Obituaries

Ronald Gigliotti

Ronald Gigliotti

Jul 15, 2016

Ronald A Gigliotti June 22, 1938-July 15, 2016 Mr. Ronald A Gigliotti, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday July 15, 2016 at his home. He was born June 22, 1938 in North Adams, Massachusetts, the son of Amadeo (Andrew) Gigliotti and Emilia (Grande) Gigliotti. Ron was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, served on the Parish Council...

Nettie Jackson

Nettie Jackson

Jul 14, 2016

Nettie Jackson July 21, 1940-July 14, 2016 Nettie M. Jackson of LaPorte, Indiana peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2016 at the age of 75. She was born to Odessie and Willie Cooper Jr. in Houston MS. She worked for American Home Foods and Aero Metals where she retired. Nettie was a compassionate caring woman who...

Larry Garrison

Larry Garrison

Jul 12, 2016

Larry D. Garrison January 2, 1938 - July 12, 2016 Larry D. Garrison age 78, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Loretta Garrison; children, Debra (John) Marsh, Keith (Kris) Ferguson and Cindy Bryan; grandchildren, Mindy Heidel, Jenny Minich, Laurie Frazier, Katie Marsh, Felicia Rising,...

Phillip Seymour

Phillip Seymour

Jul 11, 2016

Phillip J. Seymour June 4, 1949-July 11, 2016 Phillip Seymour age 67, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Kapuscinski) Seymour; children, John (Michelle) Seymour and Adam (Sarah) Seymour; grandchildren, Evan Seymour-Garay, Pheobe Wasickanin, Matthew Kurzydlo, Lucas Kurzydlo and Avery Seymour; parents, James and Lois...

Dennis Burdine

Dennis Burdine

Jul 11, 2016

Dennis Lee Burdine May 29, 1953-July 11, 2016 Dennis Lee Burdine, 63, of LaPorte, went to be with his Lord and Savior after being blessed with 63 years of love from family and hundreds of friends. He was born May 29, 1953 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Richard W. Burdine (Big D) and Gladys M. (Simonton) Burdine. He is...

Branon Sneed

Branon Sneed

Jul 10, 2016

Branon M. Sneed June 9, 1981 - July 10, 2016 Branon M. Sneed age 35, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Kim (Bill) Lehman; father, Mike (Carol) Sneed; sisters, Chrystal Lehman and Amber Ashley; grandmothers, Carolyn Purvis and Joyce Zolman; nieces, Kaitlynn Clouse and Emma Ashley; many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends....

Betty Conjalka

Betty Conjalka

Jul 6, 2016

Betty Ann Conjalka March 17, 1928-July 6, 2016 Betty Conjalka age 88, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Jones; sons, Charles (Connie) Conjalka and Alan Conjalka; grandchildren, Tristan and Bonnie Jones and Carrie (Ryan) O'Donnell. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl Adam Conjalka; son, Karl John Conjalka and 2 brothers....

Donald Kruger

Donald Kruger

Jul 3, 2016

Donald H. Kruger August 24, 1923-July 3, 2016 Mr. Donald H. Kruger, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 3, 2016 at his home. He was born August 24, 1923 in San Pierre, Indiana, the son of Herman H. Kruger and Louise (Kottka) Kruger. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during W.W. II, a member of...

Jon Beach

Jon Beach

Jul 2, 2016

Jon Robert Beach December 30, 1961-July 2, 2016 Jon Robert Beach age 54 of La Porte, IN, formerly of Portsmouth, VA, passed away unexpectantly on Saturday July 2, 2016 as a result of a motor vehicle accident n Bushnell, FL. Jon is survived by his wife, Michelle (Cowels) Beach; children, Steven (Megan) Beach, Ian Beach, Carl Whitaker, Matthew Whitaker and...

Harold Olson

Harold Olson

Jul 1, 2016

Harold Eugene Olson March 19, 1934-July 1, 2016 Harold Eugene Olson, age 82, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 1, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Harold was born on March 19, 1934 in LaPorte, IN to the late Carl and E. Elizabeth Olson (Rameier). On September 8, 1956 he married Ruby...

