Obituaries

Paulette Feece

Paulette Feece

Oct 4, 2017

Paulette J. Feece April 6, 1951-October 4, 2017 Paulette J. Feece, 66, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born April 6, 1951 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of Paul E. Lucas and Theresa J. (Shupe) Lucas. Paulette was employed at Oasis Truck Stop for over fifteen...

Bonnie Bradley

Bonnie Bradley

Oct 4, 2017

Bonnie Diane Bradley April 15, 1952-October 4, 2017 Bonnie Diane Bradley, 65, of Knox, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Golden Living Center in Knox, Indiana. She was born April 15, 1952 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Oliver H. Bradley and Opal E. (Head) Bradley. Bonnie enjoyed listening to country and western music, and had met...

Joseph Habaj, Sr.

Joseph Habaj, Sr.

Sep 26, 2017

Joseph S. Habaj Sr. September 20, 1938-September 26, 2017 Mr. Joseph S. Habaj, Sr., 79, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born September 20, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Joseph Habaj and Harriet (Darschewski) Habaj. Joseph was a member of the Polish Falcons. He had worked...

Sandra Mceathron

Sandra Mceathron

Sep 25, 2017

Sandra D. McEathron July 27, 1956 - September 26, 2017 Mrs. Sandra D. McEathron, 61, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her home in Mill Creek, Indiana. She was born July 27, 1956 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Cains and Nora (Howard) Cains. Sandra was a member of the "Tuesday Night" Club....

Florence Ellis

Florence Ellis

Sep 18, 2017

Florence Marie Ellis December 31, 1928-September 18, 2017 Mrs. Florence Marie Ellis, 88, of LaPorte, Indiana, went to heaven Monday, September 18, 2017 after a short term illness. She was socially active, residing at Golden Living, I St. the last 3 1/2 years where she established an extended family. A colon cancer survivor of eleven years, Florence was born December...

Patricia Koch

Patricia Koch

Sep 15, 2017

Patricia J. Koch November 22, 1933-September 15, 2017 Mrs. Patricia J. Koch, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday September 15, 2017 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, Indiana. She was born November 22, 1933 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Louis Schoff and Mary (Seeger) Schoff. Patricia was a member of the Tracy Immanuel Lutheran...

Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson

Sep 12, 2017

Ruth L. Wilson November 25, 1920-September 12, 2017 Ruth L. Wilson, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in La Porte. She was born November 25, 1920 in Farmington, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Short and Gweneth (Hanna) Parkhouse. Ruth was a member of the The Rebekah Lodge and the Woman's Letter Carrier Auxiliary. Ruth enjoyed...

Jacob Lewis

Jacob Lewis

Sep 12, 2017

Jacob D. Lewis February 18, 1999-September 12, 2017 Jacob D. Lewis, 18, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday September 12, 2017. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. He was born February 18, 1999 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of James Lewis and Dawn (Harness) Lewis. Jacob enjoyed going...

Kenneth Schreiber

Kenneth Schreiber

Sep 8, 2017

Kenneth W. Schreiber February 28, 1934-September 8, 2017 Kenneth William Schreiber, 83, of La Porte passed away Friday, September 8, at the Franciscan Health Inpatient Hospice Center in Michigan City after a brief illness. Ken was born February 28, 1934, in Chicago to Kenneth and Henriette (Coester) Schreiber. He was a Michigan City Elston High School and Valparaiso University graduate...

Jeffrey Mcdaniels

Jeffrey Mcdaniels

Sep 5, 2017

Jeffrey McDaniels November 17, 1953-September 5, 2017 Mr. Jeffrey McDaniels, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday September 5, 2017 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born November 17, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Robert McDaniels and Lois (Holland) McDaniels. Jeffrey was retired from Roll Coater Inc. after 30 years of service. He...

William Walter

William Walter

Sep 2, 2017

William "Bill" E. Walter March 3, 1933-September 2, 2017 William "Bill" E. Walter, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home in La Porte, Indiana. He was born March 3, 1933 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lorenzo Walter and Edna (Shipton) Walter. William retired in 1991, after 20 years as a route...

Vida Larson

Vida Larson

Aug 17, 2017

Vida Larson October 23, 1926-August 17, 2017 Vida Larson, 90, of Hanna, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at her home in Hanna, Indiana. She was born October 23, 1926 in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of Jot Nelson and Mattie (Howard) Nelson. Vida retired from Austenal as a clerk after 30 years of service. She was a member of...

Edith Hedge

Edith Hedge

Aug 17, 2017

Edith R. Hedge September 15, 1923-August 17, 2017 Mrs. Edith R. Hedge, 93, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Thursday August 17, 2017 at LaPorte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born September 15, 1923 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of William Badkey and Frieda (Conrad) Badkey. Edith was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, and past member...

Shirley Tibbs

Shirley Tibbs

Aug 6, 2017

Shirley Ann Tibbs July 16, 1939-August 6, 2017 The Good and Gracious Lord gained another beautiful angel on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Shirley Ann Tibbs, 78, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 16, 1939 in Hesston, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Schwank and Elizabeth (Dahl) Schwenk. Shirley...

Jimmie Adams

Jimmie Adams

Aug 3, 2017

Jimmie L. Adams November 27, 1969-August 3, 2017 Jimmie L. Adams, 47, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He was born November 27, 1969 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of James L. Adams and Susan C. (Wolfenbarger) Sanders. Jimmie enjoyed animals and working on cars, he also enjoyed spending...

Gary Elliott

Gary Elliott

Jul 29, 2017

Gary A. Elliott March 1, 1985-July 29, 2017 Gary A. Elliott, 32, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Saturday July 29, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical System in Plymouth, IN. He was born March 1, 1985 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of David Schieber and Teresa (Knuckles) Schieber. He is survived by his parents, David and Teresa Schieber of Walkerton, IN.;...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Jul 24, 2017

Betty Lou Smith September 20, 1923-July 24, 2017 Betty Lou Smith, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday July 24, 2017 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN. She was born September 20, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of George Joseph Melvin and Olive Mae (Gawthrop) Melvin. Betty was a member of the DAV Post #6...

David Williams Jr.

David Williams Jr.

Jul 23, 2017

David W. Williams, Jr. February 25, 1998-July 23, 2017 Mr. David W. Williams Jr., 19, of Wanatah, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. He was born February 25, 1998 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of David W. Williams Sr. and Jamie H. Killin. David was a graduate of South Central High School...

Vernice Hill

Vernice Hill

Jul 17, 2017

Vernice Brooks Hill June 14, 1949-July 17, 2017 Vernice Brooks Hill, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, Indiana. He was born June 14, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Vernice Henry Hill and May (Crawley) Gierke. Vernice enjoyed traveling, watching high school sports, and spending...

Robert Peo

Robert Peo

Jul 16, 2017

Robert Lynn Peo September 14, 1919-July 16, 2017 Mr. Robert Lynn Peo, 97, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Virginia Place Assisted Living, in Merrillville, Indiana. He was born September 14, 1919 in Springfield Twp, Indiana, the son of Albert Peo and Laura (Hileman) Peo. Robert was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Springville,...