Mar 21, 2017

Thomas James Kirkwood, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at home. Tom was born in Rock Island, IL, on November 12, 1950 to Donald and Nellie Kirkwood. Tom was married in Kankakee, IL in 1970 to Janet Habedank who preceded him in death in 2015. Surviving are his beloved children, Don (Stacy) Kirkwood of Lewisville,...

Mar 17, 2017

Nathan C. Turner, 29, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Nathan was born in La Porte, IN, on September 6, 1987 to Jimmie Turner and Chris Wolfenbarger. On August 8, 2015 in Union Mills, IN, he married Alaina Cowgill who survives. Also surviving are his...

Mar 14, 2017

Mary Lee Fincher (Pate), 70, fell asleep on March 14, 2017, at her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was the daughter of Johnny Pate and Louise Bailey (Pate), born on November 2, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mary graduated from La Porte High School, La Porte, IN, in 1965. She earned a BS degree from Ball State University in...

Mar 12, 2017

Gladys Pauline Peck, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle. Gladys was born in Monticello, IL, on October 12, 1930 to Harry and Etha (Petty) Fought . Surviving are her beloved children, Sharon (Larry) Woodruff of La Porte, Marsha Peck of La Porte; grandchildren, Larry (Christine) Calvert, Jr., Sherry...

Mar 12, 2017

Scott A. Yelton, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home. Scott was born in La Porte, IN, on October 1, 1959 to Paul Edwin and Delores M. (Cripe) Yelton. On October 14, 1995 in Walkerton, IN, he married Cheryl Peterson who survives. Also surviving are his son, Paul (Angie) Yelton of Walkerton; 2...

Mar 10, 2017

Evelyn Pauline (Bernahl) Vitkus was welcomed home to the Church Triumphant on March 10, 2017. She was the daughter of Frank and Pauline (Haseley) Bernahl of Altamont, IL. Her brother Franklin and sister, Hilma (Schroeder) preceded her as well as her son Charles and daughter Diane Sue. Her husband Peter and son Daniel continue to live in Carmel, Indiana. Son-in-law,...

Mar 7, 2017

John "Johnny Rebel" Patrick Shelton, 53, of Mill Creek, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his home. John was born in Muncie, IN on February 22, 1964 to James and Judy (Felton) Shelton of Muncie, IN. On May 21, 2005 in LaPorte, IN he married Jillian (Seymour) Shelton who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Shaira (Shaun...

Mar 6, 2017

William "Bill" Edward Schultz, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Brentwood in La Porte. Bill was born in La Porte, IN, on April 28, 1932 to Lawrence Wm. and Mary (Clayton) Schultz. On May 23, 1953, he married his wife of 63 years and the love of his life, Arlene (Orzech) Schultz who preceded...

Mar 3, 2017

Lonny Dean Jackson, 53, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital with his loving family by his side. Lonny was born on August 11, 1963 in La Porte, IN, to Eldon and Patricia Ann (Johnson) Jackson. Lonny attended La Porte High School and was a Navy Veteran. Surviving are his beloved children, Melynda and...

Mar 1, 2017

Sarah Lorraine Pennington, 34, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Sarah was born on June 19, 1982 in Munster, IN, to Dallas and Elizabeth Gail (Houtschilt) Wolfe. On May 14, 2011 in La Porte, IN, she married Donald Pennington who survives. Also surviving are her mother; brothers, Ian Wolfe of Lakeville and Richard Wolfe...

Feb 24, 2017

John R. Goodman Sr., 60, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in La Porte, IN, on August 9, 1956 to Charles and Jettie (Clanton) Goodman. John is survived by his loving wife Sandy (Coffman), who he married on November 26, 1975. They recently celebrated 41 years of marriage....

Feb 23, 2017

John C. Fischbacher, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, Indiana. John was born on August 5, 1937 in Michigan City, IN to Ernest and Mildred (Crawford) Fischbacher who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Judith Burian Fischbacher; two sons, Michael R. (Sandra) Fischbacher of La Porte and...

Feb 22, 2017

Zachary A. Byers, 23, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Zachary was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on March 24, 1993 to Mark Byers and Sherry (Lower) Curtis. Zach is survived by his beloved daughter, Lydia Byers; brothers, Mark Byers of La Porte and Tony Carl of Michigan City; sisters,...

Feb 18, 2017

Daun Caddo, age 62, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at VNA Horton Hospice Center with her loving family by her side . She was born on August 4, 1954 in La Porte, IN. to George Dickey and Marilyn Dickey-Decker Daun attended La Porte High School and went on to work in the food service industry...

Feb 17, 2017

Biography

Steven Todd Reinhart, 47, of Chicago and previously of La Porte, passed away on February 17, 2017 at his home. Steven was born in La Porte, IN, on February 19, 1969 to Steven Kent Reinhart and Marla (Shackleford) Bigg. Steven was a graduate of LaPorte High School in 1987 and Purdue University with a degree in Economics. He...

Feb 14, 2017

Michael John Kampf, Jr. passed away on February 14, 2017 at his home. Our goal as born again believer is to be able to kneel before the Lord when he calls us home to him and tell Him that we have nothing left to offer Him. That we have used every opportunity and gift that He has given us. Michael...

Feb 14, 2017

Alberta Joan Brown, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Alberta was born in La Porte, IN, on June 7, 1931 to Harley O. and Laura Mable "Lumley" Tibbs. On May 20, 1950 in La Porte, IN, she married Estel J. Brown who preceded her in death. Surviving are her...

Feb 11, 2017

Lorraine Alban Stupar, age 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Golden Living Center Fountainview in La Porte. Lorraine was born in La Porte on February 25, 1930 to the late Theodore and Emma (Fenker) Gustafson. She graduated from La Porte High School and lived in La Porte for...

Feb 11, 2017

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Glenn, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Kathleen was born in La Porte, IN, on July 11, 1949 to Kenneth R. and Fondabelle (Edwards) Tibbs. Kathleen attended La Porte High School and on February...

Feb 11, 2017

Ruth N. Marshall, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at home. Ruth was born in Corning, OH, on April 8, 1938 to Rev. John F. and Ida (Hurst) Alfman. On April 16, 1956 in Akron, OH, she married Charles Faulkenburg, Jr. who preceded her in death. She then married Darl Marshall on July 29, 2000...