Obituaries

Aug 6, 2022

Stephen Dean Shaffer

March 18, 1962-August 6, 2022

Stephen Shaffer, 60, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday August 6, 2022 at Northwest Health-La Porte, surrounded by family.

He was born March 18, 1962 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Barbara Ann Meister Shaffer.

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Aug 6, 2022

Vernon Lee Perkins

February 3, 1936-August 6, 2022

Vernon Lee Perkins, 86, passed away at EW and Lucille Cates Hospice House, Ocala, FL. on August 6, 2022.

Vernon was born in Lafayette, IN. and was the son of Alvin and Mary (Shell) Perkins.

Vernon earned...

Jul 31, 2022

James Arthur Swanson

April 27, 1938-July 31, 2022

James Arthur Swanson, 84, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 31, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family

He was born April 27, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Joseph Swanson Sr. and Dorothy (Davis) Swanson....

Jul 31, 2022

Note: Family has recently been exposed to Covid-19.  Masks will be required for those attending.

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Doris L Crail

February 2, 1928-July 31, 2022

Doris...

Jul 27, 2022

Marilyn Ann Biele October 13, 1949-July 27, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and much love that we mourn the passing of Marilyn Ann Biele(Thoma), age 72 of Kingsford Heights, IN. She left this world peacefully Wednesday, July 27th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Lawrence Thoma and mother,Viola( Daunhauer) Thoma. Marilyn will...

Jul 26, 2022

Kathleen Lynn Lopez

June 18, 1948-July 26, 2022

Kathleen Lopez, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022 at Northwest Health-La Porte, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 18, 1948 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Bernard Neveroski and Betty (Kaiser) Neveroski.

Jul 25, 2022

Kathy Lynn McAllister passed away Monday, July 25 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, IN. Arrangements are entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jul 23, 2022

Mary Jane Lichnerowicz passed away Saturday, July 23 in her home in South Bend. She was 95 years of age. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Haverstock Funeral Directors.

Jul 21, 2022

Sharon Ann Hastings

March 8, 1944-July 21, 2022

 

Sharon Hastings, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, IN, surrounded by her family.

 

She was born March 8, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Dr. Leonard Sacks and Frances (Levine) Sacks.

 

Sharon, who moved to the La Porte...

Jul 20, 2022

Kathy Beghtel, 58, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 5, 1964 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of William Lee Griffin and Leatha (Bush) Schafer.

A lifelong resident of the area, Kathy worked as...

Jul 18, 2022

Anthony P. Marcello

September 29, 1946-July 18, 2022

Anthony Marcello, 75, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away Monday July 18, 2022 at Aperion Care in Demotte, IN.

He was born September 29, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Frank Marcello and Louise (Lucia) Marcello.

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Jul 13, 2022

Joseph F. Hakes

December 21, 1948 - July 13, 2022

Joseph F. Hakes, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday July 13, 2022 at his home

with his family by his side.

He was born December 21, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Ransom Hakes and...

Jul 3, 2022

Wesley Allen Steinbeck

December 21, 1992-July 3, 2022

Wesley Allen Steinbeck, 29, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Sunday July 3, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 21, 1992 in Merrillville, Indiana, the son of William D. Steinbeck II and Tina (Manns) Steinbeck. Wesley was baptized at...

Jun 30, 2022

Judith A.Richmond

January 31, 1942-June 30, 2022

Judith A. Richmond, 80, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 in South Bend, IN.

She was born January 31, 1942 in La Porte, IN, the daughter of Frederick Crea and Ruth Schrier Rosentreter.

On...

Jun 30, 2022

Albert E.  Beebe, Jr

September 16, 1941-June 30, 2022

Albert Beebe Jr., 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday June 30, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 16, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of  Albert and Frances Vivian Beebe.

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Jun 27, 2022

Tony Ray  Johnson

April 8, 1961-June 27, 2022

Tony Ray Johnson, 61, of  La Porte,IN, passed away Monday June 27, 2022 at Northwest Health in La Porte.

He was born April 8, 1961 in Linton, Indiana, the son of Charles and Ann (Bedwell) Johnson.

A...

Jun 19, 2022

Curtis Robert Heaphy passed away Sunday, June 19 in La Porte. The family has selected private cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jun 17, 2022

Julie A. Szczesniak

November 15, 1947-June 17, 2022

Julie A. Szczesniak, 74, of Westville, Indiana, passed away Friday June 17, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born November 15, 1947 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Dan Cook and Ruth Ann Cook....

Jun 12, 2022

Margaret Jane Bailey

February 26, 1947-June 12, 2022

Sunday June 12, 2022, Heaven rejoiced that Jane Bailey entered through the pearly gates.

Margaret Jane Pollock was born in La Porte, Indiana February 2, 1947.

Jane was a beloved sister and aunt to her many nieces...

Jun 11, 2022

Shirley A.Clark August 10, 1935-June 11, 2022

Shirley A. Clark, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Golden Living Center, Fountainview.

She was born August 10, 1935 in Chesterton, Indiana, the daughter of Frederick Unger and Catherine (Deveoto) Unger.

Shirley married William Clark, who preceded her in death...