Obituaries

Jul 21, 2022

Sharon Ann Hastings

March 8, 1944-July 21, 2022

 

Sharon Hastings, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, IN, surrounded by her family.

 

She was born March 8, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Dr. Leonard Sacks and Frances (Levine) Sacks.

 

Sharon, who moved to the La Porte...

Jul 20, 2022

Kathy Beghtel, 58, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 5, 1964 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of William Lee Griffin and Leatha (Bush) Schafer.

A lifelong resident of the area, Kathy worked as...

Jul 18, 2022

Anthony P. Marcello

September 29, 1946-July 18, 2022

Anthony Marcello, 75, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away Monday July 18, 2022 at Aperion Care in Demotte, IN.

He was born September 29, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank Marcello and Louise (Lucia) Marcello.

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Jul 13, 2022

Joseph F. Hakes

December 21, 1948 - July 13, 2022

Joseph F. Hakes, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday July 13, 2022 at his home

with his family by his side.

He was born December 21, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Ransom Hakes and...

Jul 3, 2022

Wesley Allen Steinbeck

December 21, 1992-July 3, 2022

Wesley Allen Steinbeck, 29, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 3, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 21, 1992 in Merrillville, Indiana, the son of William D. Steinbeck II and Tina (Manns) Steinbeck. Wesley was baptized at...

Jun 30, 2022

Judith A.Richmond

January 31, 1942-June 30, 2022

Judith A. Richmond, 80, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 in South Bend, IN.

She was born January 31, 1942 in La Porte, IN, the daughter of Frederick Crea and Ruth Schrier Rosentreter.

On...

Jun 30, 2022

Albert E.  Beebe, Jr

September 16, 1941-June 30, 2022

Albert Beebe Jr., 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday June 30, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 16, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of  Albert and Frances Vivian Beebe.

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Jun 27, 2022

Tony Ray  Johnson

April 8, 1961-June 27, 2022

Tony Ray Johnson, 61, of  La Porte,IN, passed away Monday June 27, 2022 at Northwest Health in La Porte.

He was born April 8, 1961 in Linton, Indiana, the son of Charles and Ann (Bedwell) Johnson.

A...

Jun 19, 2022

Curtis Robert Heaphy passed away Sunday, June 19 in La Porte. The family has selected private cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jun 17, 2022

Julie A. Szczesniak

November 15, 1947-June 17, 2022

Julie A. Szczesniak, 74, of Westville, Indiana, passed away Friday June 17, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born November 15, 1947 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Dan Cook and Ruth Ann Cook....

Jun 12, 2022

Margaret Jane Bailey

February 26, 1947-June 12, 2022

Sunday June 12, 2022, Heaven rejoiced that Jane Bailey entered through the pearly gates.

Margaret Jane Pollock was born in La Porte, Indiana February 2, 1947.

Jane was a beloved sister and aunt to her many nieces...

Jun 11, 2022

Shirley A.Clark August 10, 1935-June 11, 2022

Shirley A. Clark, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Golden Living Center, Fountainview.

She was born August 10, 1935 in Chesterton, Indiana, the daughter of Frederick Unger and Catherine (Deveoto) Unger.

Shirley married William Clark, who preceded her in death...

Jun 10, 2022

Janet Smith

May 15, 1950-June 10, 2022

Janet Smith, 72, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday June 10, 2022 at her home.

She was born May 15, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Manzuk and Diana Benjamin.

Janet was a lifelong...

Jun 10, 2022

Jerry Otter July 18, 1941-June 10, 2022

Jerry Otter, 80, of Lebanon, Oregon, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home.

Jerry was born July 18, 1941, in LaPorte, Indiana, to the late James E. and Iradell (Moore) Otter. On March 5, 1966, Jerry married the love of his life, Judith (Judi)...

Jun 7, 2022

David Leonard Ohime

December 5, 1950-June 7, 2022

David Leonard Ohime, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday June 7, 2022 at his home in Mishawaka, IN.

He was born December 5, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Clarence F. Ohime and Marguerite (Weber) Ohime.

Jun 4, 2022

Marian L. Rheinholtz December 7, 1924-June 4, 2022

Marian L. Rheinholtz, 97, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Brentwood Assisted Living in La Porte, IN.

She was born December 7, 1924 in Knox, Indiana, the daughter of Michael Rosenbaum and Elma (Good) Rosenbaum.

Marian was a member of the...

May 31, 2022

Michael Knish passed away Tuesday, May 31 at Northwest Health-La Porte. The family has selected cremation with no services at this time. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

May 27, 2022

Nancy Marie Draves

June 16, 1949-May 27, 2022

Nancy M. Draves, 72, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home.

She was born June 16, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph Schoff and Mary Annette (Ellis) Schoff.

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May 20, 2022

Joyce Joan Capron

September 5, 1930-May 20, 2022

Joyce Joan Capron, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at home, with her family by her side.

She was born September 5, 1930 in La Porte, IN, the daughter of Raymond Meinke and Viola (Cook) Meinke/Perkins....

May 19, 2022

Erik Scott Smith passed away Thursday, May 19 in a motorcycle accident in Rolling Prairie. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.