Jan 21, 2018

Tammy Blankenship, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her closest loved ones. Tammy was born in Cleveland, OH, on November 17, 1960 to Thomas Lee and Virginia Madge (Windsor) French.

On May 26, 1984 in Cleveland, OH, she married Johnny Ray Blankenship the 1st who preceded her...

Jan 20, 2018

Stephanie Ann Clendenen, 51 Years, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home. Stephanie was born in La Porte, IN, on December 28, 1966 to Michael Perry and Dawn S. (Wright) Clendenen.

Surviving are her brother, Michael P. Clendenen of Pulaski, TN; aunts, Carole (Larry) Sims of La Porte, Irene Lauver of...

Jan 20, 2018

Karen S. King, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at La Porte Hospital.

Karen was born on March 23, 1942 in New Castle, PA, to Graham B. and Leola A. (Gills) Sanford.

On August 12, 1967 in Sandy Lake, PA, she married Ronald E. King who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jan 14, 2018

Dorothy Louise Finstick, 92, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Hamilton Communities. Dorothy was born in La Porte, IN, on March 28, 1925 to Claude Raymond and Lottie May (Salzer) Lewis.

On November 20, 1943 in La Porte, she married Richard Lambert Finstick who preceded her in death on September 26, 2001. ...

Jan 12, 2018

La Vaughn J. Wiersma, 85, of Owens Cross Roads, AL, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018.

La Vaughn was born on February 20, 1932 in Indiana to Arthur and Gertrude Dora (Arens) Ransom.

On May 29, 1954, she married Theodore "Ted" A. Wiersma Jr. who preceded her in death on August 21, 2015.  Surviving...

Jan 10, 2018

Frances A. Landwer, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Aperion Care Arbors at Michigan City. Frances was born in La Porte County, IN, on September 2, 1928 to William and Amelia (Maerz) Schade.

On May 31, 1952 in La Porte, she married  Robert J. Landwer who preceded her in death in...

Jan 8, 2018

Joseph H. Flinchum, 70 , of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Joseph was born in Chicago, IL, on December 2, 1947 to Floyd  and Edna Louise (Welch ) Flinchum.

On September 3, 1968, he married Jean (Coburn) Flinchum who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 7, 2018

Jill S.McAfee, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Jill was born in South Bend , IN, on June 28, 1961 to Leonard and Evelyn Guzicki.

She married Garey McAfee who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are her daughter, Angelia (Rodney) Stroup; sisters, Barbara (Robert) Brown,...

Jan 7, 2018

Peter "Pete" James Costello, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home. Peter was born in Charleston, WV, on July 26, 1935 and adopted by Peter and Mary (Borner) Costello.

On May 26, 1954 in Chicago, IL, he married Shirley Stombaugh who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Peter (Debra)...

Jan 7, 2018

Samuel Vazquez, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Settlers Place. Samuel was born in East Chicago, IN, on August 4, 1932 to Alejo and Vicenta (Ramirez) Vazquez.

On June 24, 1950 he married Librada Vazquez who preceded him in death on January 29, 2016.  Surviving are his beloved children, Judy (Howard)...

Jan 6, 2018

Gene Waterson Burrows, Jr., 95, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Settlers Place Senior Living. Gene was born on January 1, 1923 in Chicago, IL, to Dr. Gene Waterson and Agnes Louise (Markovski) Burrows, Sr.

In 1947, Gene married Virginia Shufelt who preceded him in 1984.  On April 19, 1985, at The...

Jan 2, 2018

Byron L. Taylor, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. Byron was born in Huntington, IN, on August 7, 1946 to Alvin Leroy and Gilva Jane (Emshwiller) Taylor.

On December 21, 1968 in Wabash, IN, he married Peggy Gardenour, who survives. Together they enjoyed 49 years marriage. Also surviving are...

Dec 31, 2017

Dakota Matthew Gene Gordon, 18, of Smithfield, VA, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2017, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA.

Dakota is the son of Maranda (Michael) McKinney.  He is also survived by his son, Aydan Cook; sister, Lyndsy Gordon; brothers, Tyler Gordon and Richard Moore III; grandparents, Pamela and Mark Wilcox, Kella and Alice...

Dec 26, 2017

Randall Charles Klement, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at IU Health La Porte.

Randall was born in La Porte, IN, on September 8, 1950 to Charles and Thelma (Hix) Klement.

On July 5, 1975 in La Porte, IN, he married Darlene Stassel who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving...

Dec 24, 2017

Ernest Nemeth, 89, of Fish Lake, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Ernest was born in South Bend, IN, on September 2, 1928 to Vincent J. and Elizabeth (Sigeiti) Nemeth.

On April 9, 1952 in La Porte, IN, he married Cora "Toni" (Collings) Nemeth who survives in Fish Lake.  Also...

Dec 22, 2017

Tammi Lynn Alt, 39, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Tammi was born in La Porte, IN, on May 26, 1978 to Peter and Joann "Jo" (Wordelman) Ludwig.

On September 26, 2015 in Michigan City, IN, she married Steven L. Alt who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved...

Dec 20, 2017

William McKinley Turner, 73, of Hamlet, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Walkerton, IN. William was born in Crockettsville, KY, on June 8, 1944 to William Herold and Gertrude Turner.

On June 8, 1990 he married Lee Nora Turner who survives in La Porte.  He is also survived by his brother,...

Dec 19, 2017

Brenda Kay Wilke, 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her home.

Brenda was born in Dayton, OH, on September 22, 1959 to John and Virginia Owens.

Surviving are her son, Lawrence Robert (Krista Marie) Wilke, IV of La Porte and sister, Carol (Wayne) Copeland of Hamlet.  She was preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2017

Caitlin Morgan Foreman, 26, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at her home. Caitlin was born in La Porte, IN, on July 9, 1991 to John  A. and Norma J. (Fisher) Mulzon.

On September 27, 2014 in La Porte, she married Zachary Foreman who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are her parents,...

Dec 16, 2017

Bill L. Daniels, 73, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of La Porte/Michigan City, IN, passed away on December 16, 2017 at the Casa De Luz Hospice in Tucson, AZ.

Bill was born Valentine’s day February 14, 1944 in Bono, Arkansas to Youen Daniels and Jewel Carter Daniels.

Bill was a former auto salesman for the Pine...