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David Wasielewski

David Wasielewski

Jun 29, 2019

David B. Wasielewski February 7, 1985-June 29, 2019 David B. Wasielewski, 34, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana. He was born February 7, 1985 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of David A. Wasielewski and Sandy (Morlan) Wasielewski of Key Largo Florida. David served in the United States Army from 2005-2007. He...

James Tibbs

James Tibbs

Jun 23, 2019

James Tibbs November 21, 1946-June 23, 2019 James Tibbs, 72, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN. He was born November 21, 1946 in La Porte, IN, the son of Virgil Tibbs and Dorothy (Wellinski) Tibbs . James was a long time member of the New Hope...

Marilyn Austin

Marilyn Austin

Jun 21, 2019

Marilyn A. Austin July 8, 1961-June 21, 2019 Marilyn Ann Austin was born July 8, 1961 in a small town called Parma, Missouri, to Alex Jr. and Delzine Austin. The Austin family moved to La Porte in 1967. Marilyn graduated from La Porte High School in 1980, later she graduated from the Beauty College of Michigan City, IN in 1994....

Norma Ness

Norma Ness

Jun 17, 2019

Norma R. Ness June 30, 1931-June 17, 2019 Norma R. Ness, 87, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, Indiana. She was born June 30, 1931 in Kingsbury, Indiana, the daughter of George Fowler and Mildred (Barney) Fowler. Norma retired from La Porte Bank and Trust in 1994 after working...

Thomas Forrester Sr.

Thomas Forrester Sr.

Jun 9, 2019

Thomas Raymond Forrester Sr. August 10, 1944-June 9, 2019 Thomas Raymond Forrester Sr., 74, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born August 10, 1944 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Raymond Thomas Forrester and Harriet (Pavlock) Witek. Tom married the love of his life Joan (Ronning) Forrester on October 7, 1967. Tom was in...

Bonnie Barning

Bonnie Barning

Jun 9, 2019

Bonnie Lee Barning October 26, 1930-June 9, 2019 Bonnie Lee Barning, 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Miller's Health and Rehabilitation in LaPorte, Indiana, with her daughter at her side. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer Stratman and Isabel (Strange) Stratman. Bonnie was a Master Gardener and...

Suzanne Burns

Suzanne Burns

Jun 6, 2019

Suzanne K.Burns May 23, 1946-June 6, 2019 "Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch." Jack Thorne Suzanne K. Burns, 73, passed away Thurs., June 6, 2019 at her home in LaPorte, IN. Suzanne was born May 23, 1946 in LaPorte, the daughter of Charles T. Zila Sr. and Audrey M. (Rozean) Zila. On...

Charlotte Ash

Charlotte Ash

Jun 4, 2019

Charlotte M. Ash October 4, 1925-June 4, 2019 Charlotte M. Ash, 93, of Rossville, IN, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born October 4, 1925 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Mark J. Keleher and Irene (White) Keleher. Charlotte retired in 1987 after working as a nursing assistant at...

Debra Hoon

Debra Hoon

Jun 2, 2019

Debra Elaine Hoon November 29, 1957-June 2, 2019 Debra E. Hoon, 61, of La Porte, IN, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Aperion Care in Kokomo, IN. She was born November 29, 1957 in Rensselaer, Indiana, the daughter of Donald W. Hoon and Mary H. (Ross) Hoon. She is survived by her six sisters, Nancy Christopher, Judith Stark, Karla...

Shirley Combs

Shirley Combs

May 28, 2019

Shirley Combs March 11, 1941-May 28, 2019 Shirley Combs, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was born March 11, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Peter Paul and Edna (Conrad) Paul. Shirley enjoyed traveling Indiana, antiquing, and quilting. She made many quilts for her children...

Sandra Tarnow

Sandra Tarnow

May 28, 2019

Sandra A. Tarnow January 3, 1942-May 28, 2019 Sandra A. Tarnow, 77, of La Porte, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home in La Porte, IN. She was born January 3, 1942 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Walter Ross and Mabel (Popka) Ross. Sandra was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, American Legion, PNA,...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

May 27, 2019

Dorothy Irene Miller December 4, 1935-May 27, 2019 Dorothy Irene Miller, 83, of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Aperion Care Arbors in Michigan City, Indiana. She was born December 4, 1935 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of Tony L. Galey and Opal B. (Goodnight) Galey. Dorothy retired in 2002 after working twenty-eight years for Howmet...

Gloria Shreve

Gloria Shreve

May 25, 2019

Gloria J. Shreve December 29, 1934-May 25, 2019 Gloria J. Shreve, 84, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle, IN. She was born December 29, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Bernard Reuille and Florence (Keyes) Reuille. Gloria enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading harlequin romance novels, word puzzle books,...

Jennifer Breitzke

Jennifer Breitzke

May 24, 2019

Jennifer Rae Breitzke June 13, 1972-May 24, 2019 Jennifer Rae Breitzke, 46, of La Porte, IN, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born June 13, 1972 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond Sipes and Diana (Thompson) Staples . Jennifer enjoyed promoting music artists and listening to music, her...

Donald Wilke

Donald Wilke

May 18, 2019

Donald O. Wilke February 9, 1926-May 18, 2019 Donald O. Wilke, 93, of La Porte, IN, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Trail Creek Place in Michigan City, Indiana. He was born February 9, 1926 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Otto Wilke and Blanche (Zeese) Wilke . Donald retired in 1988 after working for 30 years as...

Jerry Boyd

Jerry Boyd

May 18, 2019

Jerry Thomas Boyd March 22, 1946-May 18, 2019 Jerry Thomas Boyd, 73, died May 18, 2019, in Michigan City, IN. Son of the late Madelyn Wagner Boyd and Warren Boyd of Lowell, IN, Jerry was born March 22, 1946, at Mercy Hospital in Gary, IN. Jerry is survived by his husband of 11 years, Dennis Kniat, of Portage, IN; brother...

Billy Richardson

Billy Richardson

May 16, 2019

Billy D. Richardson June 10, 1927-May 16, 2019 Billy D. Richardson, 91, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home in Rolling Prairie, Indiana. He was born June 10, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of James Richardson and Elizabeth (Lampson) Richardson. Billy retired in 1991 after working 43 years as a tool and...

Kay Snow

Kay Snow

May 15, 2019

Kay F. (Travis) Snow July 17, 1939-May 15, 2019 Kay F. (Travis) Snow, 79, of La Porte, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN. She was born July 17, 1939 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Owen L. Travis and Marie (Reeder) Bauer. Kay was a lifelong resident of La Porte and...

John Cuson Jr.

John Cuson Jr.

May 10, 2019

John Cuson Jr. November 2, 1928-May 10, 2019 John Cuson Jr., 90, of Mill Creek, IN, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at his home in Mill Creek, IN. He was born November 2, 1928 in Liberty Township, Indiana, the son of John H. Cuson and Victoria H.(Wozniak) Cuson. On October 14, 1950, in LaPorte, IN, he married Mary Louise...

Therlo Jenner

Therlo Jenner

May 3, 2019

Therlo Jenner May 30, 1937-May 3, 2019 Therlo Jenner, 81, of Michigan City, passed away Friday May 3, 2019 at his home with his family. He was born May 30, 1937 in Balch, Arkansas, the son of the late William Jenner and Cora (Milan) Jenner . Therlo retired in 2008 after working 36 years as an inspector for Sprague Devices...

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