All Obituaries

Mary Jill Hammock passed away at her home Tuesday, January 18 in Rolling Prairie with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Dickson   August 21, 1947-January 17, 2022   Beloved Mom, Grandmother and Nana, Virginia "Ginny" Lee Dickson, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, Monday January 17, 2022, surrounded by her daughters.   She was born August 21, 1947 in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Emerson and Mary (Mcintosh) Wilson.   Ginny moved to the area 70 years ago from Illinois. A homemaker, she also worked as a dispatcher...

Robert Hill passed away Tuesday January 12, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Edward Bartoszek passed away Tuesday, January 11 at his home in South Bend with this family by his side. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

James Vandewalker passed away in his home Tuesday, January 11 in Rolling Prairie. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Norman Charles Swedersky, Jr.   March 17, 1950 - January 9, 2022   Norman Swedersky,Jr., 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Munster Community Hospital.   He was born March 17, 1950 in Michigan City, IN, the son of Norman C. and Donna (Reasoner) Swedersky.   Norman attended La Porte High School and joined the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel, retiring after 35 years and was a...

Evelyn Caroline Marie Kessler June 21, 1931-January 9, 2022   Evelyn Caroline Marie Kessler, 90, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor.   She was born June 21, 1931 in New Buffalo, Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Emily (French) Kless.   A lifelong resident of the area, Evelyn worked as an inspector for Kingsley Furniture in La Porte.  On August 27, 1950, in La Porte, she married Kenneth Kessler, who preceded her in...

Esther M. Harrington   June 7, 1940-January 7, 2022   Esther M. Harrington, 81, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.   She was born June 7, 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Roscoe Switzer and Mildred (Gibson) Switzer.   A resident of the area since 1952, Esther was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service until her retirement in 2002. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary,...

Anthony T. Yvinskas   March 1, 1935-January 5, 2022   Anthony Yvinskas, 86, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Wednesday January 5, 2022 at his home.   He was born March 1, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Theophilus Yvinskas and Anele (Vilimas) Yvinskas. Anthony moved to Fish Lake 30 years ago from Chicago, where he was a Truck driver for North Chicago laundry.  He graduated from St. Rita's in Chicago and on June 26, 1954, he married the love of his life,...

Glenna B. Adkins February 6, 1927-January 5, 2022   Glenna B Adkins, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home.   She was born February 6, 1927 in Silush Camp, West Virginia, the daughter of Delbert Fowler and Nancy (Adkins) Fowler.   On February 23, 1946 in Kentucky, she married Bethard Adkins, who preceded her in death. Glenna was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Roger Adkins; brothers, Johnnie, Billy and Bobby and...