Feb 17, 2015

Alvin Paul "Pete" Luther, age 98, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace. Alvin was born in La Porte, IN, on February 4, 1917 to William and Louise (Kepplin) Luther On July 21, 1940, he married Vivian McCorkel who preceded him in death in 2003. Surviving are his sons, Thomas M....

Feb 13, 2015

Frances E. "Betty" Boyd, age 88, of Union Mills, IN went to be with her Lord and loving husband, Dick, on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 10:06 am. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 18, 1926 in Elwood, IN daughter of the late George D. and Maude (Humphrey) Hershey. Betty was...

Feb 10, 2015

Joyce Padgett, age 97, of Fish Lake, and formerly of Gary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Joyce was born in Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada, on July 22, 1917 to John and Ella (Faulkner) Mac Donald. On September 6, 1941 she married Robert M. Padgett who preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughters, Melody J. Padgett...

Feb 9, 2015

Ronald Lee "Ron" Cottrell, age 65, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte. Ron was born in Muskegon, MI, on May 2, 1949 to Frank Walthers and Eunice Violet (Knight) Cottrell. On January 17, 1986, he married Shelley Patterson who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Mique...

Feb 9, 2015

Robert Lee "Porky" Wilson, age 69, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on October 28, 1945 to Alfred Lee and Merriam (Crosby) Wilson. Surviving are his son, Keith (Fiona) Wilson of Malaysia; Keith's mother, Sharon Dolan; sister, Connie (Warren) Wollert of La Porte;...

Feb 7, 2015

Alfred A. Serritella, MD, 78, of Chesterfield, Missouri, and formerly of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 in Chesterfield, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte, Indiana. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb....

Feb 4, 2015

Steven E. Hicks, age 58, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Franciscan Hospice Communities in Michigan City. Steven was born in Michigan City, IN, on March 11, 1956 to Joe Earl and Martha (Nelson) Hicks. Surviving are his beloved children, sons, Christopher (Lisa) Hicks of La Porte, IN, and Shannon (Audrey) Hicks of Cape...

Feb 4, 2015

Elsie Fitzpatrick passed away Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 in Tupelo, MS. She was born to William and Marie Fischer on March 28th, 1918 in Albion, NE. She married Charles W. Fitzpatrick on January 25th, 1946. After several years in Council Bluffs, IA, they moved to La Porte, IN in 1952. She lived there until 2009 when she moved to Tupelo,...

Feb 2, 2015

Arthur Melvin Grieger, age 91, of LaPorte, Indiana, died February 2nd, 2015 at 12:15am at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 28, 1924, in La Crosse Indiana, he was the son of the late Frederick and Johanna (Rosenbaum) Grieger. He graduated from Wanatah High School in 1943 where he was Senior Class President. He enlisted in the Marines...

Jan 30, 2015

Arda Mae Fuller of Mesa, Arizona and formerly of La Porte, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 in Arizona. Arda was born on March 30, 1935 to Donald and Mabel Fuller. Surviving are her sister-in-law, Cherie Fuller; nieces and nephew, Diane (Thomas) Garwood, Debbie (Greg) Bray, and Donald (Cathy) Fuller; three great-nieces; five great-nephews; plus many brothers and sisters...

Jan 29, 2015

Timothy Edwin Smith, age 48 of Ridgecrest, CA passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Timothy was born in La Porte, IN on October 1, 1966 to Robert J. and Jane Ann (Fisher) Smith. Surviving are his parents of Rolling Prairie, IN; two brothers, Robert J. (Sarah) Smith and Thomas K. (Terilynn) Smith both of...

Jan 28, 2015

Kathleen A. Cole, age 72, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City . Kathleen was born in San Antonio, TX , on January 21, 1943 to John and Antionette (Kosteba) Jermolowicz. On June 3, 1972 she married James W. Cole, Sr. Surviving are her beloved children, Annette (Dirk) Haschke...

Jan 27, 2015

Robert Mitchell Smith, age 89, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home. Robert was born in Benton Harbor, MI, on June 30, 1925 to Frank Arley and Emma W. (Benke) Smith. On May 15, 1954, he married Corinne Virginia Kenney who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Brad Smith of Beecher, IL, Mark (Cristen)...

Jan 23, 2015

Diana L. Lynch Smith, age 60, of Hammond and formerly of Valparaiso, passed away after a long illness on January 23, 2015 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. Diana was born on August 25, 1954 in Valparaiso to Roger and Peggy (Gold) Hall. Surviving are her mother, Peggy Hall of Valparaiso; brothers, Scott (Nancy Melvin) Hall of Crown Point, Mark...

Jan 23, 2015

Joe D. Brush, age 85, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his home. Joe was born in Robinson, IL, on September 9, 1929 to David and Alta (Smith) Brush. On May 26, 1956, he married Helen Moehlman who preceded him in death on May 6, 1998. Surviving are his beloved children, Martha (Ted) Okrzesik of...

Jan 23, 2015

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William Reed Stone, age 70, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his sister's home in La Porte. William was born in La Porte on May 27, 1944 to Harold Reed and Helen Velma (Stewart) Stone. Surviving are his beloved children, Ryan Reed Stone of Asheville, NC, and Chantel Marie Stone of Tazewell, TN;...

Jan 22, 2015

Deanna Lee (Harshman) Stegall, age 73, of La Porte, passed away on January 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Deanna was born in La Porte, IN on January 14, 1942 to Lebert William and Anna (Wilber) Harshman. On May 28, 1960, she married Rev. Jerry Stegall who preceded her in death on June 15, 2010. Surviving are her...

Jan 22, 2015

Dixie Lee Rogers, age 70, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka after surviving cancer for seventeen years. Dixie was born in Beardstown, IL, on March 12, 1944 to Raymond L. and Winifred "Gerri" (Smith) Murphy. On May 31, 2008, she married Ronald F. Rogers who survives. Also surviving...

Jan 22, 2015

Deanna Lee (Harshman) Stegall, age 73, of La Porte, passed away on January 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Deanna was born in La Porte, IN on January 14, 1942 to Lebert William and Anna (Wilber) Harshman. On May 28, 1960, she married Rev. Jerry Stegall who preceded her in death on June 15, 2010. Surviving are her...

Jan 17, 2015

John Kirk McVay, age 75, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at his home. John was born in La Porte, IN, on February 7, 1939 to John J. and Mildred E. (Piper) McVay. Surviving are his sons, Heath (Michelle) E. McVay of New Carlisle, IN, John (Catherine) McVay of La Porte; grandchildren, Devin McVay, Derek McVay,...