Obituaries

Ralph Niles, Sr

Ralph Niles, Sr

Mar 24, 2015

Ralph A. Niles Sr., 94, of La Porte, passed away on March 24, 2015 at Millers Health and Rehab in La Porte. Ralph was born in Rockport, IN, on February 8, 1921 to Arthur and Maude (Frank) Niles. Ralph graduated from Richland High School in Richland, IN, and from Lockyear's Business College in Evansville, IN. Ralph worked at Servel...

Jacqueline Beard

Jacqueline Beard

Mar 24, 2015

Jacqueline Rachelle Beard, age 60, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte. Jacqueline was born in La Porte, IN, on July 12, 1954 to Edward L. and Nancy J. Wolfe. Jacqueline is survived by her mother, Nancy J. Wolfe of Ft. Myers, FL; longtime companion, Alden Charles Hopper...

Constance Flores

Constance Flores

Mar 20, 2015

Constance S. Flores, age 57, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Constance was born in La Porte, IN, on September 4, 1957 to Emil and Rosemary (Lindgren) Gust, Jr. Surviving are her beloved sons, Jason (Kara) Flores, Mike Flores, and Paul Flores, all of La Porte; brothers, William (Mary) Gust...

Robert Plotner

Robert Plotner

Mar 14, 2015

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Robert L. "Bobby" Plotner Jr., age 47, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Robert was born in La Porte, IN on January 28, 1968 to Robert Plotner, Sr. and Carolyn S. (Stone) Glancy. In September of 1991, he found the love of his life and his companion, Pamela Grott. Bobby and Pam...

Sandra Underwood

Sandra Underwood

Mar 13, 2015

Sandra Lea Underwood, age 56, of Michigan City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2015 at home. Sandra was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 6, 1958 to Eugene R. and Juanita A. (Welch) Chambers, Sr. On April 10, 1999, she married Richie T. Underwood; he preceded her in death on January 1, 2013. She is survived by...

Betty Boerema

Betty Boerema

Mar 11, 2015

Betty L. Boerema, age 77, of Canton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Betty was born in Ellettsville, IN, on June 29, 1937 to Albert G. and Dorothy Nadine (Cooper) Wilber. In 1959, Betty married Dale M. Boerema who survives. Also surviving are her beloved children and their spouses, Douglas Dale Boerema, Rick M. Boerema, both of Akron,...

Jane Thompson

Jane Thompson

Mar 11, 2015

Jane M. Thompson, age 76, of New Buffalo, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Franciscan Hospice Communities in Michigan City. Jane was born in La Porte, IN, on March 4, 1939 to Ward J. and Alberta (Wilson) Schwenk. On September 26, 1970, she married Sid Thompson who preceded her. Surviving are her brothers, John, Mark, Paul, and...

Walter Feare, Jr

Walter Feare, Jr

Mar 10, 2015

Walter Feare, Jr., age 87, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Walter was born in Grandville, MI, on August 20, 1927 to Walter Ray and Eva Marie (Ackerman) Feare. On February 13, 2006, he married Jean Darnell who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Daniel (Samey) Feare of...

John Utley, III

John Utley, III

Mar 9, 2015

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John H. "Jack" Utley, III, age 61, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2015 in Valparaiso. John was born in West Point, NY, on January 16, 1954 to John H. "Jack" Utley, Jr. and Dorothy B. "Dottie" Utley. Surviving are his sister, Anne U. "Annie" (Ed) French of Fort Myers, FL, and his nephew,...

Mary Jo Goers

Mary Jo Goers

Mar 7, 2015

Mary Jo Goers, age 85, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte. She was born in Stillwell, IN, on August 23, 1929 to Paul Wayne and Joeva (Porter) Jones. On October 16, 1949, she married William Otto Goers who preceded her in 2010. Surviving are her beloved sons,...

Alejandro Anguiano

Alejandro Anguiano

Mar 6, 2015

Alejandro Anguiano, age 41, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Alejandro was born on November 16, 1973 to Pedro Anguiano Chavez and Maria Del Carmen Robles, who survive. On December 17, 2005 in La Porte, he married Maria Yoye Vazquez who survives. Also surviving are his beloved daughters, Alejandra Anguiano...

Barbara Sennett

Barbara Sennett

Mar 5, 2015

Barbara Louise Sennett, age 84, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Barbara was born in South Bend, IN, on December 16, 1930 to Cecil M. and Electa (Halbruge) Sennett. Surviving are her brother, James (Diane) Sennett of Michigan City; her nephew, Kristopher (Tami) Sennett of Ft. Wayne,...

Erla Peterson

Erla Peterson

Mar 4, 2015

Erla Bernice Peterson, age 72, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Erla was born in Peoria, IL on December 26, 1942 to Sturgis and Mary Erla (Cranmer) Johnston. Surviving are her beloved sons, Shawn D. Peterson and Scot Peterson, both of Rolling Prairie, IN; grandsons, Tristan and Troy; brother,...

Arleen Kohl

Arleen Kohl

Mar 1, 2015

Arleen Charlottie Kohl, age 60, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her home. Arleen was born in Chicago , IL, on July 10, 1954 to Milbern Anselm and Hazel Marie (Jones) Kohl. Surviving are her daughter, Moria Scullion of Chicago, IL; sisters, Laura (Glen) Nolte of Garden Grove, CA, Gail (Carl) Ritola of Anaheim, CA;...

Linda Young

Linda Young

Feb 28, 2015

Linda Carol Cummings Young, 56, of La Porte, IN passed away on February 28, 2015. She was born April 25, 1958 in Indianapolis. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Cummings. Linda is survived by her son, Steven R. L. Benson and her mother, Louise Cummings; and by sisters Victoria Merriman, Lois Vertullo, Paula Carr, and Michelle Huss...

John Lancaster

John Lancaster

Feb 25, 2015

John David Lancaster, age 32, of Kingsford Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte. John was born in La Porte, IN, on April 29, 1982 to Ed and Virginia "Gina" (Netzer) Lancaster. He was married to the love of his life, who he patiently waited for, Catrina (Reed) Lancaster...

Jane Goad

Jane Goad

Feb 24, 2015

Jane E. Goad, age 85, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Brentwood in La Porte. Jane was born in South Bend, IN, on December 29, 1929 to Samuel and Valeria (Banes) Gourley. On March 28, 1946 in La Porte, she married Marvin L. Goad who preceded her in death on December 3, 2014. Surviving are...

Blanche Corey

Blanche Corey

Feb 22, 2015

Blanche Corey, age 89, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte. Blanche was born in Alexander County, IL on October 9, 1925 to Curtis Ira and Dixie Marie (Brown) Dayton. On December 21, 1947, she married Kenneth Leroy Corey who preceded her in death in 2000. Surviving are her...

David Logan

David Logan

Feb 18, 2015

David Gregory Logan, age 67, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Franciscan Communities Hospice, Michigan City. David was born in La Porte, IN, on May 22, 1947 to Harold and Betty (Tag) Logan. On May 5, 1973, he married Phyllis Jane Spence who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Carissa (Jeff) Harden of...

Robert "Bob" Decker

Robert "Bob" Decker

Feb 18, 2015

Robert "Bob" D. Decker, 67, of La Porte, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on September 10, 1947 to J. Cecil and Gertrude Decker. On September 5, 1978, he married Joanne who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Erin (Ryan) Gerard...

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