Obituaries

Cynthia Diane Elkins

Cynthia Diane Elkins

Dec 27, 2023

 

Cynthia Diane Elkins

September 14, 1961-December 27, 2023

Cynthia Diane Elkins, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

She was born September 14, 1961 in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of Vernon Elkins and Dorothy L. (McClure) Elkins, who preceded her in death.

Cynthia was a Christian who was devoted to...

Susan Belue

Susan Belue

Dec 27, 2023

 

Susan Melinda Belue  

June 27, 1954-December 27, 2023

 

Susan Melinda Belue, 69, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born June 27, 1954 in La Porte, IN, the daughter of Gary and Melinda (Stringer) Gaddy.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Susan was...

Riki Starnes

Riki Starnes

Dec 24, 2023

 

Riki Dee Starnes  

October 20, 1957-December 24, 2023

 

Riki Dee Starnes, 66, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday December 24, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

 

She was born October 20, 1957 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Don A. Starnes and Shirley (Shelton) Starnes., both who preceded her in death

 

Riki graduated from...

Beth E. Gray

Beth E. Gray

Dec 20, 2023

 

Beth E. Gray  

October 19, 1956-December 20, 2023

 

Beth E Gray, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 20, 2023 at her home in La Porte, IN.

 

She was born October 19, 1956 in Normal, Illinois, the daughter of Jeffrey Grey and Camille (McLean) Grey.

 

Beth came to the La Porte area as...

Charles Frederick Link

Charles Frederick Link

Dec 10, 2023



Charles Frederick Link, Sr

January 27, 1924-December 10, 2023

 

Charles Frederick Link Sr, 99, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday December 10, 2023 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

 

He was born January 27, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Harrison J Link and Helen (Koch) Link and was a lifelong resident of...

Antanas E. Gliozerie

Antanas E. Gliozerie

Dec 9, 2023

Antanas E. Gliozerie passed away Saturday, December 9 in his home of La Porte with his family by his side. Arrangements are entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The family hs chosen cremation with a service to be held at a later time.

Kathleen Kaufman

Kathleen Kaufman

Dec 9, 2023

 

Kathleen  Kaufman  

February 6, 1949-December 9, 2023

 

Kathleen Kaufman, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday December 9, 2023 at her home.

 

She was born February 6, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James Japhet Jr.and Irene (Czarcinski) Japhet.

 

On May 23, 1969, in La Porte, IN, she married the love of her...

Bernard "Ben" Patla

Bernard "Ben" Patla

Dec 8, 2023

 

Bernard "Benny" Patla  

August 2, 1933-December 8, 2023

 

Bernard Patla, 90, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Friday December 8, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

 

 He was born August 2, 1933 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Joseph J. Patla and Sophie (Francey) Patla.

 

Benny graduated from Jackson High School in MI in...

Barbara Ellen (Brown) Euler

Barbara Ellen (Brown) Euler

Dec 6, 2023

 

Barbara Ellen (Brown) Euler

December 15, 1933-December 6, 2023

 

Barbara Ellen (Brown) Euler left this Earth on December 6, 2023 to join her Lord Jesus and her loving husband for eternity. Barbara was born on December 15,1933 to Lloyd and Mildred Brown in Michigan City, IN. She was a special present brought home from the hospital on Christmas...

Sue A. Cravens

Sue A. Cravens

Nov 30, 2023

Sue A. Cravens passed away Thursday, November 30 at Miller's Rehab in New Carlisle with her loving family by her side. Arrangements under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Mattie L. Dinwiddie

Mattie L. Dinwiddie

Nov 29, 2023

 

Mattie L. Dinwiddie

November 28, 1923-November 29, 2023

 

Mattie L. Dinwiddie, 100, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN.

 

She was born November 28, 1923 in Union Mills, Indiana, the daughter of Daniel Webb and Julia (Cox) Webb. They preceded her in death. On July...

Kristen Yakel

Kristen Yakel

Nov 28, 2023

Kristen Yakel passed away peacefully in her home in La Porte with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

John Helmut Winter

John Helmut Winter

Nov 24, 2023

 

John Helmut Winter  

April 19, 1962-November 24, 2023

 

John Helmut Winter, 61, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday November 24, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

 

He was born April 19, 1962 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Hans Winter and Irmgard (Baer) Winter.

 

John moved to the area in the 1970's from Gary, IN....

Vicki Westphal

Vicki Westphal

Nov 19, 2023

 

Vickie Lynn Westphal

April 21, 1953-November 19, 2023

 

Vickie Lynn Westphal, 70, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at home.

 

She was born April 21, 1953 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Al Westphal and Anna (Jeschke) Westphal.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Vicki started as a truck driver...

John Charles Neary

John Charles Neary

Nov 18, 2023

 



John Charles Neary

September 10, 1969-November 18, 2023

 

John Charles Neary, 54, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home.

 

John was born September 10, 1969 in La Porte, Indiana, to Timothy Joseph Neary and Sylvia Jayne Thode.

 

John was a carpenter by trade and the owner/operator of Johnny Splinters...

Elaine Suzanne Cole

Elaine Suzanne Cole

Nov 17, 2023

 

Elaine Suzanne Cole  

September 22, 1941-November 17, 2023

 

Elaine Suzanne Cole, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

 

She was born September 22, 1941 in Springville Township, Indiana, the daughter of George Wroblewski and Susann (Mark) Wroblewski.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Elaine was a baptized...

Albert "Dale" Kettring

Albert "Dale" Kettring

Nov 16, 2023

 

Albert "Dale" Kettring  

July 24, 1929-November 16, 2023 

 

Albert "Dale" Kettring, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Northwest Health-La Porte. 

 

He was born July 24, 1929, in South Bend, IN, the son of Ervin Kettring and Erma (Coconour) Kettring. 

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Albert received his Master's in...

Carol & James Miller

Carol & James Miller

Nov 15, 2023

 

Carol & James 

Miller  

 

 

Carol Lee Miller was born in La Porte on July 30, 1940 to Earl and Leona Swanson of La Porte. She passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on October 24, 2023 with her son Ron and daughter Patty by her side. She is survived by her children Ron and...

Tina Marie Conn

Tina Marie Conn

Nov 14, 2023

Tina Marie Conn passed away peacefully at Northwest Health-Porter Tuesday, November 14 with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Charles Schoff

Charles Schoff

Nov 11, 2023

 

Charles Allen Schoff  

May 13, 1957-November 11, 2023

 

Charles Schoff,66, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday November 11, 2023 at his home.

 

 He was born May 13, 1957 in La Porte, IN, the son of Lawrence E. and Elaine (Scott) Schoff.

 

Charles was raised in La Porte, but moved to Portland, Oregon for 20...