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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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