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Lori Smiskey

Lori Smiskey

Feb 22, 2016

Lori L. Smiskey October 10, 1959-February 22, 2016 Lori L. Smiskey, 56, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away in her home on Monday, February 22, 2016, alone, after a brief battle with breast cancer. Born on October 10, 1959 in Michigan City, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth C. Smiskey and Adeline Joan (Gabrunas) Smiskey. Lori is survived...

Larry Wisner

Larry Wisner

Feb 18, 2016

Larry J. Wisner October 18, 1937 - February 18, 2016 Larry J. Wisner age 78, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his son, Gene Wisner; daughters, Karen Davis, Lillian Wisner and Cheri Cunitz; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Snyder; sister in law, Zona Wisner; many nieces, nephews...

Gladys Bass

Gladys Bass

Feb 18, 2016

Gladys E. Bass September 17, 1924 - February 18, 2016 Gladys E. Bass age 91, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Westpoint, Iowa. She is survived by her children, Stanley (Connie) Popp, Curtis Popp, Pam Robbins and Tim Russell; grandchildren, Michael Popp, Mark Popp, Matthew Popp, Chris Helterbran, Todd Robbins, Jeff Robbins, Wesley Popp, Kim Popp, Adam...

Lona Reese

Lona Reese

Feb 15, 2016

Lona Maxine Reese April 6, 1919-February 15, 2016 Lona Maxine Reese formerly of LaPorte, Indiana, has died in College Station, Texas. She taught school in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, where she met her husband, Wesley. They moved to Gilbert, Arizona where they both taught school for many years before retiring and later moving to College Station, Texas. Lona was preceded in...

Elizabeth Britton

Elizabeth Britton

Feb 14, 2016

Elizabeth Altera Britton October 30, 1931-February 14, 2016 Mrs. Elizabeth Altera Britton, 84, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday February 14, 2016 with her loving family at her side. She was born October 30, 1931 in Walkerton, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford Wallace and Helen (Thornburg) Wallace. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She loved spending...

Terry Naragon

Terry Naragon

Feb 12, 2016

Terry G. Naragon July 25, 1959-February 12, 2016 Terry G. Naragon age 56 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Golden Living Center in LaPorte, IN. He is survived by his mother, Frances L. Ensrud and step-father, Michael J. Ensrud; three sisters, Michelle Stubbs, Therisa M. Richmond and Vicky Coddington; one brother, John L. Naragon and...

James Peterson

James Peterson

Feb 10, 2016

James Peterson September 16, 1930 - February 10, 2016 James Peterson age 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Janet (late Dan) Davis; grandchildren, Eric Flora, Ryan (Danielle) Loucks, Jenna (Mark) Skwirtz, Brandon (Krysta) Loucks, Tori (Ryan) Litchfield, Heather (Ryan) Sebasty, Alicia (Matt) Deutscher, Nathan (Anca) Loucks, Carissa (Jeff) Chester, William (Kate) Peterson,...

William Shaffer Jr.

William Shaffer Jr.

Feb 10, 2016

William H. Shaffer Jr. May 2, 1955 - February 10, 2016 William H. Shaffer Jr. age 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Leatha A. Shaffer; daughters, Minnie Perkins and Denise Stevens; step son, Kenneth Griffin; step daughters, Kathy (Dale) Beghtel and Elizabeth (Lee)...

Geneva Fraser

Geneva Fraser

Feb 9, 2016

Geneva P. Fraser October 15, 1925 - February 9, 2016 Geneva P. Fraser, age 90, of LaPorte, IN, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 with her devoted daughter by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Lukasiewicz; granddaughters, Jennifer (Cole) Hunt and Melissa Lukasiewicz. Preceded in death by her parents, March and Odessa Oliver; husband, Benoni...

Ruby Cooper

Ruby Cooper

Feb 3, 2016

Ruby L. Cooper May 1, 1929 - February 3, 2016 Ruby L. Cooper age 86, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Paul W. Cooper; children, Paul (Carolyn) Cooper, Roger (Cathy) Cooper, Randy (Merry) Cooper, Penny (Dennis) Downey and Peggy (Sid) Franklin; grandchildren; Timothy...

