Nov 11, 2017

Mary Ruth Shallenberger

November 11, 2017

Mary Ruth Shallenberger, 44, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City with her loving family by her side. Mary was born on July 23, 1973 in Wabash, IN to Nancy Babb. Surviving are her beloved mother, Nancy Babb; special friend, Barb...

Nov 4, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Gudinas, 62, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her home. Elizabeth was born in Bossier City, LA, on December 3, 1954 to Robert Gudinas and Nell (Polk) Flamme. Elizabeth is survived by her father, Robert "Bob" (Nancy) Gudinas of Pearcy, AR; mother, Nell (Bob) Flamme of Demotte, IN; daughter, Jen (Chris) Coen of...

Nov 1, 2017

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Donald Wireman, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Donald was born in Rensselaer, IN, on June 15, 1948 to Cleveland and Flora (Conley) Wireman. On July 12, 1977 in Watseka, IL, he married Mary Wireman who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughters, Yvette...

Oct 25, 2017

Diane J. Jones, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 after a brief illness. Diane was born on May 17, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Donald and Fay (Mahoney) Jones who preceded her in death. On April 23, 1966, she married Norville "Pudge" Bumgardner, Jr. Together they had one son, Bradley (Jennifer) Bumgardner. Surviving are...

Oct 17, 2017

Teresa Ann Kellems, 57, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Teresa was born in La Porte, IN, on November 28, 1959 to Richard Lee and Patricia E. (Houston) Kellems. Surviving are her beloved mother, Patricia (Tom Perschke) Kellems of La Porte; sister, Victoria (Dan Harcz) Kellems of Niles, MI; nieces, Patricia...

Oct 17, 2017

Judith Martin, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side after her courageous battle with cancer for the 3rd time since 1998. Judith was born in La Porte, IN on March 15, 1939 to Arthur and Lois (Wilken) Meier. Judith was married on December 12, 1964 to Joseph...

Oct 14, 2017

Biography

Peggy Lynn Albertson, 51, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Peggy was born in La Porte, IN, on September 28, 1966 to Elwood Wayne Biege and Sharon (Metcalf) Schlicker. Surviving are her beloved children, Michael Biege of La Porte and Cody Bean of Covert, MI; 5 granddaughters, Alixzandra, Kylee, Haley, Sarah and Casey; siblings,...

Oct 14, 2017

Edward Richard "Dick" Weber, Sr., age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 following complications of kidney failure. Edward was born in Kansas City, MO, on July 29, 1930 to Edward Louis and Florence Irene (Breitenbaugh) Weber. He lived most of his early life in Kansas City and St. Louis, MO with some time also spent in Kingsport, TN....

Oct 9, 2017

Dan J. Menke, 61, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. Dan was born in La Porte, IN on May 21, 1956 to Donald E. and Delores M. (Daugherty) Menke. Dan is survived by many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David E. Menke. Dan worked as a...

Sep 28, 2017

Johnny Ray Lanham, 54, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Johnny was born in East Chicago, IN, on September 8, 1963 to Robert and Anna (Strong) Lanham. On November 29, 2006, he married Bonnie Williamson who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Johnny Joe Lanham, Crystal Lanham, and Stephanie Molina; 4 stepchildren,...

Sep 25, 2017

Mary Ellen McCain, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Brentwood. Mary Ellen was born on April 24, 1933 in La Porte to Ralph and Lois (Johnson) Conry. On August 28, 1955 at the First United Methodist Church in La Porte, she married David McCain who preceded her in death on April 19, 2016. Also...

Sep 22, 2017

Elaine Elizabeth Dunifon, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Naperville, IL. Elaine was born in La Porte, IN, on October 18, 1922 to Carl John and Elizabeth Lindewald. On August 31, 1952, she married Robert P. Dunifon who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Diane (David) Long of Naperville, IL and...

Sep 19, 2017

Mary Ella Burkett, 88, of , La Porte passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Mary was born in Newport, AR, on July 5, 1929 to Sidney and Bessie (Brock) Gray. On November 11, 1950 in Newport, AR, she married Ruel E. Burkett who preceded her in death on July 28, 1990. Surviving are her beloved daughters, Sherry Bettuo of...

Sep 19, 2017

Judie Lindquist, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Judie was born on June 22, 1944 in La Porte, IN to Harold and Betty (Tag) Logan. Surviving are her beloved children, Tony (Julie) Lindquist of La Porte, Nick (Elaine) Lindquist of La Porte, Dean Lindquist of California, and Frank (Mellissa)...

Sep 10, 2017

Hugh Michael Smith of La Porte, was called home into the presence of God on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Hugh was born in La Porte, IN, on October 7, 1955 to Hugh Alan and Mary Jaqueline (Thompson) Smith. On May 23, 1981, he married Nancy Jane Smith who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, Kristin (Joe) Otter...

Sep 5, 2017

Brenda Buck, 73, of Mishawaka, formerly of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend. Brenda was born in Sullivan, IN, on September 13, 1943 to Charles W. and Margaret (Benefield) Boston. On December 9, 1962 in Jasonville, IN, she married Charlie Buck who survives in Mishawaka. Also surviving are...

Sep 4, 2017

Teresa Mae Shuter, 61, of Rolling Prairie, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 4, 2017. Teresa was born on August 26, 1956 in La Porte, IN, to Franklin Dean and Barbara Marie (Bush) Hall. On March 17, 1979 in La Porte, IN, she married Kevin Michael Shuter who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Matthew (Swati)...

Sep 2, 2017

Ronald "Ron" Beaver, age 75, Vietnam War Army Veteran USMP, passed away with family by his side at Hines Veterans Hospital in Illinois on September 2, 2017 after complications and an extended physical rehab stay. Ron was born in Otis, IN, on November 10, 1941 to George F. and Bernadette M. (Schiele) Beaver. He was a lifelong resident of La...

Aug 30, 2017

Evelyn Ida Bede, 94, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Evelyn was born on July 21, 1923 in Beatrice, NE to Friederick and Ida Maria Wilhelmina (Buss) Niemeier. On June 14, 1950, she married Robert E. Bede who preceded her in death on September 30, 2013. Surviving are her beloved son, Ronald...

Aug 28, 2017

On the 28th of August 2017, Richard Zapala passed away at La Porte Hospital after severe medical conditions. He was born April 15th, 1943 to Walter and Sophie (Dombrowski) Zapala in Chicago, IL. Richard had a love for cars all his life. He rebuilt his first transmission at the age of 15 with only an instruction manual. It grew from...