Obituaries

Patricia Barnes

Patricia Barnes

Nov 16, 2015

Patricia Ann Barnes, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Patricia was born in Richmond, IN, on June 1, 1944 to Howard and Geraldine (Neiman) Tibbot. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Fred (Suzanne)Tibbot of Ludington, MI; her friends, Debbie Carriveau of La Porte, IN; and Marie Johnson of La...

Robert Schmidt

Robert Schmidt

Nov 6, 2015

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Robert "Teddy Bear" Henry Schmidt, age 70, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 at home. He was born in La Porte, IN, on May 4, 1945 to Edward Arnold and Evelyn Mae (Young) Schmidt. On February 22, 1964 in La Porte, Bob married Janet Rae Lantz who survives. Also surviving are his...

William Meinhard

William Meinhard

Nov 1, 2015

William J. Meinhard, age 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Franciscan Hospice Communities. He was born on July 12, 1924 the son of John and Carrye (Kuntz) Meinhard. On December 5, 1952 in Geneva, Illinois, he married Patricia Lindgren, she preceded him in death in 2010. Surviving are four children, David (Kathy) Meinhard...

Timothy Marshall

Timothy Marshall

Oct 31, 2015

Timothy "Hoss" Neil Marshall, age 44, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 in Indianapolis. Timothy was born on April 3, 1971 and spent his childhood in Chicago, IL. On May 10, 1997, he married the love of his life, Sara Abiney who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Julie Marshall; mother-in-law, Arlene Abiney; sisters, Genia (Dave)...

Dolores Warren

Dolores Warren

Oct 30, 2015

Dolores Joan Warren, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Miller Health and ReHab. Dolores was born on May 4, 1929 in South Bend, IN, to Charles and Mildred Myrth (Rynearson) Ley. On December 9, 1950 at First United Methodist Church in La Porte, IN, she married Melvin Warren, Jr. who preceded her in death. Surviving are...

Helen Disler

Helen Disler

Oct 30, 2015

Helen A. Disler, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Brentwood. Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

Elizabeth Amos

Elizabeth Amos

Oct 27, 2015

Elizabeth J. Amos, 100, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Elizabeth was born in La Porte, IN on July 2, 1915 to Dr. Forrest E. and Jessie (Reed) Freeman. On June 6, 1951 in La Porte, IN, she married John L. Amos who preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving...

Albert Friend, Jr

Albert Friend, Jr

Oct 25, 2015

Albert E. Friend, Jr., age 87, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Miller Health and Rehab in La Porte. Albert was born on April 16, 1928 in Trumann, Arkansas to Albert E. and Bessie Elizabeth (McCalvey) Friend, Sr. On October 4, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, he married Imogene Stevens. Surviving him are his beloved wife,...

Robert Lukac

Robert Lukac

Oct 22, 2015

Robert Paul "Bob" Lukac, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home. Robert was born in North Judson, IN, on June 24, 1947 to Steve and Louise (Okeley) Lukac. Surviving are daughters, Michelle Dunfee of La Porte, Roberta (Lee) Mumaw of La Porte; grandchildren, Ryan Dunfee, Dylan Mumaw, Bailey Mumaw; former wife and...

Laura Allen

Laura Allen

Oct 21, 2015

Laura L. Allen, 58, of La Porte, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Laura was born on November 2, 1956 in La Porte, IN, to Jack and Patricia B. (Barker) Allen. On March 29, 2015 she married Lynn M. Latchford who survives. Also surviving are mother, Patricia Allen of La Porte, IN...

Scott Dopieralski

Scott Dopieralski

Oct 20, 2015

Scott Dopieralski, 48, of La Porte, went peacefully to walk with the angels at 10:58 am, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Scott was born in La Porte, IN, on May 2, 1967 to Nancy L. Fara. He leaves behind his fiance and soul mate, Michelle Mast; beloved daughter, Brittany (Jacob) Dopieralski; adored...

Lloyd Ellinger

Lloyd Ellinger

Oct 15, 2015

Lloyd E. Ellinger, age 86, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Elkhart, IN. Lloyd was born in La Porte on February 17, 1929. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation will be held from 9 -11 am on...

Violet Fox

Violet Fox

Oct 14, 2015

Violet Frances Fox, 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at her home in Denver, Colorado. Violet was born in Door Village, IN, on July 28, 1928 to Harry F. and Frances C. Roysdon. On July 13, 1948, she married Richard E. Fox who preceded her on October 25, 2006. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Carla (Tom) Hawley of...

Bart West

Bart West

Oct 7, 2015

Bart L. West, 56, of Kissimmee, FL. passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his home. He was born June 11th, 1959 in La Porte, IN, to Hobert and Mary (Farlow) West. He loved gardening, traveling with his family, and doing the demolition derbys with his best friend, Dennis Nelson. On May 31, 1978, Bart married his childhood sweetheart,...

Patricia Ramp

Patricia Ramp

Oct 1, 2015

Patricia D. Ramp, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. I CAME - I SAW - I WENT Patricia was born in Gadsden, Alabama on November 23, 1938 to John and Edith Mildred (Smith) Thacker. Surviving are her beloved children, Sheri (Bruce) Baske, Linda Snyder, and Glenn Ramp, all...

Evelyn Norman

Evelyn Norman

Oct 1, 2015

Evelyn Viola Norman, age 90, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. She was born May 30, 1925 at her family home in Hanna, IN, to Ellis Elnor and Marguerite Charlotte (West) Dowell. She grew up in Hanna, IN and graduated from Hanna High School in 1943, where...

Margaret Hamann

Margaret Hamann

Sep 23, 2015

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Margaret "Maggie" L. Hamann, 66, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Margaret was born on October 6, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Robert T. and Cynthia C.(Chamberlin) Held . Surviving are her beloved son, Jeff (Stephanie) Hamann of Lafayette; 3 grandchildren, Delaney, Aubrey and Maxwell; and sisters, Virginia...

John Hodowal

John Hodowal

Sep 22, 2015

John "Jack" William Hodowal, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City. John was born on July 3, 1930 in Chicago, IL to John William and Margret (Crowe) Hodowal. On December 31, 1971, he married Joan Russell who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Patricia (Marc) Schoeneich...

Lee Stacy, Jr

Lee Stacy, Jr

Sep 22, 2015

Lee Stacy, Jr., age 80, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born in Decoy, KY, on February 4, 1935 to Lee and Rosa B. (Miller) Stacy. On May 4, 1963 in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Monroe who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Carol...

Linda Eggleston

Linda Eggleston

Sep 19, 2015

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Linda L Eggleston, age 65, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. Linda was born on July 24, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Elmo P. and Joy L. (Mackey) Griswell. On June 7, 1969 in La Porte, IN, she married Dennis O. Eggleston...