Sep 7, 2020

Deana Grace, 90, of Mill Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Deana was born on August 5, 1930 in Jasper, Alabama to John W. and Vina (Williams) Robertson.

On September 5, 1950 in Fulton, Mississippi, she married James P. Grace who preceded her in death on March 28, 2010. ...

Sep 5, 2020

Nicholas Rade Bubalo, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home. Nick was born on December 20, 1968 in Chicago, IL, to Michael R. and Sharon M. (Charnote) Bubalo.

Surviving Nick are his son, Michael (Alexis) Bubalo of La Porte; future grandson, Nicholas Bubalo (due to arrive November 2nd); father, Michael...

Sep 3, 2020

Louise Reno, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Louise was born on August 20, 1955 in Chicago, IL, to Robert and Lorraine (Zakrajsek) Dyer.

Surviving Louise are her children, Jimmy (Lesley) Lefeber of La Porte, Edward (Amy) Lefeber of La Porte, and Richard Lefeber...

Sep 3, 2020

Betty L. Bradley, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Betty was born in South Bend, IN, on September 3, 1942 to Albert and Ida (Hay) Wiltfong.

On September 2, 1961 in New Buffalo, MI, she married Jerry who preceded her in death.  Surviving Betty are...

Sep 3, 2020

Ira Leon Ashcraft, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Ira was born on January 5, 1936 in Carlisle, IN, to Elsworth and Virginia (Phillips) Ashcraft.

On June 29, 1956 in La Porte, he married Gertrude who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Cheri (Bill) Campbell of...

Aug 30, 2020

Joyce Barnes, 78, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home.

Joyce was born on March 21, 1942 in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Rose Marie (Vanek) Kebr.

On September 2, 1961 in Three Oaks, MI, she married Dale who survives.

Also surviving are her children, Bonnie (Donald)...

Aug 29, 2020

Elsie Louise (Culvahouse) Lotter, 85, formerly of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in South Bend.

The daughter of Arden and Elizabeth (Young) Culvahouse, she was born on September 21, 1934 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  During elementary school, she moved to Kingsford Heights and attended Union Township School, when her dad was asked to...

Aug 27, 2020

Martin "Marty" Arthur Knip, 63, of La Porte and originally from DeMotte, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Martin was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on May 16, 1957 to Cornelius and Thelma Agnes (DeFries) Knip.

On July 26, 1983 in Rensselaer, Indiana, he married Ruth...

Aug 26, 2020

Pastor Ornan “Dale” Williams personally met Jesus on the morning of August 26 2020 at The Laurels of Dekalb in Butler, IN. He was born on August 16, 1935 in Decatur, IL to Ornan A. Williams and Gladys P. (Hays) Williams. Dale was a 1953 graduate of Decatur High School and later received a BA in 1958 from Anderson...

Aug 23, 2020

Margaret "Marge" E. Kollar, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Hamilton Communities.

Marge was born on February 17, 1932 in South Bend, IN, to Cyril T. and Bernice (Redpath) Herthog.

On May 24, 1952 in South Bend, IN, she married Otto G. who preceded her in death.  Surviving Marge...

Aug 23, 2020

Barry Vann Pittman, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Aperion Care Arbors at Michigan City.

Barry was born on February 2, 1961 in Ardmore, TN, to "Jack" Van Buren and Betty J. (Sprouse) Pittman.

Surviving Barry are his son, Josiah (Amy Bealor) Pittman of La Porte; siblings, Garry Robison,...

Aug 22, 2020

Joyce Louise Schroeder, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Joyce was born on December 17, 1935 in Freeport, MI, to William and Arvilla (Osborn) Boughner.

On October 16, 1954 in New Buffalo, MI she married Henry, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Joyce are her daughter,...

Aug 20, 2020

David Allen Voltz, 58, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

David was born on April 18, 1962 in Michigan City, IN, to Kenneth Voltz and Leanita "Skeeter" (Turner) Scott.

Surviving David are his children, Terry Voltz of Chicago and Amber Voltz of Michigan City; mother, Leanita "Skeeter" Scott; siblings, Dale Scott...

Aug 17, 2020

Geraldine Marie Guard, 64, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at her home.

Geraldine was born on April 3, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to James and Myrtle (Graham) Dempsey.

Surviving Geraldine are her children, David (Kristen Schroeder) Guard, Matthew Guard, and Wendy (Kevin) Dolson, all of Michigan City; 6 grandchildren, Ayden Schroeder, Alice Guard,...

Aug 14, 2020

Jerry B. Keim, 83, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Jerry was born on April 22, 1937 in South Bend, IN, to Charles T. and Sue (Roush) Keim.  He attended La Porte High School and graduated in 1955.  Jerry served his country in the US Navy.

On June...

Aug 11, 2020

Cali Rose Kinsey, 7, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Cali was born on June 20, 2013 in La Porte, IN, to Bobby Lagene Kinsey.

Surviving Cali are her father, Bobby Kinsey; stepmother, Rachel Rozinski; siblings, Chelsea, Skyler and "J Boy" Kinsey; grandmas, Teresa Kinsey,...

Aug 10, 2020

On Monday, August 10, 2020, Donald "Don" J. Dolezal lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer.

Don was born on November 13, 1946 in the Metropolitan Area of Chicago, IL.  He was raised in La Porte, IN by his loving parents, Donald and Grace Dolezal.

Don received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University.  He...

Aug 10, 2020

Everett "Mike" Michael Binder, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services after a long series of health issues. Mike was born in La Porte, IN, on May 20, 1951 to Everett Franklin and Marguerite (Skinner) Binder.

Surviving Mike are his son Beau (Cassidy) Binder of La...

Aug 7, 2020

Harvey V. Adams Sr., 86, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.

Harvey was born on December 26, 1933 to Goldie (Wolf) and Solomon H. Adams.

Harvey served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He owned Adams and Sons Roofing.

Harvey was preceded in death by his...

Aug 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" L. Marker, 69, of La Porte, passed away from this life to his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Franciscan Health, in Crown Point following complications from lung surgery.

Bob was born on September 9, 1950 in La Porte to Leonard P. and Betty L. (Reiter) Marker.

After graduating from...