Sep 19, 2011

Anna Marie Smith, 90 years old, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle, IN, following a lengthly illness. She was born in LaCrosse, IN on March 25, 1921, daughter of the late William Henderson and Wynema (Talmadge) Henderson. Anna was married on May 31, 1939, in LaPorte, IN to Donald Smith who preceded her in...

Sep 19, 2011

Robert V. Ott, 84 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1927 in La Porte, IN. Son of the late Victor and Virginia (Klonoski) Ott. Robert was married on November 12, 1955 in Chesterton, IN to Judith J. Koritz who survives. Also surviving are his children:...

Sep 18, 2011

Averill M. Gribble-Heiman, 93 years old of LaPorte, IN, went home to be with the Lord at I.U. LaPorte Hospital Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. She was born December 20, 1917 in Michigan City, Daughter of the late William and Maude( Ellis) Schroeder. She was a former volunteer at LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte Herald Argus, Meals On Wheels, former member of...

Sep 17, 2011

Lee R. "Budda" Hoyt, 50 years old of LaPorte, IN, died Saturday, September 17, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 10, 1960 in LaPorte and has lived here his entire life, Son of the late Richard and Marjorie (Steinke) Hoyt . He worked as a Maintance Suprervisor for Flexible Foam in Elkhart until becoming...

Sep 15, 2011

Mary "Katie" Katherine (Price) Mason, 76 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at home in LaPorte, IN. She was born August 20, 1935 in Sullivan, IN Daughter of the late Frank Ira and Thelma Violet ( Miller) Mason. Mary worked for Berkel Inc. for 32 years. Surviving are her 3 daughters: Pamela Majcher,...

Sep 13, 2011

Ernestine F."Ernie" Mumma, 78 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in I.U. LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 23, 1933 in Danville, IL, daughter of the late Ernest Maury and Florence (King) Ferguson. She was a member of Countryside Christian Church where she helped serve many meals, volunteered at Handley Grade School for over...

Sep 10, 2011

Barbara Lucille Coffman, 72 years old of La Porte, IN, died Saturday, September 10, 2011 in I.U. La Porte Hospital She was born Jan 15, 1939 in Acme, Pennsylvania Daughter of Mary (Henry) and John Ritenour. She was a member of Pentecostal Church of God, Michigan City, IN for 22 years. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She...

Sep 5, 2011

Lauren Ashley Bussie (Tufo), 23 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2011 in Crete, Illinois. She was born on March 2, 1988 in Harvey, Illinois, at 9:41 to Rodney Tufo and Julie Reano Adams. She was married on December 14, 2007 in LaPorte, IN, to Joel Bussie who survives. Also surviving are 1 son: Andrew James...

Sep 3, 2011

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Randy William "Schoofy" Schoof, 47 years old of LaPorte, IN, died at 6:45 AM, Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the home of his Father. Randy was born April 19, 1964 in La Porte, IN, Son of William and Mary Bowers Schoof. Randy worked as a Tree Trimmer for Townsend Tree Company. Randy was outgoing, funny, and full of...

Aug 30, 2011

Richard L. Lundin, 83 years old of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle, IN. He was born on January 8, 1928 in Chicago, IL. Son of the late Ladislav Vlasaty and Helen (Ball) Lundin. He also was adopted by William R. Lundin. He was married in 1953 in Harvey, IL....

Aug 26, 2011

Aubrey Cates, 79 years old of North Judson, IN, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 in LaPorte Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1932 in Providence Kentucky, son of the late Minus and Ruby (Clark) Cates. He worked in US Steel (Billett Mill) for 31 Years. Aubrey is survived by his loving brother: Carrol Ray (Petronia) Cates of...

Aug 26, 2011

Dwight "Joe" Dyer, age 48 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 26, 2011 following a courageous battle with diabetes. He was born on June 8, 1963 in LaPorte, IN to Dwight and Sue (Wright) Dyer. He attended and graduated from New Prairie High School in 1982. Joe was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Aug 24, 2011

David Clarence Jones, 80 years old of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his home. He was born February 8, 1931 in LaPorte, IN, son of the late Basil Ford Jones and the late Nellie Marie (Stoner) Jones. On October 2, 1954, David married Sherry Emigh at the Methodist Church in LaPorte, IN. David served in the...

Aug 23, 2011

Mary Jane Egolf, 78 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in South Bend Memorial Hospital. She was born April 1,1933 in Michigan City, In to the late Clarence and Naomi (Wheaterbee) Chambers. She married Lloyd E. Egolf on May 29, 1983 in La Porte, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter; Theresa L. Bleck...

Aug 21, 2011

Edward O. Galloway,Sr., 86 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Millers Merry Manor, New Carlisle, IN. He was born February 17, 1925 in LaPorte County, IN; Son of the late Jesse and Ada (Stanage) Galloway. He was married on July 5, 1947 in LaPorte to Shirley (Schweder) Galloway who survives. Also surviving...

Aug 21, 2011

Margie M. Linn, 83 years old of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Hamilton Grove Community in New Carlisle, IN. She was born August 21, 1928 in Trinidad, Colorado, Daughter of the late Kennith & Lucille (Trent) Stone. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post #9423. She married Donald G. Linn on Dec. 13,...

Aug 18, 2011

Anna "Ann" Katherine Earll Rainier, 98 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 in Golden Living Center Fountainview. She was born on November 24, 1912 in Ligonier, Indiana, Daughter of the late Bert and Myrtle (Stocker) Earll. She was a Seamstress for many years in her home. She was married to August Jelke, who...

Aug 18, 2011

Jeffery Ogle , 51 years old of Mill Creek, passed away at 7:55 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital following a short illness. Jeff was born April 27, 1960 in Valparaiso, IN. Jeff attended Portage High School and was employed as a Process Engineer at Chicago Faucet in Michigan City, IN. He is survived by...

Aug 12, 2011

James Lee Diedrich, 72 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 21, 1939 in North Liberty, Indiana, Son of the late Henery Herman Carl & Geneva Rose (Weldon) Diedrich. He worked and retired from House of Fara in LaPorte, he loved to fix...

Aug 12, 2011

Steve Lukac, 92 years old of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace. He was born October 7., 1918 in Chicago, IL. to the late Paul and Anna (Kuhajda) Lukac. He was married June 14, 1947 in Knox, Indiana to Louise (Okeley) Lukac who preceded him in death on October 25,...