Obituaries

Jean Beach

Jean Beach

May 31, 2010

Jean L. Beach, 87 years old of New Buffalo, MI and formerly of La Porte, died Monday May 31, 2010 at Carol's Adult Care Facility in New Buffalo. She was born July 22, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Dr. H.C. and Arvada Roberts. She was married on Sept. 7, 1947 in La Porte to Robert E. Beach who preceded her...

Judy Sutherlin

Judy Sutherlin

May 24, 2010

Judith Sutherlin, 63 years old of Westville, IN, died Monday, May 24, 2010 in La Porte Hospital. She was born October 13, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, IL, daughter of Forrest and Margaret (Chelf) Harmon. Judith was married to Richard Sutherlin on October 4, 1963 in Michigan City, who survives. She enjoyed life, sitting on her front porch, she was an...

Bonnie Tucker

Bonnie Tucker

May 20, 2010

Bonnie Tucker, 56 years old of LaPorte, IN, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 in LaPorte, IN. She was born November 21, 1953 in Willits, CA., Daughter of Clifford and Jeull (Cronin) Smith. Surviving are her son; Micheal Tucker of LaPorte, IN., daughter; Michelle Tucker of New Carlisle, IN., three granddaughters and one grandson. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Dinner...

Juan Chavez

Juan Chavez

May 19, 2010

Juan S. Chavez, 66 years old of La Porte, IN, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his home in LaPorte. He was born December 15, 1943 in Elsa, TX., Son of Anacleto & Paula (Salinas) Chavez. Juan was the proud owner of Chavez & Sons Landscaping since 1982. Surviving are his sons; Johnny G. Chavez of Stevensville, MI., Jesse G....

Virginia Seitz

Virginia Seitz

May 13, 2010

Virginia Seitz, 57, of La Porte, died Thursday, May 13, 2010 in La Porte Hospital. She was born on Sept. 28, 1952, daughter of the late Robert and Delpha (Bunse) Seitz. Virginia was a member of The United Methodist Church and a number of choirs. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and music. She played violin and piano. When...

Florence Birlson

Florence Birlson

May 8, 2010

Florence "Peggy" O'Neil Moorehead Birlson, 89 years old of LaPorte, died at 9:42 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at LaPorte Hospital . She was born in Newport, Arkansas on July 1, 1920, Daughter of Henry and Lillie Woodard Moorehead. On February 3, 1944 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, she married Buster Birlson who passed away on April 17, 1975. Mrs. Birlson...

Maureen West

Maureen West

May 8, 2010

Maureen West, 77 years old of LaPorte, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2010. A celebration of her life will take place at 10 AM Thursday, May 13 at the Cutler Funeral Home with Pastor Nate Loucks officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 12 from 4-7 PM and...

Montie Bowen

Montie Bowen

May 1, 2010

Montie Crumwell Bowen, 61 years old of LaPorte, IN, died Sat. May 1, 2010 in his home. He was born January 18, 1949 in LaPorte, Indiana, Son of the late Montie Clayton Bowen and the late Dorthy Josephine( West) Bowen. He was a Life Member of the DAV and NRA. He retired from the US Army as a Staff Sgt....

Robert Swank

Robert Swank

Apr 11, 2010

Robert “Bob” R. Swank May 11, 1926-April 11, 2010 La PORTE — Robert “Bob” R. Swank, 83 years old of La Porte, IN, died at 3:20 A.M. Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on May 11, 1926 in Bourbon, IN, Son of Ray and Gladys York Swank. On July 3, 1949 in Michigan City, he married...

Jack Rosenbaum

Jack Rosenbaum

Apr 4, 2010

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Jack L. Rosenbaum, 87 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday April 4, 2010 in his home He was born May 30, 1922 in Knox, Indiana, Son of the late William and Grace (Good) Rosenbaum. Jack was married on June 1, 1943 in Hammond, IN to Irene Cable for 66 years. He was a...

