Obituaries

Alexander Wedow

Alexander Wedow

Jan 12, 2020

Baby Alexander William Wedow July 4, 2019 - January 12, 2020 Baby Alexander William Wedow, 6 months, of Michigan City, IN, died January 12, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City, IN. He was born July 4, 2019 in La Porte, IN, son of George Wedow and Lisa Wedow. Surviving are parents, Lisa and George Wedow of Michigan City, IN:...

Robert Stevens

Robert Stevens

Jan 12, 2020

Robert Henry Stevens October 30, 1931-January 12, 2020 Robert H. Stevens, 88, of Lake Placid, FL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his residence. Robert was born on October 30, 1931 in Lake Placid, NY to parents Helen (Olney) and Bert Stevens. Robert served his country with honors in the United...

Donald Gardner

Donald Gardner

Jan 7, 2020

Donald Gardner August 28, 1948-January 7, 2020 Donald Gardner, 71, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Tuesday January 7, 2020 at his home. He was born August 28, 1948 in La Porte, IN, the son of Arbie "Buck" and Helen (Charles) Gardner. Don grew up in New Carlisle, IN. He was a machinist for Dodge Manufacturing here for 10 years...

Janet Yoder

Janet Yoder

Dec 29, 2019

Janet Louise Yoder July 13, 1941-December 29, 2019 Janet Yoder, 78, of Lakeville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Born July 13, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, she is the daughter of Albert Prestin and Marguerite (Buss) Prestin. Janet was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church-South Bend, where she was a...

Margaret Boardman

Margaret Boardman

Dec 19, 2019

Margaret Anna Boardman October 20, 1914-December 19, 2019 Margaret A. Boardman, age 105, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, NC. She was born in La Porte, IN on October 20, 1914 to Harry and Elizabeth (Huge) Conrad and lived in La Porte for 93 years at that time...

Marilyn Renz

Marilyn Renz

Dec 18, 2019

Marilyn Diane Renz June 19, 1939-December 18, 2019 Marilyn Renz, 80, of La Porte, IN, passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born June 19, 1939 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth Halling and Lela (Simonton) Halling. Dogs were Marilyn's passion in life. She was a professional handler, groomer...

Mr. Robert Peals, Sr.

Mr. Robert Peals, Sr.

Dec 14, 2019

Robert Art Peals Sr. December 27, 1944-December 14, 2019 Mr. Robert Art Peals, Sr., 74, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday December 14, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 27, 1944 in Brickeys, Arkansas, the son of Elijah Peals and Lelia Mae (Miller) Peals. He gave his life to Christ at an early age joining Jerusalem...

Danny Parker

Danny Parker

Dec 7, 2019

Danny A Parker January 23, 1962-December 7, 2019 Danny A Parker, 57, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home. He was born January 23, 1962 in La Porte, the son of Glen A. Parker and Evelyn P (Holmes ) Parker. On January 2, 2016, Danny married Linda (Demmitt) Wireman, who passed away August 2016....

William Dyer

William Dyer

Dec 4, 2019

William "Dub" Dyer February 16, 1929-December 4, 2019 Mr. William "Dub" Dyer, 90, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Brentwood Assisted Living in La Porte, IN. He was born February 16, 1929 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, the son of Cornelius Meeks Dyer and Tompie (Stone) Dyer. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church in...

Bernard Geisler

Bernard Geisler

Dec 3, 2019

Bernard Joseph Geisler August 29, 1934-December 3, 2019 Mr. Bernard Geisler, 85, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2019 at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana in Highland, IN. He was born August 29, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Fred Geisler and Magdalene (Grott) Geisler. Bernie was a past National President of the Phi Delta...

Hallie Hughes

Hallie Hughes

Dec 2, 2019

Hallie "Marie" Hughes January 11, 1925-December 2, 2019 Hallie Marie Hughes, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Golden Living Center in La Porte, IN. She was born January 11, 1925 in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Leonard Spencer and Celia Jeston (Tucker) Spencer. Marie had a passion for her flowers. Each year she...

Marvin Nixon

Marvin Nixon

Nov 27, 2019

Marvin Larry Nixon May 7, 1947-November 27, 2019 Marvin Nixon, 72, of La Porte, IN, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2019 at his home in La Porte, IN. He was born May 7, 1947 in La Porte, Indiana, the son Raymond Nixon and Viola Eleanor (Rush) Nixon. Marvin was a member of the American Legion in Wanatah, IN. He enjoyed...

Todd Gilbert

Todd Gilbert

Nov 20, 2019

Todd Emerson Gilbert April 6, 1965-November 20, 2019 Todd Emerson Gilbert, 54, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born April 6, 1965 in Des Moines, Iowa and recently moving from Kansas to Rolling Prairie to be closer to his family. Todd is a long time standing...

Karrie Worthington

Karrie Worthington

Nov 20, 2019

Karrie Ann Worthington February 5, 1981-November 20, 2019 Karrie Ann Worthington, 38, of La Porte, IN, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family, friends, and her dogs on Wednesday November 20, 2019 in La Porte. She was born February 5, 1981 in Crown Point, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Branam and Maggie (Lucas) Branam. She is married to Todd...

John Benson

John Benson

Nov 18, 2019

John Earl Benson May 24, 1950-November 18, 2019 John Earl Benson, 69, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 at his residence in La Porte, IN. He was born May 24, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the son Marshall Benson and Anna Mae (Cunningham) Benson. John Earl lived most of his life in the Orlando area before moving...

Leonard Hill

Leonard Hill

Nov 18, 2019

Leonard Joe Hill September 22, 1946-November 18, 2019 Leonard Joe Hill, 73, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN. He was born September 22, 1946 in Francesville, Indiana, the son of Ernest V Hill and Helen (Brown) Hill. Joe was a member of the Church of...

Charlotte Caitlin

Charlotte Caitlin

Nov 18, 2019

Charlotte Catlin February 26, 1957-November 18, 2019 Mrs.Charlotte Catlin, 62, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born February 26, 1957 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Richard Sullivan and Ema Sullivan. Charlotte was a member of the Lamb's Chapel Church La Porte, IN. She enjoyed being...

Clara Kegebein

Clara Kegebein

Nov 16, 2019

Clara Louise Kegebein April 4, 1931-November 16, 2019 Clara Louise Kegebein passed from her earthly home into eternal life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Arizona. She was surrounded by her daughter, son, daughter-in-law-, and son-in-law as she transitioned peacefully following a battle with pancreatic cancer. "Louise", as she was known by her family and friends, was a kind, gracious,...

June Wearp

June Wearp

Nov 15, 2019

June Rose Wearp June 20, 1934-November 15, 2019 June Rose Wearp, 85, of La Porte, IN, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at home in La Porte, IN. She was born June 20, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Benjamin Johnson and Beatrice (George) Johnson. June Rose enjoyed bowling, working in her garden, and doing crochet. She loved...

Norna Mccabe

Norna Mccabe

Nov 11, 2019

Norna McCabe October 17, 1946-November 11, 2019 Norna Jean McCabe, 73, of South Bend, IN, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN where she was warmly cared for the last three years due to dementia. She was born October 17, 1946 in Parma, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Tracey) Riley. In...