Sep 20, 2019

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Roger Lee Grove, born on March 13, 1949, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019.  He was the 2nd born in a set of identical twin boys.  He is survived by his twin, Ralph (Jackie) and his older brother, Larry (Sharon).  In 1973, he married Elizabeth Croumlich. He is...

Sep 19, 2019

James W. King, 76, of Hamlet, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Jim was born on December 28, 1942 in Tiptonville, TN, to Elvin and Syble (Lambert) King.

On April 17, 1961 in Steele, MO, he married Linda Lawson who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Steven...

Sep 18, 2019

Donna Lynn Brown, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Brownsburg Health Care Center.

Donna was born on November 9, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Wilbur and Mary (Matve) Deutscher.

On October 12, 1978 in La Porte, she married Albert Brown who preceded her in death on October 22,...

Sep 18, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Nicholas Manczunski, 48, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Joe was born on July 25, 1971 in South Bend, IN, to Nicholas and Christina (Breen) Manczunski.

Surviving are his children, Emily Manczunski of Plymouth and Nicholas "Nicky" Manczunski of La Porte; mother,...

Sep 17, 2019

Alfred "Fred" J. Herbst, 77, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Trail Creek Memory Care, Michigan City.

Fred was born on February 14, 1942 at home in Winslow, IN to Alfred E. and Juanita (Young) Herbst. He proudly served his country in the US Army.

In 2016 in La Porte,...

Sep 16, 2019

James Leroy Swing, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Brentwood, La Porte.

James was born on September 21, 1936 in La Porte, IN to Jake and Florence (Draves) Swing.  He was a graduate of La Porte High School and Valparaiso University.

Surviving are his brothers, Bruce (Alice) Swing of...

Sep 12, 2019

Janis H. Kiff, 71, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN.

Janis was born on January 24, 1948 in Michigan City, IN, to Kenneth and Phyllis (Schudorick) Hedstrom.  She attended Purdue University and Valparaiso University.  Janis was a public school teacher for more than 42 years, with the...

Sep 12, 2019

Lori Lynn James, born October 22, 1965, left this world on September 12, 2019 to live in eternity with her heavenly Father.

She was born to Robert L. James and Laureen K. James.  Lori attended Indian Trail Elementary School and graduated from La Porte High School in 1983.  She attended PNC for two years.  Lori moved to...

Sep 10, 2019

Charles "Charley" E. Culp, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Charley was born in Elkhart, IN, on August 9, 1943 to Frederick Giggy and June E. (McElwee).  He was later adopted by Charles Culp, who proceeded him in death.

On November 18, 1972 in Salem...

Sep 8, 2019

Rodger "Papu" L. Parker, 75, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Rodger was born in South Bend, IN, on October 20, 1943 to Ledger and Vera (Metz) Parker.

On February 28, 1967 in Mishawaka, IN, he married Patricia Miller who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Kimberly Parker of...

Sep 8, 2019

Gladys E. Buckow, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Golden Living Center-Fountainview, La Porte.

Gladys was born on March 10, 1921 in La Porte, IN, to Fred and Carrie (Gropp) Buckow. She graduated from La Porte High School in 1939.  Gladys worked at AP Andrew Bank, La Porte, as a bookkeeper,...

Sep 5, 2019

John Ray Beauchamp, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

John was born on March 5, 1945, to Vernon and Esther (Borton) Beauchamp.

Surviving are his children, Jack (Lorena) Beauchamp of Hamlet and Karen (Patrick) Sneed of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren, Dakota, Austin, Montana and Sierra Beauchamp of Hamlet,...

Sep 3, 2019

Mark Brian Tibbs, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, MI.

Mark was born on November 18, 1959 in South Bend, IN, to Virgil and Dorothy (Wellinski) Tibbs.

Surviving are his children, Lisa (Matt) Wiltfong of La Porte, Felicia (Jeremy) Morton of Rolling Prairie, and Melissa...

Aug 30, 2019

Thomas Clark Snyder, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Brentwood.

Tom was born on June 27, 1934 in La Porte, IN, to Theodore and Eva (Clark) Snyder.  He attended La Porte High School.

On November 25, 1978, he married Adeline "Arlene" Wood who preceded him on December 10, 2017. ...

Aug 28, 2019

Patricia A Hamilton, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Patricia was born on June 6, 1947 in Illinois, to William and Margaret (Dolohery) Hamilton.

Surviving are her children, Brian (Jerilyn) Favia of La Porte,  Renee Collins of Galien, MI and Phillip (Susan) Favia of La Porte;...

Aug 27, 2019

Today the state of the world has been left a gentler place to live in because of the life of Reverend Dr. Richard Gerald Blair, born May 31, 1943.

Richard has left this world gracefully with profound and lasting legacies in the hearts of his wife, Diana (Davis) Blair and his precious children, Cherri (Michael) Blair-Drayton, Angela...

Aug 16, 2019

Marilyn "Jean" Fain, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 16, 2019.

Jean was born on August 8, 1941 in Leiters Ford, IN, to O.C. Harold and Mary Magdalene (Davis) Hartle.

On January 15, 1972 in Door Village, IN, she married Wendell H. Fain who survives.  Also surviving are...

Aug 15, 2019

Willard Thatcher, 61, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Willard was born on September 7, 1957 in Valparaiso, IN, to Arthur and Lillie (Wilson) Thatcher.

On August 21, 1976 in Michigan City, he married Lois Jarrell who preceded him in death on July 19, 2013.  Surviving are his...

Aug 14, 2019

Michael "Mike" Cook, 56, of Walkerton, joined his family in heaven on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in his home with his daughters at his side.

Mike was born on February 24, 1963 in Greenfield, Tennessee, to Wendell and Vanda (Roark) Cook.

On August 29, 1992, he married the light of his life, Carol (Schrader) Cook....

Aug 12, 2019

George Andrew Johnson, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Golden Living Center La Porte. George was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 26, 1925 to George and Celeste (Cashbaugh) Johnson.  He proudly served in the US Air Force.

On July 17, 1948, he married Lois Marie Reed, who preceded him...