Obituaries

Mrs. R. Hakes

Mrs. R. Hakes

May 18, 2012

R. Loretta Hakes February 2, 1937-May 18, 2012 Mrs. R. Loretta Hakes, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 18, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Michigan City, IN. She was born February 2, 1937 in Judsonia, Arkansas, the daughter of John Hendrickson and Hazel Marie (Manley) Hendrickson. Loretta had worked for Howmet Corp. On July 26, 1956,...

Mrs. Helen Miller

Mrs. Helen Miller

May 16, 2012

Helen Fern Miller February 7, 1919 - May 16, 2012 Mrs. Helen Fern Miller, 93, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Wednesday May 16, 2012 at La Porte Hospital. She was born February 7, 1919 in Culver, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Elsworth and Zella (Lemon) Elsworth. Helen worked for fifteen years for Bortz Farm Store as a secretary, retiring in...

Mr. Robert Lovvorn Sr.

Mr. Robert Lovvorn Sr.

May 11, 2012

Mr. Robert Dean Lovvorn Sr., 58, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 11, 2012 at his home. He was born May 27, 1953 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Aaron Lovvorn and Berdina (Venters) Lovvorn. Robert was a retired mechanic. He was a member of the Brothers of the Third Wheel. He enjoyed fishing, cruising, classic cars, motorcycles and...

Mr. Russell Hasse

Mr. Russell Hasse

May 11, 2012

Mr. Russell V. Hasse, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 11, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born August 10, 1937 in St. Joseph , Michigan, the son of Albert Hasse and Laura (Boucher) Hasse. Russell retired in 1991 as a district sales manager for Warner Lambert where he worked for 23 years. He...

Mr. Robert Day Sr.

Mr. Robert Day Sr.

May 10, 2012

Robert A. Day, Sr. December 22, 1941-May 10, 2012 Mr. Robert A. Day, Sr., 70, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday May 10, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte, IN. He was born December 22, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Earmel A. Day and Elsie (Helt) Day. Robert worked fifteen years as a truck driver for...

Mrs. T. Miller

Mrs. T. Miller

May 9, 2012

T. Pauline Miller January 22, 1931-May 9, 2012 Mrs. T. Pauline Miller , 81, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday May 9, 2012 at her home. She was born January 22, 1931 in Carlisle, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph Dugan and Carla (Esslinger) Dugan. Thelma worked for eighteen years for Sears, retiring in 1984. Thelma enjoyed working on crafts, sewing...

Mr. Paul Weaver

Mr. Paul Weaver

May 8, 2012

Paul F. Weaver June 29, 1939-May 8, 2012 Mr. Paul F. Weaver, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday May 8, 2012 at his home. He was born June 29, 1939 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of James A. Weaver and Ruth E. Weaver. Paul was a member of Agape Christian Church. He was a Ball State University graduate, with...

Mrs. Mary Weller

Mrs. Mary Weller

May 4, 2012

Mrs. Mary E. Weller, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 4, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born October 23, 1927 in Garrett, Kentucky, the daughter of Algin Thomas Crowe and Louetta (Christman) Crowe. Mary retired from American Home Foods after 20 years of service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She...

Mrs. Lottie Glanders

Mrs. Lottie Glanders

May 2, 2012

Lottie V. Glanders August 11,1921 - May 2, 2012 Lottie V. Glanders, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday May 2, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born August 11, 1921 in Ludlow, Massachusetts, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Kurtyka) Kozik. Lottie was a former member of La Porte New Church. Lottie enjoyed doing puzzles...

Mrs. O. Drake

Mrs. O. Drake

May 1, 2012

O. LaVerne Drake June 5, 1919 - May 1, 2012 Mrs. O. LaVerne "Kitty" Drake, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday May 1, 2012 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born June 5, 1919 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, the daughter of James L. Dowdy and Ella (Ledbetter) Dowdy. LaVerne was a member of Salem Chapel United Methodist...

