All Obituaries

Shirley A. Doms  December 22, 1936-June 2, 2020   Shirley A Doms, 83, of Mill Creek, IN, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle, IN. She was born December 22, 1936 in Mill Creek, Indiana, the daughter of Guy and Eva Miller Olson. Shirley was a member of the Sauktown Church of Christ, the treasurer for the Sauktown cemetery, and an active member of the Millcreek Community Lions Club.  She enjoyed knitting, collected Longaberger baskets,...

Della Ruth Nichols August 6, 1925-May 30, 2020   Della Ruth Nichols, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Life Care Center of Michigan City. She was born August 6, 1925 in Elkhart, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Ida Mae (Long) Ott. On February 10, 1945, in La Porte, she married William F. Nichols who preceded her in death in 2008. In 1940, Della was afflicted with Polio. She was the first patient to have muscle replacement in Indiana. During WWII, Della...

Raymond A Long  September 4, 1952-May 29, 2020   Raymond A Long, 67, of La Porte, IN, passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Summerfield Health in Cloverdale, IN. He was born September 4, 1952 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Raymond E Long and Helen M (Cottrell) Long. Ray enjoyed tinkering with cars and going fishing with his brother. He is survived by his two sons, Raymond Long of Bridgman, MI; David Long of La Porte, IN; daughter, Laura K Johnson of La Porte, IN; brother,...

Ralph  Harrison June 28, 1946-May 26, 2020 Ralph Harrison, 73, of Kingsbury, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home in Kingsbury, IN. He was born June 28, 1946 in East Chicago, Indiana. Ralph was a Life Member of the VFW Post 1130, a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, collecting knives, and was an avid reader. His home was filled with books. He is survived by his step-daughter, Kristen Wojcik of La Porte, IN; daughter, Heather Harrison; and two...

Randall L. Howard  April 19, 1970-May 27, 2020   Randall Lee Howard, 50, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2020 at La Porte Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born April 19, 1970 in Campton, Kentucky, the son of George B. and Gladys (Stacy) Howard, who survive him. Along with his parents, Randall is survived by his sister, Patricia (Leon) Clark of Union Mills; 4 nephews, Leon P. Clark of Lima, OH, John (Taylor Halfhill) Clark of Benton Harbor, MI,...

Erika  Arzate  November 15, 1981-May 25, 2020   Erika Arzate, 38, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday May 25, 2020 at La Porte Hospital. She was born November 15, 1981 in Goleta, California, the daughter of Lucas Arzate and Laura (Ortiz) Medina. Erika grew up until her early teenage years in Goleta, then moved to La Porte, where she attended La Porte High School and Ivy Technical College. She was a homemaker but one of her favorite jobs outside the home was being a...

Michael Allen Grant  January 31, 1953-May 22, 2020   Michael Grant, 67, of La Porte, IN, passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born January 31, 1953 in Posen, Illinois, the son of Casimir and Irene (Madrid) Grant. Michael moved with his family from Midlothian, IL to La Porte in 1978.  On May 14, 1994 he married Charlene Grant, who survives. Michael was a Master Mechanic who worked for Penske Trucking. A baptized and confirmed...

Lewis  Farrell Juday December 16, 1924-May 20, 2020 Lewis Farrell Juday, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1924 in New Paris, Indiana, the son of L.G. and Eva May (Helman) Juday. On Aug 24, 1947, in La Porte, Lewis married his bride of 72 years, Eleanor Haverstock, who preceded him in death, January 22, 2020. He served in the United States Marine Corp as a Pharmacist Mate 2nd class...

Philip  Mazur  February 18, 1948-May 17, 2020 Philip Mazur, 72, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 at his home in La Porte. He was born February 18, 1948 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Edmond and Mary Lou Mazur. Philip served in the United States Marines Corp., PLT 141, receiving an honorable discharge December 19, 1972. First and foremost Philip loved to go deep sea fishing. He loved his family, NASCAR, and visiting Blue Chip casino. As a maintenance...

Betty Jean Tolliver September 19, 1926-May 17, 2020   Betty Jean Tolliver, 93, of Wanatah, IN, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at The Willows in Valparaiso, IN. She was born September 19, 1926 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Laura (Cooper) Smith. Betty Jean loved to travel and was a member of the VFW La Porte Ladies Auxiliary. She retired after 40 years as a machine operator with American Rubber.  Betty Jean was married from 1942-1978 to Lindell...