Nov 26, 2011

John C. Arndt, 76 years old of Wanatah, IN. passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 in VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN. He worked as an engineer at Allis Chalmers in Harvey, IL. and also Navistar Corporation in Indianapolis. John enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan for 38 years which included private fishing charters for 10 years. During his boating experiences he...

Nov 24, 2011

Amy Lynn (Fisher) Douglas, 33 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her home. She was born August 6, 1978 in LaPorte, Indiana, Daughter of the late John Fisher and Jackie (Dennis) Jeffers who survive. Amy worked as a waitress and also as a Real Estate Agent. She attended Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are...

Nov 20, 2011

Ronald A. Fritz, 59 years old of LaPorte, died at 2:11 PM Sunday, November 20, 2011 at I.U. Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born October 28, 1952 in LaPorte. He worked for Northern Indiana Maintence (LaPorte) for 21 years. He also worked at Dwyer and R & R Plastics. Surviving are daughters: Jennifer Whitaker of Michigan City, and Nicole Renee...

Nov 18, 2011

Gwendolyn Gracie, 95 years old of LaPorte , IN , passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born on April 25, 1916 in LaPorte, IN., Daughter of the late Arthur and Francis (Jones) Bowman. She was married on April 26, 1941 in LaPorte to Edgar A. Gracie who preceded her in death...

Nov 17, 2011

Marilyn R. Nelson, 85 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on November 17, 2011 in Plainfield, IL. She was born on April 17, 1926 in LaPorte, Indiana, Daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine (Guinea)Pankowski. She was a member of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Bethel College, Notre Dame University and Siena Heights...

Nov 14, 2011

Ralph E. Lee, age 87 of LaPorte, IN, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was a 60 year resident of LaPorte County. He was born April 1, 1924 in Chicago, IL., Son of the late Andrew and Gertrude Viola (Edmondson) Lee. He was married on July 26, 1967 in LaPorte to Mary Odle who preceded...

Nov 10, 2011

Mildred J. "Millie" Haferkamp, 86 years old of LaPorte, IN, died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Graveside Services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Door Village Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Meyer. Cremation has taken place and arrangements have been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Contributions...

Nov 7, 2011

Dan Martin , 56 years old of La Porte, IN, died Monday, November 7, 2011. He was born April 2, 1955 to John and Joan Martin. Dan grew up in LaPorte where he attended LPHS. Dan went on to join the Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1974. Dan then settled in Edwardsburg, Michigan and Elkhart for many years where...

Nov 3, 2011

Jack Volney Lay, 93 years old of La Porte, IN, died at 11:30 AM, Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home. He was born September 11, 1918 in LaPorte, son of the late Volney and Louise Patterson Lay. On September 11, 1948 in LaPorte, he married Marion M. Bowers who preceded him in death on June 27, 2004. Then, on...

Nov 2, 2011

Pearl Marie Schiele, 90 years old of Rolling Prairie , IN passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at IU LaPorte Hospital. She was born December 8, 1920 in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late Stewart and Stella (Marlin) Eldred. She was a member of Best Years Group of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church and graduated from Mill Creek High...

Nov 1, 2011

Opal M. Weaver, 94 years old of La Porte, IN, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born July 31, 1917 in Crumstown, IN, daughter of Ray and Zoa (Burch) Brown. She was a member of Door Village Methodist Church. She was the head cook for La Porte High School for many years....

Oct 30, 2011

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Pauline Canada, 103 of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday Oct. 30, 2011 at Golden Living Center Countryside in La Porte. She was born April 2, 1908 in Anderson, Indiana, Daughter of the late Everett Reeves and Essie (Riggs) Reeves. She married on July 31, 1927 in Anderson, IN. to Prentice A. Canada who preceded her...

Oct 29, 2011

John Piotrowicz June 5, 1922 - October 29, 2011

John Piotrowicz, 89 years old of Walkerton,(Fish Lake) Indiana, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 in his home. He was born June 5, 1922 in Hegewisch, Illinois, Son of the late Joseph and Barbara Piotrowicz. He was a member of North Liberty Church of Christ, a board member of Saulktown Cemetery...

Oct 18, 2011

Eleanor R. McBurney, 91 years old of La Porte, IN, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in the home of her daughter and son-in-law; Carol and Bob Fleisher in La Porte. She was born October, 5, 1920 in Foot-of-Ten, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William F. and Rebecca J. (Woomer) Lytle. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church...

Oct 15, 2011

As a physician, he portrayed the image of Marcus Welby, M.D., a family practitioner with a kind bedside manner. Yet he had a fascinating personal life that included a stint as a navy fighter pilot, crossing paths with Muhammad Ali, and rafting the Colorado River. Longtime LaPorte physician, Dr. Bob Kelsey, 83, died October 15, at home of complications...

Oct 13, 2011

Jeanette E. Darby, 87 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born on December 5, 1923 in LaPorte, IN, daughter of William A. and Anna (Geise) Vollrath. She was married on December 9, 1943 in LaPorte to William C. Darby who preceded her in death on September...

Oct 3, 2011

Gilbert B. Lund, 68 years old of La Porte, IN, died Monday, October 3, 2011 in his home. He was born May 20, 1943 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Gustav and Margot (Wallin) Lund. Gilbert was very active in the VFW and American Legion. He was a submariner in the United States Navy. He loved to fish with...

Oct 3, 2011

Amanda A. Osborn, 23, of La Porte, Indiana returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father Monday, October 3, 2011 due to a car accident. She was born August 4, 1988. Mandy is survived by her father Walter Osborn, her mother Tina (Kabowski) Osborn, her sister Stephanie Osborn, her brother Justin Osborn, her grandfather Milton Osborn, her grandmother Lynda Thomas,...

Sep 27, 2011

Ronald E. Curry, Sr., 72 years old of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on June 17, 1939 in LaCrosse, IN., son of the late Clement and Venita "Eva" (Sink) Curry. He was a retired Supervisor at Indiana Dye Molding in Fort Wayne, IN. Ron enjoyed working on old...

Sep 24, 2011

Harley Carl Caddy, 81 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Settlers House in LaPorte. He was born March 14, 1930 in LaPorte, IN, Son of the late Carl C. and Marguerite (Lindborg) Caddy. Harley was a US Army Veteran, member of the VFW, American Legion and Bethany Lutheran Church. Surviving is his brother;...