Mar 30, 2014

James J. Gemberling March 15, 1925 - March 30, 2014

"Life is like a Mirror, Smile at it and it Smiles back at you" James J. Gemberling, 89, passed away on March 30, 2014. For the past four years, Jim was lovingly cared for by his daughter, Shurla, and son-in-law, David Clark, in St. Augustine, Florida. Jim was born...

Mar 28, 2014

Biography Marlene Joyce Adams, age 67, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in La Porte, IN, on September 16, 1946, to Earl and Sylvia (Rosenbaum) Guernsey. On June 8, 1974 in La Porte, IN, she married John Adams who survives. Also surviving are her beloved sons, J.R....

Mar 26, 2014

Helen I. Stephens, age 79, of La Porte, passed away on March 26, 2014 at Franciscan Hospice in Michigan City, IN. She was born in La Porte, IN, on November 29, 1934 to Ralph Herman and Bessy Jane (Cannon) Gillen. She was married on October 8, 1960 to Gene Stephens, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was a...

Mar 25, 2014

Betty Marie Nemeth, 87, of Bristol, Indiana, passed from life into the arms of Jesus on March 25, 2014. Betty was born in Elkhart and lived in the area her entire life. She graduated from Elkhart High School. She married Emery Nemeth on May 3, 1952 at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Elkhart. Betty enjoyed crocheting, reading Inspirational Fiction, putting...

Mar 23, 2014

Jean M. New, 81, of La Porte, passed away on March 23, 2014 at I.U. Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in LaPorte, IN, on July 1, 1932 to William and Hazel Conry Felton. Jean was married on October 11, 1952 at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in LaPorte to James L. New, Jr. who preceded her in death....

Mar 21, 2014

Margaret M. Keller, age 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Margaret was born in La Porte, IN, on September 4, 1920 to Edward and Mary (Schweder) Magnuson. On April 15, 1948 in La Porte, she married Boyd C. Keller who preceded her in death on November 22, 2004....

Mar 16, 2014

Mary L. Utley, age 80, of La Porte, passed away on March 16, 2014 at St. Anthony Hospice in Michigan City, IN Mrs. Utley was born in New Buffalo, MI, on June 3, 1933 to Robert B. and Elsie (Eggert) Hoder. She was married in 1981 to Major John H. Utley, Jr. (USAR) (ret.) with whom she shared four...

Mar 13, 2014

Carl Franklin Lundell, age 85, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Carl was born in Chicago Heights, IL, on March 24, 1928 to Eric Lundell and Sarah (Harr) Lundell. On November 29, 1946, he married Dorothy Adeline Wieringa who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, Sandra (William)...

Mar 6, 2014

Tina L. Hunt, age 52, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in Michigan City, IN on November 12, 1961 to Thomas and Liesel (Kraus) Howe. On January 17, 1989, in Las Vegas, she married Dalton Hunt who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Ashley (Jason) Bailey...

Mar 3, 2014

Martha L. Brady, age 96, of La Porte, passed away on March 3, 2014 at her home. She was born in La Porte, IN, on July 24, 1917 to Elwood Albert and Lucy Ethel (McGarity) Kruger. On March 6, 1943, in Waco, TX, she married Leland Roy Brady who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children; daughter, Mary...

Feb 26, 2014

Janell Grace Sibley, age 20, of Hobart, passed away on February 26, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Hobart, IN, on April 24, 1993 to Herbert "Jim" James and Sheila Eileen (Campbell) Sibley. She is survived by her father, Herbert "Jim" (Lisa) Sibley of Westville, IN; siblings, Shannon (Jason) Manship of New Chicago, IN, and Daniel...

Feb 23, 2014

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Claude C. Galloway, age 82, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on February 23, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in La Porte County, on March 27, 1931 to Jesse and Ada (Stanage) Galloway. On August 23, 1952 in Pinhook, IN, he married the love of his life, Constance (Grinstead) Galloway. Together they...

Feb 15, 2014

David Willard Henning, age 66, of La Porte, passed away on February 15, 2014 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born in La Porte, IN, on August 22, 1947 to Willard and Yolanda (Tennis) Henning. On April 17, 1970 he married Marcia Gray Henning who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Jan-Michael Henning and Tara Cunningham both...

Feb 14, 2014

Michael Vapensky, Jr., age 78, of Port Richey, FL, and formerly of La Porte, IN, died on Friday, February 14, 2014 in Florida. He was born August 18, 1935 in East Chicago, IN, to the late Michael and Susan Agnes (Hudar) Vapensky, Sr. He was a United States Navy Veteran. Surviving are his brothers, John G. Vapensky of La Porte...

Feb 13, 2014

Phillip George Siegert, age 64, of Fish Lake, IN passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 20, 1949 to Joseph G. and Violet (Halper) Siegert. On September 8, 1990, he married Mamie Miller who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Kevin (Stephanie) Siegert of Mishawaka,...

Feb 10, 2014

Richard Malcolm "Dick" Frojd, age 74, of La Porte and formerly of Joliet, passed away at home on February 11, 2014. He was born in Joliet, IL on April 19, 1939, to Hilding and Viola (Maulm) Frojd. On July 20, 1963, he married Sherry R. Presley who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Jeannene (James) Anderson of Beverly Shores,...

Feb 9, 2014

Johnnie Danielle Jones, age 28, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in La Porte on September 23, 1985. Johnnie is a beautiful and loving mother. Her children are the light of her life. Her beautiful smile lights up any room she enters. She has an amazing voice...

Feb 7, 2014

Jean Marie Boardman, 91, of LaPorte, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Feb. 14, 1922, at her grandmother Elizabeth Klassen's home on Orchard Avenue, LaPorte, to R. Bernard and Anna (Klassen) Bowman and had lived in LaPorte nearly all of her life. As a youngster Jean helped tend the fruit stand at...

Feb 1, 2014

Constance "Connie" S. Wallace, age 62, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at IU Health La Porte Hospital following an extended illness and a recent fall. She was born in Valparaiso, IN on January 21, 1952 to George and Doris (Maney) Stout. She was married to her beloved husband Paul Wallace who preceded her in...

Jan 31, 2014

Ashford H. "Herb" Price Jr., 91, of La Porte, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Elkhart Hospice House in Mishawaka, Ind. He was born in McRae, Ark., on April 10, 1922 to Ashford Herbert Price Sr. and Maude (Osborne). On February 21, 1947, he married Loreda Sornson, who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Herbert (Patricia) Price of...