Obituaries

Trey Wesley Bennett

Trey Wesley Bennett

Nov 21, 2018

Trey Wesley Bennett was born September 30, 1992 in Michigan City, IN to Adam and Terri Bennett.

On the evening of November 20th he was involved in a head on collision and passed away from  his injuries at 2:29 AM on the morning of November 21st surrounded by many of his friends and being held by his...

Ronald Lee Corsbie

Ronald Lee Corsbie

Nov 15, 2018

Ronald Lee Corsbie 73, of Wilmington, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 15. 2018 at H.B. Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH.. Ron was born on August 31, 1945 in LaPorte. IN, the son of Robert Lee and Frances C. (Goodson) Corsbie. He was a 20 year veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Ron will be greatly missed by...

Virginia Joy (Clark)  Fuller

Virginia Joy (Clark) Fuller

Nov 9, 2018

Virginia Joy Fuller, 92, of Osceola, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Virginia was born in Pennsylvania, on December 18, 1925 to Orval and Edith (Frazier) Clark.

Surviving are her beloved children, Katherine (Dennis) Orszulak, Kim E. Callahan, Kary (Carolyn) Callahan, Kenneth (Melody) Callahan, Karen Ingle, Keith Callahan, and JoNina...

Priscilla Clark (Dixon)  Felton

Priscilla Clark (Dixon) Felton

Nov 9, 2018

Priscilla Clark Felton, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Priscilla was born on January 12, 1940 in Nashville, TN, to Jesse S. and Catherine (Dobbie) Dixon.

On September 5, 1959 in La Porte, IN, she married Gerald Lee Felton who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved...

Richard "Rich" Vern Lute, Sr.

Richard "Rich" Vern Lute, Sr.

Nov 5, 2018

Richard "Rich" Vern Lute, Sr., 75, of Hanna, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

Rich was born on May 4, 1943 in South Bend, IN, to Vern C. and Edith (Holmberg) Lute.

On June 24, 1961 in La Porte, he married Harriet Marie Scarborough who survives.  Also surviving...

Gina Fern Tucker

Gina Fern Tucker

Nov 1, 2018

Gina Fern Tucker, 62, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Golden Living Fountain-view Terrace. Gina was born in Chicago, IL, on March 3, 1956 to David Alfred and Inez Fern (Stephens) Tucker.

Surviving are her siblings, Lance M. (Nina) Tucker and Grant S. (Tina) Tucker, both of La Porte; nieces and nephews,...

Christopher Leon Hart

Christopher Leon Hart

Oct 31, 2018

Christopher Leon Hart, 39, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home. Christopher was born in Coldwater, MI, on November 14, 1978 to Guy and Barbara (Meyers) Hart .

On July 4, 2002 in La Porte, IN, he married Lesley Sterger who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his sons, Jackson...

David Carlos Cates

David Carlos Cates

Oct 30, 2018

David Carlos Cates, 38, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. David was born in Michigan City, IN, on February 20, 1980 to Forrest "Jimbo" and Marikey "Micky" (Collette) Kesler.

Surviving are his parents, Forrest "Jimbo" Cates and Mirikay "Micky" Kesler; fiance, Deborah Carrier of La Porte; brother,...

Frank James Mirka, Jr.

Frank James Mirka, Jr.

Oct 29, 2018

Frank James Mirka, Jr., 77, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN.

Frank was born on December 27, 1940 in Michigan City, IN, to Frank James and Bessie M. (Legner) Mirka, Sr.

He was preceded by his parents.

Frank was owner and operator of Mirka Motors car...

Shirley Mae Bachman

Shirley Mae Bachman

Oct 27, 2018

Shirley Mae Bachman, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Oak Woods Manor.

Shirley was born on June 15, 1932 in Michigan City, IN, to Harry and Bessie (Shirer) Handtke.

In 1951 in Michigan City, she married Harold Bachman, Jr. who preceded her in death in 2014.  Surviving are her...

