Obituaries

James Bevins

James Bevins

Jan 28, 2016

James Floyd Bevins Mill Creek , IN James Floyd Bevins age 78, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Nancy (nee Fredregill) Bevins; children, Julie (Clay) Lanham, Jenny (fiance Rick Boklund) Scroggins, JoDe (Ron) Ballas and Tim (Janice) Bevins; grandchildren, Emily (Josh) Ruttledge, Lauren...

Alma Sprouse

Alma Sprouse

Jan 24, 2016

Alma Maebell Sprouse December 14, 1939 - January 24, 2016 Alma Maebell Sprouse age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. She is survived by her son John (Dawn) Sprouse; grandchildren, Brittni (Fritz) Berger, Chase (Erin) Sprouse, Hailey (Matt) Parr and Layni Sprouse; great granddaughter, Chloeann Sprouse and brother, Melvin (Carol) Frost. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd...

Lucy Zarantonello

Lucy Zarantonello

Jan 23, 2016

Lucy M. Zarantonello July 30, 1923-January 23, 2016 Mrs. Lucy M. Zarantonello , 92, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Saturday January 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Nicola and Frances (nee Pagano) Lisi on July 30, 1923 in Berrien Springs, Michigan at her grandparents apple orchard. Lucy was employed by Audio Industries and retired at...

Elaine Kronewitter

Elaine Kronewitter

Jan 22, 2016

Elaine A. Kronewitter April 25, 1937-January 22, 2016 Elaine A. Kronewitter, 78, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday January 22, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Ralph and Wreta Bassett on April 25, 1937 in LaGrange, Indiana. She was a 1955 graduate of Scott High School and then became a licensed Cosmetologist. On...

Mary Luther

Mary Luther

Jan 21, 2016

Mary Ann Luther March 25, 1937-January 21, 2016 Mrs. Mary Ann Luther, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday January 21, 2016 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born March 25, 1937 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Homer A. Riley and Geneva (Rentfro) Riley. Mary had worked as a teachers aid...

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Jan 14, 2016

Charles T. Johnson 'Chuck' January 31, 1936 - January 14, 2016 Charles T. Johnson age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Larry (late Patricia) Byrd, Brenda (Dale) Kilgore and Debra Johnson; loving companion, Dean Dove; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Theda (Charles) Marlow, Margaret (late...

Judy Harville

Judy Harville

Jan 14, 2016

Judy L. Harville October 19, 1947 - January 14, 2016 Judy L. Harville age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. She is survived by her mother, Maud Crites; sister, Donna Burkett; sons, Scott and James McGovern; grandchildren, Cody, Adam and Tiffany; great-granddaughter, Hailey; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by her father,...

Carl Garske

Carl Garske

Jan 14, 2016

Carl F. Garske October 20, 1927 - January 14, 2016 Carl F. Garske age 88, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Maria A. Garske; son, James M. (Robin) Garske; step-sons, Bruce (Helen) McCoy and Mark Anthony (Jeyann) Yang; step-daughters, Sharon (Dan) Smith and Annaliza (Dr. Frances) Rellota; 13...

Larry Lower

Larry Lower

Jan 7, 2016

Larry L. Lower March 13, 1934-January 7, 2016 Larry L. Lower, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday January 7, 2016 at Miller's Health and Rehab in LaPorte, IN. He was born March 13, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lester G. Lower and Carrie (Underwood) Lower. Larry had worked for the Whirlpool Corp. On November 10,...

Tracy Valantiejus

Tracy Valantiejus

Jan 6, 2016

Tracy L. Valantiejus November 17, 1963-January 6, 2016 Tracy L. Valantiejus, 52, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2016 at her home in La Porte, IN. She was born November 17, 1963 in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Harley Griffin and Ina (Toney) Griffin. Tracy was a member of the Light House Assembly of God Church in...

