Jean M. Miller, 92, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Jean was born May 1, 1927 in Galena Township to the late Irvin and Mildred (Conrow) Barnes. On August 21, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana Jean married Robert E. Miller who survives. Jean was a retired service representative from G.T.E. after 17 years of service.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the bereavement group. Jean is survived by her husband, Robert; a daughter, Diane Soroka of...

Robert Eugene Padgett, 70 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  He was born October 30, 1949 in La Porte to Ora Elza and Phyllis (Renfro) Padgett Jr.  He retired from Scott Brass in New Carlisle, Indiana. On July 11, 2003, Robert married Susan Nemeth who preceded him in death on July 25, 2018. He was also preceded by his parents; a daughter, Nancy Jo Harshman; and a brother, Gary Padgett. Surviving is a son, Robert (Robbie) Padgett; a stepson, Tim (Sara)...

Genevieve “Jenny” Reed, 90, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Jenny was born October 3, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana to Martin and Caroline (Kurtyka) Burek.  She graduated from La Porte High School 1948 and attended Winston in Chicago where she took cake and decorating classes. She was employed for 18 years in the cafeteria with the La Porte schools and was a professional cake baker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and the Altar and Rosary...

Ella Marion Kelly Eversburg, 92, of La Porte, Indiana formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away January 5, 2020. Born September 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Quall Kelly.  A resident of Belle Vernon from 1950-1995, Mrs. Eversburg later resided in Valparaiso, Indiana.  She was a former member of St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Marion was a homemaker and a seamstress, designing one of her daughter’s wedding dresses and then creating a...

Richard A. Rudolph, 89, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. Richard was born February 23, 1930 in Union Center, Indiana to Stanley and Elizabeth (Coil) Rudolph. Richard was married between 1954 and 1991 to Mary Brenda. On June 16, 1992 he married Carol (Yasko) Beaver who preceded him in death on October 23, 2018. Richard is survived by a daughter, Gerri (Jim) Geiger of Colon, Michigan; a step-daughter, Rachelle (Joe) Frosch of Plainfield, Illinois; five grandsons,...

James Donald Bartholomew, 91, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was born on May 26, 1928, to the late Ray S. and Marie (Raatz) Bartholomew in La Porte, Indiana. On May 14, 1955, Jim married Gloria Schmude, who predeceased him on November 29, 2019. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth (Randy) Radke of Michigan City, Indiana and a son, James Allen (Tammi) Bartholomew of New Carlisle, Indiana; grandchildren: Sabrina (Adam) Stradtner, Melissa (Eric) Spurling,...

Marion McCash, 96 of New Carlisle, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Marion was born on November 9, 1923 in Cheboygan, Michigan to the late Walter and Agnes (Cadieux) McCash.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Patricia A. Jankoviak, Barbara Sutton and Bernadette Wenger.  Surviving are nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La...

Sally J. Nelson, 70, of Petaluma, California, formerly of La Porte, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Sally was born February 9, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana to Robert R. Nelson Sr. and Paulette (Peyton) Nelson. Sally graduated from Purdue University and she was a Real Estate broker in California. Sally is survived by her mother, Paulette Nelson of La Porte; two sisters, Jane (John) Liming of Liberty, Indiana and Marjorie Nelson of La Porte, Indiana; two brothers, Kevin...

  It is with deep sorrow that we are announcing Don M. Hunter peacefully passed on Monday, November 18, 2019 after a long illness.  He was at peace with God and surrounded by his loving family throughout his final days.  Don was an amazing husband to Linda, father to Jeff, Tim, and Shannon, grandfather to six, father-in-law, uncle to thirteen nieces and nephews, cousin, and friend to many.  Don was loved, admired, and adored by seemingly everyone.  Don was...

Patricia Ann “Pat” Kuta, 78, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. Patricia was born in Champaign, Illinois on April 12, 1941 to Frank and Ferrie (Groves) Purcell. Patricia worked as a credit collections manager for ECI in St. Louis, Missouri. She also worked at Wirekraft in Rolling Prairie, International Wire in South Bend, Indiana and Allis Chalmers for 21 years.  She graduated from La Porte High School in 1959, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...