Mar 5, 2020

Elizabeth E. (Garner) Cox Nickell, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana.

Elizabeth was born on October 15, 1923 in Tennessee, the daughter of Venoy and Amanda (Ramey) Garner.

Elizabeth worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during WWII.  After WWII, she became an LPN and worked for many...

Mar 4, 2020

Daniel "Dan" Surma, 65, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago. Daniel was born on January 7, 1955 in La Porte, Indiana to Fredrick and Sylvia (Duell) Surma.  He graduated from La Porte High School in 1973 and Moody Bible Institute in 1978.  He received a BA Music from the American...

Mar 2, 2020

Gordon L. Hamlin, 53, of La Porte, passed away on March 2, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.  A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mar 1, 2020

Charles H. Wilson, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home. Charles was born in Chesterton, IN, on March 5, 1948 to Everett Edward and Dorothy Gladys (Striker) Wilson.

On December 23, 1983 in Greenfield, Ohio, he married Betty Benson who survives.  Also surviving are his 5 children, Earl (Kendall) Wilson,...

Feb 17, 2020

Ronald William Schrier, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. Ron was born in La Porte, IN, on August 11, 1962 to Henry H. and Kathaleen L. (Cowgill) Schrier.

He is survived by his sisters, Cynthia (Chris Sexton) Schrier of La Porte, Lauri (Calvin) Chapman of South Bend, and Pat...

Feb 16, 2020

Shirley Ann Fort, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Shirley was born in Kentucky on September 1, 1941 to Henry and Ethel (Creech) Richie.  She moved to Indiana as a young child.  Shirley grew up in Starke County and graduated from North Judson High School in 1959....

Feb 16, 2020

Baby Justice passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

He was born on February 16, 2020 to Chloe Justice.

Surviving are his mother; grandparents, Cori (Ronnie) Walker and Chris (Michelle) Justice, all of La Porte; aunt, Chelsy Scarborough of La Porte; uncle, Chevy Justice of La Porte; and...

Feb 15, 2020

Kyle Thomas Schweder, 28, was received in heaven on February 15, 2020 at LaPorte Hospital and Health Systems.

Kyle was born on February 8, 1992 in LaPorte, IN, to Nancy (Teter) Addie and Dennis Schweder.

Kyle is survived by his 2 year old son, Leo; parents, Nancy (Chad) Addie and Dennis Schweder, all of LaPorte;...

Feb 11, 2020

UPDATE:

Dr. Seth S. Philbrook, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021, at La Porte First United Methodist Church with Pastors Evan Lash and...

Feb 10, 2020

Ann Catherine Riedstra, 80, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, surrounded by family.

Ann was born on August 7, 1939 in Chicago, IL, to Bernard and Jennie (DeVries) Lenters.

On February 25, 1956 in Oaklawn, IL, she married James Ronald who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Feb 10, 2020

Erma J. Meyers, 91, of Hesston, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle.

Erma was born on June 13, 1928, in Berrien County, MI to Charles R. and Vera (Claypool) Zebell.

On September 11, 1945, she married Lee R. Meyers at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in La Porte, IN. ...

Feb 6, 2020

Wilbert A. Smith, 69, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Wilbert was born on August 9, 1950 in La Porte, IN, to Wilbert and Cora (McGee) Smith.

Surviving are his daughters, Rebecca (Matthew) Lindsey of Westville and Roberta (Mark) Flotow of La Porte; 6 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;...

Feb 5, 2020

Shirley Berniece French, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Hamilton Communities.

Shirley was born in Hastings, MI, on June 21, 1937 to Kenneth James and BernieceWinifred (Chapman) Adams.

In 1956, she married Edward Farley, who preceded her in death.   In 1982, Shirley married Robert G. French, who preceded her...

Feb 4, 2020

Bebejean Knoll, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Oak Woods Manor.  She was born on December 19, 1926 in La Porte, IN, to Lester and Thelma (Hudkins) Snider.

On July 21, 1946, Bee married Richard Knoll, who died in 1984.  She will now join him, her grandson Roky (2016), and her son-in-law David Rees...

Feb 4, 2020

James "Box" Randall Charlson, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at home, surrounded by family.

Randy was born on June 10, 1956 in Valparaiso, IN, to James and Joan (Smith) Charlson.

On January 28, 1983 in Lake Station, he married Laura Larson who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Karley Herbst and Zakary...

Feb 3, 2020

Rodney S. Jones Sr., 53, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Rodney was born on June 2, 1966 in South Bend, IN, to Randall and Peggy (Mounce) Jones.

Surviving are his children, Rodney Jones, Jr. of La Porte and Heidi (Zach) Johnson of La...

Feb 2, 2020

Sharon Elaine (Beam) McIlquham, (79), passed away peacefully Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 3 a.m. at Settlers Place, La Porte, IN.

She was born February 22, 1940, in La Porte, IN,  Edward and Shirley (Shafer) Beam and has lived in La Porte since birth.

Sharon was a member of the Salem Chapel United Methodist Church,...

Feb 1, 2020

Leonard "Lenny" Gonzales, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Brentwood, La Porte. Lenny was born in Los Angeles, CA, on November 23, 1945 to Mary Gonzales.

On January 7, 1984 in Bakersfield, CA, he married Candace Voogd who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Michael Gonzales of Charleston, S.C., Lindsey Gonzales...

Jan 27, 2020

Henry "Hank" I. Plis, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Hank was born on August 10, 1929 in Rakszawa, Poland to Joseph and Julia (Pelz) Plis.

On November 12, 1955, he married Peggy Earl who preceded him in death on May 22, 2018.

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Jan 26, 2020

David M. Stanley, 47, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home. David was born in La Porte, IN, on June 7, 1972 to Don and Doris (Schmaltz) Stanley.

Surviving are his mother, Doris Stanley of Michigan City; brother, Jim Stanley of La Porte; 5 nieces, Krystle (Trevor) Beals of Spencerville, IN,...