Obituaries
Dr. William Moore
Jul 6, 2016
Dr. William Gilbert Moore, age 84, of La Porte, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born on November 19, 1931 in central Indiana to Edward and Geraldine Moore.
On March 31, 1956 in Terre Haute, IN, he married Barbara who survives. Also surviving...
Jacob Pavey
Jul 6, 2016
Jacob "Jake" Robert Pavey, 18, of La Porte, passed away on July 6, 2016. Jake was born in La Porte, Indiana, on June 22, 1998, to Tracy Richardson and Aaron McPherson who precedes him. Jake is survived by his loving mom Tracy Richardson of La Porte; grandparents, Robert (Roxy) Pavey of La Porte; grandmother, Darlene Pavey; and fiancé,...
David Williams
Jul 1, 2016
David Gregory Williams, age 62, of Hanna, IN, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at home. He was born in Peoria , IL, on August 31, 1953 to Robert and Mary Jane (Decker) Quick. On December 10, 2004 in La Porte, IN, he married Rita Becker who survives. Survivors include, his mother, Mary Jane Quick of Hanna City,...
Earl Mansfield
Jun 29, 2016
Earl Ray Mansfield, 75, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his home. Earl was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 22, 1940 to Fred W. and Elsie M. (Phillips) Mansfield. On June 30, 2001 in New Carlisle, he married Sharon R. Bobinski who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Debbie Mansfield of La...
Marilee Mantick
Jun 28, 2016
Marilee (Bowers) Mantick, 85, originally from La Porte passed away June 28, 2016 in Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Mantick as well as two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her two sons, Dennis and Duane, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mantick had worked at First National Bank as...
Norma Vermette
Jun 27, 2016
Norma Elizabeth Vermette, 22, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Norma was born in South Bend, IN, on April 23, 1994 to John and Shelly (Stephens) Vermette. Surviving are her mother; siblings, Jason (Sarah) Vermette of Chesterton, Samantha (Mike Parsons) Vermette of La Porte, Daniel Vermette of Vista, CA, Cynthia Vermette of Chesterton, Stephen Vermette of...
Corinne Smith
Jun 24, 2016
Corinne Virginia Smith, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Corinne was born in Chicago, IL, on November 23, 1931 to Harold and Lillian (Collins) Kenney. On May 15, 1954, she married Robert Mitchell Smith who preceded her in death on January 27, 2015. Surviving are her beloved sons, Brad...
Donald Major
Jun 24, 2016
Donald Henry Major was born on July 28, 1924 to Johanna (Wellhouse) Major and Edward Major in La Porte, Indiana. He has one brother, Delbert Major, who survives and one sister, Doris Frank, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Doris and his children, Douglas Major of New Carlisle and Diane Lakner of Tampa. He...
Donald Linn
Jun 23, 2016
Donald Gene Linn, 85, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Hamilton Grove Assisted Living in New Carlisle. Donald was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 2, 1931 to Joshua E. and Gladys (Carter) Linn. On December 13, 1969 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Margie Stone who preceded him in death on August 21,...
Jeffrey Holtz
Jun 22, 2016
Jeffrey Charles Holtz, 54, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 22nd 2016 surrounded by his family at Lund Family Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, AZ. He was born on October 19th 1961 to Lucille and Ralph Holtz in LaPorte, IN. He held the county record for being the largest baby weighing 13 pounds, 10 ounces. He was married...
Steven Walker
Jun 21, 2016
Steven F. Walker, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in La Porte. Steven was born in Michigan City, IN, on August 30, 1958. A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. The family will have a memorial service privately at a later time. Condolences may be shared with...
Robert Spencer
Jun 18, 2016
Robert "Bob" L. Spencer, age 84, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1931 in La Porte to George H. and Dorothy (Kistler) Spencer. On January 14, 1956 in La Porte, he married Pauline Masterson who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Mike (Sherry)...
Susan Heller
Jun 18, 2016
Susan C. Heller, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Brentwood. Susan was born in Hammond, IN, on August 22, 1948 to Frederick A. and Mildred Elizabeth "Betty" (Schutte) Spencer. On August 23, 1969 in Hammond, IN, she married William Hugh Heller who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are her sons, Doug (Heather) Heller...
Richard Meyers
Jun 17, 2016
Richard "Dick" Meyers, 64, a life-long resident of Hesston, Indiana, passed away on Friday June 17, 2016 in Auburn, Indiana after an extended illness. Dick was born on July 13, 1951 in South Bend to Lee and Erma (Zebell) Meyers. He was a 1969 graduate of New Prairie High School and was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing and stock car...
Bernard Lootens
Jun 17, 2016
Bernard B. Lootens, 89, Michigan City, Indiana, died Friday, June 17, 2016, in Michigan City from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Bernie was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 23, 1926, to Bernard A. Lootens and Magdalena Claeys Lootens. After graduating from South Bend Central High School in 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy where he participated in...
Frank Paulauski, Jr
Jun 17, 2016
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Frank George Paulauski, Jr., 86, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at his home. Frank was born in East Chicago, IN, on August 16, 1929 to Frank George and Lottie (Swierski) Paulauski, Sr. On November 6, 1954 in Gary, IN, he married Mary Hottendorf who preceded him in death on February 14,...
Terrance "Kenny" Banks
Jun 16, 2016
Terrance "Kenny" Wilson Banks, 58, of Michigan City, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at South Lake Methodist in Merrillville, IN. Terrance was born in Gary, IN, on June 2, 1958 to Wilson Banks and Emmaline Burr. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Emmaline Burr and John Tyler of Michigan City; sister, Cynthia Hines of Milwaukee, WI; brothers, Courtney...
Charles Daniels
Jun 13, 2016
Charles Curtis Daniels, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Charles was born in Lackey, KY, on September 3, 1928 to Everett Arnold and Effie (Smith) Daniels. On February 3, 1950 in Garrett, KY, he married Dorothy Patrick who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, George Everett Daniels of Louisiana,...

Elma Carroll
Jun 11, 2016
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in La Porte, IN. There will be a private family service with no visitation. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.
Billy Mullins
Jun 11, 2016
Billy Clay Mullins, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Settlers House.
Billy was born in Dunham, KY, on March 25, 1930 to Willard and Healthie (Rose) Mullins.
On June 3, 1955, he married Celia A. (Walter) Mullins who preceded him in death. Surviving are his son, Dale Mullins of...
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