Beverly Tarnow

Beverly Tarnow

Jan 4, 2016

Beverly J. Tarnow July 16, 1950-January 4, 2016 Mrs. Beverly J. Tarnow, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday January 4, 2016 at Miller's Health and Rehab in LaPorte, IN. She was born July 16, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of LaVerne Carpenter and Agnes (Behner) Carpenter. Beverly enjoyed traveling, reading, and cooking. She was a wonderful...

Jerome Durham

Jerome Durham

Dec 21, 2015

Jerome Durham October 24, 1937-December 21, 2015 Mr. Jerome Durham, 78, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Monday December 21, 2015 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born October 24, 1937 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Iva (Durham) Herrmann. Jerome attended the Baptist Church in DoSota, Missouri. His first job was at Shelton Farms. Jerome had also...

Henrietta Felker

Henrietta Felker

Dec 18, 2015

Henrietta C. Felker June 7, 1938-December 18, 2015 LaPorte, IN Henrietta Felker age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Joseph Felker; children, Carl 'Buck' (Paula) Felker Sr. and Curt (Brenda) Felker; grandchildren, Courtney (fiancée Charles Schoof) Felker, Carl Felker Jr. and Mariana (Derek)...

Mary Reuille

Mary Reuille

Dec 16, 2015

Mary Louise Reuille July 22, 1917-December 16, 2015 Mary Louise Reuille, 98, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, Indiana. She was born July 22, 1917 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Otto August Salzer and Esther Louella (Reed) Salzer. On December 3, 1933, in La Porte, Indiana, she...

Lela Walters

Lela Walters

Dec 16, 2015

Lela M Walters October 12, 1918-December 16, 2015 Mrs. Lela M. Walters, 97, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 16, 2015 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born October 12, 1918 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Hiram Mitchell and Mary (Shephard) Mitchell. Lela was a member of the First Baptist Church, Friends and...

Bonnie Weirich

Bonnie Weirich

Dec 14, 2015

Bonnie Jean Weirich October 31, 1926-December 14, 2015 Bonnie Jean Weirich, 89, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Monday December 14, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born October 31, 1926 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Harley Wolfe and Ethel (Sirk) Wolfe. Bonnie was a member of the Maple Grove United Methodist Church She...

Daniel Brooks

Daniel Brooks

Dec 10, 2015

Dan C. Brooks 'Neen' February 26, 1944 - December 10, 2015 Dan C. Brooks age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015. He is survived by his children, Jan C. Askegaard and John (Tracy) Brooks; grandchildren, Jordan, Lindsay, Dylan, Nathan, Erin and Luke; step-sons, Don (Michelle) Taylor and Ron (Lisa) Taylor; sisters, Lucy Herrold and Barbara Hart; brothers,...

George Humphrey Sr.

George Humphrey Sr.

Dec 9, 2015

George La Mar Humphrey July 24, 1945 - December 9, 2015 George La Mar Humphrey age 70, passed away peacefully after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. La Mar is survived by his wife, Diane (nee Arnholz) Humphrey; children, Dawn (Lloyd) Forney, George L. 'Sonny' (Amanda) Humphrey Jr., and...

Narda Wesolowski

Narda Wesolowski

Dec 9, 2015

Narda Lee Wesolowski October 23, 1940-December 9, 2015 Mrs. Narda Lee Wesolowski , 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2015 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born October 23, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edwin A Brown and Laura Violet (Moser) Brown. Narda was an avid Sports Fan, she loved...

Wayne Strang

Wayne Strang

Dec 6, 2015

Wayne L. Strang LaPorte September 24, 1934 - December 6, 2015 Wayne L. Strang age 81, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. He is survived by his brother-in-law Joseph (Betty) Coar; nieces and nephews, Joseph (Stacy) Coar, Jennifer (Brian) Bunkers and Joy (Michael) Cohen; great nieces, Ashleigh, Mary, Lucy and Caitlin; special friends, Ann (Mike) Fugate and Gail...