All Obituaries

Paul Edwin Gillen passed away at The Villages Regional Hospital in The Villages, FL. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Arthur Mathias passed away. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 

Gregory Pearson passed away in Kansas City, MO. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Scott William Buehrer   May 23, 1967-October 13, 2021   Scott William Buehrer, 54, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 at home.    He was born May 23, 1967 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Jack William Buehrer and Shirley A. (James) Buehrer.   A lifelong resident of the area, Scott served in the United States Navy.  He was a former member of the Rolling Prairie Lions Club and current member of the Sunday Farmers Antique...

Melisa Lynn Byrd   November 26, 1978-October 12, 2021   Melisa Lynn Byrd, 42, of Walkerton, Indiana, lost her battle with cancer Tuesday October 12, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte.   She was born November 26, 1978 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Julius Hicks and Sandra Lee (Bailey) Hicks Chapman.   A homemaker, Melisa was a lifelong resident of the area. On September 23, 2000, she married Scott Brian Byrd in Rolling Prairie. Together they built a life and...

Shirley J. Purcell March 10, 1931-October 10, 2021   Shirley J. Purcell, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN.   She was born March 10, 1931 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Garhart Schoof and Frances (Seeger) Schoof.   On October 2, 1948, in La Porte, IN, Shirley married Edward F. Purcell, who preceded her in death January 5, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother...

Sandra A Kelm   October 15, 1944-October 8, 2021   Sandra A Kelm, 76, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Friday October 8, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle, IN.   She was born October 15, 1944 in Laporte, Indiana, the daughter of Aldean H Kelm and Ellen (Presley) Kelm.   Sandra spent most of her life in Indiana, living for a short time in Arizona. She was a member of the First Church of God in La Porte.    Sandra has no known...

Dawn Marie Jenner   October 22, 1977-October 8, 2021   Dawn Jenner, 43, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday October 8, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.   She was born October 22, 1977 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Therlo Jenner and Marcia (Martine) Jenner.  Dawn, a lifetime resident of the area, was a member of Galena Baptist Church, La Porte. Through her life she enjoyed listening and singing to all kinds of music,...

There will be a private graveside service for William Kraus Saturday, October 9th at 11 am held at Pine Lake Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 

Ronda Rogers Daurer Leets   November 6, 1956-October 5, 2021   Ronda Rogers Daurer Leets, 64, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.   She was born November 6, 1956 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Rogers and Norma (O'Dell) Rogers.    On July 21, 1989, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Ronda married Mark A. Leets, who survives.   She is also survived by her three sons, Stephen...