Obituaries

Dec 2, 2022

Despina  Vasilarakos

October 28, 1936-December 2, 2022

Despina Vasilarakos, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday December 2, 2022 at Northwest Health - LaPorte.

She was born October 28, 1936 in Distomo, Greece, the daughter of Nikolaou and Aspasia (Pergantas) Balagouras.

In 1956, after...

Dec 1, 2022

Donna Rae Newton

August 7, 1935-December 1, 2022

Donna Rae Newton, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 7, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edwin and Laura (Moiser) Brown.

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Nov 30, 2022

Dallas M. Martin

April 17, 1950-November 30, 2022

Dallas Merle Martin, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born April 17, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of George L. Martin and Josephine E (Hendrichs) Martin.

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Nov 29, 2022

Lorena Evelyn Coppes

August 6, 1940-November 29, 2022

Lorena Evelyn Coppes, 82, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 6, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Edward Williams and Hazel (Boling) Williams.

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Nov 28, 2022

Richard Mullins February 9, 1974-November 28, 2022 Richard Mullins, 48, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday November 28, 2022 in La Porte .

He was born February 9, 1974 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the son of Roger Mullins and Charleen (Geran) Mullins. A life-long resident of the La Porte area, Richard had a strong love for animals and took great pleasure...

Nov 28, 2022

Russella Sue Rosentreter August 28, 1945-November 28, 2022

Russella Sue Rosentreter, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday November 28, 2022 at NW Health, La Porte.

She was born in La Porte,IN on August 28, 1945,  the daughter of J.T. and Marie Irene (Carter) Clanton.

A lifelong resident of La Porte, Russella...

Nov 23, 2022

Patricia KayMcCluskey March 11, 1954-November 23, 2022 Patricia Kay McCluskey, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home in La Porte. She was born March 11, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fred Grugel and Lois Grugel. On December 31, 1982, she married Douglas McCluskey who preceded her in death in 1992. Patricia...

Nov 16, 2022

John C. Kuespert

March 20, 1960-November 16, 2022

John C. Kuespert, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2022.

He was born March 20, 1960 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Charles W Kuespert and Betty Lou (Wolfenbarger) Kuespert.

John enjoyed...

Nov 14, 2022

Timothy C. Lange passed away November 14 at Northwest Heatlh-La Porte. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Nov 14, 2022

Bruce Charles Traver passed away November 14 in Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Nov 7, 2022

Thespina  Vasilarakos

October 13, 1943-November 7, 2022

Thespina Vasilarakos, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN.

She was born October 13, 1943 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Basil Pagonis and Sophia (Protopapa) Pagonis.

A lifelong resident of NW Indiana,...

Nov 2, 2022

Imilia "Mia" Lehman

November 1, 2003-November 2, 2022

Imilia "Mia" Lehman, 19, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday November 2, 2022 at her home.

Mia was born November 1, 2003 in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of Terry (Rachel) Johnson Jr. and Lucia Lehman.

Mia was an adventurous soul who...

Nov 1, 2022

Barbara J. Mrozek

October 20, 1945-November 1, 2022

Barbara Mrozek, 77, of New Buffalo, Michigan, passed away Tuesday November 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born October 20, 1945 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of William Kabowski and Hazel (Armstrong) Kabowski.

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Oct 29, 2022

George W. Smith

October 12, 1935-October 29, 2022

George W. Smith, 87, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Saturday October 29, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

George was born October 12, 1935 in Bremen, Indiana, the son of Henry Smith and Flora Mae (Lock) Smith....

Oct 25, 2022

James D. Napiwocki

May 15, 1947-October 25, 2022

James D. Napiwocki, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his home.

He was born in East Chicago, IN, the son of Adam and Isabel Napiwocki.

James graduated from Washington High School...

Oct 23, 2022

Elaine Quirk Hyde August 5, 1933-October 23, 2022

Elaine Quirk Hyde, 89, of  La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the Robins Nest in Mill Creek, IN.

She was born August 5, 1933 in Mill Creek, Indiana, the daughter of Clayton Monroe Miller and Myrtle Hostetler.

Elaine was a wax...

Oct 20, 2022

Cecelia "Ceil" Ann Trojanowski

February 2, 1947-October 20, 2022

Cecelia "Ceil" Ann Trojanowski, 75, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away from a battle with Pancreatic Cancer at her home with her two daughters (Lisa and Tina) and sister (Regina) by her side on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

She was...

Oct 18, 2022

Barbara Jean Keller-Martin September 22, 1949-October 18, 2022

Barbara Jean Keller-Martin, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday October 18, 2022 at Northwest Health- La Porte, IN.

She was born September 22, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of William Emery Smith and Hazel Irene (Lichtenbarger) Smith.

On May 27, 1989,...

Oct 17, 2022

Emma Lea Swedersky

December 15, 1952-October 16, 2022

Emma L. Swedersky, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the home of her son in Walkerton.

She was born December 15, 1952 in Canoe, Kentucky, the daughter of Lewis Turner and Elizabeth (Stamper) Turner....

Oct 15, 2022

James Edward Thomas

February 18, 1933-October 15, 2022

James E. Thomas,89, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday October 15, 2022 at his home in South Bend, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born February 18, 1933 in La Porte, IN, the son of Albert E. Thomas and...