Obituaries

William Desmond

William Desmond

Sep 11, 2019

Mr. William "Bill" Desmond Jr., 75, of La Porte, passed away September 11, 2019 at his home. He was born April 21, 1944 in Chicago to the late William Patrick Desmond Sr., and Marie (O'Mally) Desmond. Bill served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He loved archery sports and fishing. On November 23, 2002, in La Porte,...

Edward Borkowski

Edward Borkowski

Sep 10, 2019

Edward L Borkowski Sr. May 31, 1933-September 10, 2019 Edward L Borkowski, 86, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born May 31, 1933 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of and Gus and Mary (Roblewski). He was a member of the PRCU Club. He loved riding...

Wanda Wakeman

Wanda Wakeman

Sep 6, 2019

Wanda Jean Wakeman August 31, 1954-September 6, 2019 Wanda Wakeman, 65, of Kingsbury, IN, passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born August 31, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Willis John Ross and Emily May (Rifenbark) Ross. Wanda was a pediatric nurse known as "Whacky Wanda". She held a...

Dorothy Spreeman

Dorothy Spreeman

Sep 5, 2019

Dorothy H Spreeman September 3, 1928-September 5, 2019 Dorothy H Spreeman, 91, of La Porte, IN, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN. She was born September 3, 1928 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Henry L Bultman and Helen E(Wagner) Bultman. On July 16, 1949, in Chicago, IL, she married...

Daniel Autrey

Daniel Autrey

Sep 5, 2019

Daniel Bertus Autrey Daniel Bertus Autrey, age 59, of La Porte, passed away on September 5th, 2019. He was born in Rochester, Indiana on November 20, 1959 to Donald and Ruth Autrey. On October 14, 1995 he married Sherre Cunningham who survives. Also surviving are his Stepdaughter Angie (Jay) Hines of Brownsburg, Indiana. Brothers Ron Autrey of Hanna, Indiana, and...

Iris Perkins

Iris Perkins

Sep 5, 2019

Iris Dean Perkins July 21, 1927-September 5, 2019 Iris Dean Perkins, 92 of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away on September 5, 2019 at Brentwood Assisted Living. Iris was born in Tompkinsville, KY on July 21, 1927 to Oscar and Irva Hall. Iris has four sisters and 3 brothers growing up. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday,...

William Harber

William Harber

Sep 3, 2019

William F. Harber April 26, 1928-September 3, 2019 William F. Harber, 91, of South Bend, IN, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2019 at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN. He was born April 26, 1928 in Walkerton, Indiana, the son of Frank Harber and Mary Kuc. He was a member of the Timberland Bible Church 16623 State Road 23 South...

Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis

Aug 31, 2019

Richard Carl Curtis Richard Carl Curtis, age 96, of Lake Village, Indiana died on August 31, 2019 in Avalon Springs Retirement Home, Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born on January 8, 1923 in Alabaster, Michigan to Grant and Evelyn Curtis. Richard served in Naval Aviation during World War II. He married Lois Siegrist on November 20, 1947 with whom he had...

Joseph Harris

Joseph Harris

Aug 31, 2019

Joseph W. Harris April 21, 1940-August 31, 2019 Joseph W. Harris, 79, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born April 21, 1940 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the son of Ralph William and Edith L.(Reese) Harris. He was a member of the Conservation Club at Rolling Prarie for...

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...