Jul 13, 2017

Susan E. Stone

April 23, 1983 - July 13, 2017

Susan E. Stone, 34, of La Porte, passed away from a rare kidney disease on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Susan was born in La Porte, IN, on April 23, 1983. She was born to Michael David Stone and Wanda...

Jul 10, 2017

Marie J. Gliva, 101, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Fountainview Terrace. Marie was born in Philadelphia, PA, on May 16, 1916 to William L. and Marie J. (McInerney) Reteneller. On August 14, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, she married Benjamin F. Gliva who preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are her beloved sons, Richard...

Jul 7, 2017

Biography

Charles W. O'Neal, 53, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 in La Porte. Charles was born in Ashland, KY, on February 14, 1964 to Kenneth and Florence (Monzat) O'Neal, Sr. Surviving are his beloved mother, Florence of La Porte; brother, Kenneth (Linda Suarez) O'Neal, Jr. of Niles, IL; sister, Paula Ramsey of La Porte;...

Jul 7, 2017

Louana J. Levandoski, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in La Porte on Friday, July 7, 2017.

Louana was born February 20, 1927 in Boone County, IN, to Paul Sherman and Elsie Thresa (Baker) Irwin. She had been a resident of La Porte after moving from Lebanon, IN, in the late 1940’s. She had...

Jul 3, 2017

Pamela Jane Obenchain, 70, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at her home. Pamela was born on November 10, 1946 in Marion, IN, to Lewis and Edna (Legg) Wood. Surviving are her sons, Jeremy (Stefanie) Obenchain of New Carlisle and James (Shelly) Obenchain of Gas City; 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jerald) Mance, James Park, Garret, and Olivia Obenchain, and James...

Jul 2, 2017

Mildred Marie Whitacre, 75, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Aperion Care Arbors in Michigan City. Mildred was born in Niles, MI, on April 2, 1942 to Sidney and Jessie (Catel) Harris. On December 15, 1961 in Niles, MI, she married William Whitacre who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are her beloved children, Wayne...

Jul 2, 2017

Cynthia Pearish, 50, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday July 2, 2017. Cynthia was born in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, on August 23, 1966 to Thomas and Wanda (Lindsley) Pearish. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Kyson Patrick; and brother, Thomas Pearish, Jr. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her...

Jul 1, 2017

Anna Constance "Connie" Johnson, 93, of La Porte, passed peacefully, while asleep, into the eternal loving embrace of God on July 1, 2017. She was born December 19, 1923, in Frederick, Maryland, to Frank Glenn and Catherine Marie (Renn) Remsberg. Connie grew up on a Holstein dairy farm near Middletown, Maryland. Connie adored her first calf, “Buttercup,” a gift...

Jun 24, 2017

Jason Lee Oliver, 33, of Pompano Beach, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home. Jason was born in Michigan City, IN, on May 8, 1984. Jason is survived by his father, Bill (Kim) Oliver of Mill Creek and mother, Kathy (Jay) Davis of Michigan City; also surviving are his brothers, Barry (Charity) Oliver of Rolling Prairie, Clinton...

Jun 22, 2017

Joseph Lawrence Petersen, 54, of Crawfordsville, IN passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 in La Porte, IN.

Joseph was born in Kansas City, MO, on December 13, 1962 to Lawrence R. and Rosemari (Bowles) Petersen.

Surviving are his mother, Rosemari Petersen of La Porte, brother, Don (Jennifer) Petersen from Lafayette, IN; nephews,...

Jun 22, 2017

Michael D.Gallagher, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Michael was born in Michigan City, IN, on November 23, 1943 to Thomas and Marjorie (Donahue) Gallagher. Surviving are his children, Susan Graden Wiley (Tim) of Pekin, IL, Michael P. Gallagher (Colleen) of Michigan City, IN, Becky Guzikowski (John) of Fremont,...

Jun 22, 2017

Claudia Patricia Klinefelter, 66, of The Villages, previously of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Claudia was born in La Porte, IN, on May 27, 1951 to Dillard Dean and Kathryn F. (Hoffman) Page. On May 10, 1975 she married Robert Klinefelter who survives in The Villages, FL. Also surviving are her father, Dillard Page of La...

Jun 21, 2017

Evelyn M. Shuta, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Evelyn was born in La Porte, IN, on March 4, 1920 to Harry and Elsie (Schweder) Rheinholtz. On July 3, 1937 in La Porte, she married William J. Shuta who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved daughters, Darlene...

Jun 17, 2017

James "Jim" Wilbur Seymour, 91, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 17, 2017. James was born on September 12, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to Lee Roy and Lillian (Redding) Seymour. On May 30, 1948 in La Porte, IN, he married Lois Sharlene Rameier who survives. Also surviving are his beloved sons, Mike (Tami)...

Jun 14, 2017

Billy "Bill" Carl Smith, 65, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Franciscan Communities Hospice in Michigan City. Bill was born in Waverly, OH on April 19, 1952 to Homer and Betty (Robinson) Smith. Surviving are his beloved children, Carla (Tom) Tefft of Valparaiso, IN, and Billy Smith of Union Mills, IN; grandchildren, Cayden, Logan, and...

Jun 11, 2017

Nancy Fara, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Settlers Place in La Porte. Nancy was born on March 5, 1940 in Hazard, KY to Astor and Anita (Hurt) Francis. In 1976, she married Tom Fara who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Mark (Karen) Martin of La Porte and Dorothea (Dan)...

Jun 11, 2017

Thomas M. Luther, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City. Thomas was born in La Porte, IN, on December 16, 1941 to Alvin "Pete" and Vivian (McCorkle) Luther. On September 5, 1964 in Norwalk, CT, he married Marlyn (Nesline) Luther who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Kevin (Amy)...

Jun 8, 2017

Eva M. Lilly, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at her home. Eva was born in Walkerton, IN, on September 25, 1933 to Louis E. and B. Mildred (Helterbrand) Everly. On March 8, 1958, she married Irving A. Lilly who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Lewis Frederick (Cheryl) Lilly of La...

May 31, 2017

Henry James Koepke

May 31, 2017 - May 31, 2017

Henry James Koepke was delivered into the arms of Jesus on May 31, 2017 at La Porte Hospital. Henry was the son of Brandon and Caitlin (Ritter) Koepke. He is survived by his sisters, Kaylee Ritter, Aurora Koepke, Liberty Koepke; grandparents, Cindy Schrier, Brandi (Gene) Bellamy, Jimmie...

May 18, 2017

June M. (Renfro) Langman, 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home. June was born in La Porte, IN, on October 2, 1930 to Hiram G. and Pansy M. (McDonald) Renfro. On April 28, 1965 in La Porte she married Roy Langman who preceded her in death on January 17, 2013. Surviving are...