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Mr. Kirk Ritchey

Mr. Kirk Ritchey

Mar 9, 2012

Kirk W. Ritchey, 49, of New Buffalo, Michigan, died Friday March 9, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born March 30, 1962 in Berrien Springs, Michigan, the son of Frank Ritchey and Paula (Reid) Ritchey. Kirk worked as a truck driver for Williams Leasing. He loved drawing and enjoyed photography. On September 3, 2011, in New...

Mr. Victor Schultz

Mr. Victor Schultz

Mar 2, 2012

Victor L Schultz, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday, March 2, 2012 at his home in La Porte, IN. He was born February 23, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Victor Schultz and Loretta (Hensel) Schultz. Victor retired after 16 years working as a Welder for Modine Manufacturing. He was also a veteran of the US Army...

Mrs. Ada Lee

Mrs. Ada Lee

Feb 29, 2012

Ada L. Lee December 26, 1939-February 28, 2012 Mrs. Ada L. Lee , 72, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born December 26, 1939 in Beckley, West Virginia, the daughter of Walter E. Buchanan and Bessie (Johnson) Buchanan. Ada had lived in the La Porte area, most of...

Mrs. Shirley Summerville

Mrs. Shirley Summerville

Feb 27, 2012

Shirley M. Summerville, 79, of Mayfield, Kentucky, died Monday February 27, 2012. She had been living in Mayfield, Kentucky for 12 years, coming from LaPorte, Indiana. She was born January 10, 1933 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Jerry Vardaman and Mildred (Hatfield) Vardaman. Shirley was a great homemaker and a rock to her family. She was married to...

Mrs. Judith Shepherd

Mrs. Judith Shepherd

Feb 27, 2012

Mrs. Judith J Shepherd, 61, of La Porte, Indiana, died Monday, February 27, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born September 6, 1950 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Warren Houston and Lucille (Edgell) Houston. Judith worked in sales and was a glass-blower. She enjoyed spending time on her computer, helping her husband run their auction...

Mrs. Thelma Klement

Mrs. Thelma Klement

Feb 26, 2012

Thelma P. Klement , 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday February 26, 2012 at her home. She was born February 9, 1928 in Sullivan, Indiana, the daughter of Harlan Hix and Blanche (Dudley) Hix. Thelma worked ten years for Howmet Corp., retiring in 1992; she also worked at American Rubber and Stella Rema. She was a member of First...

Mr. Kenneth West

Mr. Kenneth West

Feb 23, 2012

Kenneth L West , 47, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 at his home. He was born February 11, 1965 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Arthur A. West, Jr. and Norma J. (Schweder) West. Kenneth worked as a delivery driver for Key Stone Automotive. He was a member of Polish Falcons of LaPorte. Kenneth also worked...

Mrs. Deborah Rogers

Mrs. Deborah Rogers

Feb 17, 2012

Deborah Ann Rogers April 17, 1959-February 15, 2012 Debbie A. Rogers, 52, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died at I.U. Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born April 17, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. Her adoptive parents were, Wilbur and Helen (Drimak) Rogers and Debbie's birth parents are Glenn and Dorothy (Barker) Dunkel. Debbie was a member of First Baptist Church of Kingsford...

Mr. Ralph Wedow

Mr. Ralph Wedow

Feb 17, 2012

Mr. Ralph H. Wedow, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday February 17, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 20, 1923 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lawrence Wedow and Edith (Zach) Wedow. Ralph was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II serving in the Pacific....

Mr. Louis Cady

Mr. Louis Cady

Feb 16, 2012

Mr. Louis J. Cady, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday February 16, 2012 in Bourbon, IN. He was born September 6, 1936 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Samuel Cady and Olive J. (Proud) Cady, and was a life long resident of the La Porte area. Louis worked as a superintendent for Wirecraft for 32 years and retired...

Mr. Elwood Scharf

Mr. Elwood Scharf

Feb 15, 2012

Elwood J. Scharf, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at La Porte Hospital. He was born December 14, 1919 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of George Fred Scharf and Mary Louise Christine (Seidler) Scharf. He worked as a teller at Andrew's Bank from 1938 to 1942. Elwood worked at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant in the...

Mrs. Vicki Lemley

Mrs. Vicki Lemley

Feb 15, 2012

Vicki Lemley June 13, 1952-February 15, 2012 Vicki Lemley, 59, of New Carlisle, Indiana, died Wednesday February 15, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born June 13, 1952 in Canoe, Kentucky, the daughter of Roscoe Turner and Mima (Stamper) Turner. Vicki attended the South Center United Baptist Church. She was a 1972 graduate of La Porte...

Mr. Christopher Blake

Mr. Christopher Blake

Jan 25, 2012

Christopher A. Blake, 29, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in Michigan City, IN. He was born November 25, 1982 in Murray, Kentucky, the son of Jimmy Blake of Mayfield, Kentucky and Melody Mading of LaPorte, Indiana Christopher was the Chairman of the Board and past president of the LaPorte Jaycees. He graduated from PNC as an...

Mr. Kenneth Henriott Sr.

Mr. Kenneth Henriott Sr.

Jan 21, 2012

Mr. Kenneth L. Henriott Sr., 80, of Mulberry, Florida, died Saturday January 21, 2012 at his home. He was born January 31, 1931 in Fowler, Indiana, the son of Henry L Henriott and Helen M. (Cornelius) Henriott. Kenneth lived in the La Porte area for 40 years and moved to Florida in 1999. Kenneth worked as a Sheriff's Deputy of...

Mr. Terry Herring

Mr. Terry Herring

Jan 21, 2012

Terry Lee Herring , 59, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Michigan City, IN. He was born April 18, 1952 in Porter Co, Indiana, the son of Jane Herring and foster son of Richard Griffin and Shirley Griffin. He has lived in the La Porte area for 49 years with his foster...

Mr. Walter Butler

Mr. Walter Butler

Jan 20, 2012

Mr. Walter L. "Baldy" Butler, 72, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday January 20, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. He found peace after a courageous battle with chronic illness. He was born September 13, 1939 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the son of Glen Butler and Vera (Stoner) Butler. He has lived in the Rolling Prairie area...

Noah Brockenshire

Noah Brockenshire

Jan 19, 2012

Noah Christopher Brockenshire, infant son of Christopher T. Brockenshire and Marissa Noelle Swistek passed Wednesday, January 19, 2012 at St. Anthony Hospital, Michigan City, IN. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where a private family service will be held at a later date. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family...

Mrs. Alice Fear

Mrs. Alice Fear

Jan 19, 2012

Alice Marie (Fox) Fear September 18, 1925 - January 19, 2012 Alice Marie (Fox) Fear, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday January 19, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born September 18, 1925 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Fox and Linnea (Malm) Fox. She has lived in the La Porte area most...

Mrs. Shirley Naegele

Mrs. Shirley Naegele

Jan 14, 2012

Mrs. Shirley C. Naegele, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday January 14, 2012 at her home. She was born June 7, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Stewart I. Smith and Maude Evelyn (Hopkins) Smith. Shirley was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She liked doing puzzles, loved her dogs, and spending time with her grandchildren. On...

Mr. Wilber Copper, Jr.

Mr. Wilber Copper, Jr.

Jan 14, 2012

Wilber L. Copper, Jr. September 20, 1949 - January 14, 2012 Mr. Wilber L. Copper, Jr., 62, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born September 20, 1948 in Berrien Springs, Michigan, the son of Wilber L. Copper, Sr. and Betty (Euler) Copper. He had lived in the La...

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