Obituaries

James Martin Vandewalker

August 31, 1940 - January 11, 2022

James M. Vandewalker, 81, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died January 11, 2022 in Rolling Prairie, IN.

He was born August 31, 1940 in La Porte, IN, the son of John and Dorothy (Swarthout) Vandewalker.

James...

Edward J. Bartoszek, Jr

April 2, 1944-January 11, 2022

Edward Bartoszek, 77, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 2, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward and Wanda (Krasowski) Bartoszek.

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Yolanda M. "Windy" Clark

August 1, 1945-December 30, 2021

Yolanda "Windy" M. Clark, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Golden Living Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN.

She was born August 1, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Harry Curtis and Mary...

Jaunutis  Dagys

December 3, 1923-November 5, 2020

Jaunutis Dagys, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Golden Living Fountain Terrace in La Porte.

On December 26, 1947, in Germany, he married Antanina  Dagys who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law,...

Arthur Mathias

July 31, 1942 - September 21, 2021

Arthur Mathias, 79, of Dunedin, passed away on September 21, 2021 in St. Petersburg, FL.

Arthur (Art or Butch) was born in Michigan City, Indiana to Arthur and Margaret (Yeaney) Mathias on July 31, 1942. He graduated from...

Twin Babies Aurora and Axel passed away at Northwest Health-La Porte. Cremation to take place with a memorial service scheduled at a later time. Arrangements under the careful direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Rose M. Gerrish

March 19, 1920-October 31, 2021

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 12 from 10 am until 11 am. A life celebration will take place on Friday, November 12 at the funeral home with Father Edquist with St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. Cremation has taken place.

James "Dink" Riley Umphrey

January 24, 1965-September 9, 2020

James "Dink" Riley Umphrey, 55, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday September 9, 2020 in Tennessee.

He was born January 24, 1965 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of James R. Sr. and Sharon K. (Chlebowski) Umphrey.

A native of...

Gregory Allen Pearson

December 2, 1954-October 12, 2021

Gregory Allen Pearson, 66, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2021,

Gregory was born on Dec 2, 1954 in La Porte, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Henry Pearson. He is survived...

James Martin Vandewalker August 31, 1940 - January 11, 2022

James M. Vandewalker, 81, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died January 11, 2022 in Rolling Prairie, IN. He was born August 31, 1940 in La Porte, IN, the son of John and Dorothy (Swarthout) Vandewalker. James served in the United States Army and worked as a civilian airport...

There will be a private graveside service for William Kraus Saturday, October 9th at 11 am held at Pine Lake Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Elisa L (Solis) Dorsett November 6, 1926-January 27, 2023

Elisa Leanor (Solis) Dorsett, 96, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2023, at Miller's Health and Rehab Nursing Home, La Porte, Indiana, surrounded by family.

Born on November 6, 1926, in Brownsville, Texas, Elisa was the daughter of the late Julian F. Solis...

Viola A. Wakeman

July 30, 1931-July 6, 2020

A graveside service for the committal of Viola's cremated remains will take place on Saturday, August 15 at 11 am at Kingsbury Cemetery, Kingsbury, IN.

Viola A. Wakeman, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at La Porte Hospital....

Margaret Joan Wright

June 24, 1938-May 2, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Margaret Joan Wright, 81, of New Carlisle, IN, will be Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 1130, 181 McClung Rd, La Porte, IN 46350. Joan passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at IU Health...

Ann Fultz passed away in North Carolina. A private burial will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Scott Novak passed away and cremation has taken place. There will be an inurnment at Patton Cemetery on Saturday, June 20 at 2 pm to celebrate his life. The public is welcome to attend. Arrangements are entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. You can make your condolences on the link below.

www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

Duane Hastings

March 24, 1947-December 7, 2018

Duane L. Hastings, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. with his family by his side.

Duane was born in LaPorte, IN on March 24, 1947 to the late Donald and Casmira (Wiwatoski) Hastings.  He graduated from...

Warren Thomas Billeaux

December 1, 1924 - January 18, 2021

Warren Thomas Billeaux, 97, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully, January 18, 2021, of natural causes.

Born in Chicago, IL., to Rudolph Francois Billeaux and Mary Claire Kramer, he spent most of his youth in Hobart, IN living with his mother...

Donald Gemberling

May 10, 1941-May 8, 2021

Donald Gemberling, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday May 8, 2021 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

He was born May 10, 1941 in Union Mills, Indiana, the son of Arthur Gemberling and Ella Marie (Van Scoik) Gemberling.

Bruce Traver passed away in Texas and will be brought here for burial at Pine Lake Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.