of...
Norman Gierkey
Jan 2, 2015
Surrounded by his wife and children, Norman W. Gierkey , age 76, of Niles, MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Kindred Hospital Northern Indiana in Mishawaka. Norm Gierkey was born October 31, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana to John and Virginia Gierkey. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Miller-Gierkey and his four children: Cheryl Gierkey,...
James Bailey
Jan 2, 2015
James Byron Bailey of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the age of 91. James was born in LaPorte on March 18, 1923, the son of James and Onie (Brown) Bailey. James served in the United States Army during WWII, serving in combat and fighting at the Battle of the Bulge. He returned to LaPorte...
Robert Linn, III
Jan 1, 2015
Robert "Bobby" Ramsdell Linn, III, age 40, of Syracuse, IN, and formerly of Goshen, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 in Goshen, IN. Robert was born in Bellevue, OH, on August 10, 1974 to Robert Ramsdale and Patricia Anne (Taylor) Howard. Surviving are his parents, Robert (Kathleen) Ramsdale Linn, Jr. of Springhill, FL, and Patricia (Rex Jr.)...
Lorraine Schoof
Dec 26, 2014
Lorraine Laverne Schoof, age 72, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Lorraine was born in La Porte, IN, on August 18, 1942 to Alfred and Harriet (Schultz) Hubner. On May 19, 1962, she married Vernon Schoof who survives. Also surviving are her beloved sons, Douglas (Donna) Schoof of Woodridge, IL,...
George Lehker
Dec 24, 2014
George William Lehker, age 58, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at his home. George was born in La Porte, IN, on July 30, 1956 to Walter and Roberta (Carnes) Lehker. On May 17, 1980, he married Tara Bock who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughter, Rachel Lehker of Rolling Prairie, IN. He was preceded...
Denny Huddleston
Dec 24, 2014
Denny R. Huddleston, age 58, of La Porte, was reunited with his beloved wife, Kathy, for Christmas. Denny was born in Madisonville, KY on May 5, 1956 to Ardell and Josephine (Johnson) Huddleston. Surviving are his beloved son, Scott (Jennifer) Huddleston of La Porte; stepchildren, Shelly (Chris) Pintzke of La Porte, Kim (Rich) Ayala of Plymouth, IN, Michael (Monica) Rowe...
Raymond Martinez
Dec 23, 2014
Raymond Chavez Martinez, age 59, of South Bend, IN, passed away at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014. He was born on November 28, 1955 to Reymond and Vicenta (Torres) Martinez. He is survived by his wife and beloved companion of over 30 years, Ruby (Rose) Martinez of South Bend, IN; his children, Randy,...
Craig Pritz
Dec 19, 2014
Craig Richard Pritz, age 45, of Virginia Beach, VA , formerly of La Porte passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014 following a brief illness. Craig was born in La Porte, IN on February 19, 1969 to Richard E. and Sharon L. (Coupland) Pritz. On July 26, 2008, in the outer banks of North Carolina, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, he...
Devin Wireman
Dec 15, 2014
Devin Melaiya Wireman, age 19, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2014. Devin was born in La Porte on February 17, 1995 to Travis Wireman and Shanna (Daniel) Cantrell. Surviving are her beloved children, Macy and Colson at home; her mother and step-father, Shanna and Robert "Bobby" Cantrell; her father and step-mother, Travis and Tinisha Wireman;...
Joseph Pietrowski
Dec 12, 2014
Joseph Leon Pietrowski, age 87, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at his daughter's home in La Porte . Joseph was born in South Bend, IN, on November 20, 1927 to Leo and Clara (Taberski) Pietrowski. On February 14, 1953, he married Josephine Rose Borkowski who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his beloved children,...
Jamie Collette
Dec 9, 2014
Jamie Ahlie Collette, age 46, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Jamie was born in Laporte, IN, on August 17, 1968 to Thomas J. and Linda M. (Abiney) Messman. On April 30, 1994 he married Gayle Collette who survives. Also surviving is his beloved daughter, Alyssa Collette of La...
Barbara Martin
Dec 8, 2014
Barbara Jane Martin, age 78, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at her home. Barbara was born in Frankfort, IN, on January 2, 1936 to Ernest Edward and Viola Grace (Ham) Baughman. Surviving are her beloved children, David Allen Creech of Mishawaka, IN, Cindy L. Creech of Niles, MI, Tina Marie Ward of Osceola, IN, Nanie...
Marvin Goad
Dec 3, 2014
Marvin L. Goad, age 85, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Brentwood in La Porte. Marvin was born in South Bend, IN, on July 6, 1929 to Lewis and Opal Faye (Dewees) Goad. On March 28, 1946 in La Porte, he married Jane (Gourley) Goad who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughters, Cynthia...
Richard Panos
Dec 3, 2014
Richard Paul Panos, age 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Richard was born in Chicago, IL on December 3, 1938 to John and Frances (DeKirsig) Panos. Richard proudly served in the US Army, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana University, and went on to obtain his Master’s Degree in...
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