Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Dec 27, 2018

Ivan Harris April 1, 1961-December 27, 2018 Ivan Harris, 57, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday December 27, 2018 in La Porte, Indiana. He was born April 1, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Peter Harris and Judith (Prell) Harris. Ivan loved his Harley-Davidson bike and when he wasn't busy riding it he was cheering on the Steelers...

Dec 21, 2018

Glendal E. Sims Sr. September 24, 1935-December 21, 2018 Glendal (Gene) E. Sims Sr., 83, of Mill Creek, Indiana passed away on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Glendal was born in Eldorado, Illinois to Jewel and Maude (Carner) Sims Sr., who preceded him in death. On May 7, 1955 (over 63 years...

Dec 21, 2018

Evelyn C. Sheldon July 26, 1948-December 21, 2018 On Friday, December 21, 2018, the angels came and took her from her earthly pain to be with our Heavenly Father. She was born in Michigan City on July 26, 1948 to Ernest and Edna (Ihrk) Dingler. Both are deceased. Survivors are her brother, Ernest (Marina) Dingler, two sisters, Jan Dingler and...

Dec 12, 2018

Marcia L.Skinner September 28, 1944-December 12, 2018 Marcia L. Skinner, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 28, 1944 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Milburn Oberlander and Marian (Thompson) Oberlander. Marcia was a member of the La Porte School PTO System and a...

Dec 10, 2018

Thomas E. Griffin November 18, 1940-December 10, 2018 Thomas E. Griffin, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at his residence in La Porte, Indiana. He was born November 18, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Benjamin Griffin and Ruth (Bartz) Griffin. Thomas retired in 2003 after thirty-four years from New York Blower as...

Dec 8, 2018

Wilbur L. Eggert November 1, 1928-December 8, 2018 Wilbur L. Eggert, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, Indiana. He was born November 1, 1928 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lewis Eggert and Laura (Hacker) Eggert. Wilbur was a self employed farmer for sixty...

Dec 7, 2018

Duane Hastings March 24, 1947-December 7, 2018 Duane L. Hastings, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. with his family by his side. Duane was born in LaPorte, IN on March 24, 1947 to the late Donald and Casmira (Wiwatoski) Hastings. He graduated from LaPorte High School in 1965 before serving his country during the...

Dec 7, 2018

Duane Hastings

March 24, 1947-December 7, 2018

Duane L. Hastings, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. with his family by his side.

Duane was born in LaPorte, IN on March 24, 1947 to the late Donald and Casmira (Wiwatoski) Hastings. He graduated from LaPorte High School in...

Dec 5, 2018

Hoy D. Howard Jr. April 28, 1953-December 5, 2018 Hoy D. Howard Jr., 65, of La Porte, Indiana , passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He was born April 28, 1953 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Hoy Howard Sr.and Josephine (Collins) Born. Hoy retired from Bruce Built Construction as a carpenter. He...

Dec 3, 2018

Carol Smith February 19, 1940-December 3, 2018 Carol Smith, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday December 3, 2018, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born February 19, 1940, in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Laughrey and Gabrielle (Stassel) Laughrey. Carol was the treasurer of the trustees committee for Door Village United Methodist Church...

Dec 1, 2018

James E. Bentley November 16, 1948-December 1, 2018 James E. Bentley, 70, of La Porte, Indiana , passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle, Indiana. He was born November 16, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Ralph E. Bentley and Jean (McKibben) Bentley. James retired in 2004 as an LPN in the emergency room...

Nov 30, 2018

Mae L Cooper November 11, 1943-November 30, 2018 Mae Lonie Tubbs-Cooper, 75, Indianapolis, Indiana. formerly of La Porte, departed this life on Nov. 30, 2018 at the St. Vincent Hospice Care, Indianapolis. OUR FATHER, saw that Mae was painfully tired, and HE knew the time had come to call her to her heavenly home; to have rest-peace. The Lord gave...

Nov 27, 2018

Paul C. Zona March 17, 1951-November 27, 2018 Paul C. Zona, 67, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday November 27, 2018 in Portage, Indiana. He was born March 17, 1951 in East Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul Zona and Rose L.(Argyelan) Zona. Paul has lived in the area since 1978, and was very active in the community. He...

Nov 26, 2018

Donald G. Fay September 26, 1932-November 26, 2018 Donald G. Fay, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born September 26, 1932 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Harry Edward Fay and Thelma Louis (LaBau) Harris. Donald and his wife owned and operated Fays Marina in La Porte,...

Nov 24, 2018

Norma Plumley October 31, 1939-November 24, 2018 Norma Plumley, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was born October 31, 1939 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of Oscar McKnight and Retta Mcknight. Norma enjoyed driving trucks, quilting, and playing bingo. She loved owls and most of all she...

Nov 19, 2018

Dr. Tamara E. O'Neal May 29, 1980-November 19, 2018 Dr. Tamara E. O'Neal, 38, of Chicago, Illinois (formerly of La Porte, IN), passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born May 29, 1980 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas B. O'Neal Jr. and Glendell (Beane) O'Neal of La Porte, Indiana. Tamara is the middle...