Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Anna M.Cascio

October 27, 1929-September 6, 2020

Anna M. Cascio, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Golden Living Center in La Porte, IN.

She was born October 27, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Anthony Leonti and Carmella (Bisognano )Leonti .

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Sep 6, 2020

Joyce Ann Koerner

April 4, 1938-September 6, 2020

On Sunday, September 6, 2020, the world lost a beautiful soul.  Joyce Ann Koerner, 82, lived a long and full life.  She was born April 4, 1938 in Anniston, Alabama, the daughter of Lawrence and LouAnna Jackson

(Scarber) Hale.

She was married to...

Sep 3, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" J. Daniel

February 9, 1945-September 3, 2020

A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 24 at 1 pm at the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, IL with Pastor Bob Vale officiating.

Sandra "Sandy" J Daniel, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at...

Sep 2, 2020

Arlene M Schoof

May 9, 1940-September 2, 2020

Arlene M Schoof, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Fountain View Terrace in La Porte, IN.

She was born May 9, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Bernard McCoy and Lois (Barnes) McCoy.

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Aug 28, 2020

James S. Richmond “Arizona”

February 17, 1940 - August 28, 2020

James Richmond, 80, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday August 28, 2020 at his home in Rolling Prairie, IN. surrounded by his family.

He was born February 17, 1940 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of John W. Richmond...

Aug 24, 2020

Melvin Schmidkunz

February 1, 1957-August 24, 2020

Melvin Schmidkunz, 63, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN.

He was born February 1, 1957 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Alden Schmidkunz and Mary (Shreve) Schmidkunz.

Melvin served...

Aug 22, 2020

Gary Lee McCleland Sr.

October 14, 1952-August 22, 2020

Gary Lee McCleland Sr., 67, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at daughter's residence in Rolling Prairie surrounded by his family.

He was born October 14, 1952 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Farrell McCleland and Gladys...

Aug 21, 2020

Lisa M. Pinkstaff

September 20, 1967-August 21, 2020

Lisa M. Pinkstaff, 52, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday August 21, 2020 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN.

She was born September 20, 1967 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Alan B. Pinkstaff and Linda (Larzelere) Pinkstaff.

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Aug 15, 2020

Ronda Jean Pearish

January 13, 1947-August 15, 2020

Ronda Jean Pearish, 73, of Knifley, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Women's and Children's Hospital of St. Matthews in Louisville, KY.

She was born January 13, 1947 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of John Shoupe and Mildred (Foster)...

Aug 14, 2020

Henry Stelter Jr.

September 14, 1940-August 14, 2020

Henry Stelter, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Golden Living Center in La Porte, IN.

He was born September 14, 1940 in Bridgman, Michigan, the son of Henry Stelter Sr.and Hulda (Krieger) Stelter.

Born and raised in...

Aug 10, 2020

Earl A. Kievert

April 11, 1931-August 10, 2020

Earl A. Kievert, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday August 10, 2020 at Miller's Health and Rehab, La Porte.

He was born April 11, 1931 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Leo and Louise (Wilhelm) Kievert. On November 11, 1961,...

Aug 9, 2020

Hilda M. Ohime

October 16, 1930-August 9, 2020

Hilda M. Ohime, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Brentwood of La Porte.

She was born October 16, 1930 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of William and Mary (Liscomb) Menke.

On January 22, 1950,...

Aug 8, 2020

Vega A. L. Iantria

Vega Iantria, 104, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle, Indiana.

She was born on November 29, 1915 in Smaland, Sweden, the daughter of Carl D and Sigrid L (Linden) Gustafson.  With her parents she came to America in 1924 and settled...

Aug 7, 2020

Reverend Nellie M. Vardaman

July 26, 1946-August 7, 2020

The Reverend Nellie M. Vardaman, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday August 7, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

She was born July 26, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Vernon R and Eleanora (Vermilyer) Vardaman.

Nellie served as...

Aug 2, 2020

Karen S. Drake

June 3, 1958-August 2, 2020

Karen S. Drake, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

She was born June 3, 1958 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Daniel and Jo Carolyn (Gower) Drake.

Karen was a lifelong...

Jul 28, 2020

Patricia Ann Martin, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 3, 1940 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the daughter of Garl and Lois (Benson) Nichols. A baptized and confirmed Catholic, Patricia was a lifelong resident of La Porte who worked as a machinist at American...

Jul 27, 2020

Evelyn Mary Mick

May 10, 1935-July 27, 2020

Evelyn Mick, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home in La Porte

She was born May 10, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Carey (Jadszczak) Kuta.

A resident of La...

Jul 20, 2020

Craig R. Gloff

September 5, 1946-March 17, 2020

Craig R. Gloff, 73, of La Porte, IN, died March 17, 2020 at his residence in La Porte.

He was born September 5, 1946 in La Porte, the son of Charles and Eleanor Koes Gloff.

Craig served in the...

Jul 19, 2020

Gerald A. Giesbrecht

February 26, 1967 - July 19, 2020

Gerald A. Giesbrecht, 53, of Kalamazoo, Michigan,  died July 19, 2020 in La Porte, IN.

He was born February 26, 1967 in Kalamazoo, MI, son of Robert and Ramona (Breeden) Giesbrecht.

Gerald recently moved to La Porte from Kalamazoo...

Jul 13, 2020

Brian J. Stantz

December 19, 1969-July 12, 2020

Brian J. Stantz, 50, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 12, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN.

He was born December 19, 1969 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Roy Stantz and Diana (Jackson) Krieger.

He enjoyed collecting...