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Mrs. Helen Draves

Mrs. Helen Draves

Jun 4, 2012

Mrs. Helen E. Draves, 95, of Kingsford Heights, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Michigan City, IN. She was born May 14, 1917 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of Paul F. Wojahn and Henrietta W (Nehring) Wojahn. Helen had worked at Austenal LaPorte Casting Division. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and gardening. Helen especially enjoyed...

Mrs. Betty Losey

Mrs. Betty Losey

May 27, 2012

Mrs. Betty Losey, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at her home. She was born February 9, 1924 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Melvin Cottrill and Jennie (Knoll) Cottrill. She was a member of LaPorte Assembly of God Church, she volunteer in food preparation for the Salvation Army, and a volunteer for other churches. On...

Ms. Karla Spencer

Ms. Karla Spencer

May 27, 2012

Karla "Chic" J. Spencer November 27, 1962 - May 27, 2012 Ms. Karla J. Spencer , 49, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday May 27, 2012 at her home. She was born November 27, 1962 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edward Borkowski, Sr. and Gail (Skinner) Borkowski. Karla had worked as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician for the...

Mr. Henry Polan

Mr. Henry Polan

May 26, 2012

Henry John Polan October 2, 1945 - May 26, 2012 Henry John Polan , 66, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday May 26, 2012 at his home. He was born October 2, 1945 in Munden, Germany, the son of Henry Polanowski and Mary Ann (Sabowski) Polanowski Gach. Henry had lived in the La Porte area, since 1979, coming from Chicago,...

Mrs. Lorraine Ohlis

Mrs. Lorraine Ohlis

May 26, 2012

Mrs. Lorraine E. Ohlis , 93, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday May 26, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born September 23, 1918 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Eston Price and Jeanette (Leusch) Price. Lorraine worked ten years for Miller's & Keim's Cafeterias. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and the Ladies...

Mr James Vlasos

Mr James Vlasos

May 24, 2012

James W. Vlasos March 17, 1932 - May 24, 2012 Mr. James W. Vlasos, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in La Porte, IN. He was born March 17, 1932 in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of James N. Vlasos and Lillian (Seward) Vlasos. He has been a resident of La Porte...

Ms. Deborah"Debbie" Foster

Ms. Deborah"Debbie" Foster

May 19, 2012

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Foster February 9, 1956-May 19, 2012 Ms. Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Foster , 56, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday May 19, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born February 9, 1956 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd M. Foster and Alice M. (Strong) Foster. Deborah was a member of St. John...

Mrs. R. Hakes

Mrs. R. Hakes

May 18, 2012

R. Loretta Hakes February 2, 1937-May 18, 2012 Mrs. R. Loretta Hakes, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 18, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Michigan City, IN. She was born February 2, 1937 in Judsonia, Arkansas, the daughter of John Hendrickson and Hazel Marie (Manley) Hendrickson. Loretta had worked for Howmet Corp. On July 26, 1956,...

Mrs. Helen Miller

Mrs. Helen Miller

May 16, 2012

Helen Fern Miller February 7, 1919 - May 16, 2012 Mrs. Helen Fern Miller, 93, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Wednesday May 16, 2012 at La Porte Hospital. She was born February 7, 1919 in Culver, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Elsworth and Zella (Lemon) Elsworth. Helen worked for fifteen years for Bortz Farm Store as a secretary, retiring in...

Mr. Robert Lovvorn Sr.

Mr. Robert Lovvorn Sr.

May 11, 2012

Mr. Robert Dean Lovvorn Sr., 58, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 11, 2012 at his home. He was born May 27, 1953 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Aaron Lovvorn and Berdina (Venters) Lovvorn. Robert was a retired mechanic. He was a member of the Brothers of the Third Wheel. He enjoyed fishing, cruising, classic cars, motorcycles and...

