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Norma Irwin

Norma Irwin

Aug 8, 2013

Norma Jean Irwin July 10, 1934-August 8, 2013 Mrs. Norma Jean Irwin , 79, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday August 8, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte, IN. She was born July 10, 1934 in Menominee, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard Bright and Leta (Klontz) Bright. Norma Jean had worked for American Home Foods,...

Cleo Oberholtzer

Cleo Oberholtzer

Aug 7, 2013

Cleo Jean Oberholtzer May 19, 1945-August 7, 2013 Ms. Cleo Jean Oberholtzer, 68, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Wednesday August 7, 2013 at I U Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, after a one week illness. She was born May 19, 1945 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Wayne Oberholtzer and Frances (Fara) Oberholtzer. Cleo Jean enjoyed playing cards....

James Roda

James Roda

Aug 3, 2013

James C. Roda March 28, 1927-August 3, 2013 Mr. James C. Roda , 86, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away, after a short illness on Saturday August 3, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born March 28, 1927 in Mill Creek, Indiana, the son of Henry Roda and Inez (Hostetler) Roda. James worked in the produce...

Jo Drake

Jo Drake

Aug 1, 2013

Jo Carolyn Drake December 23, 1938-August 1, 2013 Jo Carolyn Drake, 74, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Thursday August 1, 2013 at Kindred Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, IN. She was born December 23, 1938 in Rosie, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur J. Gower and Jewell (Dodd) Gower. Jo Carolyn was a member of Agape Christian Church, and ASPCA. She...

Marilee Mcguire

Marilee Mcguire

Jul 30, 2013

Marilee McGuire March 8, 1927-July 30, 2013 Mrs. Marilee (Boyce) McGuire, 86, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Tuesday July 30, 2013 at Settlers House in La Porte, IN. She was born March 8, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Guy Boyce and Henrietta (Schultz) Boyce. For 27 years, Marilee and her husband William had owned the Double Mac...

Ruth Birkenfeld

Ruth Birkenfeld

Jul 29, 2013

Ruth H. Birkenfeld May 6, 1919-July 29, 2013 Mrs. Ruth H. "Sis" Birkenfeld, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday July 29, 2013 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born May 6, 1919 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the daughter of Charles A Hunt and Neva (Dunifon) Hunt. Ruth left Rolling Prairie at the age of 21...

Stephanie Turner

Stephanie Turner

Jul 26, 2013

Stephanie J. Turner February 24, 1989-July 26, 2013 Miss Stephanie J. Turner, 24, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at her home, after having an epileptic seizure. She was born February 24, 1989 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Clay Turner and Linda (Summers) Turner. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and...

Keith Vanschoyck

Keith Vanschoyck

Jul 24, 2013

Keith Allen VanSchoyck April 4, 1972-July 24, 2013 Mr. Keith Allen VanSchoyck, 41, of Morristown, Tennessee, (formerly of LaPorte, IN.) died Wednesday July 24, 2013. He was born April 4, 1972 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Ralph "Gene" E. VanSchoyck and Denise (Griffin) VanSchoyck-Daniel. Keith worked as a mover for AandP Movers. Keith enjoyed riding motorcycles. He especially...

Harold Collings

Harold Collings

Jul 22, 2013

HAROLD E. COLLINGS July 10, 1921 - July 22, 2013 Born on 1921, the oldest of eight children, Harold was a lifetime resident of Kingsbury and a member of First Baptist Church of Kingsbury after salvation at age 16. Harold served as a deacon, vice president of the administrative board and lead music in the worship service. He was Kingsbury's...

Dorothy Elkins

Dorothy Elkins

Jul 19, 2013

Dorothy L Elkins January 31, 1941-July 19, 2013 Dorothy L. "Miss Dot" Elkins , 72, of La Porte, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday July 19, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born January 31, 1941 in South Point, Ohio, the daughter of James McClure and Myrtle (Bayes) McClure. Dorothy was a...

