Nov 8, 2019

Michael Lynn South, 63, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home.

Michael was born on August 2, 1956 in Gatesville, TX, to Fred and Barbara (Vitch) South.

On April 21, 1984 in Valparaiso, he married Susan Klitzka who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Amanda (Bub) Minix of La Porte; siblings, David...

Nov 7, 2019

Janice Marie Cripe, 63, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her home.

Janice was born on January 28, 1956 in Michigan City, IN to Colleen (Sydow) Miller.

On July 29, 1972 in Michigan City, IN, she married Mark R. Cripe who preceded her in death on June 1, 2010.  Surviving are her 3...

Nov 5, 2019

Russell J. Bohn, 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Franciscan Health Michigan City after a very brief illness.

Russell was born on September 25, 1927 in Havelock, IA, to Merle and Elsie (Smith) Bohn.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce; children, Lee (Mary) Bohn of Bethel, VT and Lynn (Jim) Maritch of Portland,...

Nov 5, 2019

Doris Ann Hurni, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at VNA of NWI Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Doris was born on June 6, 1929 in Walkerton, IN, to Kenneth E.and Dorothy A. (Bradford) Hostetler.

On August 20, 1949 at the First Christian Church in La Porte, IN, she married Maurice LeRoy...

Nov 1, 2019

Dorothy N. Wilber, 101, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Dorothy was born on July 9, 1918 in Bakersfield, Missouri to Arthur and Sarah (Fore) Cooper.

On September 14, 1936 in Ellettsville, IN, she married Albert G. Wilber who preceded her in death on...

Oct 27, 2019

Henry "Hank" G. Birkholz III 87, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Oak Woods Manor, La Porte.

Hank was born on November 7, 1931 in Galien, MI to Henry and Gertrude (Snyder) Birkholz.

On June 2, 1951 in Oceanside, CA, he married Janet Sue Williams who preceded him in death. ...

Oct 24, 2019

Diana Lynn Euler, 47, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Diana was born on November 18, 1971 in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth E. and Rose M. (Eckstein) Euler.

Surviving are her brother, Kevin (Debra) Euler of La Porte; sister, Lisa Spoon of South Bend; nieces,...

Oct 24, 2019

Donna C. Beecher, 59, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Donna was born on May 31, 1960 in Marietta, GA, to Barbara Ann (Barton) Bannister.

On December 22, 1986 in Atlanta, GA, she married Roger who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her sons, Shane Beecher of Michigan City...

Oct 22, 2019

Jari L. Gropp, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Jari was born on September 28, 1945 in La Porte, IN, to Norman A. and Gloria J. (Dorman) Marsden.

On June 7, 1974 in La Porte, IN, she married Richard A. Gropp who survives.  Also surviving...

Oct 21, 2019

Donna Joan Lennox, 68, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Donna was born on January 5, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN, to George and Phyllis (Mascoe) Russell.

On October 13, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN, she married James Lennox who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Lisa (Dale) McGinty of Mill Creek,...

Oct 16, 2019

Maxine Evelyn Stimley, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Brentwood, La Porte.

Maxine was born on April 13, 1924 in Westville, to Edward and Audrie L. (Andrews) Bayer.

On June 15, 1943 in Waycross, GA, she married Leonard "Stash" William who preceded her in death on May 28, 1993. ...

Oct 14, 2019

Paul M. Delrio, 41, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Paul was born on January 24, 1978 in Chicago, IL, to Roy and Romona (Para) Delrio.

On May 21, 2003 in Aruba, he married Jennifer Bruno who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Lucas; mother, Romona Para, siblings, Gyle Delrio...

Oct 7, 2019

David Lee Williams, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home. David was born in La Porte, IN, on January 15, 1954 to John Franklin and Yvonne Marie (Allen) Williams.

On February 22, 2010 in Reno, NV, he married Kathy Cummins who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Dave (Sarah) Williams...

Oct 6, 2019

Fred Salomon, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

Fred was born on June 23, 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Fred was a Holocaust Survivor.  He was a member of the French Resistance during WWII and a member of The Palmach which was part...

Oct 5, 2019

Gerry L. Hessel, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at her home.

Gerry was born on September 13, 1943 in Michigan City, IN, to Lewis and Mary (Proll) Seedorf.

On February 10, 1962 in Michigan City, she married Philip Hessel who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Penny (Mike) VanWanzeele and Rusty (Debbie)...

Oct 4, 2019

Evelyn "June" Brown, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

June was born on August 3, 1926 in Garrett, IN, to Harry W. and Minnie R. (King) Rosenberry.

On November 26, 1952 in La Porte, she married William M. Brown who preceded...

Oct 3, 2019

Calvin Jack Trickler, 92, of La Porte, Indiana died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home at Brentwood.

Jack or CJ as he was known was born in Indianapolis on October 6, 1926 to Earl and Esmerelda (Trost) Trickler.   As a child in Chicago, he sharpened his financial acumen by riding his bicycle to a place where...

Oct 2, 2019

Marilyn Mc Whirter Thompson, 69 from La Porte, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2019 following complications from her hip surgery.

Marilyn was born on July 23, 1950 in Chicago IL to James and Barbara (Flett) Mc Whirter.

She is survived by her son, Eric Clark Thompson of Rhode Island; brother, William (Sandii) Mc Whirter...

Sep 27, 2019

Michiana Rose Curry, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Michiana was born on July 16, 1927 in Michigan City, IN, to Arthur Charles and Gertrude Dora (Arens) Ransom.

On November 21, 1947 in La Porte, IN, she married George Elmer who preceded her in death,...

Sep 25, 2019

William "Bill" J. Ward, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at La Porte Hospital with his children nearby.

He was born on November 20th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois.

Bill is survived by his children, Jessica Ward, Jena (George) Coulter and Daniel Ward; grandchildren, Delilah Grossheider, Talon Blaser and Adaline, George,...