Serenity Lynn Isabelle Mendez - Joseph

Serenity Lynn Isabelle Mendez - Joseph

Oct 25, 2018

Serenity Lynn Isabelle Mendez-Joseph, 2 days old, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.

Serenity was born on October 23, 2018 in La Porte, IN, to Phillip Joseph and Adriana Mendez.

Surviving are her parents; 5 siblings, Nadia Joseph, Cody Joseph, Albert Mendez, Joseph Mendez, Adriana...

Michael C. Coots

Michael C. Coots

Oct 25, 2018

Michael C. Coots, 55, of Logansport, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

Michael was born on July 31, 1963 in Gary, IN, to Randall C. Coots and Gloria J. (Dyer) Holeman.

Surviving are his parents, Gerald and Gloria Holeman of Union Mills; brother, David L. Coots of...

Leonard Charles Trojanowski

Leonard Charles Trojanowski

Oct 23, 2018

Leonard Charles Trojanowski, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN.

Leonard was born on October 25, 1931 in East Chicago, IN, to Stanley and Catherine (Marshall) Trojanowski

Surviving are his beloved daughters, Kathy Nogle of South Bend and Janelle (Larry) Dalson of Buchanan, MI; 3 grandchildren, Julie...

Norma J. Hutts

Norma J. Hutts

Oct 21, 2018

Norma J. Hutts, 88, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at VNA of NWI Hospice Center. Norma was born on August 11, 1930 to Benjamin and Myrtle (Wallace) Miller.

In September of 1950, she married John Hutts, Sr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughter, Dawn (Robert) Simon of La Porte;...

Eunice Evon Czapansky

Eunice Evon Czapansky

Oct 16, 2018

Eunice Evon Czapansky, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle, IN. Eunice was born on March 6, 1930 to Roy and Marie (Bowers) Hoagland.

In 1954 in South Bend, IN, she married Marvin Owens Czapansky who preceded her in death.  Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Wendy (Robert)...

Herbert "Whitey" Bryce Hinton

Herbert "Whitey" Bryce Hinton

Oct 13, 2018

Bryce “Whitey” Hinton, 82, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Aperion Arbors in Michigan City with his loving family by his side.

Bryce was born on March 28, 1936 in McDonough, GA, to Henry and Lucy (Glass) Hinton.

On July 24, 1954 in McDonough, GA, he married his wife of...

Doris Louise Ivey

Doris Louise Ivey

Sep 23, 2018

Doris Louise Ivey, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Sacred Heart Living By The Creek in Northampton, PA. Doris was born in La Porte, IN, on December 7, 1926 to John Francis and Edith Mae (Culp) Hewitt. On March 23, 1946 in La Porte, IN, she married Harland B. Ivey who preceded her...

Edna Evelyn Laster

Edna Evelyn Laster

Sep 17, 2018

Edna Evelyn Laster, 76, passed away on September 17, 2018 at her home.

Edna was born on December 28, 1941 in Gobler, MO, to Doss and Arzettie (Morgan) Lawson.

Surviving are her daughter, Karen (Jeff) Herrold of Canyon Lake, TX; sons, Tim (Holly) Laster of Knox, IN, Randy Laster of Popular Buff, MO; sisters, Wanda...

Linda Sue Wiseman

Linda Sue Wiseman

Sep 16, 2018

Linda Sue Wiseman, 72, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at home with her family by her side. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on July 17, 1946 to Robert I. and Eleanor J. (Cummings) Wiseman.

Surviving are her brother, Charles S. (Deb) Wiseman of Union Mills; special sister-in-law, Teresa Stayback; loving...

Florence Vernell Adams

Florence Vernell Adams

Sep 15, 2018

Florence Vernell Adams, 89, of Demotte, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2018 at her home.

Florence was born on March 17, 1929 in Swifton, AR, to Cecil and Julie (Hennessee) Hoggard.

On June 29, 1946 in Manila, AR, she married William Arnold Adams who preceded her in death on June 21, 1997.  Also surviving...

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