Raymond Fischer

Apr 27, 2016

Raymond Herman Fischer, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at home with his loving family around him.

Raymond was born in La Porte, IN, on December 20, 1920 to Herman William and Martha M. (Hillman) Fischer.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Verna Mae...

Steven Demo

Apr 25, 2016

Steven Allen Demo, 42, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Steven was born in La Porte, IN, on October 1, 1973 to Larry Payne and Patsy (Demo) Risner. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Patsy and Gordon Risner; step-sisters, Kendra (Don) Senkus of Fishers, IN, Dawn (Jason) Kersting of Winamac,...

Alice Martinez

Apr 22, 2016

Alice Jane Martinez, 53, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at home. Alice was born in La Porte, IN, on September 22, 1962 to Robert L. Wolfenbarger and Ivah M.(Phillips) Plank. Surviving are her beloved daughters, Angela (Clint) Martin and Melissa Martinez, both of Lafayette, IN; four grandchildren, Alexis, Noah, Logan and Gavyn; mother, Ivah Plank...

David McCain

Apr 19, 2016

David McCain, age 82, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Parker City, IN, on October 13, 1933 to Howard and Carol (Moulton) McCain. On August 28, 1955 at the First United Methodist Church, La Porte, IN, he married Mary Ellen Conry...

Carrie-Jo Weathers

Apr 15, 2016

Carrie-Jo A. Weathers "CJ", age 30 of LaPorte, IN, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at La Porte Hospital. She was born March 26, 1986 in LaPorte, Indiana, to Gerald Weathers, Jr. and Cynthia (West) Weathers. She graduated from La Porte High School in 2004 and worked as a server at Portofino. CJ loved bonfires and making smores for her...

Patricia Ribordy

Apr 8, 2016

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Patricia Annette (Morrison) Ribordy passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, IN. Born on June 13, 1932 to Albert and Albertha (Golden) Morrison, Pat was born and grew up in West Lafayette, IN. She attended West Lafayette High School and Purdue University, later transferring to Ball State University...

George Benefiel

Apr 6, 2016

George "Benny" Benefiel, 84, of La Porte, Indiana went home to heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Englewood, Colorado on February 5, 1932 to George and Kay Benefiel who preceded him in death. On June 16, 1956 he married Jari Ann Fara who preceded him on November 7,...

Alma Cooper

Apr 5, 2016

Alma Juanita Cooper, age 92 , of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Miller Health and Rehab. Alma was born on December 11, 1923 in Lake City, Arkansas to Thomas E. and Lilly P. (Halsey) Brickell. On July 13, 1940 in Clarkton, MO, she married Charles R. Cooper who preceded her in death. Surviving are her...

Isaac Bruton

Apr 2, 2016

Isaac C. Bruton, age 73 of La Porte, IN passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at La Porte Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 21, 1942 in Holcomb, MO to William Walter Alphonzo and Edna (Lawson) Bruton. Isaac is survived by his loving wife, Linda of La Porte; daughter, Tia...

Evelyn Felton

Mar 29, 2016

Evelyn LaVonne Felton, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her home. Evelyn was born in Rivervale, AK, on July 27, 1938 to Leslie "Ray" Husky and VernieMae (Austin) Brooks. On December 23, 1961 in Westville, IN, she married Norman P. Felton who preceded her in death on May 19, 1981. Surviving are her beloved...

Darlene Barbknecht

Mar 27, 2016

Darlene S. Barbknecht, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Darlene was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 13, 1935, to William and Louise Loepke. Darlene was married to Duane "Dewey" Barbknecht who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, Sue (Steve) King of La Porte, Bruce Barbknecht...

Frank Wilber

Mar 26, 2016

Frank O. Wilber, age 70, of Girard, OH, passed away on March 26, 2016.

Frank was born in La Porte, IN, on January 13, 1946 to Albert G. and Dorothy (Cooper) Wilber.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Lydia; sons, David, Corey, and Carl Wilber; mother, Dorothy Wilber; three sisters, Mary (Virgil) Craft, Ruth (Bill) Stayback...

LeahRae Harris

Mar 22, 2016

LeahRae Harris, 58, of La Porte, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her home. LeahRae was born in Joliet, IL, on July 20, 1957 to LaVerne and Lois (Grant) Korell. On August 3, 1979 in La Porte, she married her loving husband and high school sweet heart, David Harris who survives in...

Jerry Bradley

Mar 21, 2016

Jerry Douglas Bradley, 73, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Franciscan Communities. Jerry was born in New Madrid, MO, on February 19, 1943 to Oliver Hulen and Opal Elizabeth (Head) Bradley. On September 2, 1961 in New Buffalo, MI, he married Betty Lou Wiltfong who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Joe (Cathy) Bradley...

Pati Stockton

Mar 19, 2016

Pati J. Stockton, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at her home in Mishawaka. Pati was born in South Bend, IN, on March 26, 1962 to William Erlin and Marjorie Ann (Keldsen) Stockton. Surviving are her beloved son, Todd (Courtney) Deutscher of Union Mills; granddaughter, Kennedy; father, William E. Stockton of South Bend; grandmother, June Stockton of...

Ann Hlavsa

Mar 14, 2016

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Ann Hlavsa, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at her home. Ann was born in Union Center, IN, on October 21, 1928. Surviving are her beloved husband, Victor Hlavsa of La Porte; son, Vic (Charity) Hlavsa of La Porte; daughter, Carolyn (Ted) Reinert of Austin, TX; and granddaughter, Shalin (Logan) Woody...

Marie Struss

Mar 11, 2016

Marie B. Struss, age 86, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at La Porte Miller Health and Rehab at 9:30 pm. She was born on December 16, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to Gust E. and Helen E. (Kowalski) Rinkowski. In 1952, Marie married Frederick Hoffman; he preceded her in death in 1971. On November 30,...

Pamela Schwinkendorf

Mar 10, 2016

Pamela Sue Schwinkendorf, 61, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her home. Pamela was born in La Porte, IN, on January 18, 1955 to Willard Dean and Alice Jeanne (Harold) Huston. On May 28, 1977 in La Porte, she married Mark Schwinkendorf who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Ryan (Sarah) Schwinkendorf of...

James Fanselow

Mar 8, 2016

James Robert "Jim" Fanselow, 73, of La Porte , passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Jim was born in La Porte, IN, on January 9, 1943 to Robert Fredrick and Marie Margaret (Weidner) Fanselow. On May 25, 1963 in La Porte, he married Loretta Gray who survives. Also surviving are his beloved...

Amber Hise

Mar 7, 2016

Amber C. Hise, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. Amber was born in Gary, IN, on April 30, 1947 to John A. and Myrtle (Hughes) Belle. Amber was survived by her sons, Kevin (Christina) Greenwood of South Bend, IN and Leonard (Debbie) Solomon of Woodridge, IL; 3 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter; and many other...