Ruth Veldman
Jul 25, 2011
Ruth E. Veldman, 84, of La Porte, IN, died Monday July 25, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born September 26, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Bert Lindeman and Nellie (Vandenberg) Lindeman. Ruth was a member of Presbyterian Church, American Assoc. University Women, AARP, Art Club, and LaPorte Music Club. She was a...
Mr. Donald Nowell
Jul 25, 2011
Mr. Donald G. Nowell, 38, of Hamlet, IN, died Monday, July 25, 2011 at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. He was born November 29, 1972 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of Norwood "Woody" Nowell and Barbara (Good) Nowell-Zeman. Donald worked as a millwright for Bowen Engineering Corp. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers along the Kankakee River and...
Joan Seiber
Jul 24, 2011
Mrs. Joan Seiber, 67, of La Porte, IN, died on Sunday July 24, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born April 14, 1944 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Leo Metts and Avis (Fulford) Metts. Joan had worked for Modine Mfg, retiring in 1994. Joan enjoyed doing ceramics, fishing, gardening, flowers, and bird watching. She...
Mr. Eugene Lemons
Jul 23, 2011
Eugene R. Lemons, 71, of La Porte, IN, died Saturday July 23, 2011 at his home. He was born June 18, 1940 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Clifford F. Lemons and Eleanor (Novak) Lemons. Eugene had worked for Local 395 Hammond. He was a member of Iron Workers #395 Hammond, Indiana, Moose Lodge, Falcon's, PRCU and the Eagles....
Mrs. Ann Hartz
Jul 22, 2011
Mrs. Ann M. Hartz, 87, of Fort Wayne, IN, and formerly of La Porte, died Friday July 22, 2011 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born March 2, 1924 in La Porte County, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth Norris and Helen (Robinson) Norris. Ann retired form Howmet Corp. She was a member of the First Christian Church...
Ruth Nordahl
Jul 18, 2011
Ruth M. Nordahl, 89, of New Carlisle, IN, died on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle, IN. She was born April 7, 1922 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Cassemer Stolberg and Mary (Holmstrom) Stolberg. Ruth worked fifteen years for Easy Heat in New Carlisle, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church....
Howard Snyder
Jul 16, 2011
Howard Snyder, 103, of Fountain Hills, AZ., and formerly from La Porte, passed away July 16, 2011. He is survived by one daughter, Janet Swigert of , AZ, seven grandchildren; Lyn Marshall of CO, Cris Marshall of La Porte, Kyle Graber of AZ, Kary Henning of Granger, Kelly Snyder, of Rolling Prairie, Stacey Van Hook of AZ, and Leigh Long...
Richard Kline
Jul 15, 2011
Richard W. Kline, 75, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Friday July 15, 2011 at his home. He was born February 19, 1936 in Magercoil, Travan Core, India, the son of Rev. Norman W. Kline and Alma (Seiler) Kline. Richard worked for Bendix Corp and United Tractor Mfg. in Chesterton, IN, retiring in 1996. He was a member of...
Mary Schoff
Jul 15, 2011
Mary Annette Schoff, 89, of Union Mills, IN, died Wednesday, July 15, 2011 at Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte. She was born November 17, 1921 in Union Mills, Indiana, the daughter of John "Burr" B. Ellis and Lola (Stinchcomb) Ellis. Mary worked twenty-seven years for Howmet Corp, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Tracy United Methodist...
Richard Trubey
Jul 13, 2011
Richard A. Trubey, 85, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2011 at his home. He was born September 29, 1925 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Albert Trubey and Lauretta (Dadlow) Trubey. Richard worked as a tool & die/product designer for Torrington Bearing Co, retiring in 1985 and also worked for Holbert Engineering, retiring 1991. He...
Leonard Grover
Jul 11, 2011
Leonard J. Grover, 64, of La Porte, IN, passed away, Monday, July 11, 2011 at his home. He was born April 3, 1947 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of George Grover and Lucille (Kaminski) Grover. Leonard worked as a supervisor for the Department of Child Services for the State of Indiana. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Mr. Duane Ingram
Jul 10, 2011
Duane Lee Ingram, 67, of La Porte, Indiana died on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Countryside. He was born August 19, 1943 in Plymouth, Indiana, the son of Leslie Ingram and Easther (Short) Ingram. Duane worked for thirty-four years for Whirlpool Mfg. He was an US Air Force Veteran during Vietnam. Duane was a member of American Legion...
Delbert Crawford
Jul 7, 2011
Delbert W. Crawford, 84, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born September 23, 1926 in LaPorte Co., Indiana, the son of Wilbur E. Crawford and Blanche (McMillin) Crawford. Delbert had worked thirty-three years at Allis-Chalmers. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Men's...
Mrs. Geraldine Benge
Jul 6, 2011
Mrs. Geraldine Benge, 68, of Westville, IN, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2011 at her home. She was born June 19, 1943 in, Tennessee, the daughter of John Kaiser and Wallcie (Shoffner) Kaiser. Geraldine had worked thirty-six years for Howmet Corp. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Geraldine enjoyed flowers, birds, and cooking. She especially loved spending...
Mrs. Nora Hix
Jun 30, 2011
Nora E. Hix, 87, of Mill Creek, IN, passed away on Thursday June 30, 2011 at Ironwood Rehab Center in South Bend, IN. She was born March 19, 1924 in Sullivan Co., Indiana, the daughter of Frank R. Knotts and Else (McMahan) Knotts. Nora had worked at Berkel, Inc., retiring after twenty-four years. On October 31, 1942, in La Porte,...
Zela Rich
Jun 28, 2011
Zela May Rich, 95, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Tuesday June 28, 2011 at her home. She was born April 10, 1916 in Jefferson Co., Illinois, the daughter of Howard Cunningham and Nancy (Rutter) Cunningham. Zela was a member of the Masonic Eastern Star. Zela enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren....
Clara Underwood
Jun 26, 2011
Clara D. Underwood, 95, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born June 7, 1916 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of William Wildfang and Dora (Baker) Wildfang. Clara retired in 1981, after working for fifteen years at Howmet Corp. She was a member of Tracy Immanuel Lutheran Church....
Florence Hahn
Jun 25, 2011
Florence M. Hahn July 8, 1921-June 25, 2011 Her journey along God's path began July 8, 1921 in Jefferson, OH and ended June 25, 2011. She was a daughter of Mary Jennettie (Truex) and Franklin Rassi. Florence lived in Mill Creek, IN since 1948. She moved from Goshen, IN when she married the love of her life, Warren Hahn on...
Virginia Stevens
Jun 20, 2011
Virginia L. Stevens, 92, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Monday June 20, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born September 14, 1918 in Findlay, Illinois, the daughter of Daniel Rose and Reta (Wright) Rose. Virginia had been the principal of Hailman Elementary School, retiring from LaPorte Community Schools. She was a member of First Christian...
Ronald Hawkins
Jun 17, 2011
Ronald P. Hawkins, 70, of Hamlet, IN, died Friday June 17, 2011 at his home. He was born November 10, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Edward Hawkins and Barbara (Perry) Hawkins. He lived in the Hamlet, area for fifteen years, coming from Whiting, Indiana. Ronald worked as a crane operator for LTV Steel Mill, retiring after forty years....
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