Henry Kaber

Henry Kaber

Jul 13, 2013

Henry William Kaber October 28, 1937-July 13, 2013 Mr. Henry William Kaber, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday July 13, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born October 28, 1937 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Edward Kaber and Rose Mary (Peterson) Kaber. Henry worked for Maple City Square Apartments and American Home Foods...

Raymond Harder

Raymond Harder

Jul 13, 2013

Raymond Louis Harder June 30, 1920-July 13, 2013 Mr. Raymond Louis Harder, 93, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Saturday July 13, 2013 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, IN. He was born June 30, 1920 in LaPorte County, Indiana, the son of William Harder and Anna Marie (Felton) Harder. Raymond had worked for Goodyear and Farm Bureau. He was a member...

Jason Rabe

Jason Rabe

Jul 8, 2013

Jason R. Rabe May 22, 1990-July 8, 2013 Mr. Jason R. Rabe , 23, of Three Oaks, Michigan, died Monday July 8, 2013 in New Carlisle, Indiana. He was born May 22, 1990 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Robert Rabe and April Lynn (Entner) Rabe. Jason enjoyed working for Service One Marina. He also enjoyed taking care of...

Shirley Groth

Shirley Groth

Jul 7, 2013

Shirley Arlene Groth August 21, 1935-July 7, 2013 Mrs. Shirley Arlene Groth, 77, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Sunday July 7, 2013 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born August 21, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Jeffrey Wilhelm. Shirley trained horses and dogs. She enjoyed teaching people, and doing crafts. Shirley enjoyed cooking and...

David Trusty

David Trusty

Jul 5, 2013

David "Bodie" Trusty July 26, 1956-July 5, 2013 Mr. David "Bodie" Trusty Sr., 56, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday July 5, 2013 at his home. He was born July 26, 1956 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Ora Trusty and Lowvillie (Campbell) Trusty. David worked as a mechanic and was self employed. David enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling, and working...

Ella Lawson

Ella Lawson

Jun 21, 2013

Ella M. Lawson March 10, 1930-June 21, 2013 Mrs. Ella M. Gallagher Lawson, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday June 21, 2013 at the home of her daughter in La Porte. She was born March 10, 1930 in Talbott, Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas A.Williams and Gracie (Lowe) Williams. She has lived in the La Porte area for the...

John Crittendon

John Crittendon

Jun 18, 2013

John A. Crittendon April 21, 1980-June 18, 2013 John Alphonso Crittendon Sr. was born April 21, 1980 in Michigan City, IN. His family moved to Kingsford Heights, IN in 1983. He loved and cherished his family, children and friends. Two of his favorite pastimes were fishing and hunting both started at a very early age accompanied by his beloved father,...

Bernard Tarnow

Bernard Tarnow

Jun 12, 2013

Bernard Eugene Tarnow March 2, 1931-June 12, 2013 Cherished Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, Bernard Eugene Tarnow, 82, of Mill Creek was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 to be with his best friend and loving wife, Doris (Jones) Tarnow of 60 years who passed away in 2012. Bernard (Gene) was born March 2, 1931 to Lawrence and...

Richard Ebel

Richard Ebel

Jun 11, 2013

Richard W. Ebel January 20, 1957-June 11, 2013 Richard W. Ebel, 56, of Scottsdale, Arizona (formerly of Rolling Prairie, IN) died Tuesday June 11, 2013. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN A Graveside Service with burial of ashes will be held at Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Wednesday October 23, 2013...

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson

Jun 10, 2013

Evelyn Marie Johnson November 11, 1916-June 10, 2013 Evelyn Marie (Smith) Johnson, age 96, passed away on June 10, 2013, at Riverview Manor in Three Rivers, MI. Evelyn was born on November 11, 1916 in Mill Creek, IN. A 1934 graduate of Mill Creek High School, she was the daughter of William Jay Smith and Mary Marie (Rensberger) Smith. On...

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