Obituaries

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...

Carl Turner

Carl Turner

Jun 1, 2016

Carl Turner September 7, 1955-June 1, 2016 Carl Turner, age 60 of LaPorte, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at LaPorte Hospital. Carl was born September 7, 1955 in Canoe, KY, the son of Roscoe Turner and Mima Stamper Turner. He was a 1972 graduate of LaPorte High School. Carl enjoyed spending time with his family and friends....

James Scarborough

James Scarborough

May 27, 2016

James L. Scarborough 'Jimmy' December 10, 1965-May 27, 2016 James L. Scarborough age 50, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Frances Hogle; father, Howard Scarborough; sister, Penny (Erik) Fuller; brother, Del Scarborough; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Preceded in death by his sister, Amanda Scarborough and brother, Scott...

Helen Smith

Helen Smith

May 25, 2016

Helen L. Smith August 20, 1921-May 25, 2016 Helen L. Smith age 94, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Landa (Roland) Hamilton and Carol (late David) Jelke; grandchildren, Todd (Julie) Hamilton, Bret (Beth) Jelke, and Ryan (Erin) Jelke; great grandchildren, Nicholas, Brett, Matthew and Ashley Hamilton, Dalainy Jelke and...

Randall Hopkins

Randall Hopkins

May 24, 2016

Randall W. Hopkins January 5, 1948 - May 24, 2016 Randall W. Hopkins age 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his sisters, Peggy (Douglas) Thomas of Tullahoma, TN, Linda (Robert) Rozinski of LaPorte, IN, Sheila Faye (Jerry) Smeltzer of Michigan City, IN and Pamela (Donald) Chapman of Auburn, IN;...

Patricia Petrusha

Patricia Petrusha

May 24, 2016

Patricia I. Petrusha February 24, 1945-May 24, 2016 Patricia I. Petrusha age 71, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bob Petrusha; children, Lisa Nash, Erin (Chris Pumroy) Riley and Michael (Tara) Riley; step children, Robert (Julie) Petrusha and Brenda (Kenny) Harmstom; 8 grandchildren; 2...

Elmer Sult

Elmer Sult

May 23, 2016

Elmer R. Sult May 25, 1915-May 23, 2016 Elmer R. Sult passed away on May 23, 2016 two days short of his 101st birthday in Merritt Island, Florida with his loving family by his side. He was born May 25, 1915 in Egeland, North Dakota. At age 9, he moved to NW Indiana where he graduated from Union Township High...

Mr. Loren Heirbrandt

Mr. Loren Heirbrandt

May 18, 2016

Loren D. Heirbrandt August 5, 1944 - May 18, 2016 Loren Heirbrandt age 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon Heirbrandt; daughters, Michele (Jeff) Pugh and Lori (Scott) Gerken; grandsons, Ardy Creed, Adam (Amy) Creed, Aaron Oaks, Austin Oaks and Carter Pugh; great grandchildren,...

Charles Doll

Charles Doll

May 12, 2016

Charles F. Doll February 4, 1956-May 12, 2016 Mr. Charles F. Doll , 60, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday May 12, 2016 at his home. He was born February 4, 1956 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Wayne Doll and Doris (Rosenbaum) Doll-Duwelius. Charles was a trackman for the South Shore Railroad for the last 18 years....

Marilyn Dunfee

Marilyn Dunfee

May 10, 2016

Marilyn A. Dunfee August 9, 1931 - May 10, 2016 Marilyn A. Dunfee age 84, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Thomas A. Dunfee; son, Gary (Karen) Dunfee; grandson, Eric (Laura) Dunfee and great granddaughter, Audrey Dunfee. Preceded in death by her son, Douglas...

Mary Wood

Mary Wood

May 1, 2016

Mary L. Wood (nee Alderfer) November 24, 1923 - May 1, 2016 Mary L. Wood age 92, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at the home her husband built for her. She is survived by her daughters, Carol J. (late Waylen) Tanksley, Linda S. Plona, Patricia A. (David) Emerson and Donna...

Curtis Popp

Curtis Popp

May 1, 2016

Curtis W. Popp May 5, 1946 - May 1, 2016 Curtis W. Popp age 69, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016. He is survived by his children, Wesley (Monica) Popp, Kimberly (Trevor Allen) Kennedy, Adam (Tiffany Lachmund) Popp and Nicholas (Lydia) Popp; granddaughters, Adriana (Luke) Sherrell, Michelle Popp and Emily Popp; sister, Pamela Robbins; brothers, Stanley (Connie) Popp...

William Mcdaniels Ii

William Mcdaniels Ii

Apr 21, 2016

William Junior McDaniels II November 16, 1965 - April 21, 2016 William J. McDaniels II age 50, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He is survived by his sisters, Beverly (Jerry Stevens) Long and Glenda McDaniels; aunt, Virginia Alfrieda Perry and cousin, Wayne Brownlee. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Freda McDaniels, and...

Betty Antrim

Betty Antrim

Apr 5, 2016

Betty A. Antrim April 5, 1954 - April 5, 2016 Betty A. Antrim age 62, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sister, Norma (late Richard) Volstorf; brother, Paul (Patty) Antrim and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Aileen Antrim. Betty loved...

Robert Pierce

Robert Pierce

Apr 5, 2016

Robert Lee Pierce February 22, 1922 - April 5, 2016 Robert L. Pierce age 94, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in Lakeland, FL. He is survived by his sons, Larry (Becky) Pierce of Kingsford Heights, IN, Terry (Rose) Pierce of Plattsburg, MO and Wayne (Beth) Pierce of Auburndale, FL; 29 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and 6 great-...

Dixie Halcomb

Dixie Halcomb

Apr 3, 2016

Dixie Lee Halcomb February 10, 1936-April 3, 2016 Dixie Lee Halcomb age 80, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She is survived by her children, Lora Logan and Scott Halcomb; grandchildren, Monte (Cherokee) Logan and Tyler Logan; great granddaughter, Aubrie Logan; 3 sisters; 3 brothers; brother in law, Terry (Denise) Scrivner; sister in law, Sheila (Wade) Decker; many...