Sandra Harding

Sandra Harding

Feb 2, 2016

Sandra S. Harding (nee Cummins) July 25, 1943-February 2, 2016 Sandra S. Harding age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 with her loving husband by her side. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry A. Harding; sons, Bruce Harding, Terry (Kristi) Harding and Chris (Jessica) Harding; grandchildren, Brian, Angela, Cory, Emily and Andrew; many...

August Hesters

August Hesters

Jan 31, 2016

August C. Hesters July 10, 1925-January 31, 2016 Mr. August C. Hesters, 90, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday January 31, 2016 at Miller's Health and Rehab in LaPorte, IN. He was born July 10, 1925 in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Victor Hesters and Germaine (DeMunck) Hesters. August was a farmer and drove truck hauling grain for over...

Patricia Harris

Patricia Harris

Jan 30, 2016

Patricia A. Harris August 21, 1942 - January 30, 2016 Patricia A. Harris age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Penny Morgan and Virginia Gourley; grandchildren, Allisha Gourley, Jessica Morgan, Trisha-Ann Hurley and Lexus Lipscomb; great grandchildren, Austin, Ariana-Lynn, Ashlee, Rafael, Myah-Lynn, Taylor, Asiah and Andre; siblings, Norma (late Hank) Morley,...

James Bevins

James Bevins

Jan 28, 2016

James Floyd Bevins Mill Creek , IN James Floyd Bevins age 78, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Nancy (nee Fredregill) Bevins; children, Julie (Clay) Lanham, Jenny (fiance Rick Boklund) Scroggins, JoDe (Ron) Ballas and Tim (Janice) Bevins; grandchildren, Emily (Josh) Ruttledge, Lauren...

Alma Sprouse

Alma Sprouse

Jan 24, 2016

Alma Maebell Sprouse December 14, 1939 - January 24, 2016 Alma Maebell Sprouse age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. She is survived by her son John (Dawn) Sprouse; grandchildren, Brittni (Fritz) Berger, Chase (Erin) Sprouse, Hailey (Matt) Parr and Layni Sprouse; great granddaughter, Chloeann Sprouse and brother, Melvin (Carol) Frost. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd...

Lucy Zarantonello

Lucy Zarantonello

Jan 23, 2016

Lucy M. Zarantonello July 30, 1923-January 23, 2016 Mrs. Lucy M. Zarantonello , 92, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Saturday January 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Nicola and Frances (nee Pagano) Lisi on July 30, 1923 in Berrien Springs, Michigan at her grandparents apple orchard. Lucy was employed by Audio Industries and retired at...

Elaine Kronewitter

Elaine Kronewitter

Jan 22, 2016

Elaine A. Kronewitter April 25, 1937-January 22, 2016 Elaine A. Kronewitter, 78, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday January 22, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Ralph and Wreta Bassett on April 25, 1937 in LaGrange, Indiana. She was a 1955 graduate of Scott High School and then became a licensed Cosmetologist. On...

Mary Luther

Mary Luther

Jan 21, 2016

Mary Ann Luther March 25, 1937-January 21, 2016 Mrs. Mary Ann Luther, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday January 21, 2016 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born March 25, 1937 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Homer A. Riley and Geneva (Rentfro) Riley. Mary had worked as a teachers aid...

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Jan 14, 2016

Charles T. Johnson 'Chuck' January 31, 1936 - January 14, 2016 Charles T. Johnson age 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Larry (late Patricia) Byrd, Brenda (Dale) Kilgore and Debra Johnson; loving companion, Dean Dove; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Theda (Charles) Marlow, Margaret (late...

Carl Garske

Carl Garske

Jan 14, 2016

Carl F. Garske October 20, 1927 - January 14, 2016 Carl F. Garske age 88, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Maria A. Garske; son, James M. (Robin) Garske; step-sons, Bruce (Helen) McCoy and Mark Anthony (Jeyann) Yang; step-daughters, Sharon (Dan) Smith and Annaliza (Dr. Frances) Rellota; 13...

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