Aug 26, 2017

Clema Stephens, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Ecumen Seasons Retirement Community in Maplewood, MN. Clema was formerly a resident of La Porte, IN where she lived for 70 years. Clema was born on May 31, 1927 in West York, IL to Roscoe Cornwell and Goldia Clements Cornwell. While attending high school, she returned from school one...

Aug 25, 2017

George Fredrick Senne, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at IU Health of La Porte. George was born in Mishawaka, IN, on November 1, 1937 to Willard George and Katherine Lillian (Schoch) Senne. On June 20, 1964 in La Porte, IN, he married Jenice Prestin who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Gerry...

Aug 23, 2017

Ardyce June Smith, 77, of Hamlet, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Ardyce was born in Yellow Creek, Kentucky, on April 16, 1940 to Melvin Thomas and Ada Magdalene (Tessner) Woods, Sr. She was the youngest of 5 children. She was married on February 23, 1959 to Billy LaVern Smith who preceded her...

Aug 22, 2017

Allen Samuel "Sam" Mounce, 68 Years, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Sam was born in La Porte, IN, on November 15, 1948 to Alvin Lloyd and Elaine Ellen (Soda) Mounce. Surviving are his siblings, Lloyd M. (Shirley) Mounce of La Porte, Gail I. Holmes of La Porte, and Penny L. Cottingham of Lincoln, NE; half...

Aug 21, 2017

Louis VanDusen, Jr. 49, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. Louis was born in South Bend , IN, on May 30, 1968 to Louise Edward and Bertha Marie VanDusen, Sr.. Surviving are his beloved daughter, Sylvia Ann VanDusen of Mishawaka; sisters, Bertha CarrieAnn VanDusen, Wilma Marie VanDusen, and Martha Louies VanDusen. was preceded in death...

Aug 17, 2017

Marjorie Rood, 68, of South Bend, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was at Darden Homes, South Bend, IN, with her loving family by her side. Marjorie was born on January 23, 1949 in Logan West Virginia, to Kirby and Margaret (Gore) Davis. Surviving are her beloved children, Dean (Michelle) Sansom of La...

Aug 14, 2017

Robert Bernard Gustafson, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Brentwood in La Porte. Robert was born in La Porte on December 22, 1921 to William and Hedvig (Larsson) Gustafson. Robert graduated from La Porte High School in 1940. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, and worked as a journeyman...

Aug 12, 2017

John Benjamin Stachowski, 80, of Walkerton, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his home. John was born in Michigan City, IN, on August 1, 1937 to Anthony Frank and Maxine (Stoll) Stachowski. On March 27, 2010 in Elkhart, IN, he married Christena Burnett who survives in Fish Lake, IN. Also surviving are his beloved son, Duane Stachowski of...

Aug 10, 2017

James "Jim" Byron Midlar, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home. Jim was born in La Porte, IN, on September 29, 1943 to James G. and Rae B. (Slocum) Midlar. On September 27, 1969 in Bridgeman, MI, he married Judy Mae Shott who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved sisters, Margie...

Aug 8, 2017

Dale A.Will, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Dale was born in Herington, KS, on February 3, 1937 to Albert and Lydia (Strauss) Will. On July 24, 1960, he married Marlene Will who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his beloved children, Michele (Steve) Ailes of Plainfield, IN,...

Jul 28, 2017

Charles “Chuck” J. Nash, 78, of Fish Lake, IN, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on Friday, July 28, 2017. He passed into eternity in the company of his loving wife, Sandra. Chuck was born in Chicago, IL on May 6, 1939. He attended Mill Creek High School before being drafted into the Army in 1962 to honorably serve his...

Jul 28, 2017

Roger Patrick Martin, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Golden Living Center. Roger was born in Green River, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 23, 1954 to Hermas and Jacqeline (Dumond) Martin. Surviving are his wife, Trish Martin; his beloved son, Eric P. (Shannon) Martin of La Porte; 3 granddaughters, Cheyenne, Amanda and Aabee; 1...

Jul 27, 2017

Roger D. Popplewell, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Millers Health & Rehab in La Porte. Roger was born on July 29, 1943 in Schererville, IN, to Pete and Audrey (Perkins) Popplewell, Sr. Surviving are his beloved children, Christina (Tommy) Domogola of La Porte, Roger (Shawn) Popplewell, Jr. of Union Mills, Monica (Jeff) Chapman...

Jul 27, 2017

Rudolf "Rudy" Anton John Legner, 92, of La Porte, passed away onThursday, July 27, 2017 at his home. Rudy was born on June 16, 1925 in Cobb, WI, to Vaclav and Anna (Wolenec) Legner. On September 4, 1949 in La Porte, he married Patricia "Pat" Ryan who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Garry Legner of La Porte, Doreen...

Jul 24, 2017

Betty Ann Bowers, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Betty was born in Long Beach, IN, on April 3, 1929 to Charles and Thelma (Reid) Trafelet. On November 25, 1953, she married Lester J. Bowers who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved sons, Douglas (Brenda) Bowers of...

Jul 22, 2017

Shirley courageously lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Shirley Castle (nee Hubbard) was born on Tuesday, October 9, 1945 in Pound, VA, to Noah and Nona (Adams) Hubbard whom preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Edmund Castle, Sr. on March 19, 1966. They have been joined by God's love for 51...

Jul 20, 2017

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David L. Zook, 51 Years, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his home. David was born in La Porte, IN, on January 13, 1966 to Glen Alfred and Phyllis Irene (Anderson) Zook. Surviving are his beloved sister, Linda L. (Jerry) Witt of La Porte; brother, Glen E. (Carolyn) Zook of Richardson, TX; 5...

Jul 20, 2017

Chris Wolfenbarger, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Chris was born in La Porte on March 6, 1966 to Alfred and Pearl (Cavinder) Wolfenbarger. Surviving are her beloved children, Kaylee Wolfenbarger of La Porte, Amber (Nikki) Turner of La Porte; grandson, Jameson Turner; brothers, Alfred (Lucy) Wolfenbarger, Michael...

Jul 19, 2017

Kevin Shane McLeese, 52, of Wyatt, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born in Valparaiso, IN, on January 5, 1965 to Marcene Eugene and Evelyn Marie (Barrier) McLeese. On October 9, 1993 in La Porte, he married Sharon Elizabeth Williamson who survives in Wyatt, IN. Also surviving are his...

Jul 16, 2017

Sandra Dee Butler, 53, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. Sandra was born in Baltimore, MD, on January 2, 1964 to Harry and Barbara (Coburn) Meeks. On June 25, 1994, she married Carney Butler, Jr. who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are her beloved children, Carney Butler,...