All Obituaries

Mr. Scott Geese passed away Monday, November 30 surrounded by his family. Arrangement are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. www.Haverstockfuneralhome.com

Renessa Christiane Pihl December 12, 1989 - November 20, 2020 Renessa Christiane Pihl, 30, of La Porte, Indiana, died November 20, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born December 12, 1989 in Westwood, NJ, daughter of Keith and Renee (Volay) Pihl. Along with her parents, Renessa lived in three different states, New Jersey, Michigan and Indiana. She was a sweet young lady with beautiful hair and bright brown eyes who always gave joy and love to others. Renessa is...

Donna L Smith August 11, 1945-November 28, 2020   Donna L Smith, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte She was born August 11, 1945 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Mary Lou (Graham) Greenlaw. On May 31, 1969, at St. Joseph Church in LaPorte, she married Gerald "Jerry" Smith who preceded her in death October 13, 2019. A lifelong resident of the area, Donna was a self-employed...

Frank Lewis passed away Saturday, November 28 at Golden Living-Fountainview Terrace. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

Shirley Morris December 5, 1936-November 27, 2020   Shirley Morris, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at NW Health-La Porte. She was born December 5, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, Ohio, the daughter of A.H. and Kathryn (Sterling) Knutsen. On December 26, 1972, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Shirley married the late Robert Morris and shortly afterward they moved to La Porte. She worked as a secretary for Boise Cascade, currently Graphic Packaging, Inc.,which she...

Jaunutis  Dagys December 3, 1923-November 5, 2020   Jaunutis Dagys, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Golden Living Fountain Terrace in La Porte. On December 26, 1947, in Germany, he married Antanina  Dagys who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Rita Markelis Dagys of Michigan City, IN Jaunutis was also preceded in death by his son, Linas John  Dagys. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral...

Joanne Harding Gillerlain  November 29, 1941-November 22, 2020   Joanne Harding Gillerlain, 79, passed away Sunday November 22, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, IN. She was born November 29, 1941 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Charles and Rufina ( Stockman) Harding. Joanne is the beloved wife of Paul Gillerlain, the loving mother of Tim (Sue) Gillerlain and Teri and the late Todd (Regina) Gillerlain; sister to Ken (Tricha) Harding; Mary Ann and the...

Donna Marie Forst  November 22, 1950-November 20, 2020   Donna Marie Forst, 69, of Westville, Indiana, passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte. She was born November 22, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Olivio and Phyllis (Benadello) Carlmango. On June 23, 1972, Phyllis married Barry Lee Forst, who survives. Together they lived in Portage for 30 years, moved to Valparaiso for a short time, then Westville until her passing. Phyllis...

Lois Idella Dyer February 15, 1931-November 20, 2020 Lois Dyer, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in La Porte. She was born February 15, 1931 in Hanna, Indiana, the daughter of Merl L. and Gladys (Cumerford) James. On April 19, 1952, in Door Village, she married William Dyer, who preceded her in death on December 4, 2019. A resident of Rolling Prairie since 1955, she moved to New Carlisle in 1995.  A member of the Wesleyan...

Phyllis  Shiff  November 18, 1954-November 19, 2020 Phyllis Shiff, age 66, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday November 19, 2020 at NW Health La Porte. She was born November 18, 1954 in Holden, West Virginia, the daughter of Vester Lee and Gladys Vance Adkins. Phyllis, who lived in the area for many years, was on the swim team for La Porte High School, where she won a medal. She worked as a waitress for Luigi's for several years and was a past member of 1st Free Will...