Obituaries
Dorothy Bernice (Zabel) Rosenbaum
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...
Robert Edward Freeman
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,...
Jacob Eugene Brown
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...
Edna (Maahs) Kelsey
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...
Opal Elizabeth (Buchholz) Swank
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...
Richard "Dick" William Rutz
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...
Brandon Lee Perez
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;...
Jeanne Perkins
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...
William "Bill" C. Hyde
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,...
William Francis Davis
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. ...
Eugene Joseph Eggleston
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...
Wendell Howard Fain
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...
Donald Robert Dignam
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...
Debra Anne Williams
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...
Judith Kay (Lowery) Anderson
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...
David Lee Papp, Jr.
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,...
Aaron Gene Lovvorn
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...
Ronald William Beard
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...
Spencer J. Brady
Jun 27, 2020
Spencer J. Brady, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.
Spencer was born on May 9, 1953 in Netcong, NJ, to Phillip and Virginia (Byrd) Brady.
Surviving Spencer are his life partner of over 40 years, Susan Levenhagen of La Porte; special daughter, Carrie...
Kelly J. Snyder
Jun 25, 2020
Kelly J. Snyder, 59, of Rolling Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home. Kelly was born in La Porte, IN, on September 27, 1960 to Leland and Shirley (Gierkey) Snyder.
Surviving Kelly are her siblings, Kyle Graber of Fountain Hills, AZ, Kary (Bob) Henning of South Bend, Kathy James of La Porte,...
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