Mr. Russell Hasse

Mr. Russell Hasse

May 11, 2012

Mr. Russell V. Hasse, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 11, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born August 10, 1937 in St. Joseph , Michigan, the son of Albert Hasse and Laura (Boucher) Hasse. Russell retired in 1991 as a district sales manager for Warner Lambert where he worked for 23 years. He...

Mr. Robert Day Sr.

Mr. Robert Day Sr.

May 10, 2012

Robert A. Day, Sr. December 22, 1941-May 10, 2012 Mr. Robert A. Day, Sr., 70, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday May 10, 2012 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte, IN. He was born December 22, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Earmel A. Day and Elsie (Helt) Day. Robert worked fifteen years as a truck driver for...

Mrs. T. Miller

Mrs. T. Miller

May 9, 2012

T. Pauline Miller January 22, 1931-May 9, 2012 Mrs. T. Pauline Miller , 81, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday May 9, 2012 at her home. She was born January 22, 1931 in Carlisle, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph Dugan and Carla (Esslinger) Dugan. Thelma worked for eighteen years for Sears, retiring in 1984. Thelma enjoyed working on crafts, sewing...

Mr. Paul Weaver

Mr. Paul Weaver

May 8, 2012

Paul F. Weaver June 29, 1939-May 8, 2012 Mr. Paul F. Weaver, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday May 8, 2012 at his home. He was born June 29, 1939 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of James A. Weaver and Ruth E. Weaver. Paul was a member of Agape Christian Church. He was a Ball State University graduate, with...

Mrs. Mary Weller

Mrs. Mary Weller

May 4, 2012

Mrs. Mary E. Weller, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday May 4, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born October 23, 1927 in Garrett, Kentucky, the daughter of Algin Thomas Crowe and Louetta (Christman) Crowe. Mary retired from American Home Foods after 20 years of service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She...

Mrs. Lottie Glanders

Mrs. Lottie Glanders

May 2, 2012

Lottie V. Glanders August 11,1921 - May 2, 2012 Lottie V. Glanders, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday May 2, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born August 11, 1921 in Ludlow, Massachusetts, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Kurtyka) Kozik. Lottie was a former member of La Porte New Church. Lottie enjoyed doing puzzles...

Mrs. O. Drake

Mrs. O. Drake

May 1, 2012

O. LaVerne Drake June 5, 1919 - May 1, 2012 Mrs. O. LaVerne "Kitty" Drake, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday May 1, 2012 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. She was born June 5, 1919 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, the daughter of James L. Dowdy and Ella (Ledbetter) Dowdy. LaVerne was a member of Salem Chapel United Methodist...

Mrs. Marilyn Rist

Mrs. Marilyn Rist

Apr 27, 2012

Mrs. Marilyn S. Rist, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday April 27, 2012 at her home. She was born December 5, 1939 in Odon, Indiana, the daughter of Vernon Porterfield and Mary Etta (Guthrie) Porterfield. Marilyn was the former owner of Marilyn's Restaurant in downtown LaPorte. She was a loving mother and grandmother and an excellent cook. She never...

Mrs. Kathleen Pierce

Mrs. Kathleen Pierce

Apr 25, 2012

Kathleen R. Pierce February 8, 1947 - April 25, 2012 Mrs. Kathleen R. Pierce, 65, of New Buffalo, Michigan, died Wednesday April 25, 2012 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center She was born February 8, 1947 in New York City, New York, the daughter of Merlyn Moore and Kathleen (Beale) Moore. In 1972 in Valparaiso, IN, she married Jerry Pierce...

Mrs. Ionia Rice

Mrs. Ionia Rice

Apr 22, 2012

Ionia O. Rice , 96, of Valparaiso, Indiana, died Sunday April 22, 2012 at Life Care Center of The Willows in Valparaiso, IN. She was born June 5, 1915 in LaPorte Co, Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd Burden and Laura (Krohn) Burden and was a life long resident of the LaPorte area. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

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