Jan 22, 2020

Michael "Mike" L. Mathis, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Mike was born on October 18, 1955 in Goshen, IN, to Wilbur and Sonja (Harrison) Mathis.

Surviving are his mother, Sonja Mathis of La Porte; sisters, Sherry Grubb of OH, Candy (Charlie) Evans...

Jan 19, 2020

Natalie Deanna Worthen, 80, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Natalie was born in Gary, IN, on June 17, 1939 to Nichola and Frances (Nicewicz) Kragulac.

On December 31, 1955, she married Richard Bloomquist, who preceded her in death.  Later, she married Robert "Gene" Worthen, with whom...

Jan 19, 2020

Wayne A. Wedding, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Wayne was born in Connersville, IN, on July 3, 1953 to Eugene and Josephine (Hendricks) Wedding.

On April 24, 1970, in Portland, IN, he married Carla Olsen who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Becky Wedding...

Jan 16, 2020

Wilbur E Bougher, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home, in La Porte, surrounded by his loving family.

Wilbur was born on October 11, 1936 in Battle Ground, IN, to Floyd and Beulah (Mendenhall) Bougher.

On July 3, 1983 in Cambridge City, IN, he married Sharon (Bachmann) Scott who survives.  Wilbur...

Jan 13, 2020

Elvira “Vera” M. Danesi (Seminara), age 94, of Canton, passed away January 13, 2020 at North Woods Village in South Bend, Indiana.  Vera was born in Dorchester on May 30, 1925, daughter of Rosalia (Barreca) and Giuseppe Seminara; also sister to Nino and Joseph Seminara, her late brothers.   She graduated from the Academy of the Assumption in Wellesley, Class...

Jan 13, 2020

John "Rob" Franklin Williams, Jr., 67, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his residence. Rob was born in La Porte, IN, on November 24, 1952 to John Franklin and Yvonne Marie (Allen) Williams.

On June 22, 1991 in Kingsford Heights, IN, he married Pamela Giggy who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Jan 13, 2020

Rita Ann Ellenwine, 71, of Three Oaks, MI, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family. Rita was born in Ashland, KY, on September 3, 1948 to Warnie Charles and Lois Gene (Johnson) Adkins.

On June 1, 1968 in La Porte, she married Alvie Frank Ellenwine, Jr., who preceded her...

Jan 12, 2020

Patricia Mae Lindsey, 76, of Hamlet, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Patricia was born on July 13, 1943 in Harriman, TN, to Lois Mae (Picklesimer) Beard.

On April 25, 1970 in La Porte, IN, she married Delmon C. Lindsey who survives.  Also surviving are her children,...

Jan 11, 2020

Mrs. Courtney Elizabeth (Dale) Reading, 26, of La Porte, passed on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Courtney was born in La Porte, Indiana on November 17, 1993 to Dewey Dale and Shawnn Mofield.  She lived in La Porte for 26 years.

On October 9, 2016, she married Kevin Douglas...

Jan 9, 2020

Faith Marie Blacksten, 56, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services in La Porte, Indiana.

Faith was born on November 16, 1963 in Michigan City, IN, to Harry and Carolyn (Wilson) Blacksten.

Surviving are her daughter, Nicole (David) Syler of Largo, FL; 3 grandchildren, Lilliana Graham, Dylan Syler...

Jan 9, 2020

Margie Elizabeth Rogers, 65, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Margie was born in Gary, IN, on August 11, 1954 to George J. and Patsy (Sellers) Stavros.

On May 25, 1991 in La Porte, IN, she married Roy who survives.  Also surviving are her children,  Julie (Brian)...

Jan 7, 2020

Sarah Jane (Gangwer) Hopper, age 91, of Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Bell Tower Health and Rehab Center, Granger. Sarah was born in La Porte, IN, on June 18, 1928 to Arthur William and Helen (Kallies) Gangwer.

Surviving are her beloved children, Patricia Ann Griffin of South Bend and Gaile L. Hopper of...

Jan 6, 2020

Cody Bauer Geddes, 77, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.

Cody was born on September 21, 1942 in Saint Anthony, ID, to Dean and Bernita (Bauer) Geddes.

Surviving are his children, Cally (Scott) Schoenhardt of Allen, TX and Jason (Susan) Geddes of West Lafayette; and 6 grandchildren, Melina...

Jan 5, 2020

Gertrude E. Bikneris, 82, of Fish Lake, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Miller Health and Rehab, La Porte.

Gertrude was born on April 17, 1937 in Chicago, IL, to Alfred and Hertha (Stern) Reising.

On February 14, 1976,  in Chicago, IL, she married Peter Bikneris who preceded her in death on May...

Jan 4, 2020

Andrew Jason Hough, 42, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

Andrew was born on January 27, 1977 in La Porte, Indiana.

On June 14, 2014 in La Porte, he married Jennifer Lyn Saylor who survives.  Also surviving are his father, Edward Strauss of Ft. Wayne; mother, Mary...

Dec 31, 2019

Francisca Gamez, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Community Hospital in Munster. Francisca was born in San Lorenzo, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on October 4, 1956 to Telesforo Gamez and Paulina Herrera.

She married Catarino Rosales who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Maria Guadalupe, Alejandro, Luz Maria, Jose de Jesus,...

Dec 30, 2019

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.  Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Hugh Alan Smith, 90, of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully into heavenly arms on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Tidewell Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Hugh was born on May 2, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James...

Dec 30, 2019

Debora "Deb" Kay Wiseman, 69, of Union Mills, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Deb was born in La Porte, IN, on July 26, 1950 to Clarence P. and Edris Mae (Boniface) Stayback.

On July 11, 1992, she married Charles "Chuck" S. Wiseman who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Sherman (Kelly)...

Dec 28, 2019

Maxine Marie Paine, 98, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the home of her son, Bill, and daughter-in-law, Diana Foster.

Maxine was born on August 20, 1921 in Mishawaka, IN, to George and Frieda (Petersen) Doty.

On March 30, 1946, she married James R. Foster who preceded her in death.  February 28,...

Dec 27, 2019

Jack M. Hyde, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Jack was born in La Porte, IN, on February 4, 1926 to Maurice E.and Kathleen (Corneilius) Hyde.

On August 28, 1949 in La Porte, IN, he married Barbara Weidman who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters,...