Obituaries

Doris Ann Brown

Doris Ann Brown

Dec 13, 2017

Doris Ann Brown, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Doris was born in South Bend, IN, on June 22, 1929 to Clarence A. and Ludelia (Gosline) Elbel.

On August 22, 1948 in South Bend, IN, she married Robert E. Brown who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Barbara (Crider)  Lynn

Barbara (Crider) Lynn

Dec 13, 2017

Barbara Lynn, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Dorchester, VA, on December 7, 1937 to William and Mamie (Swiville) Crider.

Surviving are her children, Debra Stallard of Virginia, David Mullins and Jimmy Mullins, both of La Porte; brother, Franklin (Darcus)...

Jake Edward Eason

Jake Edward Eason

Dec 12, 2017

Jake Edward Eason, 21, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 as the result of a car accident.

Jake was born in Fort Worth, TX, on March 3, 1996 to John and Amy (Ogle) Eason.

Surviving are his parents, John and Amy Eason of La Porte; sister, Mara Eason of La Porte;...

Martha (Fletcher)  Armstrong

Martha (Fletcher) Armstrong

Dec 10, 2017

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Adeline "Arlene" Snyder

Adeline "Arlene" Snyder

Dec 10, 2017

Adeline "Arlene" Snyder, 83 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 10th after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Tuesday, February 27, 1934 in LaPorte, Indiana, Daughter of the late Raymond and Charlotte (Olsen) Wood. She was married on November 25, 1978 to Thomas Clark Snyder who survives. Also surviving are...

Ruth J. Jones

Ruth J. Jones

Dec 7, 2017

Ruth J. Jones, 94, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle. Through her 94 years, she gathered a multitude of dear friends and family members. Her quick smile and abundantly giving heart will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Ruth was born in Dayton, IN, on...

Katie Marie (Dolan)  DeVault

Katie Marie (Dolan) DeVault

Dec 5, 2017

Katie Marie DeVault, 31 Years, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 after losing her 11 year battle with depression. Katie was born in Columbus, GA, at Ft. Benning Military Base on November 20, 1986 to Timothy Dolan and Ruth (Bair) Campbell.

Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Ruth (Chuck) Campbell of La Porte;...

Mary Eleanor (Galloway)  Ingole

Mary Eleanor (Galloway) Ingole

Dec 1, 2017

Mary Eleanor Ingole, 84, of Granger, formerly of La Porte passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

Mary was born on April 6, 1933 in La Porte, IN, to Jess and Ada (Stanage) Galloway.

On December 9, 1950, she married Melvin Ingole who preceded her in death. Surviving are...

Rocky Eugene Stallcup

Rocky Eugene Stallcup

Nov 29, 2017

Rocky Eugene Stallcup, 54 , of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. Rocky was born in Helena, MT, on October 8, 1963 to Sharon Stone.

On  May 7, 1983 in La Porte, he married Susan Butler who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his beloved son, Nicholas Stallcup of La...

Daniel John Tarnow

Daniel John Tarnow

Nov 29, 2017

Daniel "Dan" John Tarnow, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born in La Porte, IN, on September 22, 1945 to John Winchell Tarnow and Leona Mae (Knapp) Zimmerman.

On March 19, 1966 in La Porte, IN, he married Linda Clark who survives. ...

Jeanette (Draves)  Vail

Jeanette (Draves) Vail

Nov 26, 2017

Jeanette Draves Vail passed away Sunday, November 26th, 2017, at the age of 93 of natural causes. She was born December 27, 1923 in LaPorte, IN. The daughter of Christoph Draves and Elsie (Bortz) Draves, Jeanette married Ken Vail on October 30, 1948 and enjoyed a marriage of 50 years. Ken and Jeanette had a daughter, two sons, five grandchildren,...

Jeanette (Draves)  Vail

Jeanette (Draves) Vail

Nov 26, 2017

Jeanette Draves Vail passed away Sunday, November 26th, 2017, at the age of 93 of natural causes.

She was born December 27, 1923 in La Porte, IN.  The daughter of Christoph Draves and Elsie (Bortz) Draves, Jeanette married Ken Vail on October 30, 1948 and enjoyed a marriage of 50 years.  Ken and Jeanette had a daughter,...

Albert Thomas Spradling

Albert Thomas Spradling

Nov 24, 2017

Albert Thomas Spradling, Sr., 78, of Gulfport, FL, and formerly of La Porte, died Friday, November 24, 2017, at Boca Ciega Center.

He was born Augugt 25, 1939 in Mohawk, TN, to George D. and Bonnie (O’Dell) Spradling.

Mr. Spradling was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired as a Captain in the...

Doris L. (Hasbrouck)  Jacobs

Doris L. (Hasbrouck) Jacobs

Nov 22, 2017

Doris L. Jacobs, 99, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Doris was born in Centerville, MI, on July 24, 1918 to Edo and Minnie (McKale) Hasbrouck. On December 22, 1936 in Goshen, IN, she married Myrl E. Jacobs who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Patricia...

Doris Jacobs

Doris Jacobs

Nov 22, 2017

Doris L. Jacobs, 99, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Doris was born in Centerville, MI, on July 24, 1918 to Edo and Minnie (McKale) Hasbrouck. On December 22, 1936 in Goshen, IN, she married Myrl E. Jacobs who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children,...

Dr. Glenn Simerlein

Dr. Glenn Simerlein

Nov 22, 2017

Biography

Dr. Glenn William Simerlein, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Glenn was born in Davenport, IA, on September 10, 1942 to Dr. William A. and Dorothy Anna Marie (Oest) Simerlein. On September 1, 1968 at First United Methodist Church in La Porte, he married Mary Lu Brady who survives in La Porte. Also...

Ronald Menke

Ronald Menke

Nov 22, 2017

Ronald LeRoy Menke, 78 years old, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Ronald was born in La Porte, IN, on November 22, 1939 to Eric Otto and Mable Irene (Taylor) Menke. On April 12, 1969, he married Penny L. Malott who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his...

Charles Minnick

Charles Minnick

Nov 18, 2017

Charles Edward Minnick, 70 years old, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. Charles was born on December 29, 1946 in Chicago, IL, to Charles and Helen (Piest) Minnick. On February 25, 1971, he married Linda (Alban) who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his...

Robert Gagle

Robert Gagle

Nov 15, 2017

Robert Gagle, 96 , of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Brentwood at La Porte. Robert was born in Portland, IN, on June 19, 1921 to Arthur E. and Edith (Haltermon) Gagle. He was married to Ruth C. (Burk) Gagle who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, Katryna (Bill) of Michigan City, Michael...

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