Evart M. Carpenter, 74, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Evart was born June 1, 1945 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Etron Martin and Edna May (Crouch) Carpenter. Evart was employed with Joy Manufacturing in Michigan City in production control for over 20 years and retired from Aero Metals in La Porte after more than 15 years.  He enjoyed his grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and woodworking. Evart was a 42-year life member of the Center Township...

Lisa Marie Tuszynski, 59, of Mill Creek, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was diagnosed in September with Cholangiocarcinoma a rare bile duct cancer. Lisa was born on July 9, 1960 in LaPorte, Ind. to the late Barbara C. Kuta-Durnal and the late Steve Dopieralski. On June 25, 1983 Lisa married her high school sweetheart, Mark Tuszynski who survives along with sons, Nathan T. (Ashley) Tuszynski of Mishawaka,...

Freddie Lee Ames, 84 of Union Mills, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in Davenport, Florida.  Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Donald M. Hunter, 82 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Arrangements are pending at this time.   

Joel Scott Miller, 68 of La Porte passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019. Joel was born February 14, 1951 in Auburn, Indiana to the late James and Mary (Kish) Miller.  On July 11, 1986 Joel married Gwen Agnew who survives with a daughter, Nicole Miller of La Porte; sons, Rick (Jodie) Miller of Louisville, Kentucky, Nathan Miller of La Porte; grandchildren, Blake & Brent Miller; sisters, Joan Gehr of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Jeani (Elijah) Toscano of Orange, California; brother,...

Joan Schlager, 88, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Joan was born November 2, 1931 in Wautoma, Wisconsin to the late Henry and Angeline (Michalak) Bielmeier. Joan was a register nurse for many years.  She graduated from Purdue North Central School of Nursing and was a member of the Alumni Association. She was a past president of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and a member of the Women’s Better Business Association. She enjoyed gardening,...

Noah Sean Herrbach, 38, of La Porte, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Noah was born October 28, 1981 in Michigan City, Indiana to Roger Herrbach of New Buffalo, Michigan and the late Karen (Cowgill) Herrbach. On March 3, 2009 Noah married Brittney A. (Ford) Herrbach who survives. Noah worked in valet at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan and as a plumber for Kevin Von Ehr Plumbing in New Buffalo, Michigan. Noah is survived by his wife, Brittney; two...

Wayne C. Ellinger, 86, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.  He was born June 21, 1933 in La Porte, Indiana to Clarence and Kathryn (Garwood) Ellinger.  Wayne was the owner of the Accurate Foam Company in La Porte. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte and served his country in the United States Army in Europe. He graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and was an avid hunter, fisherman and traveler.  On...

Maxine Vera (Jamieson) Spenner, 88, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. Maxine was born on November 26, 1930, in Crown Point, Indiana to Ray and Gladys (Wylie) Jamieson. On August 7, 1954, Maxine married Gene Spenner. Maxine was the 1948 Valedictorian at Tefft High School and graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Physical Education and Business Education.  She was a public school educator for St. Joseph, La...

Rex Alan Eckert, 63, of Walkerton, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. Rex was born June 9, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Robert Theodore and Marjorie Ruth (Citizen) Eckert. Rex graduated from New Prairie High School in 1975. He was an Industrial Insulator with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Union, local 75 and served as a financial secretary for the Union.   He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He...