Obituaries

Jacob Grott

Jacob Grott

Oct 8, 2018

Jacob Bernard Grott April 1, 1996-October 8, 2018 In life, one little decision can make a huge impact on not just you, but also those that love and care for you. Jacob had a loving and supporting family and had everything a young man could want. But drugs took ahold of his life, changed him, and destroyed so much of...

Teresa Ludlow

Teresa Ludlow

Sep 30, 2018

Teresa L. Ludlow March 16, 1953-September 30, 2018 Teresa Ludlow, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday September 30, 2018 at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born March 16, 1953 in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of William Kennedy and Junetta (Owen) Kennedy. Teresa was currently the clerk treasurer for the city of La Porte....

Frances Magrames

Frances Magrames

Sep 18, 2018

Frances C. Magrames June 21, 1936-September 18, 2018 Frances C. Magrames, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday September 18, 2018 at her home. She was born June 21, 1936 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late Christ Magrames and Helen (Eliopoulos) Magrames. Frances was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Ladies Grecian Club...

Dayton Hildebrand

Dayton Hildebrand

Sep 15, 2018

On Saturday, September 15th, Dayton Lee Hildebrand, 11 of Hamlet, IN and Niles, MI, was called home to receive his angel wings. Dayton was a sweet, adventurous, loving little boy always helping others. He touched the hearts and lives of many people. Dayton drowned tragically attending a classmate's pool party. Leaving many family, friends, and loved ones behind. He is...

Tim Neff

Tim Neff

Sep 14, 2018

The one and only Tim Neff of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Friday, September 14th surrounded by his loving family. Tim left behind his forever cherished daughters, Gretchen (Jeff) Skurla of Granger, Indiana, Alaina (Nathan) Smith of Three Oaks, Michigan and Pam, who he showed the world to and saved from many near death experiences. Although time together was...

Alton Tanksley

Alton Tanksley

Sep 5, 2018

Alton Tanksley April 18, 1944-September 5, 2018 Alton Tanksley, 74, of North Liberty, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born April 18, 1944 in Multon, Alabama, the son of Price Tanksley and Lucy (Cheney) Tanksley. Alton retired in 1991 as a roofer, working for Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving. He was...

Howard Scarborough

Howard Scarborough

Sep 3, 2018

Howard L. Scarborough December 26, 1942-September 3, 2018 Howard L. Scarborough, 75, of Union Mills, Indiana; an area resident all of his life, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at his residence in Union Mills, Indiana. He was born December 26, 1942 in Koontz Lake, Indiana, the son of John Scarborough and Harriet (Ames) Scarborough. On June 7, 1975 he...

Phyllis Richardson

Phyllis Richardson

Aug 28, 2018

Phyllis Darlene Richardson October 20, 1933-August 28, 2018 Phyllis Darlene Richardson, 84, of Madison, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at her home in Madison, NC. She was born October 20, 1933 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Francis Charles Crawley and Ethel Mae Bunton. Phyllis was a member of the Eastern Star and the Rainbow Girls...

Alice Horn

Alice Horn

Aug 24, 2018

Alice M. Horn November 8, 1934-August 24, 2018 Alice M. Horn, 83, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at her home in Michigan City, Indiana. She was born November 8, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Leo Metts and Avis (Fulford) Metts. Alice worked in manufacturing for Gateway Industries. She enjoyed gambling, camping, traveling,...

James Kasinger Jr.

James Kasinger Jr.

Aug 23, 2018

James "Casey" D. Kasinger Jr. April 19, 1963-August 23, 2018 James "Casey" D. Kasinger Jr., 55, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born April 19, 1963 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of James D. Kasinger Sr. of Michigan City and Linda L.(Keeler) Kasinger. James worked as...

Kenneth Zoborosky

Kenneth Zoborosky

Aug 22, 2018

Kenneth E. Zoborosky July 27, 1937-August 22, 2018 Kenneth E. Zoborosky, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born July 27, 1937 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Leo Zoborosky and Kathryn (Downs) Zoborosky. Kenneth retired from Inland Steel in 1998 after forty-four years as a licensed...

Jimmy Thomas

Jimmy Thomas

Aug 19, 2018

Jimmy C. Thomas November 15, 1947-August 19, 2018 Jimmy C. Thomas, 70, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He was born November 15, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of James C. Thomas and Vera (McClain) Thomas. Jimmy retired as a truck driver. He served in the United States...

Norma Friend

Norma Friend

Aug 19, 2018

Norma J. Friend August 2, 1930-August 19, 2018 Norma J. Friend, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Settlers Place in La Porte, Indiana. She was born August 2, 1930 in La Crosse, Indiana, the daughter of John Cole and Honnie (Menne) Cole. Norma retired after thirty-two years as an office clerk for Indiana Department...

Regina Worthington

Regina Worthington

Aug 18, 2018

Regina Lee Worthington July 24, 1929-August 18, 2018 Regina Lee Worthington, 89, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home in Mill Creek, Indiana. She was born July 24, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of the late Arthur McCauley and Ruth (Riley) McCauley. Regina enjoyed taking walks and admiring the birds, nature and...

Fred Elkins

Fred Elkins

Aug 14, 2018

Fred W. Elkins September 10, 1924-August 14, 2018 Fred W. Elkins, 93, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home in Kingsford Heights, Indiana. He was born September 10, 1924 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, the son of Gail Elkins and Sara (Harris) Elkins. Fred retired in 1986 after 26 years as a boiler operator at...

Charles Trottier

Charles Trottier

Aug 6, 2018

Charles Lee Trottier January 12, 1932-August 6, 2018 Charles Lee Trottier, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born January 12, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Donald Roads and Edna (Schroader) Roads. Charles retired from sales after twenty-three years working for JCPenny. He served...

John Cuson

John Cuson

Aug 3, 2018

John E. Cuson, age 66, of Mill Creek, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at his home. He was born August 21, 1951 in South Bend to John Cuson, Jr., and the late Mary (Kessler) Cuson. John is survived by his father, John, Jr., brothers, Joseph T. (Joan) Cuson of Rolling Prairie, Jerry R. (Lori) Cuson of Mill Creek and...

Ralph Heims Iii

Ralph Heims Iii

Aug 2, 2018

Ralph Heims III May 15, 1963-August 2, 2018 Ralph Heims III, 55, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday August 2, 2018 at LaPorte Hospital. He was born May 15, 1963 in Knox , Indiana, the son of Ralph Heims Jr.and Grace Irwin (Caudill) Heims . Ralph enjoyed fishing and anything related to cowboys. He LOVED horses and enjoyed cooking....

Vicki Wilber

Vicki Wilber

Jul 31, 2018

Vicki I. Wilber January 29, 1948-July 31, 2018 Vicki I. Wilber, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Belvedere Senior living in Merrillville, Indiana. She was born January 29, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles W. Stone and Florence E. (DeWolfe) Stone. Vicki retired in 2011 from La Porte Hospital. She enjoyed...

Warren Howard

Warren Howard

Jul 28, 2018

Warren A. Howard February 11, 1961-July 28, 2018 Warren A. Howard, 57, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, Indiana. He was born February 11, 1961 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Warren Howard Sr.and Kathleen Howard. Warren was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Michigan City....