Mar 3, 2019

Nora Louise Bultema, 36, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her home, after a four year battle with cancer.

Nora was born in Valparaiso, IN, on August 6, 1982.

Nora leaves behind a wonderful mother, Maaike Ailes of La Porte; her sons, Matt King U.S. Army, Chris Bultema, and Austin...

Mar 1, 2019

Beth A. Affeld, 49, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home. Beth was born in La Porte, IN, on February 21, 1970 to Robert Rader and Sonja (Cooper) Pytynia .

She married James Affeld who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Brandon Gurrola of La Porte, Lucas Albin of La Porte;...

Feb 27, 2019

Gerald Trittin, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his home. Gerald was born on March 3, 1948.

Surviving are his son, Nathan McGeorge of Gila, New Mexico; and many so many friends it would be impossible to name them all.

Gerald worked for New York Blower for 35 years...

Feb 27, 2019

Steven Lee Gray, 65, of Chesterton, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital. Steven was born in Valparaiso, IN, on October 11, 1953 to Frank and LaVonne (Bucher) Gray.

On August 2, 1988 in Breckenridge, CO, he married Carolyn Davis who survives.  Also surviving are his brothers, Lenny (Beth) Gray of La Porte...

Feb 27, 2019

Kaye E. Lambert, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace.

Kaye was born in La Porte, IN, on January 26, 1953 to Edwin and Winifred (Galloway) Lambert.

Surviving are her mother, Winifred Lambert; beloved children, Elizabeth Hunt of New Carlisle, Jennifer Hunt of LaPorte, Linda Lambert of LaPorte...

Feb 27, 2019

Phillip L. Bluhm, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Phillip was born on October 24, 1945, to Louis F. and Lois P. (Burlingham) Bluhm.

On September 24, 1966, he married Sharla Gillham who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Diane (Mark) Stapleton of Mill Creek and Kevin (Amy K.)...

Feb 19, 2019

Barbara Lee Combs, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Barbara was born on October 2, 1940 in Fredville, KY, to Wile and Missouri (Watkins) Wireman.

On March 29, 1958 in Royalton, KY, she married Verlin Francis Combs who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved sons, Danny...

Feb 18, 2019

James Michael Brooks passed away February 18th, 2019 in South Bend, IN due to complications from lung cancer. Mike, as he was known to family and friends was born September 23, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Alston and Marjorie Brooks.  He was raised in Albion, MI as one of 13 children. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran and worked in...

Feb 14, 2019

Catherine J. Moore, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN .

Catherine was born on October 19, 1926 in Gary, IN, to Loris and Catherine (Ansbrow) Gray.

She married Clyde Moore who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her son, C. Michael (LaVena) Moore of...

Feb 14, 2019

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Ted Leo Rudynski, 64, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Ted was born in South Bend, IN, on February 25, 1954 to Bert Leo and Clara (Ulrich) Rudynski.

On July 12, 1980 in North Liberty, IN, he married Diana Vail who survives.  Also surviving...

Feb 13, 2019

Karl Henry Haas, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his home. Karl was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 27, 1940 to Charles and Lola Haas.

Surviving are his children, Michelle Jones of Marion, KY, and Zachary (Amy) Haas of La Porte; 3 grandchildren, Sara, Alex, and Taylor Jones; special...

Feb 13, 2019

Carol M. Taylor, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. Carol was born on December 23, 1932 in La Porte, IN, to Edgar and Sophia (Jendrzejak) Cissne.  On September 8, 1957 at La Porte Presbyterian Church, she married Tommy Eugene Taylor who preceded her in death on April...

Feb 11, 2019

Julia F. Matlock, 73, of Hobart, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, IN. Julia was born in Ridgely, TN, on May 3, 1945 to James and Lela (Wright) Bell.

On August 26, 1964, she married Thurman Matlock who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughters, Donna (Brian) Borowski...

Feb 9, 2019

Patricia Ann Lansford, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Franciscan Alliance.

Patricia was born July 18, 1934 in South Bend to Donald and Vera (Hirsch) Whiteman.  She graduated from Riley High School in 1951 and Indiana University School of Nursing in 1955.  There she met her husband, Kenneth G. Lansford, M.D. ...

Feb 7, 2019

William H. Hatchel, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. William was born in Huffman, AK on March 3, 1930 to Henry F. and Agness Dunn Hatchel.

On November 3, 1990 in La Porte, he married Helen G. Shannon who survives. Also surviving...

Feb 6, 2019

Laura Ann Smyrl, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Laura was born in LaPorte, IN, on February 21, 1934 to Clyde Charles and Judith (Doran) Rickes.

She graduated from La Porte High School in 1952, attended Indiana University and graduated from Purdue University Reese School of...

Feb 5, 2019

Seldon Armstrong was born in Jacksonville, KY. to James and Tisch Armstrong on July 10, 1930. He married Martha Fletcher on September 10, 1949, they were married 68 years. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2017. Also preceded in death by twin sons David and Daniel Armstrong. He is survived by his sons Steve (Gloria) Armstrong, Jerry...

Feb 5, 2019

Lillie Polly Thompson, 54 Years, of Mill Creek, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at her home. Lillie was born in Dayton, OH, on October 20, 1964 to Eugene Lee and Shimma (Johnson) Little.

Lillie was married to Melvin Patrick Thompson who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her sons, Patrick (Morgyn) Thompson of Mill Creek,...

Feb 4, 2019

Tina England (Flagg), 60, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois with her dear husband of 25 years by her side.

She was born Sept. 16, 1958 to Faye Kovalcin (Flagg) and Michael Kovalcin. Tina was a remarkable mother who was known for her flower gardens. She was always up...

Feb 2, 2019

Janice A. Nelson, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Miller Health & Rehab.

Janice was born on January 1, 1933 in La Porte, IN, to Chester A. and Anna (Celis) Tomlinson.

On November 1, 1953 in La Porte, IN, she married William Joseph Nelson, Sr. who preceded her in...