Oct 20, 2013

Ralph John "Unk" Thomas, Sr., age 75, of La Porte, passed away on October 20, 2013 at his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born in La Porte, IN on January 28, 1938 to Irving and Harriet (Diedrich) Thomas. He was a loved member of the Night Stalker Family for almost 30 years. He loved his family,...

Oct 16, 2013

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Frances C. Corsbie, age 90, of La Porte, passed away on October 16, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born July 22, 1923 in La Porte, IN, daughter of Gilbert and Maude (Hanna) Goodson. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where she was involved in both Circle 6 and Senior Groups. Frances...

Oct 14, 2013

Helen Lucille (Rhoade) Canfield, age 95, of La Porte, passed away on October 14, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in South Bend, IN on September 22, 1918 to Clayton Laverne and Vida Leah (Scholosser) Rhoade. On September 12, 1943 she married Russell Canfield who passed away on March 4, 1978. She is survived by her...

Oct 11, 2013

Oleta "Jean" Falbe, age 65, of Westville, passed away on October 11, 2013 at 4:30 PM. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on January 30, 1948 to Cletes and Melba (Sullivan) Bettuo. Survivors include her son, Edward Allen Falbe of La Porte; three grandchildren, Shane and Brooke Falbe of LaPorte, and Chelsea Allen of Plymouth. She was preceded in...

Oct 10, 2013

Phyllis M. Horn, of La Porte, Ind. passed away at her home on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at the age of 84. She was born on July 2, 1929 the daughter of George E. and Oma (Lynch) Miller in Linton, Ind. On Jan. 20, 1949 she married Kermit A. Horn, he preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2005. She...

Oct 3, 2013

Benjamin J. “Ben” Edwards, Jr., 71, of La Porte, passed away on October 3, 2013 at Avalon Springs Health Campus, Valparaiso, IN. He was born in La Porte on December 29, 1941 to Benjamin Joseph and Bessie Bernice Wallace Edwards, Sr. Ben was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of La Porte. He had a passion for sharing the...

Oct 2, 2013

Steven "Steve" D. Wright, age 62, of Michigan City, passed away on October 2, 2013 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health. He was born on June 1, 1951 in Terre Haute, IN, son of Jack and Rosalie (Noel) Wright. He was a past Commander of the American Legion in Kingsford Heights. He was a United States Army Veteran based in...

Sep 30, 2013

Robert “Bob” E. Bede, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on June 30, 1925 to Edward N. and Margaret Shank Bede. On June 14, 1950 he married Evelyn I. Niemeier who survives. Also surviving are his beloved son, Ronald E. (Sheryl) Bede...

Sep 29, 2013

Lloyd H. Mangus, age 90, of Union Mills, passed away on September 29, 2013, at his home. This country lost another one of its dwindling number of World War II Veterans. Lloyd, along with many others, was known as "the greatest generation." He was a platoon sergeant who led his men in Europe. His discharge papers thank him for his...

Sep 25, 2013

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Wayne A. Tamlin, 47, of La Porte, passed away on September 25, 2013 at his home. He was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on October 4, 1965 to George and Sandra Caddo Tamlin. On July 5, 1986 in Michigan City, he married Tina Walker. Wayne is a 1984 graduate of Michigan City Rogers High School. He...

Sep 25, 2013

Jeffery L. Eiler Sr., age 61, of La Porte, passed away on September 25, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born in La Porte, on January 2, 1952 to Charles John Sr. and Donna Mae (Keller) Eiler. Surviving are his beloved children, Jeffery L. (Shay) Eiler Jr. of La Porte, and Timothy R. Eiler of San Antonio,...

Sep 23, 2013

Robert BRUCE CUMMINGS, 78, of La Porte, IN passed away on September 23, 2013. He was born December 8, 1934 in Moulmein, Burma to Baptist missionaries, Hazel June and Wm. H. Cummings, Sr. Bruce was also the grandson and great-grandson of Baptist missionaries to Burma. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Carol Grieves, and brother, Gordon....

Sep 21, 2013

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Cheryl A.Williams, 50, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in Niles, MI, to David and Sandy (Bekkering) Fordyce. On October 27, 2007, she married Ben Williams in Michigan City, IN. Cheryl enjoyed writing, especially poetry. She loved music, nature, and gardening. Her highest priorities...

Sep 17, 2013

Lewis Gene Pelis Sr., age 76, of Walkerton, passed away on September 17, 2013 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in La Porte, IN on March 8, 1937 the son of Fred and Margaret (Wells) Pelis. On June 5, 1965 he married Virginia Lantero Pelis who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Lewis Gene...

Sep 9, 2013

Violet Ruby Hedrick, age 84, of Michigan City, passed away on September 9, 2013 at Life Care Center of Michigan City. She was born in Pueblo, CO on December 5, 1928 to Arland and Georganna (Pooley) Alfred. She is survived by her daughter, Juanita Rae Hedrick of Michigan City, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Sep 8, 2013

Edwin Marshall, age 63, of La Porte, passed away on September 8, 2013 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in North Judson, IN on December 19, 1949 to Earl and Evanoy (Crase) Marshall. On June 1, 1987 he married Julie (Droege) Marshall who survives. Also surviving are his beloved sons, Tim (Sarah) Marshall of La Porte, Ian...

Sep 7, 2013

Margene (Mandeville) Barnett November 25, 1929 - September 7, 2013 Margene Barnett was born November 25, 1929 in La Porte, IN to Theodore and Mary Mandeville. Margene lived in LaPorte all of her life. She worked at the Athletic Shoe, the Plimpton Press, and retired from Howmet. Preceding her in death are her parents, Theodore and Mary Mandeville, and her...

Sep 5, 2013

Rosetta Holliday, age 84, of Walkerton, passed away on September 5, 2013 at her home. She was born in Frozen Creek, KY, on December 26, 1928 to Andy and Ethel May (Fox) Parks. On June 30, 1951 in Knox, IN., she married Clarence Holliday who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, daughters, Olean Holliday of Ringgold, GA, Terry (Daniel)...

Sep 2, 2013

Margaret E. Field, 83, of La Porte, passed away on September 2, 2013, at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in Rowlesburg, West Virginia on April 2, 1930 to Harry and Cora (Diehl) Shahan. In June of 1950, she married Carl W. Field Sr., he preceded her in death in 1971. Surviving are her beloved children; Mary...

Sep 2, 2013

Brenda K.Thompson, age 59, of La Porte, passed away on September 2, 2013 at her home. She was born in Rolling Prairie, IN on April 10, 1954 to Leslie and Betty (Goff) Flagg. On October 24, 1992 she married Gerald Thompson who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Betty Flagg of Rolling Prairie; her beloved daughters, Kimberlee (Keith) Thurston of...