Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

Marjorie Cummings

December 21, 1927-June 3, 2021

Marjorie Cummings, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, IN.

She was born December 21, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Lacey L. Ash and Vera (Johnson) Ash.

Marjorie enjoyed doing...

Jun 3, 2021

Susanne Anna McKinney

May 17, 1963-June 3, 2021

Suzanne Mc Kinney, 58, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday June 3, 2021 in La Porte, IN.

She was born May 17, 1963 in Fockelberg, Germany, the daughter of Klaus Baumann Sr.and Christa (Niebergall) Baumann.

Jun 2, 2021

Bernice Kinney

July 31, 1962-June 2, 2021

Bernice Kinney, 58, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN.

She was born July 31, 1962 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of and Ernest Wayne Kinney and Charlotte...

Jun 1, 2021

Rosie Thornton Bynum Jan. 16, 1944 - June 1, 2021

Rosie Bynum, 77, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City, Indiana. She was born Jan. 16, 1944, in Lehi, Arkansas, the daughter of Willis Thornton and Jessie (Harris) Thornton. She confessed her hope in Christ at an...

May 31, 2021

William Edward Kraus IV

October 1, 1999-May 31, 2021

William Edward Kraus IV, 21, an active-duty Army Specialist stationed in Ft. Sill Oklahoma, passed away Monday May 31, 2021 while on leave in Michigan City.

He was born October 1, 1999 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of William...

May 31, 2021

James Harris passed away Monday, May 31st at his home in La Porte. The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service at a later date.  Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services 602 Maple Ave. La Porte, IN 46350

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May 29, 2021

Patricia Horner

April 25, 1936-May 29, 2021

Patricia Funk Heiss Horner was born in Sparta, Michigan on April 25th, 1936. She died peacefully at Miller’s Rehabilitation Center in LaPorte, Indiana on May 29th, 2021. Pat was born to Don and Hattie Funk who proceeded her in death. Pat attended Rockford schools and was...

May 25, 2021

Jose A. Saldivar

May 29, 1946-May 25, 2021

Jose A. Saldivar, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday May 25, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

He was born May 29, 1946 in Combes, Texas, the son of Ramiro Saldivar and Petra (Quintanilla) Saldivar.

May 23, 2021

Tiffany Jean Helbling

October 28, 1989-May 23, 2021

Tiffany Helbling, 31, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday May 23, 2021.

She was born October 28, 1989 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Timothy Lowder and Lisa (Pugh) Lowder.

Tiffany was a person who could...

May 18, 2021

Theresa Lynn Towle

June 1, 1964-May 18, 2021

Theresa Towle, 56, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her husband and children at her side, Tuesday May 18, 2021 at home.

She was born June 1, 1964 in La Porte, Indiana. A lifelong resident of the area, Theresa...

May 16, 2021

Allen Paul Vance Sr.

September 2, 1936-May 16, 2021

Allen Paul Vance Sr., 84, of Hanna, Indiana, passed away Sunday May 16, 2021 at Golden Living Center in La Porte, IN.

He was born September 2, 1936 in Starke County, Indiana, the son of Donald Vance Sr.and Audrey (Hathaway) Vance....

May 14, 2021

Ronald Wayne Jaquess February 24, 1956-May 14, 2021

Ronald Jaquess, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday May 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 24, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Fred Jaquess and Lue (Hutto) Jaquess.

Ron came to La Porte 25 years ago from Texas. ...

May 8, 2021

Evelyn "Eve" June Magley

June 6, 1930-May 8, 2021

Evelyn "Eve" J. Magley, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Miller's Health and Rehab, La Porte.

She was born June 6, 1930 in Westville, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur Olds and Hazel (Isenhart) Olds-Wesner....

May 8, 2021

Donald Gemberling passed away Saturday, May 8 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Arrangements are currently pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

May 7, 2021

Melvin Ray Williamson, Jr.

December 17, 1962-May 7, 2021

Melvin Ray Williamson Jr., 58, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away Friday May 7, 2021 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

He was born December 17, 1962 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Melvin Williamson, Sr. and...

May 5, 2021

Russell (Rusty) Levord Titus

April 8, 1946-March 1, 2021

Russell Titus, 74, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away Monday March 1, 2021 comfortably at his home in Colorado.

He was born April 8, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Richard Russell Titus and Honorene June (Smith) Titus. He was...

May 5, 2021

Raymond Arthur Nixon

January 12, 1942-May 5, 2021

Raymond A. Nixon Jr., 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte, IN.

He was born January 12, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the son of Raymond Allen Nixon and Viola "Eleanor" (Rush)...

May 4, 2021

Michael W. Blaze

March 14, 1957-May 4, 2021

Michael W. Blaze, 64, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Tuesday May 4, 2021 at his home in New Carlisle with his family by his side.

He was born March 14, 1957 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lawrence Blaze...

Apr 27, 2021

Sharon Sawaya

October 9, 1948-April 27, 2021

Sharon Sawaya, 72, of Laporte, IN passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Sharon, the fourth child of Peter Charles Peters and Emma (George) Peters was born on October 9, 1948 in Waterville, Maine.

Sharon was a...

Apr 27, 2021

Ruth Schaible-New

August 6, 1947-April 27, 2021

Ruth Schaible-New, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at in La Porte, IN.

She was born August 6, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond Bailey and Florence (Sutton) Bailey.

Ruth was...