Obituaries

Harold Collings

Harold Collings

Jul 22, 2013

HAROLD E. COLLINGS July 10, 1921 - July 22, 2013 Born on 1921, the oldest of eight children, Harold was a lifetime resident of Kingsbury and a member of First Baptist Church of Kingsbury after salvation at age 16. Harold served as a deacon, vice president of the administrative board and lead music in the worship service. He was Kingsbury's...

Dorothy Elkins

Dorothy Elkins

Jul 19, 2013

Dorothy L Elkins January 31, 1941-July 19, 2013 Dorothy L. "Miss Dot" Elkins , 72, of La Porte, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday July 19, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born January 31, 1941 in South Point, Ohio, the daughter of James McClure and Myrtle (Bayes) McClure. Dorothy was a...

Henry Kaber

Henry Kaber

Jul 13, 2013

Henry William Kaber October 28, 1937-July 13, 2013 Mr. Henry William Kaber, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday July 13, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born October 28, 1937 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Edward Kaber and Rose Mary (Peterson) Kaber. Henry worked for Maple City Square Apartments and American Home Foods...

Raymond Harder

Raymond Harder

Jul 13, 2013

Raymond Louis Harder June 30, 1920-July 13, 2013 Mr. Raymond Louis Harder, 93, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Saturday July 13, 2013 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, IN. He was born June 30, 1920 in LaPorte County, Indiana, the son of William Harder and Anna Marie (Felton) Harder. Raymond had worked for Goodyear and Farm Bureau. He was a member...

Jason Rabe

Jason Rabe

Jul 8, 2013

Jason R. Rabe May 22, 1990-July 8, 2013 Mr. Jason R. Rabe , 23, of Three Oaks, Michigan, died Monday July 8, 2013 in New Carlisle, Indiana. He was born May 22, 1990 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Robert Rabe and April Lynn (Entner) Rabe. Jason enjoyed working for Service One Marina. He also enjoyed taking care of...

Shirley Groth

Shirley Groth

Jul 7, 2013

Shirley Arlene Groth August 21, 1935-July 7, 2013 Mrs. Shirley Arlene Groth, 77, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Sunday July 7, 2013 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born August 21, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Jeffrey Wilhelm. Shirley trained horses and dogs. She enjoyed teaching people, and doing crafts. Shirley enjoyed cooking and...

David Trusty

David Trusty

Jul 5, 2013

David "Bodie" Trusty July 26, 1956-July 5, 2013 Mr. David "Bodie" Trusty Sr., 56, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday July 5, 2013 at his home. He was born July 26, 1956 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Ora Trusty and Lowvillie (Campbell) Trusty. David worked as a mechanic and was self employed. David enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling, and working...

Ella Lawson

Ella Lawson

Jun 21, 2013

Ella M. Lawson March 10, 1930-June 21, 2013 Mrs. Ella M. Gallagher Lawson, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday June 21, 2013 at the home of her daughter in La Porte. She was born March 10, 1930 in Talbott, Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas A.Williams and Gracie (Lowe) Williams. She has lived in the La Porte area for the...

John Crittendon

John Crittendon

Jun 18, 2013

John A. Crittendon April 21, 1980-June 18, 2013 John Alphonso Crittendon Sr. was born April 21, 1980 in Michigan City, IN. His family moved to Kingsford Heights, IN in 1983. He loved and cherished his family, children and friends. Two of his favorite pastimes were fishing and hunting both started at a very early age accompanied by his beloved father,...

Bernard Tarnow

Bernard Tarnow

Jun 12, 2013

Bernard Eugene Tarnow March 2, 1931-June 12, 2013 Cherished Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, Bernard Eugene Tarnow, 82, of Mill Creek was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 to be with his best friend and loving wife, Doris (Jones) Tarnow of 60 years who passed away in 2012. Bernard (Gene) was born March 2, 1931 to Lawrence and...

