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William "Bill" Woodke

William "Bill" Woodke

Sep 24, 2023

 

William "Bill" Woodke  

May 9, 1940-September 24, 2023

 

William "Bill" Woodke, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Life Care Center, Michigan City, IN.

 

He was born May 9, 1940 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Robert Edward Woodke and Dorothea (Coates) Woodke.

 

William was a graduate of Westville High...

Julie Burke

Julie Burke

Sep 21, 2023

 

Julie A. Burke  

February 2, 1956-September 21, 2023

 

Julie Burke, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday September 21, 2023, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City, IN.

 

She was born February 2, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Roger K. Barnhart and Patricia (Seidler) Barnhart.

 

On July 14, 1979, Julie married to...

Everett Atwood Sr.

Everett Atwood Sr.

Sep 17, 2023

 

Everett Atwood Sr.

July 24, 1932-September 17, 2023

 

Everett Emmett Atwood, Sr. passed away peacefully Sunday, September 17 at Northwest Health-La Porte. He was born in Lynd, Minnesota on July 24, 1932 to Howard and Hattie Atwood. He lived most of his early life in Minnesota. His family moved to LaPorte during WWII when his father worked at...

Karen Spencer

Karen Spencer

Sep 10, 2023

 

Karen Spencer  

February 28, 1956-September 10, 2023

 

Karen Spencer, 67, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City, IN.

 

She was born February 28, 1956 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edward L Borkowski Sr. and Gail (Skinner) Borkowski.

 

On July 4, 2009, in La Porte,...

Marilee Rae Snyder

Marilee Rae Snyder

Sep 8, 2023

 

Marilee Rae Snyder September 8, 1943-September 8, 2023

Marilee Rae Snyder, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at NW Health-La Porte.

She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 8, 1943, the daughter of Kenneth Charles and Elma June (Smith) Schultz.

Marilee graduated from High school in Whitehall, MI and went on to take some...

Leslie Marcello

Leslie Marcello

Sep 6, 2023

 

Leslie A. Marcello 

June 19, 1954-September 6, 2023



Leslie A. Marcello, 69, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her home.

 

She was born June 19, 1954 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the eldest daughter of Walter J. White and Dorothy C. (McCarthy) White.

 

Leslie was a devout catholic who made many...

Janet L. Connett

Janet L. Connett

Sep 6, 2023

 

Janet Lillian Connett

April 29, 1929-September 6, 2023

 

Janet Lillian Connett, 94, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Life Care Center in Michigan City, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born April 29, 1929 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Rudolph Krug and Emma (Liedtke) Krug.

 

On...

Donald E. Martin Sr.

Donald E. Martin Sr.

Sep 6, 2023

 

Donald Eugene Martin

March 8, 1941-September 6, 2023

 

Donald Eugene Martin, 82, of Kissimmee, Florida, formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.

 

He was born March 8, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Delmar and Gladys (Morrison) Martin.

 

On December 30, 1959, Donald married...

James Topitges

James Topitges

Sep 3, 2023

 

James G. Topitges  

September 7, 1955-September 3, 2023

 

James Topitges, 67, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 in La Porte, IN.

 

He was born September 7, 1955 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of George J. Topitges and Helen (Skouras) Topitges.

 

James lived much of his life in the La Porte...

Loretta Kay Garrison

Loretta Kay Garrison

Sep 2, 2023

 

Loretta Kay "Rita" Garrison

April 29, 1938-September 2, 2023

 

Loretta Kay "Rita" Garrison, 85, of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born April 29, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Cecil Zahrn and Florence (Arndt) Zahrn.

 

A lifelong resident of the area,...

Paul A. Hackl

Paul A. Hackl

Aug 30, 2023

 

Paul A.  Hackl  

August 24, 1941-August 30, 2023

 

Paul Hackl, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Brickyard Care Center-La Porte, IN

 

He was born August 24, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul Edward Hackl and Dorothy Maxine (Jones) Hackl.

After his high school graduation, Paul served in the...

Karen Meyers

Karen Meyers

Aug 28, 2023

 

Karen Sue Meyers  

September 6, 1950-August 27, 2023

 

Karen Sue Meyers, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday August 27, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

 

She was born September 6, 1950 in Lebanon, Missouri, the daughter of Rollin Blackburn and Virginia (Wrinkle) Blackburn.

 

A graduate of Richland High School in Missouri, Karen moved to...

Shirley L. Slease

Shirley L. Slease

Aug 28, 2023

 

Shirley Louise Slease

October 9, 1926-August 28, 2023

 

Shirley Louise Slease, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

 

She was born October 9, 1926 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Allen Anderson and Louise (Rossow) Anderson-Bell.

 

On April 17, 1945, in Compton, CA,...

Richard Mullenhour

Richard Mullenhour

Aug 26, 2023

 

Richard Lee Mullenhour

January 20, 1953-August 26, 2023

 

Richard Lee Mullenhour, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence.

 

He was born January 20, 1953 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Roland and Ruth (Golden) Mullenhour.

 

Richard graduated from high school in New Jersey and started working with the...

Tommy Santana

Tommy Santana

Aug 26, 2023

Tommy Santana passed away Saturday, August 26. There are no services at this time. Cremation has taken place.

Karen J. Girard

Karen J. Girard

Aug 24, 2023



Karen J. Girard  July 7, 1939-August 24, 2023

Karen J. Girard, age 84, of Kingsford Heights, IN, passed away August 24, 2023 at Brickyard La Porte.

She was born July 7, 1939 in Michigan City, IN to George and Opal (Isaac) Snyder.

A resident of the area, Karen graduated from high school in Valparaiso. Karen left Indiana shortly after...

Dean Miller

Dean Miller

Aug 24, 2023

 

Dean Austin MillerMarch 20, 1943-August 24, 2023Dean Austin Miller, 80, of Knox, Indiana, passed away Thursday August 24, 2023, at his home.He was born March 20, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Russell Miller and Dorothea (Hufton) Miller.Dean was the owner of D.A.M. Good Used TIres for over 20 years. He had many passions in life being an...

Le Roy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

Le Roy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

Aug 22, 2023

 

LeRoy "Rausch" Rauschenbach

May 12, 1936 - August 22, 2023

 

LeRoy "Rausch" Rauschenbach, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

 

He was born May 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the son of John Rauschenbach and Lillian (Styma) Rauschenbach.

 

A lifelong resident...

Donald Crane

Donald Crane

Aug 21, 2023

 

Donald E. Crane

May 5, 1929 - August 21, 2023

 

Donald E Crane, 94, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, August 21, 2023 at Southfield Village in South Bend, IN.

 

He was born May 5, 1929 at his family home in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Gary L Crane and Lenora (Adams) Crane.

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Iona Gring

Iona Gring

Aug 18, 2023

 

Iona Faye Gring

July 26, 1930-August 18, 2023

 

Iona Faye Gring, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Settlers Place in La Porte.

 

She was born July 26, 1930 in New Carlisle, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph Raymond Bealor and Ruth (Peer) Bealor.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Iona...

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