Jun 21, 2018

Robert "Bob" Walter Womack, 73, of La Porte, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Robert was born in McMinnville, TN, on April 25, 1945 to Orah and Dora (Masters) Womack.

On April 30, 1966 in La Porte, IN, he married Karen Kessler who survives.  Also surviving is his beloved daughter, Becky (Ryan) Loeffler...

Jun 20, 2018

Robert D. Johnson, 71, of Valparaiso passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at home.

Robert was born on August 14, 1946 in Gary, IN, to Clarence and Ruby (Meandza) Johnson.

On June 8, 1985, he married Robby Williams who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Rebecca Johnson, Benjamin (Kasie Pointer) Williams; 6 grandchildren,...

Jun 20, 2018

Terry Lynn Summar, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.

Terry was born in Ripley, TN, on April 26, 1955 to Algue L. and Bessie L. (Carroll) Summar.

On September 11, 1976 in Merrillville, IN, he married Susan Newman who survives. Also surviving are his beloved...

Jun 20, 2018

Agnes Margaret Cook, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her home.

Agnes was born on January 22, 1926 in Union Mills to the late William and Daisy (Geisler) Schoof.

On September 27, 1947, she married Norman Cook who preceded her in death on August 22, 2003.  She is survived...

Jun 18, 2018

Lucille Florence Emery, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home. Lucille was born in Dowagiac, MI, on February 13, 1929 to Loren  and Ethel P. (Hoppe) Smith.

On November 26, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Jack  Emery who preceded her in death.  Also surviving are her beloved children, ...

Jun 16, 2018

Donald M. Machler, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Donald was born in Evanston, IL, on May 21, 1929 to Lawrence and Pauline (Bruck) Machler.

Donald was married on December 17, 1951 to Alice Jane (McLeod) who preceded him in death.  He then was married on...

Jun 15, 2018

Anna M. Jasinowski Swift, age 101, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2018 at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in St. Augustine, FL.  Ann was born on June 18, 1916 to Ignatius (James) and Antonina Jasinowski.  She lived most of her life in La Porte, IN, and lived in Michigan City, IN with her daughter before moving to...

Jun 10, 2018

Roberta S. Fisher, 83, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home in Rolling Prairie with her loving family by her side.  Roberta was born in Auburn, IN on March 8, 1935 the only child of Robert and Helen (Evers) Berkes. Roberta married James (Jim) Fisher on December 26, 1955.  Besides her husband, Jim, she is survived by...

Jun 7, 2018

Robert W Voelker, Jr. 54, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Robert was born in Silver Spring, MD, on September 16, 1963 to Robert W. Voelker, Sr. and Kathlene Krueger.

He was married to Ingrid Johanson-Voelker who survives in La Porte.  Surviving are son, Robert (Christina) W....

Jun 7, 2018

Peggy Jean Schultz, 66, of Michigan City, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at her home. Peggy was born in Pulaski, TN, on May 19, 1952 to Edward W. and Lillie  M (Colston) Lindsey.

She was married to Roy G. Schultz who survives in Michigan City.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Toby Majors of La...

Jun 6, 2018

Louisa (Louie) Frances Hayter Gordon, age 92, a life long resident of LaPorte County, passed away peacefully at Miller’s Rehab, LaPorte on Wednesday, 6th June, 2018..

The daughter of Vida (Dixon) and Walter William Hayter was born on July 20th, 1925. She graduated in 1943 from Union Township High School, LaPorte County.

On April 20th,...

Jun 5, 2018

Josephine Mary Mitchell, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Josephine was born in La Porte, IN, on June 3, 1946 to Ransom Claude and Lucile (Holloway) Hakes.

Surviving are her beloved son, David W. Mitchell of La Porte; and brother, Joseph Hakes of La Porte.

Jun 4, 2018

It is with great sadness, the family of Dorothy Strobl Jurs announces she passed away on June 4, 2018. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by step-son, David Norman Jurs, her sister, Janice (Jerry) Mader, nephew, Jeff (Amy) Mader, and niece, Julie (Drew) Hupp. Cherished great aunt of Rachel (Andrew) Logan, Katherine Mader, Alex Hupp, and Jack Mader. She was...

Jun 4, 2018

Kenneth Michael Czarnecki, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home. Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL, on July 22, 1941 to John C.and Phyllis A.(Mleczko) Czarnecki.

On September 28, 1963 in Kingsford Heights, IN, he married Margaret Harness who preceded him in death.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Laura...

May 30, 2018

Richard  Lee Sherwood, 79, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. Richard was born in Union Mills, IN, on December 12, 1938 to Wallace D. and Josephine  Elizabeth (Vitoux) Sherwood.

On April 23, 1960 in Kingsford Heights, he married Nora Ann McVay who survives in Union Mills.  Also surviving are his...

May 24, 2018

Charles Frederick “Fred” Vorm, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. Fred was born on January 1, 1926 in North Judson, IN to Charley and Esther (Anderson) Vorm.

On March 1, 1947 in North Judson, IN, he married Arlowa Schuyler who preceded him in death in 2003. Surviving are...

May 22, 2018

Peggy Plis, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Peggy was born on February 11, 1932 in Rochester, IN, to Harry and Lillie (Gordon) Earl. On November 12, 1955 in La Porte, IN, she married Henry Plis.  Surviving are her husband, Henry, and beloved son, Ronald (Kathy DeOrnellas) Plis of  Gainsville, Texas....

May 21, 2018

Dennis Dean Houck, 74, of La Porte, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. Dennis was born in North Judson, IN, on January 6, 1944 to George and Dorothy (Stahlberg) Houck.

On November 16, 1979 in La Porte, he married Marilyn Cianfrani who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are...

May 16, 2018

Franklin Scott Lenz, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his home. Franklin was born in New Castle, IN, on August 8, 1954 to Louis Wilbur and Alma Irene (Patton) Lenz.

On December 31, 1972 in Kennard, IN, he married Connie Dishman who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his son,...

May 15, 2018

Harold Corato Bernacchi, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in La Porte, IN on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

Harold was born in La Porte, IN on June 10, 1925 to Angelo and Enis (Marganti) Bernacchi.  He was the fifth son of seven for Angelo and Enis.

At an early age, Harold learned the truck...