Obituaries
Jack McGinnis
Jan 23, 2016
Jack Merle McGinnis, Sr., 82, of LaPorte, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home. Jack was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 30, 1933 to Joseph Melson and Alice Merle (Peiffer) McGinnis, Sr. On May 9, 1959 in La Porte, he married Thelma Schoff who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his children, Jack (Dawn)...
Kathleen "Kate" Snyder
Jan 22, 2016
Kathleen "Kate" Snyder, 61, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at her home. Kate was born in La Porte, Indiana, on October 9, 1954 to LeRoy and Norma (Gropp) Ott. On April 13, 1985 in La Porte, she married Bob Snyder who survives. Also surviving are her beloved daughters, Angie Lombard of Chesterton, IN, Jamie Lombard...
Thomas Ferrara, Sr
Jan 19, 2016
Thomas Joseph Ferrara, Sr., 70, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Thomas was born in Bronx, NY, on August 22, 1945 to Joseph and Margaret Janette Ferrara. On May 18, 1968 in La Porte, IN, he married Joanna "Josie" (Jongkind) Ferrara who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are his...
Eugene Dickelman, Sr
Jan 13, 2016
Eugene Frank Dickelman, Sr., 74, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Eugene was born in Chicago, IL, on January 21, 1941 to Wilbur and Josephine (Kielbasa) Dickelman. Surviving are his beloved children, Eugene (Renee) Dickelman of La Porte, Wendy (Christopher) Mark of New Buffalo, Penny (Tim) Qualkenbush of New Buffalo; grandchildren, Eugene Dickelman III, Tiffany Dickelman,...
Mary Trost
Jan 12, 2016
Mary Frances Trost, 57, of Walkerton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at home. She was born in Peterborough, NH, on October 31, 1958 to Thomas James and Dorothy Ann (Paul) Norris. On February 29, 1992, she married Scott Trost who survives. Also surviving are her beloved daughters, Teri (Iain Greba) Harms and Jamie Trost; mother, Dorothy Norris;...
Henry Schrier
Jan 11, 2016
Henry Herman Schrier, Jr., 58, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Henry was born in La Porte on May 14, 1957 to Henry Herman and Kathaleen Lorainne (Cowgill) Schrier. Surviving are his beloved children, Stephanie (Terry) Pierce of Pewaukee, WI, and Jason (Elizabeth) Schrier of Mattawan, MI; three grandsons; one...
Laura Eisner-Bowell
Jan 10, 2016
Laura Jane Eisner-Bowell , 54, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She was born in La Porte, IN on July 20, 1961 to Stan and Joan (Williams) Eisner. On September 5, 2014 she married Glenn "Glenny" Alan Bowell; he preceded her in death on November 18, 2015. She is survived...
Gail John
Jan 6, 2016
Gail A. John, 81, of La Porte and formerly of Greensburg, PA, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born September 16, 1934, in Greensburg, daughter of the late William L. and Blanche E. Wentzel Fleisher. She was a member of the Luxor United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband Wilbur L. John....
James Carrier
Jan 3, 2016
James M. Carrier, age 33, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home. He was born on February 20, 1982 in La Porte, Indiana to Dennis Ray and Berneda Kay (Mullins) Carrier. Like a wise man, he never married. James is survived by his parents; five siblings, Deborah Carrier, Kimberly (James) Conley, Michael (Melissa Soales) Carrier,...
Robert Wheaton
Jan 3, 2016
Robert "Bob" Elvis Wheaton, age 57, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Robert was born on March 19, 1958 in La Porte, Indiana. On October 23, 1976, he married Lorena Marie Wilhelm; she survives. Also surviving are three children, Tamara (Adam) Lemley, Michael R. (Melissa) Wheaton, and Nicole (Richard)...
Gary Wright
Dec 30, 2015
Gary Scott Wright, age 47, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Franciscan Community Hospice, Michigan City after an 18 month battle with cancer. Scott was born on June 16, 1968 in La Porte, Indiana to Dean and Linda (Metts) Wright who survive. Also surviving are his brother, Michael Wright of La Porte; grandmother, Rosalie Wright...
Dylan Cory
Dec 29, 2015
Dylan Eldon Cory, 21, of Union Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Hobart, IN. Dylan was born in Michigan City, IN, on September 12, 1994 to Wayne and Nicole (Anderson) Cory, Jr. Dylan is survived by his father, Wayne Cory, Jr.; special family friends, Rachel Clowers-Gaze and Ron Gaze; girlfriend, Emma Unger of Union Mills;...
Herbert Hines
Dec 28, 2015
Herbert Dale Hines, 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 28, 2015. Herbert was born in Royal Center, IN, on May 8, 1929 to Tom and Julia (Carlson) Hines. On June 12, 1975 in La Porte, he married LaVon (Lain) Curry who survives. Also surviving are his three sons, Denny (Carol) Hines of...
Carol Chalik
Dec 25, 2015
Carol Marie (Olson) Chalik, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015. She was born April 24, 1947 to Nobel L. and Thelma (Bergerson) Olson in Thief River Falls, MN. While in high school, she was dedicated to 4H showing her sheep at local, regional, and state fairs. She moved to Indiana in 1968 and married William S. Chalik...
Robert White
Dec 25, 2015
Robert O. White, 88, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 25, 2015 after one final Christmas with his family. Robert was born Oct. 15, 1927, in La Porte, to the late Robert I. and Helen (Sisk) White. On April 26, 1947, he married Norma Hall. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2015....
Buck Bays
Dec 21, 2015
Buck Bays, 71 of Leesburg, FL passed away on December 21, 2015 at his home. Buck was born in La Porte, IN on September 30, 1944. He graduated from La Porte High School. Buck married Barbara Tracy on April 3, 1965; they were married for 50 years. Buck and Barb moved to Florida where Buck worked as an Operations...
Bessie Mirka
Dec 13, 2015
Bessie M. Mirka, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at her home. Bessie was born in Cobb, WI, on October 28, 1919 to Vaclav and Anna (Wolenec) Legner. On March 16, 1940 in La Porte, she married Frank Mirka. Surviving are her son, Frank Mirka of La Porte and her two brothers, Daniel Legner of...
Bonnie Burk
Dec 12, 2015
Bonnie Jean Burk, age 80, passed away peacefully December 12, 2015, while surrounded by her family. She was born December 29, 1934 to Arthur and Margaret (Workman) Strand in Mankato, Minnesota. In 1956, Bonnie graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with her B.A. in English. While in college, she was a member of Pi Beta Kappa and played...
Doris Hucksted
Dec 12, 2015
Doris Jane Hucksted, 98, of New Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Hamilton Communities. Doris was born on March 8, 1917 to the late Adolph and Ethel (Kiff) Strieter. She was the third of ten children. On April 11, 1936 she married Walter L. Hucksted. They were blessed with 57 years of marriage. He preceded her in...
Diane Meyer
Dec 7, 2015
Diane Sue Meyer, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Sue was born in DeKalb, IL on December 10, 1950 to Peter and Evelyn (Bernahl) Vitkus. On August 16, 1975, she married Dennis H. Meyer who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children, Rebecca (Robert "B.J.") McCuaig and granddaughter...
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