Obituaries

James Swank

James Swank

Jun 24, 2013

James "Jim" Michael Swank, age 67, of Union Mills, IN., passed away on June 24, 2013. He was born in Clinton, IN, on May 31, 1946 to Perry and Maudie (Rohr) Swank. On August 25, 1987 in Petoskey, MI., he married Vickie (Martin) Swank who survives. Also surviving are him beloved daughter, Diane Swank of Kennesaw, GA; son, Michael Swank...

Joseph DeLaurentis

Joseph DeLaurentis

Jun 23, 2013

Joseph DeLaurentis, 54, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana died at 11:04 a.m. on Friday, June 23, at LaPorte Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 26, at Cutler Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the...

Aaron Todd

Aaron Todd

Jun 16, 2013

Aaron Edward Todd , age 19, of Terre Haute, formerly of La Porte, passed away on June 16, 2013 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born in Michigan City , IN on July 28, 1993 to Randy and Andrea (Wolfenbarger)Todd . Aaron enjoyed playing video and computer games with friends, working on and repairing electronics, music, creative...

Melvin Lucas, Jr

Melvin Lucas, Jr

Jun 9, 2013

Melvin "Mel" M. Lucas, Jr., 61, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on June 9, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born in Mousie, KY on January 27, 1952 to Melvin M. and Mary (Stuart) Lucas. On March 30, 1973 he married Rita Cormican who survives. Also surviving are his beloved sons, Bobby Martin (Sylvia) Lucas of Kempner, TX,...

Kelly Williams

Kelly Williams

Jun 8, 2013

Kelly Williams, of La Porte passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center on Saturday June 8, 2013 at the age of 87. He was born on February 10, 1926 the son of Jesse and Emma (Young) Williams. On July 21, 1956 in Fairborn, OH he married Christine Howard. He is survived by his Wife, Christine Williams of LaPorte; Daughters, Anita...

Barbara McCorkel

Barbara McCorkel

Jun 8, 2013

Barbara Jean McCorkel passed away June 8, 2013 in LaPorte. She was born to Herman and Martha (Lilly) Noel on August 5, 1943 in Lexington, KY. The family moved to La Porte County in 1953. She attended Mill Creek High School where she was a cheerleader. Barbara acquired a Certified Nurses Aid License in La Porte County and was...

Nancy Vereb

Nancy Vereb

Jun 4, 2013

Nancy C. Vereb, age 67, of La Porte, passed away on June 4, 2013 at her home. She was born in Gary, IN, on September 18, 1945 to John and Evelyn Mihelic. In August of 1967 she married John Vereb who survives. Also surviving are her beloved sons, John A. (Angie) Vereb, Jeffrey A. (Kimberly) Vereb, Jason A. (Randall) Vereb;...

Maxine Harris

Maxine Harris

Jun 3, 2013

Maxine M. Harris, age 91, of LaPorte, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in Washington, Iowa on December 14, 1921 to George T. and Gladys (Crove) McKee. On June 14, 1941 in Hobart, Indiana, she married Dr. Paul P. Harris of LaPorte who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, David...

John Berzanskis, Sr

John Berzanskis, Sr

Jun 2, 2013

John F. Berzanskis, Sr, 90, of Rolling Prairie, IN passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Brentwood Senior Living Center. John was born in Chicago, IL on March 3rd, 1923 to Jonas and Onna (Tolenitis) Berzanskis. He spent most of his life in Chicago where he raised his family and began the family business AMS Mechanical Systems. At the...

Dan Butler

Dan Butler

Jun 2, 2013

Dan L.Butler, age 55, of Rolling Prairie passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He was born in LaPorte, Indiana on July 14, 1957 to Carney and Donna (Newland) Butler, Sr. Surviving are his daughters, Paige Butler of LaPorte and Kristen Merrill of New Carlisle; his son, Kyle Merrill of LaPorte; his mother,...

