Obituaries

Mr. Larry Reese

Mr. Larry Reese

Dec 17, 2012

Larry "Whisper" Reese April 7, 1947 - December 17, 2012 Mr. Larry D. Reese, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday December 17, 2012 at his home. He was born April 7, 1947 in Logansport, Indiana, the son of Lyman William Reese and Betty Jane (Schultz) Reese. He spent most of his life in the La Porte area. Larry worked...

Mrs. Geloras Snyder

Mrs. Geloras Snyder

Dec 17, 2012

Geloras Jean Snyder December 3, 1931 - December 17, 2012 Geloras J. Snyder, 81, of Kokomo, Indiana, formally of La Porte, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born December 3, 1931 in Puddletown, Indiana, the daughter of Winifred "Fred" Bennitt and Nellie (Reed) Bennitt. Over the years, she worked at Hilbish Drug...

Mr. James Spear

Mr. James Spear

Dec 15, 2012

Mr. James Franklin Spear, 75, of La Porte, IN passed a way early Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte, IN. He was born January 24, 1937, in Morgan Township, Porter County, IN to the late Harry George and Suzanne (Strban) Spear. He was formerly married to Nancy Hagenow Byers (predeceased), the mother of his sons, Mark...

Miss Marjorie Reickel

Miss Marjorie Reickel

Dec 13, 2012

Marjorie L. Reickel, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Brentwood Assisted Living in La Porte, IN. She was born March 20, 1921 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edward A. Reickel and Flora L.(Kramer) Reickel. Marjorie was a member of First United Methodist Church. She graduated from LaPorte High School in 1940. She was...

Mr. Charles Graves

Mr. Charles Graves

Dec 13, 2012

Mr. Charles R. Graves, 85, of West Lafayette, Indiana, (formerly of LaPorte) died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at River Walk Village Nursing Home in Noblesville, IN. He was born November 8, 1927 in Highlands, Texas, the son of Lester Graves and Dorothy (Gathwright) Graves. Charles worked as a certified welder with Metal Fabricating, Co. and for Alloy-Craft Metal Products in...

Mr. Floyd Butler

Mr. Floyd Butler

Dec 11, 2012

Floyd Dewaine Butler June 21, 1937 - December 11, 2012 Mr. Floyd Dewaine Butler, 75, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born June 21, 1937 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the son of Glenn Butler and Vera (Stoner) Butler. Floyd was a signalman for Conrail Railroad, retiring in 1997....

Mrs. Katherine Aldrich

Mrs. Katherine Aldrich

Dec 3, 2012

Mrs. Katherine J. Carrick Aldrich, 93, of LaPorte, IN died Monday December 3, 2012 at her son's home in Clyde, Ohio. She was born October 19, 1919 in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of Archie E. Carrick and Henrietta (Uppencamp) Carrick. Katherine was a member of First Christian Church of LaPorte, Center Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Firebelles Auxiliary for 33 years,...

Mr. Russell Schlundt

Mr. Russell Schlundt

Nov 23, 2012

Mr. Russell F. Schlundt, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home at 7 pm Friday. He was born January 16, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Fred Schlundt and Johanna (Werner) Schlundt. On March 6, 1948, in Kingsbury, IN, he married Betty Louise (Harder) Schlundt who survives. Russ was an entrepreneur at heart who...

Mrs. Elizabeth Smith

Mrs. Elizabeth Smith

Nov 21, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Smith, 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and formerly of Mill Creek, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at her home in Charlotte, surrounded by loving family. She was born July 3, 1921, in New Jersey to Cecil C. Garvin and Clara S. Garvin. On June 20, 1942, she married Richard "Dick" P. Smith who died...

Mrs. Arlene Mounce

Mrs. Arlene Mounce

Nov 21, 2012

Arlene O. Mounce November 6, 1920 - November 21, 2012 Mrs. Arlene O. Mounce, 92, of New Carlisle, Indiana, formally of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Wednesday November 21, 2012 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born November 6, 1920 in Mentone, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel Zolman and Helene (Radtke) Zolman. Arlene worked as a clerical...

Mrs. Jean Skinner

Mrs. Jean Skinner

Nov 16, 2012

Mrs. Jean E. Skinner, 71, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born May 3, 1941 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Orlie L. Larson and Minnie (Wondergem) Larson. Jean worked as an Operations Specialist for LaPorte Hospital. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church,...

Ruth Hagglund

Ruth Hagglund

Nov 13, 2012

Mrs. Ruth E. Hagglund, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday November 13, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born April 4, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Earl Long and Jessie Long. She enjoyed doing crafts and playing cards. She was married to Homer "Pinky" Hagglund who preceded her...

Mr. Harold Maerz

Mr. Harold Maerz

Nov 11, 2012

Mr. Harold "Smokey" L. Maerz , 87, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. He was born August 11, 1925 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Edward H. Maerz and Gladys I. (Barnes) Maerz. Harold had worked for 39 1/2 years and retired from Allis-Chalmers. He was...

Elsie Tuley

Elsie Tuley

Nov 11, 2012

Elsie L. Tuley, 85, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born December 17, 1926 in Monterey, Indiana, the daughter of Valentine Reinhold and Mabel (Bitterling) Reinhold. Elsie enjoyed sewing, gardening and was an animal lover. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. On February...

Mr. Jack Galloway

Mr. Jack Galloway

Nov 11, 2012

Mr. Jack D. Galloway, 77, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home. He was born February 17, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Jesse R. Galloway and Ada (Stanage) Galloway Dipert and step-father Donald Dipert. Jack had worked in maintenance for 14 years at LaPorte Hospital. Jack enjoyed fishing and he enjoyed spending...

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson

Nov 4, 2012

Mrs. Evelyn J. Johnson, 88, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born July 24, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Norman Henning and Mable (Gust) Swanson and raised by Elmer C. Swanson, Sr. Evelyn was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church. She worked for LaPorte School...

Mr. Eric Sharp

Mr. Eric Sharp

Nov 2, 2012

Mr. Eric D. Sharp, 39, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Friday November 2, 2012 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born June 2, 1973 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Thomas Sharp and Carole (Fisher) Sharp. From 1992-1995, Eric performed with the Cavalier Drum and Bugle Corp. earning International Championships in 1992 and 1995. He then...

Mr. Raymond Bowen

Mr. Raymond Bowen

Oct 27, 2012

Raymond L. Bowen, 86, of La Porte, IN passed away October 27, 2012 at Indiana University Health - La Porte Hospital. He was born November 14, 1925 near Bellair, IL to Eldo and Hazel (Sims) Bowen. Raymond spent June of 1943 to March of 1946 in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and spent 16 months in the South Pacific during W.W....

Mrs. Lynda Holt

Mrs. Lynda Holt

Oct 27, 2012

Mrs. Lynda K. Holt, 69, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Saturday October 27, 2012 at her home. She was born December 28, 1942 in Jasonville, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth Breese and Irene (Butcher) Breese. Lynda was a loving homemaker. She was a member of First Church of God. Lynda loved her church, reading the Bible, and spending time with...

Mrs Katherine Ryden

Mrs Katherine Ryden

Oct 22, 2012

Mrs. Katherine F. Ryden, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born March 19, 1920 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Clement Korros and Edna (Norton) Korros. Katherine retired from American Rubber Products in 1970. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church. On September...