Obituaries

Grace Chapman

Feb 12, 2019

Grace Vonda Chapman June 17, 1923-February 12, 2019 Grace Vonda Chapman, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Settlers Place in La Porte, Indiana. She was born June 17, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Darst and Verta (Parr) Darst. Grace retired in 1984, after 23 years working for Whirpool in La Porte....

Jon Gautier

Feb 11, 2019

Jon Kevin Gautier January 18, 1956-February 11, 2019 Kevin Gautier, 63, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday February 11, 2019 at his home in La Porte, IN. He was born January 18, 1956 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Jon L. Gautier and Mary S. (Mihay) Gautier. In the 70's, Kevin owned The Barn Record store with his great...

Elizabeth Corbin

Feb 11, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Corbin June 4, 1926-February 11, 2019 Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Corbin, 92, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at LaPorte Hospital in La Porte IN. She was born June 4, 1926 in Paoli, Indiana, the daughter of Haskell Osborn and Lillie (Girdley) Osborn. Betty was an elementary teacher for Rolling Prairie school system for...

Basil Vasilarakos

Feb 11, 2019

Basil L. Vasilarakos January 31, 1966-February 11, 2019 Basil L. Vasilarakos, 53, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 in La Porte, Indiana. He was born January 31, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Loucas Vasilarakos and Thespina (Pagonis) Vasilarakos. Basil graduated with a degree in culinary arts where he utilized his cooking skills working for...

Kyle Weidner

Feb 4, 2019

Kyle Ann Weidner February 18, 1951-February 4, 2019 Kyle Ann Weidner, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at LaPorte Hospital in La Porte, Indiana. She was born February 18, 1951 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of James Jones and Bettie (Smith) Jones. Kyle loved to travel and take long car rides. She enjoyed listening...

William Seitz

Feb 3, 2019

William "Bill" Russell Seitz July 2, 1929-February 3, 2019 William "Bill" Russell Seitz, 89, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home in La Porte, Indiana. He was born July 2, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Vernice "Pete" Seitz and Mabel (Renfro) Seitz. Bill was a South Bend Tribune carrier as a...

Jimmie Hacker

Feb 1, 2019

Jimmie H. Hacker August 7, 1930-February 1, 2019 Jimmie H. Hacker passed away in La Porte, Indiana on February 1, 2019. He was born in La Porte, Indiana, to John H. F. Hacker, Sr. and Gertrude (Horlbeck) Hacker on August 7, 1930. A graduate of LaPorte High School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1951 to 1953, receiving...

Donald Bennitt

Jan 29, 2019

Donald E. Bennitt October 21, 1940 - January 29, 2019 Donald E. Bennitt, 78, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL. Don was born in LaPorte, IN to the late Arnold E. and Virginia (nee Strausbaugh) Bennitt. He graduated from Rolling Prairie High School in 1959 where he lettered in basketball....

Gladys Stacy

Jan 28, 2019

Gladys Stacy March 15, 1924-January 28, 2019 Gladys Stacy, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle in New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born March 15, 1924 in Decoy, Kentucky, the daughter of Perry Stacy and Margaret (Mullins) Stacy. Gladys retired from Kingsley Furniture after working for 17 years. She was a...

Louis Kosowski

Jan 26, 2019

Louis J. Kosowski, Sr. August 8, 1938-January 26, 2019 Louis J. Kosowski, Sr., 80, of La Porte, passed away Saturday January 26, 2019. Louis was born August 8, 1938 in La Porte, he was a 1956 graduate of La Porte High School, where he was known as the "Galloping Ghost" on the Slicer's Football team. Louis enjoyed many outdoor activities...

Mary Ladow

Jan 24, 2019

Mary A. Ladow December 16, 1948-January 24, 2019 Mary A. (Howard) Ladow, 70, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away Thursday January 24, 2019 at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, IN. She was born December 16, 1948 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Ellis Howard and Inez (Jacob) Howard. Mary enjoyed baking and cake decorating. She enjoyed restoring old...

Ric Henriott

Jan 24, 2019

Ric Scott Henriott October 2, 1991-January 24, 2019 Ric Scott Henriott, 27, of Walkerton, passed away suddenly Thursday January 24, 2019. He was born October 2, 1991 in La Porte, the son of Gregg Henriott and Diana (Maerz) Henriott. Ric was a 2011 graduate of Washington High School, his passions were bowling, baseball and football. His favorite teams were the...

Barbara Nickerson

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara J.Nickerson August 2, 1923-January 23, 2019 Barbara J. Nickerson, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Settlers Place in La Porte, Indiana. She was born August 2, 1923 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Reese and Marie (Rice) Reese. Barbara was a teacher at the Rolling Prairie Elementary School for 28 years. She...

Florence Painter

Jan 22, 2019

Florence "Pearl" Painter September 18, 1920-January 22, 2019 Florence "Pearl" Painter, 98, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Hamilton Grove Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born September 18, 1920 in Bristol, England, the daughter of William Wills and Ruth (Crease) Miller. Pearl retired after twenty-five years as a registered nurse from Geauga...

Joyce Zolman

Jan 20, 2019

Joyce Elizabeth Zolman November 29, 1934-January 20, 2019 Joyce Elizabeth Zolman, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in La Porte, Indiana. She was born November 29, 1934 in Hubbard, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur F. Stedman and Ethel L. (Bloomer) Stedman. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave.,...

Joyce Zolman

Jan 20, 2019

Graveside Service to be held Mon, Dec 2 at 10 am at the Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, IN. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joyce Zolman please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Rolling Prairie Cemetery 504 W. Michigan St. Rolling Prairie, IN, 46371

John Weeks

Jan 17, 2019

John Robert Weeks April 24, 1926-January 17, 2019 John Robert Weeks, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor in Walkerton, IN. He was born April 24, 1926 in Albion, Indiana, the son of Ernest Weeks and Olga (Black) Weeks. John was a member of the VFW of LaPorte, DAV, and the First...

Gareth Minzey

Jan 14, 2019

Gareth B. Minzey December 4, 1963-January 14, 2019 Gareth B. Minzey, 55, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home in La Porte, Indiana. He was born December 4, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Robert Minzey and Barbara Jackson . He is survived by his brother, Gerald Minzey and two sisters, Gladyn Minzey,...

Ruby Wright

Jan 4, 2019

Ruby "Dianne" Wright September 1, 1938-January 4, 2019 Dianne Wright, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday January 4, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born September 1, 1938 in Woodstock, Illinois, the daughter of George Filip and Marjorie (Martin) Filip. Dianne enjoyed participating in bowling and pool leagues along with playing online poker...

Virginia Dickson

Dec 31, 2018

Virginia CatherineDickson September 27, 1921-December 31, 2018 Virginia Catherine Dickson, 97, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born September 27, 1921 in Henderson County, Kentucky, the daughter of Joseph Pruitt and Sarah (Phillips) Pruitt. Virginia was a member of the Eastern Star, First Christian Church, and a...