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Mary Freese

Mary Freese

Oct 18, 2011

Mrs. Mary E. Freese , 91, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday October 18, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte, IN. She was born November 9, 1919 in Springville, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Wiltfong and Lillian (Kimball) Wiltfong. Mary was a member of LaPorte Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed gardening and had love for roses. She...

Mrs. Marie Mccoy

Mrs. Marie Mccoy

Oct 5, 2011

Mrs. Marie G. McCoy, 88, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Wednesday October 5, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born February 1, 1923 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Erving Wilhelm, Sr. and Grace (Heise) Wilhelm. Marie loved spending time with her dog Precious and especially loved being with her family. On February 21, 1942,...

Mr. Hugh Vales

Mr. Hugh Vales

Sep 30, 2011

Hugh M. Vales August 8, 1947-September 28, 2011 Mr. Hugh M. Vales , 64, of Hamlet, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at his home. He was born August 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James R. Vales and Ruth M. (Butler) Vales. Hugh worked as a correctional captain for Westville Correctional for thirty years. He was a...

Wayne Stayback

Wayne Stayback

Sep 30, 2011

Mr. Wayne L. Stayback, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born February 28, 1941 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Lewis Stayback and Juanita (Short) Stayback. Wayne worked as a electrician for Suilgan. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force during peacetime. Wayne enjoyed hunting,...

Mrs. Marion Metcalf

Mrs. Marion Metcalf

Sep 29, 2011

Mrs. Marion Mae Metcalf, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born March 18, 1925 in Prairie Creek, Indiana, the daughter of Elijah Weir and Vera (Dickenson) Weir. Marion was a 1946 graduate of LaPorte High School. She worked as a upholster at Kingsley Furniture for thirty years....

Mrs. Elizabeth Robowski

Mrs. Elizabeth Robowski

Sep 29, 2011

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Robowski , 82, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, died Thursday September 29, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. She was born October 18, 1928 in Starke County, Indiana, the daughter of Andrew N. Baughman and Nova (Shadle) Baughman. Elizabeth was a homemaker. On March 31, 1947, in Knox, IN, she married Johnny J. Robowski who preceded...

Guenter Hasse

Guenter Hasse

Sep 23, 2011

Mr. Guenter W. Hasse , 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born August 19, 1927 in Jannewitz, Pomerania, the son of Ernest Hasse and Margarete (Stahl) Hasse. Guenter worked as an electrician for fifty years, retiring from IBEW Local 531. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran...

Mr. Max Duensing

Mr. Max Duensing

Sep 16, 2011

Mr. Max Gilford Duensing, Sr. 85, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday September 16, 2011 surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his loving wife of 63 years at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born May 18, 1926 in Humbolt, Illinois, the son of Robert Duensing and Lillie (Tharp) Duensing. Max worked as a Truck Driver...

Mrs. Edith Sulzer

Mrs. Edith Sulzer

Sep 13, 2011

Mrs. Edith R Snipes Sulzer, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 14, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Cuono Riemma and Alfonsina (Mangiarulo) Riemma. Edith was a waitress for twenty-five years at Walgreen's, retiring in 1982. She was a very active member of Oakwood Manor and will be...

Mamie Jesch

Mamie Jesch

Sep 11, 2011

Mamie V. Jesch, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Settlers House in La Porte. She was born May 13, 1919 in Almena, Michigan, the daughter of Chancy Pearce and Nina (Ginther) Pearce. Mamie was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Michigan City. Mamie enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren....

Mrs. Esther Darling

Mrs. Esther Darling

Sep 1, 2011

Mrs. Esther B. Darling , 92, of LaPorte, Indiana, died Thursday September 1, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Fountainview, LaPorte. She was born July 1, 1919 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Henry Carlson and Dora (Benway) Carlson. Esther worked twelve years as a Lab Tech for American Home Foods, retiring in 1961. Esther enjoyed camping, traveling, sewing and crocheting. On...

George Schrier

George Schrier

Aug 28, 2011

George A. Schrier, 80, of La Porte, IN, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. He was born March 13, 1931 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the son of Henry Schrier and Melvina (Rice) Schrier. George had worked for Jefferson Smuffett. He enjoyed watching basketball, doing yard work and especially enjoyed being with his family. On March...

Mrs. Doris Robison

Mrs. Doris Robison

Aug 25, 2011

Doris L. Robison, 95, of Walkerton, IN. died Thursday August 25, 2011 at Walkerton-Miller's Merry Manor. She was born June 12, 1916 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harry Perkins and Ethel (Wakeman) Perkins. Doris was a member of the Tracy Methodist Church. In July of 1934, she married Marion E. Robison who preceded her in 1991. She is survived...

Mrs. Berniece Jensen

Mrs. Berniece Jensen

Aug 23, 2011

Berniece J. Jensen December 22, 1924-August 23, 2011 Mrs. Berniece J. Jensen, 86, of LaPorte, IN, died Tuesday August 23, 2011 at Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born December 22, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Otto Bass and Amanda (Machel) Bass. Berniece was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, primarily a servant of my...

Mr. William Laderoot

Mr. William Laderoot

Aug 19, 2011

Mr. William F. Laderoot, 72, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, died Friday August 19, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born February 23, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Sylvester Laderoot and Leone (Shafer) Laderoot. William worked for Kingsley Furniture Co. for 39 years as an upholster and retired in 1997. William was a veteran of...

Harry Rheinholtz

Harry Rheinholtz

Aug 14, 2011

Harry Rheinholtz, Jr., 89, of La Porte, IN, died Sunday, August 14, 2011 at his home. He was born February 7, 1922 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Harry Rheinholtz, Sr. and Elsie (Schweder) Rheinholtz. Harry was part owner/ contractor for M.R.S. Construction for 21 years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of Salem Chapel United Methodist Church. US...

Betty Blank

Betty Blank

Aug 13, 2011

Betty L. Blank, 81, of LaPorte, IN, died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her home. She was born May 13, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Gilbert Davis and Agnes (Stephan) Davis. Betty was a member of Charm and Chatter Home Economics Club. Graduated in 1947 from Kingsbury High School. She sang in the St. John Lutheran Choir...

Mrs. Mabel Oesterle

Mrs. Mabel Oesterle

Aug 9, 2011

Mrs. Mabel A. Oesterle, 86, of LaPorte, IN, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at The Arbors of Michigan City. She was born July 16, 1925 in Saunemin, Illinois, the daughter of Bert Miller and Mary (Eich) Miller. Mabel worked as a marketing coordinator for Travelers Insurance Co. On December of 1945, in Illinois, she married Adam E.Oesterle Jr., who preceded...

Helen Pease

Helen Pease

Aug 7, 2011

Helen E Pease, 82, of New Carlisle, Indiana, died Sunday August 7, 2011 at Hamilton Communities, Inc. in New Carlisle. She was born January 13, 1929 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the daughter of Glenn Butler and Vera (Stoner) Butler. Helen worked as a marketing consultant for NIPSCO, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Rolling Prairie V.F.W. Helen...

Kenneth Beehler

Kenneth Beehler

Aug 6, 2011

Kenneth E Beehler, 72, of Kingsbury, IN, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte. He was born December 28, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Floyd Beehler and Alice (Kerr) Beehler. Kenneth worked as a truck driver for nine years at Maple City Trucking, retiring May 11, 1998. On October 24, 1974, in...

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