All Obituaries

Viola A. Wakeman July 30, 1931-July 6, 2020 A graveside service for the committal of Viola's cremated remains will take place on Saturday, August 15 at 11 am at Kingsbury Cemetery, Kingsbury, IN. Viola A. Wakeman, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at La Porte Hospital. She was born July 30, 1931 in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Ida (Grandrude) Tollerude. A restaurant owner, Viola enjoyed gardening and fishing. She was a great cook and...

Karen S. Drake  June 3, 1958-August 2, 2020   Karen S. Drake, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 at La Porte Hospital. She was born June 3, 1958 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Daniel and Jo Carolyn (Gower) Drake. Karen was a lifelong resident of La Porte, and a member of the Agape Church here. Most recently a customer service representative for Kohl's, she was also the owner of HairForce Salon for 10 years. Karen enjoyed gardening and loved...

Patricia Ann Martin, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born February 3, 1940 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the daughter of Garl and Lois (Benson) Nichols. A baptized and confirmed Catholic, Patricia was a lifelong resident of La Porte who worked as a machinist at American Rubber until her retirement. Following retirement she worked part time at Goodwill industries to keep herself busy. Patricia enjoyed bowling,...

Margaret Joan Wright June 24, 1938-May 2, 2020 A Celebration of Life for Margaret Joan Wright, 81, of New Carlisle, IN, will be Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 1130, 181 McClung Rd, La Porte, IN 46350. Joan passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. A cremation was selected at that time, with burial at Door Village Cemetery. Due to Indiana executive orders, masks must be worn by anyone attending the...

Evelyn Mary Mick May 10, 1935-July 27, 2020   Evelyn Mick, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home in La Porte She was born May 10, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Carey (Jadszczak) Kuta. A resident of La Porte for many years, Evelyn worked at Vogue Cleaners in Hammond, retiring in 1987.  She came from a large family and because of her caring heart, she was a worrier, always concerned about others. Evelyn had a special love...

Craig R. Gloff   September 5, 1946-March 17, 2020   Craig R. Gloff, 73, of La Porte, IN, died March 17, 2020 at his residence in La Porte. He was born September 5, 1946 in La Porte, the son of Charles and Eleanor Koes Gloff. Craig served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, earning a National Defense Metal, a Vietnam Service Metal, and a Vietnam Campaign Metal. He received his Honorable Discharge on May 1st, 1973. A lifelong residence of La Porte, Craig was an...

Gerald A. Giesbrecht February 26, 1967 - July 19, 2020   Gerald A. Giesbrecht, 53, of Kalamazoo, Michigan,  died July 19, 2020 in La Porte, IN.   He was born February 26, 1967 in Kalamazoo, MI, son of Robert and Ramona (Breeden) Giesbrecht. Gerald recently moved to La Porte from Kalamazoo to be with his brother. He enjoyed spending time on the computer, gaming and socializing.  Because he loved animals, while in Kalamazoo he had several cats who he loved...

Brian J. Stantz  December 19, 1969-July 12, 2020 Brian J. Stantz, 50, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 12, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. He was born December 19, 1969 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Roy Stantz and Diana (Jackson) Krieger. He enjoyed collecting coins, playing card games, and helping other people. He never met a stranger he didn't like. He loved his cats and was a Chicago Cubs fan. He also spent 21 years in the National...

Cindy Lou Scheidel  January 24, 1957- July 12, 2020   Cindy Lou Scheidel, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 12, 2020 in La Porte, IN. She was born January 24, 1957 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Dycusien) Scheidel. A lifelong resident of the area, Cindy Lou was a charming woman who never met a stranger. As a child, she was a member of 4H, which contributed to her continued love of animals. Cindy was also a member of the Midwest Van Club, La...

Sharon Kirkham died Friday, July 10 at Porter Regional Hospital Valparaiso. Arrangements are entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services and are pending at this time. www.haverstockfuneralhome.com