Obituaries

Diana Schoff

Jun 16, 2021

Diana L. (Ott) Schoff

October 7, 1952-June 16, 2021

Diana L. (Ott) Schoff, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, IN. with her family by her side.

She was born October 7, 1952 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of...

John Ferrell

Jun 14, 2021

John Forrest Ferrell

October 24, 1941-June 14, 2021

John Forrest " Baitman" Ferrell, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born October 24, 1941 in La Porte, the son of Forrest Wilbur and Elsie Marie (Zila) Ferrell.

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David Perkins Sr.

Jun 14, 2021

David Perkins

August 23, 1966-June 13, 2021

David Perkins, 54, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

He was born August 23, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Jim Cook and Olivia Cook.

David was an outdoors...

Paul Mcfadden

Jun 13, 2021

Paul Michael McFadden

August 25, 1956-June 13, 2021

Paul McFadden, 64, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at his home in La Porte, IN.

He was born August 25, 1956 in Camden, NJ the son Harry Joseph McFadden and Doris Mae (VanDoorne) McFadden.

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Velma Duensing

Jun 7, 2021

Velma Duensing

July 11, 1929-June 7, 2021

Velma Duensing, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Rolling Prairie, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 11, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Chester Goble and...

Douglas Masterson

Jun 7, 2021

Douglas Lee Masterson

July 30, 1946‑June 7, 2021

Douglas Masterson, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Northwest Health‑La Porte.

He was born July 30, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lee Franklin "Duke" Masterson and Adalene Juanita (Skelton) Masterson‑McDonald.

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Sam Scalf

Jun 4, 2021

Samuel Larry Scalf

December 14, 1944-June 4, 2021

Samuel Larry Scalf, 76, of Calvert City, Kentucky, passed away Friday June 4, 2021 in Calvert City, KY.

He was born December 14, 1944 in Snohomish, Washington, the son of Samuel Thomas Scalf and Delora Gaynell (Baxley) Scalf.

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Mary Eddy

Jun 4, 2021

Mary Kathryn Eddy

February 4, 1929-June 4, 2021

Mary K. Eddy, 92, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Oak Woods Manor in La Porte, IN.

She was born February 4, 1929 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Jasper Bland Phillips and Lucy Jane (Mayfield)...

Susanne Mckinney

Jun 3, 2021

Susanne Anna McKinney

May 17, 1963-June 3, 2021

Suzanne Mc Kinney, 58, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday June 3, 2021 in La Porte, IN.

She was born May 17, 1963 in Fockelberg, Germany, the daughter of Klaus Baumann Sr.and Christa (Niebergall) Baumann.

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Marjorie Cummings

Jun 3, 2021

Marjorie Cummings

December 21, 1927-June 3, 2021

Marjorie Cummings, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, IN.

She was born December 21, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Lacey L. Ash and Vera (Johnson) Ash.

Marjorie enjoyed doing...

Bernice Kinney

Jun 2, 2021

Bernice Kinney

July 31, 1962-June 2, 2021

Bernice Kinney, 58, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN.

She was born July 31, 1962 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of and Ernest Wayne Kinney and Charlotte...

Rosie Bynum

Jun 1, 2021

Rosie Thornton Bynum Jan. 16, 1944 - June 1, 2021

Rosie Bynum, 77, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana. She was born Jan. 16, 1944, in Lehi, Arkansas, the daughter of Willis Thornton and Jessie (Harris) Thornton. She confessed her hope in Christ at an...

William Kraus Iv

May 31, 2021

William Edward Kraus IV

October 1, 1999-May 31, 2021

William Edward Kraus IV, 21, an active-duty Army Specialist stationed in Ft. Sill Oklahoma, passed away Monday May 31, 2021 while on leave in Michigan City.

He was born October 1, 1999 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of William...

James Harris

May 31, 2021

James Harris passed away Monday, May 31st at his home in La Porte. The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service at a later date.  Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services 602 Maple Ave. La Porte, IN 46350

219.362.3333

Patricia Horner

May 29, 2021

Patricia Horner

April 25, 1936-May 29, 2021

Patricia Funk Heiss Horner was born in Sparta, Michigan on April 25th, 1936. She died peacefully at Miller’s Rehabilitation Center in LaPorte, Indiana on May 29th, 2021. Pat was born to Don and Hattie Funk who proceeded her in death. Pat attended Rockford schools and was...

Jose Saldivar

May 25, 2021

Jose A. Saldivar

May 29, 1946-May 25, 2021

Jose A. Saldivar, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday May 25, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

He was born May 29, 1946 in Combes, Texas, the son of Ramiro Saldivar and Petra (Quintanilla) Saldivar.

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Tiffany Helbling

May 23, 2021

Tiffany Jean Helbling

October 28, 1989-May 23, 2021

Tiffany Helbling, 31, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday May 23, 2021.

She was born October 28, 1989 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Timothy Lowder and Lisa (Pugh) Lowder.

Tiffany was a person who could...

Theresa Towle

May 18, 2021

Theresa Lynn Towle

June 1, 1964-May 18, 2021

Theresa Towle, 56, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her husband and children at her side, Tuesday May 18, 2021 at home.

She was born June 1, 1964 in La Porte, Indiana. A lifelong resident of the area, Theresa...

Allen Vance Sr.

May 16, 2021

Allen Paul Vance Sr.

September 2, 1936-May 16, 2021

Allen Paul Vance Sr., 84, of Hanna, Indiana, passed away Sunday May 16, 2021 at Golden Living Center in La Porte, IN.

He was born September 2, 1936 in Starke County, Indiana, the son of Donald Vance Sr.and Audrey (Hathaway) Vance....

Ronald Jaquess

May 14, 2021

Ronald Wayne Jaquess February 24, 1956-May 14, 2021

Ronald Jaquess, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday May 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 24, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Fred Jaquess and Lue (Hutto) Jaquess.

Ron came to La Porte 25 years ago from Texas. ...