Obituaries

Audrey Cook

Audrey Cook

Aug 5, 2019

Audrey M. Cook September 24, 1924-August 5, 2019 Audrey M. Cook, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN. She was born September 24, 1924 in Pinhook, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur Crawford and Blanch (McMillen) Crawford. Audrey was a member of the Rolling Prairie Woman's Auxiliary...

Gene Warren

Gene Warren

Aug 4, 2019

Gene Arthur Warren December 17, 1934-August 4, 2019 Gene Arthur Warren, 84, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. He was born December 17, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Jacob Warren and Thelma (Jones) Warren. Gene was a retired employee of GTE Verizon. He was highly active...

Boyd Griffith

Boyd Griffith

Jul 30, 2019

Boyd E. Griffith November 5, 1938-July 30, 2019 Boyd E. Griffith, 80, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, Indiana. He was born November 5, 1938 in Fort Mountain, Tennessee, the son of Earl Griffith and Louvetta M.(Nichols) Griffith. Boyd served in the United States Army from...

William Dunning

William Dunning

Jul 28, 2019

William E. Dunning June 2, 1934-July 28, 2019 William "Bill" E. Dunning, 85, of Knox, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 7:15 am. Bill was born in Hornersville, Missouri on June 2, 1934 to Earnest and Margaret Dunning. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, one...

Christle Dill

Christle Dill

Jul 28, 2019

Christle Lucille Dill June 26, 1925-July 28, 2019 Christle Lucille Dill, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, Indiana. She was born June 26, 1925 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Louis Seitz and Zola (Schoff) Seitz. Christle was a member of the First Apostolic United Pentecostal Church of...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Jul 23, 2019

Robert J. Taylor, 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away July 23, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. He was born on October 27, 1931 in La Porte to the late Daniel and Anna Taylor. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Garrison and Lucille Shinabarger and his brothers, Jack and Bill "William" Taylor. Robert was a 1950 graduate...

Thelma Garner

Thelma Garner

Jul 23, 2019

Thelma L. Garner March 16, 1935-July 23, 2019 Thelma L. Garner, 84, of Hanna, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, Indiana. She was born March 16, 1935 in Delphi, Indiana, the daughter of Barrnet Ragan and Mary (Clark) Ragan. Thelma retired in 1997 from Countryside Nursing Home after working 35 years...

Steven Cannon

Steven Cannon

Jul 21, 2019

Steven L. Cannon June 18, 1951-July 21, 2019 Steven L. Cannon, 68, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday July 21, 2019 at his home in La Porte. He was born June 18, 1951 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of the late Forest Cannon and Dorothy M. (Wraley) Cannon. Steve loved camping, woodworking, crossword puzzles and traveling. On May...

Dennis Hughes

Dennis Hughes

Jul 20, 2019

Dennis G. Hughes December 13, 1948-July 20, 2019 Dennis G. Hughes, 70, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 13, 1948 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Eugene Hughes and Doris (Szmanda) Burger. Dennis was a member of the First Christian Church in Rolling Prairie and the Lions...

Elaine Balling

Elaine Balling

Jul 7, 2019

Elaine A. Balling January 21, 1927-July 7, 2019 Elaine A. Balling, 92, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was born January 21, 1927 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Klein and Florence (Wandell) Klein. Elaine graduated from Knoll Central High School, was a homemaker, and worked for...

John Moylan Jr.

John Moylan Jr.

Jul 2, 2019

John F. Moylan Jr. November 21, 1952-July 2, 2019 John F. Moylan Jr., 66, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in La Porte, Indiana. He was born November 21, 1952 in Montague City, Massachusetts, the son of John F. Moylan Sr.and Margaret (Doolan) Moylan. John enjoyed working at his job for the Bellman Oil family for...

Joe Cooper Sr.

Joe Cooper Sr.

Jul 1, 2019

Joe L. Cooper Sr. September 28, 1938-July 1, 2019 Joe L. Cooper Sr., 80, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday July 1, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born September 28, 1938 in Houston, Mississippi, the son of Willie Cooper Jr.and Odessa (Pulliam) Cooper. Joe was the founding pastor of the Greater Harvest Full...

Adam Lemley

Adam Lemley

Jun 30, 2019

Adam Lee Lemley February 13, 1972-June 30, 2019 Adam Lee Lemley, 47, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN. He was born February 13, 1972 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of David Lemley and Vicki (Turner ) Lemley. Adam enjoyed fishing and spending time with...

David Wasielewski

David Wasielewski

Jun 29, 2019

David B. Wasielewski February 7, 1985-June 29, 2019 David B. Wasielewski, 34, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana. He was born February 7, 1985 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of David A. Wasielewski and Sandy (Morlan) Wasielewski of Key Largo Florida. David served in the United States Army from 2005-2007. He...

James Tibbs

James Tibbs

Jun 23, 2019

James Tibbs November 21, 1946-June 23, 2019 James Tibbs, 72, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN. He was born November 21, 1946 in La Porte, IN, the son of Virgil Tibbs and Dorothy (Wellinski) Tibbs . James was a long time member of the New Hope...

Marilyn Austin

Marilyn Austin

Jun 21, 2019

Marilyn A. Austin July 8, 1961-June 21, 2019 Marilyn Ann Austin was born July 8, 1961 in a small town called Parma, Missouri, to Alex Jr. and Delzine Austin. The Austin family moved to La Porte in 1967. Marilyn graduated from La Porte High School in 1980, later she graduated from the Beauty College of Michigan City, IN in 1994....

Norma Ness

Norma Ness

Jun 17, 2019

Norma R. Ness June 30, 1931-June 17, 2019 Norma R. Ness, 87, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born June 30, 1931 in Kingsbury, Indiana, the daughter of George Fowler and Mildred (Barney) Fowler. Norma retired from La Porte Bank and Trust in 1994 after working...

Bonnie Barning

Bonnie Barning

Jun 9, 2019

Bonnie Lee Barning October 26, 1930-June 9, 2019 Bonnie Lee Barning, 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Miller's Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte, Indiana, with her daughter at her side. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer Stratman and Isabel (Strange) Stratman. Bonnie was a Master Gardener and...

Thomas Forrester Sr.

Thomas Forrester Sr.

Jun 9, 2019

We are doing a double enurnment for him and his wife on Saturday. Please see the service times at the bottom of this obituary.

Thomas Raymond Forrester Sr. August 10, 1944-June 9, 2019 Thomas Raymond Forrester Sr., 74, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born August 10, 1944 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Raymond...

Suzanne Burns

Suzanne Burns

Jun 6, 2019

Suzanne K.Burns May 23, 1946-June 6, 2019 "Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch." Jack Thorne Suzanne K. Burns, 73, passed away Thurs., June 6, 2019 at her home in LaPorte, IN. Suzanne was born May 23, 1946 in LaPorte, the daughter of Charles T. Zila Sr. and Audrey M. (Rozean) Zila. On...