Obituaries

Sharon Hudson

Sharon Hudson

Jul 4, 2018

Sharon Ann Hudson October 29, 1940-July 4, 2018 Sharon Ann Hudson, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana with her family by her side. She was born October 29, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur McDonald and Mary (Bauch) McDonald. On December 16, 1958, in Rolling Prairie, Indiana she...

William Walter

William Walter

Jul 2, 2018

William "Bill" W. Walter January 22, 1983-July 2, 2018 William W. Walter, 35, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, Indiana. He was born January 22, 1983 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of William R. Walter and Moneta (Miller) Walter both of La Porte, Indiana. Bill...

Doris Martensen

Doris Martensen

Jun 30, 2018

Doris W. Martensen November 7, 1925-June 30, 2018 Doris W. Martensen, 92, of Cassopolis, Michigan, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 with her family by her side in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was born November 7, 1925 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur Huge and Dora (Felton) Huge. Doris was a homemaker, helping her husband raise their children...

John Lanigan

John Lanigan

Jun 26, 2018

John Seton Lanigan September 3, 1939-June 26, 2018 John S. Lanigan,78, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 26, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 3, 1939 in Dublin, Ireland, raise in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland, the son of Timothy Lanigan and Bridget (Beatrice) McCarthy Lanigan. Loving husband of 54 years...

Madison Merchant

Madison Merchant

Jun 23, 2018

Madison Renee Merchant September 1, 2000-June 23, 2018 Madison Renee Merchant, 17, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Indiana. She was born September 1, 2000 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Andrew Merchant and Melanie Krcilek. Madison was a fun, loving, free spirited girl. She enjoyed having fun and...

Alfred Wolfenbarger

Alfred Wolfenbarger

Jun 22, 2018

Alfred Wolfenbarger February 19, 1947-June 22, 2018 Alfred Wolfenbarger 71, of La Porte, passed away Friday June 22, 2018 at La Porte Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1947 in La Porte, the son of Alfred "Bud" Wolfenbarger and Pearl (Cavinder) Wolfenbarger . On June 29, 1968 he married Lucy (Kline) Wolfenbarger who survives. He is also survived by...

Joseph Doms

Joseph Doms

Jun 22, 2018

Joseph A.Doms November 8, 1926-June 22, 2018 Joseph A. Doms, 91, of Mill Creek, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Settlers Place. He was born November 8,1926 in Mill Creek, the son of Francis Doms and Bertha (Antoine) Doms. He retired from driving bus for La Porte Community Schools after 33 years of service and was also a retired...

Harry Moore

Harry Moore

Jun 13, 2018

Harry D. Moore May 15, 1929-June 13, 2018 Harry D. Moore, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle. He was born May 15, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Guy Moore and Agnes (Harness) Moore. Harry enjoyed fishing, building model air planes,...

Estel Wagner

Estel Wagner

Jun 13, 2018

Estel "Joseph" Brown Wagner August 20, 1968-June 13, 2018 Estel "Joseph" Brown Wagner, 49, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his home in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born August 20, 1968 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Stanley Wagner and Anna (Brown) Wagner. Joseph enjoyed being outside and enjoying nature. He was a people person;...

Pamela Nadel

Pamela Nadel

Jun 5, 2018

Pamela Kay Roper Nadel July 2, 1956-June 5, 2018 Pamela Kay Roper Nadel, 61, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away the morning of Tuesday, June 5 in Michigan City following a traffic accident. She was born July 2, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Philip and Emily (Wittig) Roper, formerly of Hobart and Union Mills. Pam was an Honor Society...

Teddy Salzer

Teddy Salzer

Jun 3, 2018

Teddy A. Salzer January 6, 1951-June 3, 2018 Teddy A. Salzer, age 67, of La Porte, passed away Sunday June 3, 2018 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte, IN. He was born January 6, 1951 in LaPorte , the son of the late William Salzer and Hazel (Tibbs) Salzer . Teddy served in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam...

Helen Small

Helen Small

Jun 1, 2018

Helen L. Small July 26, 1924-June 1, 2018 Helen L Small, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Michigan City, IN. She was born July 26, 1924 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Harvey Lubke and Murial (Timm) Lubke. Helen was a member of the Agape Christian Church. She...

Tamara Corley

Tamara Corley

May 24, 2018

Tamara G. Corley November 5, 1961-May 24, 2018 Tamara G. Corley, 56, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at in New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born November 5, 1961 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of John Allen and Dolores (Rheinholtz) Allen. On January 20, 2018, in La Porte, Indiana, she married Lance Corley who survives...

Holly Jenks

Holly Jenks

May 24, 2018

Holly M Jenks December 25, 1949-May 24, 2018 Holly Marie Jenks, age 68, of Knox, formerly of LaPorte, passed away Thursday May 24, 2018. She was born December 25, 1949 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Norman and Frances (Parker) Hedstrom. On September 16, 1972 she married Calvin Jenks who survives. She is also survived by her son, Carl (Jennifer)...

Bessie Warfield

Bessie Warfield

May 24, 2018

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Warren Bailey

Warren Bailey

May 23, 2018

Warren Bailey February 13, 1934-May 23, 2018 Warren Bailey, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, Indiana. He was born February 13, 1934 in Harriman, Tennessee, the son of Thomas Bailey and Lillian (Raymond) Bailey. Warren was a member of the local plumbers union and a former member of...

Lamberto Martinez

Lamberto Martinez

May 12, 2018

Lamberto Medina Martinez September 17, 1965-May 12, 2018 Lamberto Medina Martinez, 52, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at in La Porte, Indiana. He was born September 17, 1965 in Morelia Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Eulalio Medina Toledo and Oliva (Martinez) Jacuinde. Lamberto enjoyed playing soccer and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed...

Elwyn Ames

Elwyn Ames

May 8, 2018

Elwyn "Al" Ames August 5, 1940- May 8, 2018 Elwyn Ames, better known to family and friends as Al, passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018 un-expectantly at home. He was born to Thomas and Delma (Rosenbaum) Ames on August 5, 1940 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana. On September 23, 1961, he married the love of his life Ann Miller who...

James Janosky

James Janosky

May 6, 2018

James A. Janosky January 27, 1941-May 6, 2018 James A. Janosky, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte, Indiana. He was born January 27, 1941 in South Haven, Michigan, the son of Paul Janosky Sr. and Geraldine (Cummings) Cota. James was a hardworking man. He enjoyed working outside, and he...

Betty Shipton

Betty Shipton

May 5, 2018

Betty Shipton July 23, 1925-May 5, 2018 Betty Shipton, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday May 5, 2018 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born July 23, 1925 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Norman Ohlis and Lucy (Stubblefield) Ohlis. Betty worked for American Rubber and later worked for and retired from La...