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Cherill A. Spaeth

Cherill A. Spaeth

Sep 1, 2024

Cherill A. Spaeth 

January 31, 1938-September 1, 2024

Cherill A. Spaeth, 86, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home in Rolling Prairie, IN., surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born January 31, 1938 in New Carlisle, Indiana, the daughter of Benjamin Houseknecht and Violet (Stoner) Houseknecht.

A lifelong resident of the area, Cherill graduated from Rolling Prairie...

Ann Marie Robinson

Ann Marie Robinson

Sep 1, 2024

Mrs. Ann Marie (Brummett) Robinson, 55, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on, Sunday, September 1, 2024, after a challenging 3-year battle with metastatic adenocarcinoma.

Ann was born April 2, 1969, in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Cisco and Brenda G. (Vincent) Brummett. 

On October 31, 2007, in a tiny mountain chapel,...

Dolores Kime

Dolores Kime

Aug 25, 2024

Dolores Kime 

February 6, 1930-August 25, 2024

Dolores Kime, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home in La Porte, IN.

She was born February 6, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Wilbur Baity and Helen Agnes (Tracy) Baity.

Dolores moved to La Porte in 1940 from Illinois,...

Craig Forrester

Craig Forrester

Aug 24, 2024

Craig Forrester passed away on August 24th, 2024, at the age of 66. Craig was born on January 21st, 1958 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Craig enjoyed a long and fulfilling career at Hiler Industries, beginning as an iron pourer and eventually moving to a pattern shop, where he found great satisfaction in his work. 

Craig is survived by his loving wife...

Kathy Graves

Kathy Graves

Aug 20, 2024

Kathy Lou Graves 

June 12, 1941-August 20, 2024

Kathy Lou Graves, 83, of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024 at in her home, surrounded by her loved ones 

Kathy was born June 12, 1941 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Henry Smith and Lulu Mae (Sutter) Smith, who preceded her in death.

A lifelong resident of Berrien County, Kathy graduated from...

Ralph Cotter

Ralph Cotter

Aug 19, 2024

Ralph Ellis Cotter 

April 14, 1937-August 19, 2024

Ralph Ellis Cotter, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN.

He was born April 14, 1937 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Virginia (Jones) Shields.

A lifelong resident of the area, Ralph attended New Carlisle High School. After high school Ralph served in the...

Valentin Camarillo

Valentin Camarillo

Aug 18, 2024

Valentin Macias Camarillo

December 28, 1960-August 19, 2024

 

Valentin Camarillo, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

He was born December 28, 1960 in Nochistlan De Mejia, Zacatecas , the son of Jesus Camarillo and Ramona Macias.

Growing up in Zacatecas, Mexico, Valentin's journey began at the age of 17 when he traveled to the United...

Brian Kabowski

Brian Kabowski

Aug 17, 2024

Brian S. Kabowski 

December 8, 1968-August 17, 2024



Brian S. Kabowski, 55, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare in La Porte, Indiana .

He was born December 8, 1968 in La Porte,Indiana, the son of and Jack Marsh, and Mary Logan .

Brian, who grew up in La Porte, Indiana, graduated from the University of Phoenix with...

Teresa Jesus Santiago

Teresa Jesus Santiago

Aug 17, 2024

Teresa Jesus Santiago 

October 15, 1937-August 17, 2024

Teresa Jesus Santiago, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday August 17, 2024 at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City, IN.

She was born October 15, 1937 in Tizate, El Salvador, the daughter of Maximiliano Reyes and Francisca Ventura.

Growing up and graduating from high school in El Salvador, Teresa traveled to the United States when...

Jairus Wilson Harlow

Jairus Wilson Harlow

Aug 17, 2024

Jairus Wilson Harlow 

May 9, 1949-August 17, 2024

Jairus Wilson Harlow of Union Mills, Indiana passed away suddenly on August 17, 2024. He was 75 years old. He was born in Rensselaer, Indiana to Wilson and Rose Harlow.