Richard Ebel

Richard Ebel

Jun 11, 2013

Richard W. Ebel January 20, 1957-June 11, 2013 Richard W. Ebel, 56, of Scottsdale, Arizona (formerly of Rolling Prairie, IN) died Tuesday June 11, 2013. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN A Graveside Service with burial of ashes will be held at Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Wednesday October 23, 2013...

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson

Jun 10, 2013

Evelyn Marie Johnson November 11, 1916-June 10, 2013 Evelyn Marie (Smith) Johnson, age 96, passed away on June 10, 2013, at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers, MI. Evelyn was born on November 11, 1916 in Mill Creek, IN. A 1934 graduate of Mill Creek High School, she was the daughter of William Jay Smith and Mary Marie (Rensberger) Smith. On...

Robert Trevitt

Robert Trevitt

Jun 5, 2013

Robert "Bob" E. Trevitt November 14, 1944-June 5, 2013 Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Trevitt, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday June 5, 2013 at LaPorte Hospital. He was born November 14, 1944 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Everett Trevitt and Ruth (Callandar) Trevitt. Robert "Bob" worked over 20 years and retired from Joy Mfg. Co. He enjoyed...

Delphine Moore

Delphine Moore

Jun 2, 2013

Delphine Jennie Moore August 4, 1932-June 2, 2013 Mrs. Delphine Jennie Moore, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday June 2, 2013 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born August 4, 1932 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Henry Carlson and Alvina (LeBlanc) Carlson Smith. Delphine worked twenty years and retired from the Indiana Dept....

June Loeffler

June Loeffler

May 29, 2013

June Lavone Loeffler July 4, 1928-May 29, 2013 Mrs. June Lavone Loeffler, 84, of South Bend, Indiana, (formerly of LaPorte) died Wednesday May 29, 2013 at her daughter's home. She was born July 4, 1928 in North Liberty, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Dietrich and Ruth (Albright) Dietrich. June had worked for 15 years at Bernel Foam. She was a...

Ruth Mitch

Ruth Mitch

May 27, 2013

Ruth Opel Mitch May 17, 1927-May 27, 2013 Mrs. Ruth Opel Mitch, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday May 27, 2013 at Golden Living Center-Countryside, LaPorte, IN. Ruth had lived in Des Moines, Iowa for 36 years. She was born May 17, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Wiltfong and Lilly I. (Kimmel) Wiltfong. Ruth worked...

Paul Gamblin, Jr.

Paul Gamblin, Jr.

May 27, 2013

Paul F. "Frankie" Gamblin, Jr. June 16, 1954-May 27, 2013 Mr. Paul F. "Frankie" Gamblin, Jr , 58, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Monday May 27, 2013 at his home. He was born June 16, 1954 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Paul Gamblin and Glenda M. Gamblin. Paul worked as a boiler operator for 20 years for New Energy...

John Whitted

John Whitted

May 26, 2013

John M. Whitted January 9, 1926-May 26, 2013 Mr. John M. Whitted, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday May 26, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born January 9, 1926 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the son of George B. Whitted and Beatrice (Pepperdine) Whitted. John was owner of Industrial Combustion Engineers in Gary, Indiana. He...

Edith Kirsch

Edith Kirsch

May 23, 2013

Edith L. Gorski Kirsch February 28, 1928-May 23, 2013 Life began for Edith on February 28, 1928 in LaPorte Co., Indiana to Flavious and Olive (Louderback) Gourley. She lived her entire life in the LaPorte area. Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and going to sporting events for grandchildren and...

Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams

May 21, 2013

Barbara J. Williams December 1, 1941-May 21, 2013 Mrs. Barbara J. Williams, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday May 21, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born December 1, 1941 in Friendsville, Maryland, the daughter of Lawrence Schroyer and Ruth (Beatty) Livingood. Barbara had worked for Whirlpool Mfg, and was co-owner of Good Time Amusement....