Obituaries

Ric Henriott

Jan 24, 2019

Ric Scott Henriott October 2, 1991-January 24, 2019 Ric Scott Henriott, 27, of Walkerton, passed away suddenly Thursday January 24, 2019. He was born October 2, 1991 in La Porte, the son of Gregg Henriott and Diana (Maerz) Henriott. Ric was a 2011 graduate of Washington High School, his passions were bowling, baseball and football. His favorite teams were the...

Barbara Nickerson

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara J.Nickerson August 2, 1923-January 23, 2019 Barbara J. Nickerson, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Settlers Place in La Porte, Indiana. She was born August 2, 1923 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Reese and Marie (Rice) Reese. Barbara was a teacher at the Rolling Prairie Elementary School for 28 years. She...

Florence Painter

Jan 22, 2019

Florence "Pearl" Painter September 18, 1920-January 22, 2019 Florence "Pearl" Painter, 98, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Hamilton Grove Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born September 18, 1920 in Bristol, England, the daughter of William Wills and Ruth (Crease) Miller. Pearl retired after twenty-five years as a registered nurse from Geauga...

Joyce Zolman

Jan 20, 2019

Joyce Elizabeth Zolman November 29, 1934-January 20, 2019 Joyce Elizabeth Zolman, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in La Porte, Indiana. She was born November 29, 1934 in Hubbard, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur F. Stedman and Ethel L. (Bloomer) Stedman. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave.,...

Joyce Zolman

Jan 20, 2019

Graveside Service to be held Mon, Dec 2 at 10 am at the Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, IN. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joyce Zolman please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Rolling Prairie Cemetery 504 W. Michigan St. Rolling Prairie, IN, 46371

John Weeks

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...

Gareth Minzey

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,...

Ruby Wright

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...

Virginia Dickson

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...

Ivan Harris

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...

Glendal Sims Sr.

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...

Evelyn Sheldon

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...

Marcia Skinner

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...

Thomas Griffin

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...

Wilbur Eggert

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...

Duane Hastings

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...

Duane Hastings

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...

Hoy Howard Jr.

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...

Carol Smith

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...

James Bentley

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...