Obituaries

Reginald Wise

Reginald Wise

Sep 22, 2010

Reginald W. Wise, 88, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday September 22, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Countryside. He was born March 13, 1922 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of William Wise and Kathryn Schrader Wise. Reginald worked in assembly for Allis-Chalmers, retiring after thirty-seven years of service. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. A Veteran of the...

Robert Lenardson

Robert Lenardson

Sep 13, 2010

Robert C. Lenardson, 85, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Monday, September 13, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born August 31, 1925 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Harry Lenardson and Paulina Smith Lenardson. Robert worked as an upholster for Kingsley Furniture for nineteen years, before opening up his own upholstery shop. The Lenardson Upholstery Shop was...

Grace Lee

Grace Lee

Sep 12, 2010

Grace J. Lee, 95, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday September 12, 2010 at LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte. She was born February 18, 1915 in La Crosse, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob Conrad and May Handley Conrad. Grace worked as a secretary for Allis-Chalmers for twenty-five years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of First Baptist Church of LaPorte;...

Viola Brown

Viola Brown

Sep 11, 2010

Viola M. Brown, 90, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born April 23, 1920 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harrison Holman and Verna Nichols Holman. Viola spent most of her life in the LaPorte area. Viola worked as a food service/manager for LaPorte High School for...

Jeannie Lynch

Jeannie Lynch

Sep 10, 2010

Jeannie J. Lynch, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away, Friday September 10, 2010 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born April 29, 1948 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Henley Probst and Julia Marshall Probst. Jeannie worked as a sales associate for K-Mart. She was a member of Assembly of God in Kingsford Heights, IN....

Donald Danielson

Donald Danielson

Sep 9, 2010

Donald H. Danielson, 88, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away, Thursday September 9, 2010 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City. He was born September 9, 1922 in LaPorte, IN, the son of Harvey Danielson and Gertrude Organ Donoghue. Donald worked as a pipe fitter for forty years at US Steel in Gary, Indiana. He was a life-long member...

Joyce Wittchen

Joyce Wittchen

Sep 7, 2010

Mrs. Joyce C. Wittchen, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday September 7, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 12, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Charles S. Major and Gladys Cochran Major. Joyce loved her work as a Toll Both Operator for Indiana Toll Road. She was a member of Women of the Moose #935...

Howard Keller

Howard Keller

Sep 1, 2010

Howard J. Keller, 87, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away, Wednesday September 1, 2010 at his home. He was born August 16, 1923 in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Daniel W. Keller and Mary G. Byerley Keller. Howard worked for Teledyne Casting Service for twenty-nine years, retiring in 1985. He was a Veteran of the US Army during WW...

Carl Etzcorn

Carl Etzcorn

Aug 31, 2010

Mr. Carl R. Etzcorn, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in La Porte, IN. He was born December 10, 1921 in Constantine, Michigan, the son of George Etzcorn and Lena Henschel Etzcorn. Carl worked as a postal supervisor for U.S. Postal Service for 27 years and retired in 1981. He was a...

Raymond Wheatbrook

Raymond Wheatbrook

Aug 27, 2010

Mr. Raymond Wheatbrook, 69, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Friday August 27, 2010 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born April 27, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Wilbur Wheatbrook and Ruth Luther Wheatbrook. Raymond worked as a Truck Driver for 31 years for Landstar Inway of Valparaiso, IN. He has worked for NAPA...

Leo Losey Sr.

Leo Losey Sr.

Aug 27, 2010

Mr. Leo F. Losey Sr., 89, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday August 27, 2010 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born November 2, 1920 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Floyd Losey and Maude Hanney Losey. Leo worked for Modine Mfg Co. for 42 years before retiring in 1984. Leo attended the La Porte...

Leara Harder

Leara Harder

Aug 25, 2010

Leara O. Harder, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday August 25, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 28, 1917 in New Durham Twp. near Pinhook in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Morman and Helene Schlack Morman. Leara was part owner and operator of Kingsbury Elevator for thirty-two years; she worked in the office and...

Collin Shaughnessy

Collin Shaughnessy

Aug 24, 2010

Collin Shaughnessy, infant son, of Dennis Shaughnessy and Kelsie Taylor Shaughnessy, passed away, Tuesday August 24, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born August 23, 2010 in LaPorte, Indiana. Collin was only here for a short period of time, he left a lasting impression in our hearts and thoughts. He is survived by his parents, Dennis...

Frank Hartsaw, Sr.

Frank Hartsaw, Sr.

Aug 21, 2010

Frank A. Hartsaw Sr., 89 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born June 6, 1921 in Cloverdale, Indiana, the son of Jesse Hartsaw and Esther McKee Hartsaw. In 1954 Frank established and owned the East Lincolnway Mobile Home Court, he worked at Soetje Ford for eleven years...

Betty Lewis

Betty Lewis

Aug 18, 2010

Betty M. Lewis, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday August 18, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. She was born April 14, 1923 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis Kepplin and Ethel Rose Nelson Beyer. Betty was a homemaker. She did beautiful cross-stitch, and was great at flower arranging. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed crossword puzzles,...

Dorothy Krout

Dorothy Krout

Aug 18, 2010

Dorothy I. Krout, 82, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Tuesday August 17, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana She was born September 13, 1927 in Francesville, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence Miller and Amy Krout Miller. Dorothy was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing, bingo and loved gardening. Dorothy was a people person and loved spending time with her...

Matthew Deiotte

Matthew Deiotte

Aug 17, 2010

Matthew D. Deiotte, 39, of Valparaiso, Indiana, died Tuesday August 17, 2010 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oaklawn, IL. He was born February 1, 1971 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of Charles Deiotte and Katheryn McCorkel Deiotte Ainsworth. Matthew was a member of the Local 395 Iron Workers. Matthew enjoyed riding motorcycles, and dirt bikes. He loved spending time...

Jennifer Kellems

Jennifer Kellems

Aug 16, 2010

Jennifer Lee Kellems , 47, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Monday August 16, 2010 at her home. She was born November 9, 1962 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Richard Lee Kellems and Patricia Houston Kellems. Jennifer graduated from LaPorte High School and attended PNC. She fought a courageous battle with her health all her life. She had a big...

Richard Nickels

Richard Nickels

Aug 14, 2010

Mr. Richard "Nick" A. Nickels, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday August 14, 2010 at The Arbors at Michigan City, IN. He was born May 31, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Nickels and Florence Wulf Nickels. Richard worked as a Service Dept. Manager for Crown Coin Meter Company of Chicago for 33 years. He was a...

Billy Mckinney

Billy Mckinney

Aug 13, 2010

Mr. Billy E. McKinney, Jr., 55, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday August 13, 2010 at his home. He was born August 23, 1954 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Billy E. McKinney, Sr. and Emma Floyd McKinney. Billy was a self-employed auto-mechanic and a Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church....