Obituaries

Jan 24, 2004

The funeral for Mrs. Norma J. Noakes, 72, of 215 Rockwood St., LaPorte, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte with Reverend Jack Cox officiating. She died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at 5:05 p.m. at LaPorte Hospital. Friends may call Thurs. from 3-8 p.m. and 8 a.m. Friday until the service. Burial will be in Pine...

Karen Joan Piper

June 5, 1940-January 22, 2022

Karen Piper, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in New Carlisle, IN.

She was born June 5, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Chandler and Florence (Peterson) Piper, who preceded...

Marcella “Aunt Sally” Pizarek

During her recent hospitalization after a sudden, unexpected, devastating stroke when asked if she could give her name, “Aunt Sally” stated Marcella Cecilia Virginia Pizarek. She was able to even include her Confirmation name, as her Catholic religious beliefs have always been a key part of her life.

Marcella “Aunt Sally”...

Robert Hill passed away Tuesday January 12, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Private graveside service will be held Thursday, February 24 at 2 PM with military honors being presented.

James Martin Vandewalker

August 31, 1940 - January 11, 2022

James M. Vandewalker, 81, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died January 11, 2022 in Rolling Prairie, IN.

He was born August 31, 1940 in La Porte, IN, the son of John and Dorothy (Swarthout) Vandewalker.

James...

Edward J. Bartoszek, Jr

April 2, 1944-January 11, 2022

Edward Bartoszek, 77, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 2, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward and Wanda (Krasowski) Bartoszek.

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Yolanda M. "Windy" Clark

August 1, 1945-December 30, 2021

Yolanda "Windy" M. Clark, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Golden Living Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN.

She was born August 1, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Harry Curtis and Mary...

Jaunutis  Dagys

December 3, 1923-November 5, 2020

Jaunutis Dagys, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Golden Living Fountain Terrace in La Porte.

On December 26, 1947, in Germany, he married Antanina  Dagys who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law,...

Arthur Mathias

July 31, 1942 - September 21, 2021

Arthur Mathias, 79, of Dunedin, passed away on September 21, 2021 in St. Petersburg, FL.

Arthur (Art or Butch) was born in Michigan City, Indiana to Arthur and Margaret (Yeaney) Mathias on July 31, 1942. He graduated from...

Twin Babies Aurora and Axel passed away at Northwest Health-La Porte. Cremation to take place with a memorial service scheduled at a later time. Arrangements under the careful direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Rose M. Gerrish

March 19, 1920-October 31, 2021

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 12 from 10 am until 11 am. A life celebration will take place on Friday, November 12 at the funeral home with Father Edquist with St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating. Cremation has taken place.

James "Dink" Riley Umphrey

January 24, 1965-September 9, 2020

James "Dink" Riley Umphrey, 55, of Smyrna, TN, passed away Wednesday September 9, 2020 in Tennessee.

He was born January 24, 1965 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of James R. Sr. and Sharon K. (Chlebowski) Umphrey.

A native of...

Gregory Allen Pearson

December 2, 1954-October 12, 2021

Gregory Allen Pearson, 66, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2021,

Gregory was born on Dec 2, 1954 in La Porte, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Henry Pearson. He is survived...

James Martin Vandewalker August 31, 1940 - January 11, 2022

James M. Vandewalker, 81, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died January 11, 2022 in Rolling Prairie, IN. He was born August 31, 1940 in La Porte, IN, the son of John and Dorothy (Swarthout) Vandewalker. James served in the United States Army and worked as a civilian airport...

There will be a private graveside service for William Kraus Saturday, October 9th at 11 am held at Pine Lake Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Elisa L (Solis) Dorsett November 6, 1926-January 27, 2023

Elisa Leanor (Solis) Dorsett, 96, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2023, at Miller's Health and Rehab Nursing Home, La Porte, Indiana, surrounded by family.

Born on November 6, 1926, in Brownsville, Texas, Elisa was the daughter of the late Julian F. Solis...

Viola A. Wakeman

July 30, 1931-July 6, 2020

A graveside service for the committal of Viola's cremated remains will take place on Saturday, August 15 at 11 am at Kingsbury Cemetery, Kingsbury, IN.

Viola A. Wakeman, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at La Porte Hospital....

Margaret Joan Wright

June 24, 1938-May 2, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Margaret Joan Wright, 81, of New Carlisle, IN, will be Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 1130, 181 McClung Rd, La Porte, IN 46350. Joan passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at IU Health...

Ann Fultz passed away in North Carolina. A private burial will take place at Pine Lake Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Scott Novak passed away and cremation has taken place. There will be an inurnment at Patton Cemetery on Saturday, June 20 at 2 pm to celebrate his life. The public is welcome to attend. Arrangements are entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services. You can make your condolences on the link below.

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