Judith Waldo

Judith Waldo

Jun 30, 2016

Judith A. Waldo February 13, 1942 - June 30, 2016 Judith A. Waldo age 74, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 with her loving son by her side. She is survived by her son, Larry (Linda) Pearish; grandson, Matt Mansfield; great grandchildren, Bianca and Jaymyn; sisters, Gert (Leon) Ashcraft, Bobbi (Fred) Risner, Jo (Ken Bryant) Parsons and Bette (Greg)...

Walter Bowen

Walter Bowen

Jun 29, 2016

Walter H. Bowen April 27, 1938 - June 29, 2016 Walter H. Bowen age 78, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Walter is survived by his wife of 58 years, Caroline (Samys) Bowen; children, Kristy (Dave) Kraus, Kerry M. Bowen and Michele (Ron Bromwell) Bowen; grandchildren, Kevin (Stephanie) Kraus, Ryan (Casey)...

Alliene Renz

Alliene Renz

Jun 27, 2016

Alliene Renz June 17, 1919-June 27, 2016 Alliene Renz age 97, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. She is survived by her children, Karen (David) Krueger and George (JoAnn) Renz Jr.; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Matt) Lehman, Daniel (Cami) Krueger, Kandi (Michael) Ginther, Drew (Carla) Renz and Brent Renz; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Hope and many nieces and nephews....

William Engle

William Engle

Jun 23, 2016

William Loyd Engle February 17, 1927-June 23, 2016 William Loyd Engle age 89, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Meri (late Ed) Mehaffie, James (Kay) Engle, Robert (Brenda) Engle, Judith (John) Sholtis and April (Larry) Hammock; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson;...

Barbara Younggreen

Barbara Younggreen

Jun 22, 2016

Barbara J. Younggreen April 7, 1934-June 22, 2016 Barbara J. Younggreen age 82, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 surrounded by her loving children. She is survived by her sons, James (Patricia) Hardin and Jeffery (Annette) Hardin; daughters, Deborah (Delbert) Allen and Patricia Wegiel; grandchildren, Derek (Megan) Allen, Darren (Naoka) Allen, Daniel (Jessica) Allen, Michael (fiance Sarah) Hardin,...

Alice Proud

Alice Proud

Jun 14, 2016

Alice L. Proud February 25, 1935 - June 14, 2016 Alice L. Proud, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She was born in LaPorte, IN, the daughter of Victor Schultz and Loretta (Hensel) Schultz. On August 6, 1955, in LaPorte, IN, she married John R. Proud who preceded her in death September 19, 2012. Alice loved...

Nancy Chapman

Nancy Chapman

Jun 12, 2016

Nancy A. Chapman May 24, 1941-June 12, 2016 Nancy A. Chapman age 75, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Ronald W. Chapman; children, David (Kristine) Chapman, Sandra (Donald) Lambe and Carolyn (Sherman) Simonin; grandchildren, Trenton Chapman, Tabetha Chapman, Katlyn Lambe, Joshua Lambe, Brendan Simonin and Ryan Simonin; great...

Linda Larson

Linda Larson

Jun 9, 2016

Linda M. Larson December 30, 1947 - June 9, 2016 Linda M. Larson age 68, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Christopher) Hicks; son, Jason Larson; grandchildren, Brooke Hicks, Bailey Hicks and Conner Hicks; great grandson, Cole Jasinski; brother, John Benson; dear cousin, Joy Jonas;...

John Naegele

John Naegele

Jun 6, 2016

John W. Naegele "J" February 8, 1975-June 6, 2016 John W. Naegele age 41, passed away peacefully on Monday June 6, 2016 at home. He is survived by his parents, John R. and Stella L. (Wiltfong) Naegele; sister, Catherine I. (Kenn) Williams of Ft. Wayne, IN; brother, Gary F. (Jennifer) Naegele of Michigan City, IN; nephew, Russell J. Tarr of...

Maria Panova

Maria Panova

Jun 2, 2016

Maria A. Panova December 26, 1931-June 2, 2016 Maria A. Panova, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was born December 26, 1931 in Anna, Russia, the daughter of Andrey Panov and Anna Panova. Maria enjoyed being around her grandchildren. Her hobbies included but were not limited to knitting, cooking, making pillows. She also...