May 1, 2018

Wayne L. Graffis, 91, formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away on May 1, 2018 at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester, IN after a prolonged illness.

Wayne was born March 5, 1927 in Star City, IN to Isaac Warren and Rose Blanche (Daily) Graffis.  He married Gloria Lindgren, a lifelong La Porte resident and member...

May 1, 2018

Patrick Dilts, 62, of La Porte, passed away on May 1, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Patrick was born in Knox, IN to James and Betty (Starkey) Dilts.

Surviving are his wife, Donna (Heiman) Dilts of La Porte; his beloved children, Kelli (Byron) Craft of North Liberty, Keith Doll of La Porte, James Dilts of...

Apr 29, 2018

Sandra K. Bush, 71, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Sandra was born in South Bend, IN, on July 28, 1946 to Luther and Catherine (Brown) Jeffries.

On July 8, 1967 in La Porte, IN, she married the love of her life John C. Bush who...

Apr 20, 2018

James Anthony Martinez, 47, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home. James was born in Michigan City, IN, on March 19, 1971 to Ernesto and Juanita (Gutierrez) Martinez.

Surviving are his children, Sarah (Lorenzo) Corona and Ashley Santolino; grandchildren, Selena Corona and Mariana Corona; 6 brothers, Ernie Martinez, Jr. of La...

Apr 19, 2018

George M. "Mick" Stefano, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. George was born in La Porte, IN, on November 20, 1947 to George and Florence (Eggert) Stefano.

On February 20, 1993 in La Porte, he married Barbara Williamson who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are...

Apr 18, 2018

Natalie Marie Bougher, 34, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital South Bend surrounded by her loving family. Natalie was born in La Mesa, CA, on December 13, 1983 to Carla Jozwiak and Larry Gene Stephens.

Surviving are her parents, Carla and Phil Jozwiak of Hudson Lake; her beloved children, Alie...

Apr 10, 2018

John K. Jasinski, 87, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. John was born in Poland on July 8, 1930 to Martin and Helen (Stolorewicz) Jasinski.

Surviving are his sister, Mary Jankowski of Lebanon, TN; step-children, Douglas Wilhelm, Deb Wilhelm, Lorena Wheaton, Christine Wheaton,...

Apr 4, 2018

Brooks B. Barnes, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Illinois.

Brooks was born on July 8, 1942 in Paris, KY, to Tyne and Ethel (Hudson) Barnes.

On June 25, 1965 in La Porte, IN, he married his wife of 53 years, Linda Ford,...

Apr 1, 2018

Anne Todd, 97, of La Porte, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 1, 2018 in La Porte, IN.

She was born July 1, 1920, in Stickney, IL, to Clarence and Henrietta (Niemeyer) Bulthuis and grew up on a farm on Wolf Road in La Grange, IL. ...

Mar 30, 2018

JC Hughes, 87, of Union Mills, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Brentwood at La Porte.

JC was born on July 2, 1930 in Dandridge, TN, to Joe F. and Florence M. (Whitener) Hughes.

On November 5, 1949 in La Porte, IN, he married Clara Kraus who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved...

Mar 29, 2018

Jane Ann Smith, 87, passed away at home on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Jane was born on March 31, 1930 in Stamford, CT, to Dr. Frank and Muriel Fisher.  She graduated from Pascagoula High School, MS in 1949. Jane graduated from Mississippi State College for Women (MSCW) with a bachelor's degree in education and went on to...

Mar 28, 2018

Judy A Wireman, 75, of Culver, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Judy was born on April 4, 1942 to Alfred and Alva (Ballard) Odle.

Judy has been married for 55 years to Curtis Wireman who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Rick (Michelle) Wireman of Mill...

Mar 26, 2018

Theresa Marie Valley, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 26th at Golden Living Center with her daughter by her side, after a battle with cancer.

Theresa was born on January 29, 1950 in LaCrosse, Wi, to Francis and Virginia (Bailey) Krajewski.

On July 27, 1968 in LaCrosse, after just a 2 month...

Mar 25, 2018

Dr. Robert C. Meyer D.D.S., 86, of New Buffalo, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Robert was born in Chicago, IL, on October 1, 1931 to Charles and Isabell (Schaefer) Meyer.

On March 25, 1951 in Niles, MI, he married Marion Reinhart who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving...

Mar 17, 2018

Robert "Bob" Fay Shumaker, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Robert was born on January 16, 1934 in Somerset, PA, to Harvey A. and Sarah Elizabeth (Menhorn) Shumaker.

On January 15, 1956 in Somerset, PA, he married Barbara Ann Hay who survives.  Also surviving are...

Mar 15, 2018

Katherine P. Kanney, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at La Porte Hospital.

Katherine was born on November 25, 1928 in La Porte, IN, to Frank and Sophia (Zuzock) Belzowski.  She was the youngest of 8 children; all now deceased.

On June 26, 1948 in La Porte at St. Joseph...

Mar 14, 2018

Edward Charles Finucane, 45 Years, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. Edward was born in Hanover Park, IL, on November 2, 1972 to Richard James and Susan Ona (Staff) Finucane.

On July 28, 2012 in La Porte, he married Amanda MyLysa Hill who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are...

Mar 12, 2018

Faye R. "Ruthie" Steigely, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home. Faye was born in Roswell, SD, on February 15, 1934 to Ray A. and Ruth C. (Kewley) Grassmyer.

On December 30, 1950, she married Robert Steigely who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children, Vicki (Gary) Travis...

Mar 11, 2018

Thomas Eugene Fountain, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at La Porte Hospital. Thomas was born in Logansport, IN, on October 8, 1950 to Edgar "Bud" and Jean Carolyn (Landes) Fountain.

Surviving are his beloved children, Ann Marie Fountain of La Porte, Melinda Jean (Thomas Cumbow) Fountain of Granger, and Mark Thomas...

Mar 3, 2018

The Rev. Clyde K. Hunter, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, died peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Miller Health & Rehab in La Porte, surrounded by loving family.  Clyde was born in Harrison Township, Delaware County, IN, on May 30, 1929, to Charles K. Hunter and Uva Pearl (King) Hunter, who preceded him in death.  He graduated from...