Mrs. Marilyn Rist

Mrs. Marilyn Rist

Apr 27, 2012

Mrs. Marilyn S. Rist, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday April 27, 2012 at her home. She was born December 5, 1939 in Odon, Indiana, the daughter of Vernon Porterfield and Mary Etta (Guthrie) Porterfield. Marilyn was the former owner of Marilyn's Restaurant in downtown LaPorte. She was a loving mother and grandmother and an excellent cook. She never...

Mrs. Kathleen Pierce

Mrs. Kathleen Pierce

Apr 25, 2012

Kathleen R. Pierce February 8, 1947 - April 25, 2012 Mrs. Kathleen R. Pierce, 65, of New Buffalo, Michigan, died Wednesday April 25, 2012 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center She was born February 8, 1947 in New York City, New York, the daughter of Merlyn Moore and Kathleen (Beale) Moore. In 1972 in Valparaiso, IN, she married Jerry Pierce...

Mrs. Ionia Rice

Mrs. Ionia Rice

Apr 22, 2012

Ionia O. Rice , 96, of Valparaiso, Indiana, died Sunday April 22, 2012 at Life Care Center of The Willows in Valparaiso, IN. She was born June 5, 1915 in LaPorte Co, Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd Burden and Laura (Krohn) Burden and was a life long resident of the LaPorte area. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Mrs. Mary Williams

Mrs. Mary Williams

Apr 20, 2012

Mary M. Williams February 24,1926 - April 18, 2012 Mary M. Williams, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday April 18, 2012 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born February 24, 1926 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Robert C. Unger and Martha E. (Sheffer) Unger. Mary worked thirty-six years for Whirlpool Corp., retiring in...

Mr. Lee Olson

Mr. Lee Olson

Apr 14, 2012

Lee C. Olson July 20, 1930-April 14, 2012 Mr. Lee C. Olson, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday April 14, 2012 at his home. He was born July 20, 1930 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Closs Olson and Ruth (Rameier) Olson. Lee farmed for several years and retired form La Porte Transit after driving for over 25...

Mr. Charles Simpson

Mr. Charles Simpson

Apr 12, 2012

Charles L Simpson July 14, 1927 - April 12, 2012 Mr. Charles L. Simpson, 84, of New Carlisle, Indiana, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor, New Carlisle. He was born July 14, 1927 in Greensburg, Kentucky, the son of Charles E. Simpson and Nettie May (Keen) Simpson. Charles was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He worked...

Mr. Leroy Brown

Mr. Leroy Brown

Apr 6, 2012

Leroy R. Brown , 75, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Sanctuary at Holy Cross of Indiana in South Bend, IN. He was born October 14, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Paul Brown and Mabel Irene (Bennitt) Brown. Leroy worked as a truck driver for JKR Transportation. He enjoyed driving trucks, he earned...

Miss Vickie Ballinger

Miss Vickie Ballinger

Apr 3, 2012

Vickie Denise Ballinger December 9, 1960 - April 3, 2012 Miss Vickie Denise Ballinger , 51, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Tuesday April 3, 2012 at her home. She was born December 9, 1960 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Carl C. Ballinger and Evelyn (Cobb) Ballinger. Vickie worked as a Coordinator for Central Transport. She was a member...

Mrs. Desseree Cobb

Mrs. Desseree Cobb

Apr 3, 2012

Desseree Cobb March 12, 1933 - April 3, 2012 Desseree Cobb, 79, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Tuesday April 3, 2012 at in Kingsford Heights, IN. She was born March 12, 1933 in Mississippi, the daughter of James Edmonds and Carrie (Hill) Edmonds Avendant. Desseree had worked sixteen years at American Home Foods and then worked twelve years and retired...

Jacob Mckee

Jacob Mckee

Apr 2, 2012

Jacob Brian McKee July 27, 1999-April 2, 2012 Jacob Brian McKee, 12, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday April 2, 2012 at his home. He was born July 27, 1999 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Rachel Heaphy and David McKee. Jacob was the most wonderful child to grace this earth. Your whole family will always love and miss...