May 17, 2019

Lucille was born a true coal miner's daughter in Kentucky.  She spent her young years in coal towns in Tennessee with her loving family, wonderful hard working parents, two sisters and three brothers.

In 1942, the family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.  In 1948, the first of her three children was born.  She had two daughters, Sharon and...

May 10, 2019

Phillip A. Janik, Sr., 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Phillip was born on October 7, 1939 in East Chicago, IN, to Michael and Mary (Yameroz) Janik.

On September 16, 1957, he married Wilma Dian Cooper who preceded him in death in 2016. Surviving are his...

May 7, 2019

Joey A. Bradley, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Joey was born in South Bend, IN, on July 10, 1962 to Jerry and Betty (Wiltfong) Bradley.

On June 22, 1985 in New Carlisle, he married Cathleen Simonton who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, ...

May 5, 2019

John A. Sornson, 80, passed away at home on Sunday, May 5, 2019.

John was born on July 30, 1938 in Dyess, AR, to William W. and Mabel  L. (Gowans) Sornson.

Surviving are his beloved children, Michael Sornson of OR, David Mark Sornson of FL, Montie Moses of TX, and Rita Schroeder of La Porte;...

May 4, 2019

Asa Charles Reid, Sr., 70, of La Porte, passed away at home on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Asa was born on March 6, 1949 in Hastings, MI, to Charles Franklin and Ruth May (Jones) Reid.

On November 13, 1988 in Augsburg Lutheran Church, Chesterton, IN, he married Elizabeth "Beth"  Molnar who survives.  Also surviving are...

May 1, 2019

Maurice LeRoy Hurni, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Maurice was born in Newville Township, IN, on March 1, 1924 to Willard LeRoy and Olive Odessa (Mettert) Hurni.

On August 20, 1949 at First Christian Church in La Porte, he married Doris Ann Hostetler who survives. ...

Apr 28, 2019

Eugene C. Ruggles, 95, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City.

He was born on February 19, 1924 at 915 Ohio Street in Michigan City, IN, to Leslie E. and Clara (Schmidt) Ruggles.

After graduation from Elston High School, Class of 1941, Gene served three years in the US...

Apr 27, 2019

Jack D. Waak Sr., 85, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Golden Living Center. Jack was born in La Porte, IN, on January 10, 1934 to Lester and Mary E. (Bennett) Waak.

Jack graduated from Stillwell High School in 1954.

On August 16, 1958 in Dillon, SC, he married Mary...

Apr 26, 2019

Lalena Marshall, 45, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Lalena was born on March 25, 1974 in La Porte, to Richard and Elizabeth (Rock) Waltman.

Surviving are her beloved daughters, Elisha Krauth, Myra Ward, and Desirea Ward, all of La Porte; son, Myron Ward, III of Ft. Stewart, GA; 2 grandsons, Braxton Jeffers and...

Apr 23, 2019

Lorraine Lena Gresham, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Golden Living Center in La Porte.

Lorraine was born on September 4, 1931 in Myrtle, MS to Joseph and Ruth (Tucker) Lowery.

Surviving are her daughter, Phoebe (Terry) Miller of Washburn, WI; three sons, Jeff Orszulak of La Porte, Danny Orszulak of Michigan...

Apr 20, 2019

Ralph Francis Gee, Sr., 73, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.

Ralph was born on April 27, 1945 in Knox, IN, to Kenneth Orville and Della Florence (Weaver) Gee.

Surviving are his beloved children, Ralph Francis (Carol) Gee, Jr. of La Porte and Cathy Gee of North Manchester;...

Apr 19, 2019

Travis Wayne Shipley, Sr., 75, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home.

Travis was born on March 31, 1944 in Vincennes, IN, to Charles Denver and Joy Mae (Helton) Shipley.

On October 5, 1990 at Springville Church in La Porte, he married Sherry Gemberling who survives.  Also surviving are...

Apr 19, 2019

Retha M. Mattox, 70, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Retha was born in Sullivan, IN, on July 20, 1948 to Kenneth and Blanche P. (Dayton) Corey.

On June 6, 1971, she married Joe Mattox who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Lesa (Wojtek Kochan) Anthony of Kingsford...

Apr 19, 2019

Robert "Bob" George Dure, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home. Robert was born in Baltimore, MD, on November 25, 1934 to George and Caroline (Bishop) Dure.

On July 18, 1970 in Arbutus, MD, he married Rose Marie Baker who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Robert (Lisa) Dure...

Apr 17, 2019

Linda Kay Woodruff, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on October 5, 1948 to Ward and Betty (Lain) Eikelberg.

On December 19, 1967 in Wiesbaden, Germany, she married James Woodruff who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Sharon (Mike) Glassman of La Porte and...

Apr 15, 2019

Michael "Mike" D. Meer, Jr., 40, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Michael was born on July 12, 1978 in Michigan City, IN, to Michael and Vicki (Stone) Meer, Sr.

On July 17, 2012, he married Samantha Toothman who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved sons, Dominique, Allen, and Charlie Meer,...

Apr 12, 2019

John Albert Smith, 72, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Golden Living Center.

John was born on December 2, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Wilbert and CoraMae (McGee) Smith.

On May 6, 1967 in La Porte, he married Pamela Peterson who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved sons, Jason Smith of La...

Apr 12, 2019

Ann Marie Stefano, 48, of Fish Lake, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Ann was born in South Bend, IN, on March 6, 1971 to George and Carolyn (Doms) Stefano.

Ann is survived by her 3 children, Brooke (Sarah Kush) Forrester of Pueblo, CO, Holly (Jon) Dudley of La...

Apr 10, 2019

Jessica L Magnuson, 31, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Jessica was born in La Porte, IN, on August 8, 1987 to Robert and Bethany (Moellman) Kasten. On June 3, 2017 in La Porte, she married Eugene Magnuson.   She became his best friend and travel companion.  Jessica was a...

Apr 7, 2019

Randall Eugene Schwarzkopf, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home. Randall was born in La Porte, IN, on January 4, 1939 to Walter Fredrick and Arlene (Shippee) Schwarzkopf.

Surviving are his sister, Marilyn Hill of La Porte; niece, Lori Hill of La Porte; nephews, Mark (Lesa) Hill of La Porte...