Obituaries

Dec 21, 2018

Evelyn C. Sheldon July 26, 1948-December 21, 2018 On Friday, December 21, 2018, the angels came and took her from her earthly pain to be with our Heavenly Father. She was born in Michigan City on July 26, 1948 to Ernest and Edna (Ihrk) Dingler. Both are deceased. Survivors are her brother, Ernest (Marina) Dingler, two sisters, Jan Dingler and...

Dec 12, 2018

Marcia L.Skinner September 28, 1944-December 12, 2018 Marcia L. Skinner, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 28, 1944 in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Milburn Oberlander and Marian (Thompson) Oberlander. Marcia was a member of the La Porte School PTO System and a...

Dec 10, 2018

Thomas E. Griffin November 18, 1940-December 10, 2018 Thomas E. Griffin, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at his residence in La Porte, Indiana. He was born November 18, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Benjamin Griffin and Ruth (Bartz) Griffin. Thomas retired in 2003 after thirty-four years from New York Blower as...

Dec 8, 2018

Wilbur L. Eggert November 1, 1928-December 8, 2018 Wilbur L. Eggert, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, Indiana. He was born November 1, 1928 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lewis Eggert and Laura (Hacker) Eggert. Wilbur was a self employed farmer for sixty...

Dec 7, 2018

Duane Hastings March 24, 1947-December 7, 2018 Duane L. Hastings, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. with his family by his side. Duane was born in LaPorte, IN on March 24, 1947 to the late Donald and Casmira (Wiwatoski) Hastings. He graduated from LaPorte High School in 1965 before serving his country during the...

Dec 7, 2018

Duane Hastings

March 24, 1947-December 7, 2018

Duane L. Hastings, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. with his family by his side.

Duane was born in LaPorte, IN on March 24, 1947 to the late Donald and Casmira (Wiwatoski) Hastings. He graduated from LaPorte High School in...

Dec 5, 2018

Hoy D. Howard Jr. April 28, 1953-December 5, 2018 Hoy D. Howard Jr., 65, of La Porte, Indiana , passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He was born April 28, 1953 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Hoy Howard Sr.and Josephine (Collins) Born. Hoy retired from Bruce Built Construction as a carpenter. He...

Dec 3, 2018

Carol Smith February 19, 1940-December 3, 2018 Carol Smith, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday December 3, 2018, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born February 19, 1940, in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Laughrey and Gabrielle (Stassel) Laughrey. Carol was the treasurer of the trustees committee for Door Village United Methodist Church...

Dec 1, 2018

James E. Bentley November 16, 1948-December 1, 2018 James E. Bentley, 70, of La Porte, Indiana , passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle, Indiana. He was born November 16, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Ralph E. Bentley and Jean (McKibben) Bentley. James retired in 2004 as an LPN in the emergency room...

Nov 30, 2018

Mae L Cooper November 11, 1943-November 30, 2018 Mae Lonie Tubbs-Cooper, 75, Indianapolis, Indiana. formerly of La Porte, departed this life on Nov. 30, 2018 at the St. Vincent Hospice Care, Indianapolis. OUR FATHER, saw that Mae was painfully tired, and HE knew the time had come to call her to her heavenly home; to have rest-peace. The Lord gave...

Nov 27, 2018

Paul C. Zona March 17, 1951-November 27, 2018 Paul C. Zona, 67, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday November 27, 2018 in Portage, Indiana. He was born March 17, 1951 in East Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul Zona and Rose L.(Argyelan) Zona. Paul has lived in the area since 1978, and was very active in the community. He...

Nov 26, 2018

Donald G. Fay September 26, 1932-November 26, 2018 Donald G. Fay, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born September 26, 1932 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Harry Edward Fay and Thelma Louis (LaBau) Harris. Donald and his wife owned and operated Fays Marina in La Porte,...

Nov 24, 2018

Norma Plumley October 31, 1939-November 24, 2018 Norma Plumley, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was born October 31, 1939 in Salem, Indiana, the daughter of Oscar McKnight and Retta Mcknight. Norma enjoyed driving trucks, quilting, and playing bingo. She loved owls and most of all she...

Nov 19, 2018

Dr. Tamara E. O'Neal May 29, 1980-November 19, 2018 Dr. Tamara E. O'Neal, 38, of Chicago, Illinois (formerly of La Porte, IN), passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born May 29, 1980 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas B. O'Neal Jr. and Glendell (Beane) O'Neal of La Porte, Indiana. Tamara is the middle...

Nov 18, 2018

Barbara Ann Mulligan February 13, 1942-November 18, 2018 Barbara Ann Mulligan, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was born February 13, 1942 in Sylacauga, Alabama, the daughter of James Robert Owens and Oval Pearl (Putnam) Owens. Barbara was a retired nurse. She enjoyed reading and watching police...

Nov 13, 2018

Kenneth R. Raven August 20, 1943-November 13, 2018 Kenneth R. Raven, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, Indiana. He was born August 20, 1943 in La Porte , Indiana, the son of Ralph Raven and Edith (Claypool) Raven. Kenneth was a hard worker and retired from Modine Manufacturing...

Nov 12, 2018

Dr. Kenneth B. Moberg July 31, 1942-November 12, 2018 Dr. Kenneth B. Moberg, 76, of La Porte, Indiana , passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born July 31, 1942 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Carl Moberg and Marcia (Basarab) Moberg. Kenneth held a Ph.D as Professor of Economics and taught...

Nov 11, 2018

Genece G. Hunsley September 6, 1932-November 11, 2018 Genece G. Hunsley, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, Indiana. She was born September 6, 1932 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the daughter of Charles R. Short and Goldie Irene (Fuller) Short. Genece was a third generation member of the First Christian...

Nov 7, 2018

Donna Jean Kibble, age 81, of Hudson Lake, passed away November 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on August 15, 1937, daughter to the late Fred and Mary (Wolfe) Robb in Lepanto, Arkansas. She is survived by her son Greg "Chip" (Joni) Robb, two grandchildren, Michelle (Donald) Rogers and Gregory Robb, four great grandchildren, Zeena (Nate) Hoover, Gregory...

Nov 3, 2018

Josephine A. Gabryszak December 22, 1938-November 3, 2018 Josephine A. Gabryszak, 79, of La Porte, Indiana , passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was born December 22, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond Majewski and Catherine (Kondracki) Majewski. Josephine was a member of St. John Kanty Catholic Church, Gleaners, PNA,...