Obituaries

Marjorie Dykstra

Marjorie Dykstra

Aug 28, 2019

Marjorie Sue Dykstra April 3rd, 1949-August 28, 2019 Sue Dykstra was 70 years old and was born on April 3rd, 1949, in Hindman, KY to the late Augusta Mosley and Rosco Messer. Sue was an accomplished pool player and reached state and national levels. She held a passion for fishing, watching fishing shows throughout the winter months. She is survived...

James Anderson Jr.

James Anderson Jr.

Aug 25, 2019

James L. Anderson Jr. November 8, 1948-August 25, 2019 Mr. James L. Anderson Jr., 70, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday August 25, 2019 at his home in La Porte, IN. He was born November 8, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of James and Ola Lee Anderson. He is survived by his wife Nadia. Also survived by...

Alice Trubey

Alice Trubey

Aug 25, 2019

Alice G. Trubey, age 91, of South Bend, passed away August 25, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She was born in South Bend to the late William Joseph and Anna (Byski) Martin on November 7, 1927. Alice resided in the same home for the last 63 years, she enjoyed gardening, working around her home, cooking and spending time...

Anna Pickering

Anna Pickering

Aug 22, 2019

Anna Mae Pickering January 5, 1925-August 22, 2019 Anna Mae Pickering, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born January 5, 1925 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of William Jones and Irene (Simpson) Jones. Anna was a homemaker, coming from Oak Park, Illinois in 1947....

Delores Binversie

Delores Binversie

Aug 21, 2019

Delores Binversie October 8, 1948-August 21, 2019 Delores Binversie, (Dee) 70, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away Wednesday, August, 21st 2019, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born October 8th, 1948 in La Porte In, to Omie Brewer (Bailey). She married Micheal Binversie who proceeded her in death. She is survived by her three loving daughters Kari...

Glen Hammons

Glen Hammons

Aug 18, 2019

Glen D. Hammons April 28, 1928-August 18, 2019 Glen D. Hammons, 91, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Oak Wood Manor in La Porte, Indiana. He was born April 28, 1928 in Devonia, Tennessee, the son of Harry Hammons and Cassie (Sexton) Hammons. Glen retired in 1987 after working over 50 years in appliance manufacturing....

Michael Dimmett

Michael Dimmett

Aug 14, 2019

Michael Duane Dimmett March 29, 1954-August 14, 2019 Michael D. Dimmett, 65, of La Porte, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home in La Porte, IN. He was born March 29, 1954 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Theodore Dimmett and MaryAnne (Kirk) Dimmett. Mike enjoyed bicycling, hunting, gardening, woodworking, watching movies and was a huge Chicago...

Deborah Simpson

Deborah Simpson

Aug 13, 2019

Deborah S. Simpson February 5, 1950-August 13, 2019 Deborah S. Simpson, 69, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Settlers Place in La Porte, Indiana. She was born February 5, 1950 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Richard Stearns and Dorothy (Froh) Stearns. Deborah was a La Porte High School graduate of 1968, then went on...

Ellen Burgess

Ellen Burgess

Aug 13, 2019

Ellen H. Burgess December 9, 1937-August 13, 2019 Ellen H. Burgess, 81, of Michigan City, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Life Care Center of Michigan City in Michigan City, IN. She was born December 9, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of James Morelli and Virginia (Neust) Morelli. Ellen was a former member of the Empire Methodist...

Shirley Cleaver

Shirley Cleaver

Aug 10, 2019

Shirley Mae Cleaver September 14, 1936-August 10, 2019 Shirley Mae Cleaver, 82, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, Indiana. She was born September 14, 1936 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of James Bell and Cleata Bell. Shirley attended the La Porte Assembly of God. She...

James Orcutt

James Orcutt

Aug 8, 2019

James E. Orcutt September 15, 1967-August 8, 2019 James E. Orcutt, 51, of La Porte, IN, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home in La Porte, IN. He was born September 15, 1967 in Waco, Texas, the son of Martin Orcutt and Patsy (Reedy) Orcutt. James was a professional wrestler for 17 + years and was a member...

Audrey Cook

Audrey Cook

Aug 5, 2019

Audrey M. Cook September 24, 1924-August 5, 2019 Audrey M. Cook, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN. She was born September 24, 1924 in Pinhook, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur Crawford and Blanch (McMillen) Crawford. Audrey was a member of the Rolling Prairie Woman's Auxiliary...

Gene Warren

Gene Warren

Aug 4, 2019

Gene Arthur Warren December 17, 1934-August 4, 2019 Gene Arthur Warren, 84, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. He was born December 17, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Jacob Warren and Thelma (Jones) Warren. Gene was a retired employee of GTE Verizon. He was highly active...

Boyd Griffith

Boyd Griffith

Jul 30, 2019

Boyd E. Griffith November 5, 1938-July 30, 2019 Boyd E. Griffith, 80, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, Indiana. He was born November 5, 1938 in Fort Mountain, Tennessee, the son of Earl Griffith and Louvetta M.(Nichols) Griffith. Boyd served in the United States Army from...

William Dunning

William Dunning

Jul 28, 2019

William E. Dunning June 2, 1934-July 28, 2019 William "Bill" E. Dunning, 85, of Knox, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 7:15 am. Bill was born in Hornersville, Missouri on June 2, 1934 to Earnest and Margaret Dunning. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, one...

Christle Dill

Christle Dill

Jul 28, 2019

Christle Lucille Dill June 26, 1925-July 28, 2019 Christle Lucille Dill, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, Indiana. She was born June 26, 1925 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Louis Seitz and Zola (Schoff) Seitz. Christle was a member of the First Apostolic United Pentecostal Church of...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Jul 23, 2019

Robert J. Taylor, 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away July 23, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. He was born on October 27, 1931 in La Porte to the late Daniel and Anna Taylor. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Garrison and Lucille Shinabarger and his brothers, Jack and Bill "William" Taylor. Robert was a 1950 graduate...

Thelma Garner

Thelma Garner

Jul 23, 2019

Thelma L. Garner March 16, 1935-July 23, 2019 Thelma L. Garner, 84, of Hanna, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, Indiana. She was born March 16, 1935 in Delphi, Indiana, the daughter of Barrnet Ragan and Mary (Clark) Ragan. Thelma retired in 1997 from Countryside Nursing Home after working 35 years...

Steven Cannon

Steven Cannon

Jul 21, 2019

Steven L. Cannon June 18, 1951-July 21, 2019 Steven L. Cannon, 68, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday July 21, 2019 at his home in La Porte. He was born June 18, 1951 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of the late Forest Cannon and Dorothy M. (Wraley) Cannon. Steve loved camping, woodworking, crossword puzzles and traveling. On May...

Dennis Hughes

Dennis Hughes

Jul 20, 2019

Dennis G. Hughes December 13, 1948-July 20, 2019 Dennis G. Hughes, 70, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 13, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Eugene Hughes and Doris (Szmanda) Burger. Dennis was a member of the First Christian Church in Rolling Prairie and the Lions...