Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Robert C. McGinnis, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Robert was born on May 10, 1939 in Michigan City, IN, to Joseph and Alice (Peiffer) McGinnis.

On July 1, 1960 in La Porte, IN, he married Patricia K. Baity who survives.  Also surviving...

Jul 29, 2020

Myrva A. Hobbs, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Myrva was born on March 3, 1933 in East Chicago, IN, to George and Anne Sevulka.

On January 11, 1951 in Gary, IN she married James D. Hobbs, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Myrva are her...

Jul 28, 2020

Dorothy Bernice Rosenbaum, 97, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home.

Dorothy was born on June 5, 1923 in La Porte, IN, to George and Bernice Zabel.

On October 16, 1943 in San Diego, CA, she married Michael "Mickey" who preceded her in death.  Surviving Dorothy are her daughter, Diane (George) McCoy...

Jul 27, 2020

Robert Edward Freeman, 92, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.

Robert was born on March 5, 1928 in Sanford, IN, to Perry and Mary (Holdaway) Freeman.

Surviving Robert are his wife, Judy Freeman of Walkerton; daughter, Rebecca (Darwin) Price of Walkerton; sons, Robert Freeman II of Michigan City,...

Jul 25, 2020

Jacob Eugene Brown, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home. Jacob was born in La Porte, IN, on May 12, 1934 to Jacob Elmer and Edith V. (Patterson) Brown.

On June 20, 1954 in Greentown, IN, he married Doris Kee who preceded him in death on April 26, 2011.  Surviving...

Jul 24, 2020

Heaven gained a feisty faithful servant with the arrival of Edna Maahs Kelsey on July 24, 2020.

A life-long resident of La Porte, Edna arrived the seventh of nine children born to Caroline and Thomas Maahs on May 30, 1927 right behind Carl, Alma, Emma, Elmer “Bud”, Frieda, Edgar and just ahead of Norman and Thomas.  While...

Jul 24, 2020

Opal Elizabeth Swank, 92, of La Porte, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her daughter's home.

Opal was born on February 8, 1928 in Avon, SD, to Dave and Louisa (Berndt) Buchholz.

On August 30, 1975 in Kingsbury Baptist Church, she married Earl Wayne Swank, Sr. who...

Jul 23, 2020

Richard "Dick" William Rutz, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso after many months of illness.

Richard was born on October 10, 1942 in La Porte, IN, to Richard Herman and Ruth Clara (Rump) Rutz.

On August 20, 1966 in La Porte, IN, he married...

Jul 21, 2020

Brandon Lee Perez, 26, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Brandon was born in La Porte, IN, on December 18, 1993 to Jeffrey J.and Lauressa A. (Arndt) Perez.

Surviving Brandon are his daughter, Khloe Perez; parents, Jeffrey and Lauressa Perez of La Porte; siblings, Greg Elliott and Erika Perez, both of La Porte;...

Jul 19, 2020

Jeanne Louise Perkins, 83, passed away in her home on July 19th, 2020, after resolutely deciding to forego treatment against the insidious cancer found on June 1st, 2020.  Shrugging casually, she looked at the oncologist directly and said “I’ve had a good life.”

Jeanne was born April 15th, 1937, to Emily and Claus Buhmann.  She was preceded...

Jul 17, 2020

William "Bill" C. Hyde, 93, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Hamilton Grove, New Carlisle, IN. Bill was born in Gary, IN, on April 25, 1927 to Frank and Aletha (Quinn) Hyde.

On September 1, 1951, Bill married Marcella Yurchak, who preceded him in death.

On February 17, 2003, he married Elaine Quirk,...

Jul 16, 2020

William "Bill" Francis Davis, age 89, of La Porte, IN (formerly of Clinton, Iowa) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Bill was born in Burlington, Iowa on August 28, 1930.  He was the son of the late Clara Marshall and Ralph Davis.  Bill was raised in Clinton, Iowa. ...

Jul 10, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Eggleston, 94, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 10, 2020.

Eugene was born August 25, 1925 to Joseph and Dora (Kershner) Eggleston in Elkhart, IN.

Gene was a member of The Greatest Generation.  He served in the US Coast Guard as a radio operator in the...

Jul 10, 2020

Wendell Howard Fain, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Wendell was born on September 28, 1940 in Casey, IL, to Ralph and Nora (Biggs) Fain.

On January 15, 1972 in Door Village, he married Marilyn Jean Hartle who preceded him in death on...

Jul 8, 2020

Donald Robert Dignam, 82, of La Porte, passed away on July 8, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.   Arrangements are being handled by Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Curley Funeral Home, Chicago Ridge, IL.  Burial...

Jul 7, 2020

Debra Anne Williams, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home, with family by her side. Debra was born in La Porte, IN, on November 28, 1953 to James J. and Rose Ruth (Nowfel) Showley.

On September 30, 2017 in La Porte, IN, she married David "Jay" who survives.  Also surviving...

Jul 5, 2020

Judith Kay Anderson, 80, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth.

Judy was born on February 12, 1940 in Springfield, MO, to Ernest G. and Fern (Hasty) Lowery.

On June 19, 1965 in La Porte, IN, she married Douglas O. who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Scott...

Jul 4, 2020

David Lee Papp, Jr., 51, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home.

David was born on January 1, 1969 in La Porte, IN, to David and Elke (Heinen) Papp.

Surviving David are his children, Mitchell Taviner-Papp and Adreanna Taviner-Papp, both of La Porte; 3 grandchildren, Jordyn Taviner, Jadalynn Levandoski, and Aaliyah Taviner,...

Jun 30, 2020

Aaron Gene Lovvorn, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Aaron was born on November 1, 1932 in Russellville, AL, to Ruffin and Lucy (Williams) Lovvorn.

In August 1952 in Delphi, IN, he married Berdina Venters who preceded him in death.  Surviving Aaron are his children, Delores...

Jun 27, 2020

Ronald William Beard, 38, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence.

Ronald was born on March 29, 1982 in Harriman, TN, to Charles and Angelia (Miller) Beard.

Surviving are his mother; siblings, Jason (Melissa) Strotheide of Charlotte, MI, Jeanette McMann of La Porte, Charlise (Glenn) Ferguson of Soddy Daisy, TN, and Astin...