Obituaries

Shirley L. Slease

Shirley L. Slease

Aug 28, 2023

 

Shirley Louise Slease

October 9, 1926-August 28, 2023

 

Shirley Louise Slease, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

 

She was born October 9, 1926 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Allen Anderson and Louise (Rossow) Anderson-Bell.

 

On April 17, 1945, in Compton, CA,...

Richard Mullenhour

Richard Mullenhour

Aug 26, 2023

 

Richard Lee Mullenhour

January 20, 1953-August 26, 2023

 

Richard Lee Mullenhour, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence.

 

He was born January 20, 1953 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Roland and Ruth (Golden) Mullenhour.

 

Richard graduated from high school in New Jersey and started working with the...

Tommy Santana

Tommy Santana

Aug 26, 2023

Tommy Santana passed away Saturday, August 26. There are no services at this time. Cremation has taken place.

Karen J. Girard

Karen J. Girard

Aug 24, 2023



Karen J. Girard  July 7, 1939-August 24, 2023

Karen J. Girard, age 84, of Kingsford Heights, IN, passed away August 24, 2023 at Brickyard La Porte.

She was born July 7, 1939 in Michigan City, IN to George and Opal (Isaac) Snyder.

A resident of the area, Karen graduated from high school in Valparaiso. Karen left Indiana shortly after...

Dean Miller

Dean Miller

Aug 24, 2023

 

Dean Austin MillerMarch 20, 1943-August 24, 2023Dean Austin Miller, 80, of Knox, Indiana, passed away Thursday August 24, 2023, at his home.He was born March 20, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Russell Miller and Dorothea (Hufton) Miller.Dean was the owner of D.A.M. Good Used TIres for over 20 years. He had many passions in life being an...

Le Roy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

Le Roy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

Aug 22, 2023

 

LeRoy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

May 12, 1936 - August 22, 2023

 

LeRoy "Rausch" Rauschenbach, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

 

He was born May 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the son of John Rauschenbach and Lillian (Styma) Rauschenbach.

 

A lifelong resident...

Donald Crane

Donald Crane

Aug 21, 2023

 

Donald E. Crane

May 5, 1929 - August 21, 2023

 

Donald E Crane, 94, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, August 21, 2023 at Southfield Village in South Bend, IN.

 

He was born May 5, 1929 at his family home in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Gary L Crane and Lenora (Adams) Crane.

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Iona Gring

Iona Gring

Aug 18, 2023

 

Iona Faye Gring

July 26, 1930-August 18, 2023

 

Iona Faye Gring, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Settlers Place in La Porte.

 

She was born July 26, 1930 in New Carlisle, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph Raymond Bealor and Ruth (Peer) Bealor.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Iona...

Rick Koblinski

Rick Koblinski

Aug 17, 2023

 

Rick J. Koblinski  

June 27, 1969-August 17, 2023

 

Rick J. Koblinski, 54, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Thursday August 17, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family.

 

He was born June 27, 1969 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Richard Koblinski and Sheryal (Freeman) Koblinski-Wilcoff.

 

Rick moved with his family to this area from...

Jane Blohm

Jane Blohm

Aug 14, 2023

 

Jane A. Blohm  August 9, 1934 - August 14, 2023

Miss Jane A. Blohm, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Brickyard Care Center in La Porte, IN.

She was born August 9, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Herbert Blohm and Minnie (Newman) Blohm.

A lifelong resident of the area, Jane...

Fred Kless

Fred Kless

Aug 14, 2023

 

Fred A Kless  

August 28, 1948-August 14, 2023

 

Fred Arnold Kless, better known as Freddie, was born August 28, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of the late Fred and Emily (French) Kless. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday August 14, 2023 in Michigan City, IN.

 

A native of La Porte, Freddie...

Judith Eveland

Judith Eveland

Aug 13, 2023

 

Judith Alice Eveland

June 9, 1944 - August 13, 2023

 

Judith Alice Eveland, 79, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Aviva of Valparaiso Assisted Living Center in Valparaiso, IN.

 

She was born June 9, 1944 in Marquette, Michigan, to George Summers and Alice (Juvani) Summers.

 

Judy was born and raised...

Theodora "Teddy" Callas

Theodora "Teddy" Callas

Aug 13, 2023

 

Theodora "Teddy" Callas

February 18, 1928-August 13, 2023

 

Theodora (Teddy) Callas passed away on Sunday, August 13 with her beloved family by her side.

 

Teddy was born on February 18, 1928, in La Porte, IN to the late George and Panayeota (Soffis) Lamberson.

 

On October 2, 1949, she married James Callas who preceded her in...

Herman William Edward Koch

Herman William Edward Koch

Aug 9, 2023

 

Herman William Edward Koch

September 22, 1932 - August 9, 2023

 

Herman William Edward Koch, 90, of New Carlisle, Indiana, (formerly of Hamlet, Indiana) passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

 

He was born September 22, 1932 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Herman Koch and Sarah (Otter) Koch.

 

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Ronald "Ronnie" Strauch

Ronald "Ronnie" Strauch

Aug 8, 2023

 

Ronald " Ronnie" Ernest Strauch  

July 31, 1971-August 8, 2023 

Ronnie Ernest Strauch was welcomed into this world on July 31, 1971, by his mother, Carol (Gladden) Strauch. For reasons we will never understand, he departed this life in La Porte on August 8, 2023, and was reunited with his son, Cody, who sadly preceded him in death in...

Betty J. Flagg

Betty J. Flagg

Aug 1, 2023

 

Betty J. Flagg

May 12, 1931 - August 1, 2023

 

Betty J. Flagg, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Brickyard Care Center-La Porte.

 

She was born May 12, 1931 in Minersville, Utah, the daughter of Lorin Goff and Ethel (Booth) Goff.

 

When Betty was 14 years old, she married...

Eric Toledo

Eric Toledo

Jul 29, 2023

 

Eric Toledo  

January 17, 1996 - July 29, 2023

 

Eric Toledo, 27, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

 

He was born January 17, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Maria Toledo.

 

Born and raised in Chicago, Eric graduated from John Hope High...

Lorn Brent Glassman

Lorn Brent Glassman

Jul 27, 2023

 

Lorn Brent Glassman  

June 29, 1972-July 27, 2023

 

Lorn Brent Glassman, 51, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday July 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by family.

 

He was born June 29, 1972, in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lawrence Glassman and Bonita Borough.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Brent graduated from New...

Anne Galene Fultz

Anne Galene Fultz

Jul 25, 2023

Anne Galene Flutz graveside service will be held Thursday, July 27 at 9 AM at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte.

Glen Dale Hodges

Glen Dale Hodges

Jul 24, 2023

 



Glen Dale Hodges  November 20, 1959-July 24, 2023

Glen Dale Hodges, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday July 24, 2023 at Fountain View Terrace in La Porte, IN.

Glen was born November 20, 1959 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Charles Eugene Hodges and Helen (Kleben) Hodges. He spent much of his life in Portage, Indiana....