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Marilee Rae Snyder

Marilee Rae Snyder

Sep 8, 2023

 

Marilee Rae Snyder September 8, 1943-September 8, 2023

Marilee Rae Snyder, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at NW Health-La Porte.

She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 8, 1943, the daughter of Kenneth Charles and Elma June (Smith) Schultz.

Marilee graduated from High school in Whitehall, MI and went on to take some...

Leslie Marcello

Leslie Marcello

Sep 6, 2023

 

Leslie A. Marcello 

June 19, 1954-September 6, 2023



Leslie A. Marcello, 69, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her home.

 

She was born June 19, 1954 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the eldest daughter of Walter J. White and Dorothy C. (McCarthy) White.

 

Leslie was a devout catholic who made many...

Janet L. Connett

Janet L. Connett

Sep 6, 2023

 

Janet Lillian Connett

April 29, 1929-September 6, 2023

 

Janet Lillian Connett, 94, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Life Care Center in Michigan City, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born April 29, 1929 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Rudolph Krug and Emma (Liedtke) Krug.

 

On...

Donald E. Martin Sr.

Donald E. Martin Sr.

Sep 6, 2023

 

Donald Eugene Martin

March 8, 1941-September 6, 2023

 

Donald Eugene Martin, 82, of Kissimmee, Florida, formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.

 

He was born March 8, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Delmar and Gladys (Morrison) Martin.

 

On December 30, 1959, Donald married...

James Topitges

James Topitges

Sep 3, 2023

 

James G. Topitges  

September 7, 1955-September 3, 2023

 

James Topitges, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 in La Porte, IN.

 

He was born September 7, 1955 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of George J. Topitges and Helen (Skouras) Topitges.

 

James lived much of his life in the La Porte...

Loretta Kay Garrison

Loretta Kay Garrison

Sep 2, 2023

 

Loretta Kay "Rita" Garrison

April 29, 1938-September 2, 2023

 

Loretta Kay "Rita" Garrison, 85, of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born April 29, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Cecil Zahrn and Florence (Arndt) Zahrn.

 

A lifelong resident of the area,...

Paul A. Hackl

Paul A. Hackl

Aug 30, 2023

 

Paul A.  Hackl  

August 24, 1941-August 30, 2023

 

Paul Hackl, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Brickyard Care Center-La Porte, IN

 

He was born August 24, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul Edward Hackl and Dorothy Maxine (Jones) Hackl.

After his high school graduation, Paul served in the...

Karen Meyers

Karen Meyers

Aug 28, 2023

 

Karen Sue Meyers  

September 6, 1950-August 27, 2023

 

Karen Sue Meyers, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday August 27, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

 

She was born September 6, 1950 in Lebanon, Missouri, the daughter of Rollin Blackburn and Virginia (Wrinkle) Blackburn.

 

A graduate of Richland High School in Missouri, Karen moved to...

Shirley L. Slease

Shirley L. Slease

Aug 28, 2023

 

Shirley Louise Slease

October 9, 1926-August 28, 2023

 

Shirley Louise Slease, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

 

She was born October 9, 1926 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Allen Anderson and Louise (Rossow) Anderson-Bell.

 

On April 17, 1945, in Compton, CA,...

Richard Mullenhour

Richard Mullenhour

Aug 26, 2023

 

Richard Lee Mullenhour

January 20, 1953-August 26, 2023

 

Richard Lee Mullenhour, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence.

 

He was born January 20, 1953 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Roland and Ruth (Golden) Mullenhour.

 

Richard graduated from high school in New Jersey and started working with the...

Tommy Santana

Tommy Santana

Aug 26, 2023

Tommy Santana passed away Saturday, August 26. There are no services at this time. Cremation has taken place.

Karen J. Girard

Karen J. Girard

Aug 24, 2023



Karen J. Girard  July 7, 1939-August 24, 2023

Karen J. Girard, age 84, of Kingsford Heights, IN, passed away August 24, 2023 at Brickyard La Porte.

She was born July 7, 1939 in Michigan City, IN to George and Opal (Isaac) Snyder.

A resident of the area, Karen graduated from high school in Valparaiso. Karen left Indiana shortly after...

Dean Miller

Dean Miller

Aug 24, 2023

 

Dean Austin MillerMarch 20, 1943-August 24, 2023Dean Austin Miller, 80, of Knox, Indiana, passed away Thursday August 24, 2023, at his home.He was born March 20, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Russell Miller and Dorothea (Hufton) Miller.Dean was the owner of D.A.M. Good Used TIres for over 20 years. He had many passions in life being an...

Le Roy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

Le Roy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

Aug 22, 2023

 

LeRoy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

May 12, 1936 - August 22, 2023

 

LeRoy "Rausch" Rauschenbach, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

 

He was born May 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the son of John Rauschenbach and Lillian (Styma) Rauschenbach.

 

A lifelong resident...

Donald Crane

Donald Crane

Aug 21, 2023

 

Donald E. Crane

May 5, 1929 - August 21, 2023

 

Donald E Crane, 94, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, August 21, 2023 at Southfield Village in South Bend, IN.

 

He was born May 5, 1929 at his family home in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Gary L Crane and Lenora (Adams) Crane.

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Iona Gring

Iona Gring

Aug 18, 2023

 

Iona Faye Gring

July 26, 1930-August 18, 2023

 

Iona Faye Gring, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Settlers Place in La Porte.

 

She was born July 26, 1930 in New Carlisle, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph Raymond Bealor and Ruth (Peer) Bealor.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Iona...

Rick Koblinski

Rick Koblinski

Aug 17, 2023

 

Rick J. Koblinski  

June 27, 1969-August 17, 2023

 

Rick J. Koblinski, 54, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Thursday August 17, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family.

 

He was born June 27, 1969 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Richard Koblinski and Sheryal (Freeman) Koblinski-Wilcoff.

 

Rick moved with his family to this area from...

Jane Blohm

Jane Blohm

Aug 14, 2023

 

Jane A. Blohm  August 9, 1934 - August 14, 2023

Miss Jane A. Blohm, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Brickyard Care Center in La Porte, IN.

She was born August 9, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Herbert Blohm and Minnie (Newman) Blohm.

A lifelong resident of the area, Jane...

Fred Kless

Fred Kless

Aug 14, 2023

 

Fred A Kless  

August 28, 1948-August 14, 2023

 

Fred Arnold Kless, better known as Freddie, was born August 28, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of the late Fred and Emily (French) Kless. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday August 14, 2023 in Michigan City, IN.

 

A native of La Porte, Freddie...

Judith Eveland

Judith Eveland

Aug 13, 2023

 

Judith Alice Eveland

June 9, 1944 - August 13, 2023

 

Judith Alice Eveland, 79, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Aviva of Valparaiso Assisted Living Center in Valparaiso, IN.

 

She was born June 9, 1944 in Marquette, Michigan, to George Summers and Alice (Juvani) Summers.

 

Judy was born and raised...

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