Gordon Kuchel

Gordon Kuchel

May 30, 2013

Gordon Lee Kuchel, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 peacefully at his home. He was born on May 31, 1937 in LaPorte, IN to Willi O. and Grete (Schmidt) Kuchel. On June 2, 1956 he married Mary Sue (Ginther) Kuchel who survives. Also surviving are their beloved children, Debbie Bell of La Porte; son, Glenn W. (Sherrie)...

Lorraine Dilworth

Lorraine Dilworth

May 30, 2013

Lorraine T. Dilworth, age 84, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born in Michigan City, IN. on April 28, 1929 to Herman and Carrie (Lau) Tiebert. On October 2, 1948, she married James Dilworth who preceded her in death on December 5, 1993. Lorraine is survived by her beloved...

Connie Cummings

Connie Cummings

May 30, 2013

Connie Mae (Barnes) Cummings, age 50, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital . She was born in LaPorte on December 22, 1962 to Dale and Joyce (Kebr) Barnes. On October 4, 1982, she married Patrick B. Cummings who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Joshua Cummings of LaPorte, Tonya...

Frederick Steinfeldt

Frederick Steinfeldt

May 28, 2013

Frederick Dale Steinfeldt, age 78, of La Porte, passed away on May 28, 2013 at Golden Living La Porte. He was born in La Porte, IN on March 4, 1935 to Fred and Neva (Schweitzer) Steinfeldt. He is survived by sister, Pauline Powell; 4 nephews; 3 great nieces; and 1 great nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

May 28, 2013

Robert Harold Johnson, age 89, of LaPorte, passed away on May 28, 2013 at Brentwood. He was born in LaPorte, IN on April 11, 1924 to Carl and Florence (Tillotson) Johnson. On September 16, 1949 he married Betty Coup who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Sherry (Thomas) Bailey of LaPorte; granddaughter, Joy Bailey; sisters...

David Churchill

David Churchill

May 22, 2013

David Elwood Churchill, age 71, of Walkerton, passed away on May 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Laclede County, Missouri, on August 5, 1941 to Hartie Levi and Johnnie Azalee (Lewis) Churchill. David is survived by his loving wife, Beth Ann (Mayer) Churchill; his beloved children, Brenda (Floyd) Henriott, Dale Churchill, John...

Donna Cohan

Donna Cohan

May 17, 2013

Donna Ellen Cohan of LaPorte passed away at the age of 73 on Friday May 17, 2013 at Fountainview Terrace in LaPorte. She was born on March 19, 1940 the daughter of Leo and Marie I. (Clark) Kessler. On October 26, 1968 she married Arthur B. Cohan at Tracy Immanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Arthur B....

Emma Ramanauskas

Emma Ramanauskas

May 16, 2013

Emma Hilda Ramanauskas of Hazel Crest, IL passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013 at the age 84. she was born on April 1, 1929 in Julijanovo, Lithuanian the daughter of Adomas Haberzatas and Amalija Hermanas. She is survived by three children, Norbert (Dorothy) Roman of Ocala, FL, Karen (Mike) Humphrey of Fort Meyers, FL, and Dagmar (Jeff) Mishler of...

James Rodgers

James Rodgers

May 15, 2013

James Arthur Rodgers, age 51, of LaPorte, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 after a long courageous battle with lung and brain cancer. James (Jim) was so loved and cherished by his family and friends. His father, Bernard Gilbert Rodgers, proceeded him in death. He leaves behind his mother, Rochelle (Garner) Rodgers; brother, David (Debra)...

Vivian Manns

Vivian Manns

May 10, 2013

Vivian "Paulette" Manns, of LaPorte passed away at IU Health LaPorte Hospital on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the age of 69. She born in Valparaiso, IN on February 5, 1944 the daughter of the late Geordia Jr & Vivian (Wise) Johnson. On August 27, 1988 she married Adam J. Manns; he survives. Along with her husband she is survived...

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