G.T. Howard

G.T. Howard

Apr 4, 2010

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G. T. Howard, 66 years old of La Porte, IN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2010 in La Porte Hospital. He was born May 29, 1943 in Jackson, Kentucky, Son of the late George and May (Dysart) Howard . He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carolyn Thomas who...

J.B. Warfield

J.B. Warfield

Apr 4, 2010

J. B. Warfield, 80 years old of La Porte, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 in La Porte Hospital. He was born Jan. 25, 1930 in Hazzard, Kentucky to the late Cager T. & Grace (Shelton) Warfield. He served in the US Army Army during the Korean War, Life member of the VFW Post #1130 where he was Past Commander and...

Gudrun Thordarson

Gudrun Thordarson

Apr 2, 2010

Gudrun Lilja Thordarson (Gudsteinsdottir) was born on Christmas day in 1937 in Vestmannaeyjar, a small island off the southern coast of Iceland. She passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2010 at her home in La Porte, Indiana surrounded by her family. She was born into a large family with five sisters and three brothers. On Easter Sunday, April 1,...

Marion Heise

Marion Heise

Apr 1, 2010

Marion Jean Heise, 80 years old of La Porte, IN, died in Thurs. April 1, 2010 in La Porte Hospital She was born May 9, 1929 in LaPorte, Indiana , Daughter of the late William and Maybelle(Shaw) Bower Marion worked for 20 years and retired from the Wax Department at Howmett. She was a 1947 Graduate of LaPorte High...

Ryan Trost

Ryan Trost

Mar 29, 2010

Ryan Trost, 16 years old of (Fish Lake)Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 at his home. He was born August 4, 1993 in Hammond, IN. , Son of Scott and Mary (Norris) Trost of Fish Lake. He was a Junior at La Porte High School, involved in the La Porte High School Drama Club, playing the Pizza Guy...

James Grace

James Grace

Mar 28, 2010

James P. Grace , 80 years old of ,Mill Creek, IN. formerly of Elkhart, IN. died Sunday, March 28, 2010 in LaPorte Hospital . He was born Thursday, February 13, 1930 in Jasper, AL., Son of John W. & Mattie(Chain)Grace. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Deana Grace of Mill Creek, IN., Son, Ken(Janene)Grace of Mill Creek; Dtrs; Sandy(Rex)Ryor...

DeWayne Francis

DeWayne Francis

Mar 25, 2010

DeWayne "Moose" Francis, 60 years old of La Porte, IN, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born April 11, 1949 in LaPorte, IN Son of Mirwood W. and Dorothy Jane (Chadderdon) Francis He was married on July 3, 1972 in LaPorte, IN to Linda Taylor who survives. He was a member of the...

Martin Neubeck

Martin Neubeck

Mar 18, 2010

Martin Addy Neubeck, 67 years old of LaPorte, Indiana, formerly of Hanna, IN., passed away Thursday afternoon, March 18, 2010 after a two year fight with cancer. He was born July 1, 1942 in Hanna, IN., to Theodore Neubeck and Beatrice Griffin Neubeck. He was employed with Kingsley Furniture. Upon his retirement from Kingsley he opened M & R...

Darrel Banic

Darrel Banic

Mar 18, 2010

Darrel Gene Banic, 68 of LaPorte, IN passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Darrel was born on May 21, 1941 in LaPorte, IN to the late Martin and Doris (Rosenbaum) Banic who preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death were a brother; Claron and sister; Luane. On June 3, 1961, he joined Bonny Sue (Kegebein) Banic, who...

Mary Schaper

Mary Schaper

Mar 17, 2010

Mary Margaret "Pegge" Schaper, 86 years old of La Porte, IN, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was married on October 30, 1976 in Michigan City, IN to Elmer Christian Schaper who preceded her in death on April 5, 1994. She was born on February 6, 1924 in LaPorte, IN., Daughter of...

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