Jairus was a graduate of La Porte High School and attended Purdue North Central. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam....

Wayne Heminger

Wayne Heminger

2024

Wayne A. Heminger 

September 9, 1950-August 13, 2024

Wayne A. Heminger, 73, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Illinois.

He was born September 9, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Shirley (Tibbs) Heminger.

Wayne, who grew up in Hudson Lake, IN, graduated from New Prairie High School, class of 1969, and went...

Larry Byrd

Larry Byrd

Aug 14, 2024

Larry Eugene Byrd 

December 5, 1954-August 14, 2024

Larry Eugene Byrd, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 due to an accident.

He was born December 5, 1954 in Plant City, Florida, the son of Cleve Byrd and Verna (Beck) Johnson. His mother married his step-father, Charles Johnson, then moved to Indiana, where they created a home and together,...

Bailee Hoops

Bailee Hoops

Aug 9, 2024

Bailee Hoops, 30, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday August 9, 2024.

She was born November 18, 1993 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Jimmy Randall Hoops and Maria Lynn Smith.

Bailee was a lifelong resident of La Porte, Indiana. When she was young, she loved to act, sing the ABC's in "opera form", karaoke contests, riding her bike, playing...

Helen Macher

Helen Macher

Aug 8, 2024

Helen Mildred Macher 

November 14, 1932-August 8, 2024

Helen Mildred (Wawok) Macher, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was born November 14, 1932 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Stefan Wawok and Rozalia (Minzik) Wawok.

A lifelong resident of the area, Helen was a member of the Sacred...

Gregory Krueger

Gregory Krueger

Aug 2, 2024

Gregory Lawrence Krueger

February 17, 1953-August 2, 2024

Gregory Krueger, 71, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Friday August 2, 2024, at Hamilton Grove, in New Carlisle, IN.

He was born February 17, 1953 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Ernest Krueger and Myrtle (Spires) Krueger.

Gregory grew up in New Buffalo, Michigan, spending most of his life there and in northern Indiana....

Shirley Okrzesik

Shirley Okrzesik

Jul 31, 2024

Shirley A Okrzesik 

October 13, 1938-July 31, 2024

Shirley (Jones) Okrzesik, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City, Indiana.

She was born October 13, 1938, in Norton, Virginia, the daughter of Monroe and Edna (Smith) Jones.

Shirley spent most of her adult life in the La Porte area, moving here at the age of 20. On...

Logan Joseph Kuntz

Logan Joseph Kuntz

Jul 28, 2024

Logan Joseph Kuntz 

July 15, 2002-July 28, 2024

Logan Joseph Kuntz was born July 15th 2002, in Lafayette, Indiana to his loving parents Steven Joseph Kuntz Jr (New Carlisle IN), and his mother Andria Jane Roberts (Michigan City, IN). He tragically departed this Earth, in his home in Mishawaka, Indiana on July 28th 2024. He was 22 years old. 

Most of his childhood...

Joseph Felker

Joseph Felker

Jul 26, 2024

Joseph W Felker, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Winamac, Indiana, on January 1, 1937 the son of Joseph Adam and Elsie (Bowers) Felker.

On June 10, 1956, in Michigan City, Indiana, Joseph married the love of his life, Henrietta Robbins, who preceded him in death in 2015. He is...

Joseph Allen

Joseph Allen

Jul 17, 2024

Joseph Leonard Allen 

October 11, 1958-July 17, 2024

Joseph Allen, a dedicated CNC Operator for computers, has peacefully passed away on July 17, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 11, 1958, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Joseph leaves behind a legacy of hard work love, and cherished memories.

Throughout his life, Joseph found joy in the simple pleasures...

Debra Capron

Debra Capron

Jul 15, 2024

Deborah Sue Capron was born on July 9, 1957, passed away on July 15, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of her home in La Porte, Indiana. She was known for her dedicated work in the cafeteria for La Porte Community School Corporation for many years.

Deborah was a beloved wife to Duane E. Capron, on July 28, 1979, Deborah married...

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