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Mrs Joyce Bayer

Mrs Joyce Bayer

Sep 13, 2012

Mrs. Joyce Fay Bayer, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday September 13, 2012 at Golden Living Center Fountainview. She was born December 1, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph McMahon and Maisie (Schire) McMahon. Joyce was a 1941 graduate of LaPorte High School. She had worked at Eastside Garage and for American Home Foods, retiring in...

Richard Strieter

Richard Strieter

Sep 8, 2012

God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb He gently closed his loving eyes, and whispered- "Peace be thine" The weary hours, the days of pain, The sleepless nights have passed The ever patient worn out frame Has found sweet peace at last! Richard Martin Strieter was born March 11, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois...

Mr. Glenn Sanders

Mr. Glenn Sanders

Sep 6, 2012

Glenn K. Sanders May 1, 1926 - September 6, 2012 Mr. Glenn K. Sanders, 86, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Thursday September 6, 2012 peacefully in his home with his son by his side. He was born May 1, 1926 in Antigo, Wisconsin, the son of Kenneth Sanders and Glen (Seering) Sanders and was blessed to have been thoughtfully raised by...

Mrs. Janice Tennis

Mrs. Janice Tennis

Sep 6, 2012

Mrs. Janice Ann Tennis, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born January 3, 1936 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Paul Halter and Dietta (Shank) Halter. Janice was a graduate of La Porte High School. She was a member of the Duneland Woodcarvers Club, and past...

Mrs. Emily Russell

Mrs. Emily Russell

Sep 4, 2012

Emily Jane Russell November 12, 1916 - September 4, 2012 Mrs. Emily Jane Russell, 95, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Tuesday September 4, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She is survived by her daughter - Ruth Ann Russell of Rolling Prairie, IN; 2 sons - Harold Russell of Rolling Prairie, IN, and Robert Russell of Oak Park,...

Mr. Mark Wisnieski

Mr. Mark Wisnieski

Sep 3, 2012

Mark "Bear" T. Wisnieski September 14, 1953 - September 3, 2012 Mr. Mark T. Wisnieski , 58, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday, September 3, 2012 at his home. He was born September 14, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Carl E. Wisnieski II and Vivian (Spaeth) Wisnieski. Mark retired from Howmet Corp, after working there for 37...

Mrs. Josephine Tincher

Mrs. Josephine Tincher

Aug 31, 2012

Josephine (Jo) Tincher, 92, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died peacefully August 31, 2012 in the IU-LaPorte Hospital. She was born November 30, 1919 in Sweet Springs, West Virginia to Ottie (Griffith) and James Meadows. She married William Tincher November 29, 1937 in Arbovale, West Virginia, he preceded in death November 20, 2008. She retired, after many years of work, from...

Mr. David Johnson

Mr. David Johnson

Aug 29, 2012

David Alan Johnson July 23, 1946 - August 29, 2012 Mr. David Alan Johnson, 66, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at his home. He was born July 23, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of David A. Johnson and Jacqueline (Densmore) Johnson. David had worked 30 years as a Production Manager and Plant Engineer for...

Mr. Richard Tolton

Mr. Richard Tolton

Aug 25, 2012

Mr. Richard L. Tolton, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He was born March 23, 1923 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Charles Tolton and Josephine (Tickfer) Tolton. Richard graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943. He attained...

Mr. Thomas O'Neal

Mr. Thomas O'Neal

Aug 23, 2012

Thomas B. O'Neal August 11, 1925 - August 23, 2012 On Thursday, August 23, 2012 surrounded by his family, Thomas Burad O'Neal, Sr. was called from earth to heaven's reward at the age of 87. Thomas is the last of the Pryor-O'Neal children out of seven. Thomas was born in Gregory, Arkansas on August 11, 1925 to the late Enous...

Mrs. Celia Firanek

Mrs. Celia Firanek

Aug 20, 2012

Mrs. Celia Ann Firanek, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at LaPorte Hospital. She was born February 26, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Jurka and Mary Ann (Plawecki) Jurka. Celia worked 20 years for American Home Foods, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the St. Joseph...

Mrs. Kensey Miller

Mrs. Kensey Miller

Aug 16, 2012

Kensey Spriggs Miller April 3, 1924 - August 16, 2012 Mrs. Kensey (Fox) Spriggs Miller, 88, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Thursday August 16, 2012 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born April 3, 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Joseph Fox and Anna (Wert) Fox. Kensey graduated from Lindblom High School in 1941 with...

Mr. Robert Hartman

Mr. Robert Hartman

Aug 15, 2012

Robert H. Hartman May 5, 1937 - August 15, 2012 Mr. Robert H. Hartman, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday August 15, 2012 at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, IN. He was born May 5, 1937 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Andrew Hartman and Emma (Fuzy) Hartman. Robert worked as a supervisor for Teledyne Casting Service. He...

Mrs. Linda Blake

Mrs. Linda Blake

Aug 8, 2012

Linda S. Blake October 7, 1955-August 8, 2012 Mrs. Linda S. Blake, 56, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday August 8, 2012 as the result of a traffic accident. She has lived in La Porte for 19 years coming from Mishawaka, IN. She was born October 7, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Ronald Skiffington Sr. and Lillie (Perry)...

Mr. Terence Blake

Mr. Terence Blake

Aug 8, 2012

Terence R. Blake April 30, 1956 - August 8, 2012 Mr. Terence R. Blake, 56, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012, as a result of a traffic accident. He had lived in La Porte for 19 years, coming from Mishawaka, Indiana. He was born April 30, 1956 in Pleasanton, California, the son of Delbert Blake and Carol...

Mrs. Betty Kneifel

Mrs. Betty Kneifel

Aug 7, 2012

Betty L Kneifel July 13, 1940 - August 7, 2012 Mrs. Betty L Kneifel, "Granny", 72, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday August 7, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born July 13, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Alfred Wolfenbarger and Pearl (Cavinder) Wolfenbarger. Betty was a member of the Church of the...

Mrs. Hope Harris

Mrs. Hope Harris

Jul 31, 2012

Hope M. Harris December 3, 1941 - July 31, 2012 Mrs. Hope M. Harris, 70, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Tuesday July 31, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle. She is at rest after an illness of more than six months. Hope was born the youngest of eight children, on December 3, 1941 to Glenn and Vera (Stoner) Butler in...

Mr. Daniel Boyle

Mr. Daniel Boyle

Jul 28, 2012

Mr. Daniel Lee Boyle, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday July 28, 2012 at Golden Living Center, Fountainview, in LaPorte, IN. He was born May 29, 1932 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Victor D. Boyle and Velda H. (Harlacher) Boyle. Daniel worked as a mechanic for John Deere, and is survived by an aunt and several cousins....

Ms. Virginia Hoeppner

Ms. Virginia Hoeppner

Jul 27, 2012

Virginia L. Hoeppner July 13, 1948-July 25, 2012 Virginia L. Hoeppner, 64, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Indiana University Health. She was born July 13, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Donald Hoeppner and Dorothy (Boggs) Hoeppner. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Tracy. Virginia had worked at Stelrema in...

Mr. Edwin Hooten Sr.

Mr. Edwin Hooten Sr.

Jul 24, 2012

Edwin L. Hooten, Sr. April 13, 1930 - July 24, 2012 Mr. Edwin L. Hooten, Sr., 82, of Mill Creek, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born April 13, 1930 in La Porte Co, Indiana, the son of Schuyler Hooten and Ida Belle (Reed) Hooten. Edwin worked 60 years as a...

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