Dec 26, 2019

Dorothy Daniels, 87, of La Porte, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Dorothy was born on March 25, 1932 in Garrett, KY, to George and Angie (McGuire) Patrick.

On February 3, 1950 in Garrett, KY, she married Charles Curtis who preceded her in...

Dec 23, 2019

Bobby G. Hughes, 82, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at his residence.

Bobby was born on August 3, 1937 in Harriman, TN, to Lee and Maude (Nelson) Hughes.

On June 20, 1958 in Kingsbury, he married Joy Hammons who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Paul E. (Connie) Hughes of Kokomo, Phillip Hughes...

Dec 22, 2019

Marion List Tindale Reinhart Meyer, 88, of New Buffalo, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

Marion was born in Chicago, IL, on September 15, 1931, to Jean Baptiste and Marion (Rountree) Reinhart.

On March 25, 1951 in Niles, MI, she married Dr. Robert C. Meyer, who passed away on...

Dec 21, 2019

Constance "Connie" Reed, 74, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.

Connie was born in Chicago, IL on December 13, 1945 to Robert and Ethel (Arno) Waul.

On August 11, 1963 in La Porte county, she married John Reed who preceded her in death. Surviving are two grandchildren, Amber...

Dec 18, 2019

Charles Taylor Mitchell, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Settler Place.

Charles was born in Nashville, TN, on February 17, 1923 to Mark Leroy and Kathryn Blanche (Taylor) Mitchell.

Surviving are all his beloved extended family.  He was preceded by his parents and two brothers.

Charles was...

Dec 17, 2019

William Joseph Lambert, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. William was born in La Porte, IN, on December 26, 1947 to Robert B. and Dolores J. (Reasoner) Lambert.

On August 20, 1988 in La Porte, IN, he married Jennie Weathers who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters,...

Dec 16, 2019

Mary Jean Tucker, 51, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Mary was born on February 23, 1968 at the RAF Lakenheath England Air Force Base.

On September 21, 2013 in La Porte, IN, she married David Tucker who survives.  Also surviving are her parents, George and Jo Ann...

Dec 16, 2019

Carl Zurcher, 83, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte, Indiana.

Carl was born on August 18, 1936 in Fort Wayne, IN, to Carl and Emily (Heer) Zurcher.

On June 6, 1964, in Fort Wayne, IN, Carl married Jean (Vosmeier) Zurcher who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Dec 13, 2019

Ruth Shirley Martin, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte. Ruth was born in La Porte, IN, on March 6, 1935 to Lawrence and Ethel (Zeitz) Nebelung.

In 1956, she married Robert Charles Martin who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, William (Cindy)...

Dec 7, 2019

Jerry J. "Pretty Boy Floyd" Daley, 41, of New Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Center For Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., South Bend. Jerry was born in La Porte, IN, on February 22, 1978 to Joseph W.and Joanne (Boyd) Daley.

Surviving are his father, Joseph W. Daley; siblings, Toni Daley of Hudson Lake,...

Nov 30, 2019

Carl Lynn Hubner, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Carl was born on January 16, 1933 in La Porte, IN, to Carl William and Catherine (Thompson) Hubner.

On April 3, 1976 in La Porte, he married Lois Norris who preceded him in death on May 3, 2016.  Surviving...

Nov 27, 2019

Hazel Mae Snyder, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home, with family by her side. Hazel was born in South Bend, on January 17, 1926 to Clem and Ina (Miller) Worthington.

On June 8, 1946 in South Bend, IN, she married Robert, who preceded her in death on April 4,...

Nov 26, 2019

Claire Marie (Cannon) Passafume was born June 17, 1945, in Saint Joseph Hospital to William and Florence Cannon of South Bend, Indiana. One month later, she was baptized at the Church of St. Joseph in South Bend, Indiana by Father Salvatore Fanelli.

Claire graduated from Rolling Prairie High School on May 20, 1965 and married her beloved...

Nov 23, 2019

Brian Keith Koontz, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home.

Brian was born on January 23, 1973 in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Ethel (Tidwell) Koontz.

Surviving are his mother, Ethel Koontz; partner and soul mate, Cassie Schultz; children, Dustin Harvey, Leslie Koontz, Destiny Denham and Nicole...

Nov 22, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Wedow, 62, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Kenny was born on April 17, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to Lysle and Rosemary Wedow. On July 12, 1986 in Kingsford Heights, IN, he married Donna Ruth Beck, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Lindsey Wedow...

Nov 16, 2019

Robert John Wilson, 78, of La Porte, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Robert was born on January 31, 1941 in Gary, IN, to John and Betty (Williams) Wilson.

On January 6, 1968 in Ogden Dunes, IN, he married Cheryl Ann Wilson who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Michael Wilson...

Nov 15, 2019

Daniel John DeKnight, Sr., 62, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at his home.

Daniel was born on March 6, 1957 in Chicago, IL, to Edward DeKnight and Marian (Roether) Cabaniss.

On January 3, 2014 in La Porte, IN, he married Diane Gesek who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Becky (Juan) Alvarez of...

Nov 13, 2019

Lawrence Andrew Ales, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Larry was born on April 5, 1955 in Galesburg, IL, to Richard and Eleanore (Albert) Ales.

Surviving are his siblings, Laura Taylor of Austin, TX, Leah Ditto of Bridgman, MI, Lee (Dalila) Ales of Aurora, CO, Lloyd...

Nov 10, 2019

Rose Philbrook, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her home, with her family by her side. Rose was born in Thurston, OH on January 12, 1928 to Vernon and Haroldine (Parrish) Hart.

On August 19, 1949 in Canal Winchester, OH, Rose married Seth Sydney Philbrook who survives.  Also surviving are her...

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...