Helen L. Macalka, 94, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 Arrangements are pending.  

Eleanor A. Mannia, 94, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019. Arrangements are pending 

Betty J. Cook, 94, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Betty was born September 9, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana to the late Charles and Mattie (Krueger) Smith. On November 23, 1946 in La Porte Betty married Richard D. Cook who preceded her in death December 24, 1997. Betty retired after 24 years of service from La Porte Hospital where she worked as a maintenance secretary.  She graduated from La Porte High School in 1944, was a member of the First United Methodist...

Virginia M. Zaworski, 95, of South Bend, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.  Virginia was born August 31, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Frank Joseph and Stella K. (Grochowalski) Papczynski.  On May 29, 1948 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, South Bend, Indiana Virginia married Raymond “Jerry” Zaworski who preceded her in death on March 4, 1999. In 1985 Virginia retired as a supervisor from Acme Air Filter & Window Cleaning Services after 36...

Helen L. Murphy passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, with her family by her side. Helen was born on December 13, 1941, in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Meredith Meyer. She lived in Madison, Wisconsin for more than 40 years and enjoyed Badger Hockey, gardening, auto racing, visiting zoos, all things Disney, and most of all, spending time with her family. She is survived by her five children, Greg Holmquest (Tracy), Steve Holmquest (Jill), Micki Meyer (Randy), Gary Holmquest...

Wilmetta M. Spier, 98, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Wilmetta was born June 27, 1921 in Maywood, Illinois. She worked as a legal secretary for many years in Chicago. Wilmetta was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and Circle 6 of the church. Wilmetta was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Angelina C. Spier. Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte,...

Margaret E. Wade, 97, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Margaret was born July 8, 1922 in La Porte County, Indiana to Alvie and Julia (Przybylski) Ellenwine. On November 25, 1943 in Three Oaks, Michigan, Margaret married John F. Wade who preceded her in death on October 30, 2004. Margaret retired after 17 years as the payroll supervisor at American Rubber and for ten years she was the manager of the Spiegel Store in La Porte.  Her first job was with Woolworth...

James Keene, 90 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, June 28, 2019.  Jim was born on May 27, 1929 in Michigan City to Dallas and Hazel (Waak) Keene.  On March 1, 1952, he married Jeanene Boniface at the former 1st Baptist church in an evening candle-light service. Jeanene Keene survives with a daughter, Joy (John) Moore of Dayton, Ohio; sons, Jeffrey (Barbara) Keene of La Porte, Jon (Judy) Keene of Minnesota; grandchildren, Wendy Lynne (Scott) Armstrong, Jarek Brandon...

James W. Wozniak, 93, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away at his home Saturday, June 29, 2019.  James was born February 2, 1926 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Frank and Rose (Nowak) Wozniak. James was the owner of Wozniak Plumbing and Heating. On June 14, 1947 James married Joan Conjalka who preceded him in death November 17, 2017. He leaves behind his children, Terry Wozniak of New York, New York and Dennis (Mary) Wozniak of Rolling Prairie, Indiana; grandchildren, Leah (Daniel)...

Daniel G. Slater, 69, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. Daniel was born on June 17, 1950 in Michigan City, Indiana to Victor and Charlotte (Lilly) Slater. On November 2, 1974 Daniel married Beth Ann James who preceded him in death. Daniel was a custodian for the La Porte Community Schools. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Michele and son in law, Tony Orndorff of Terre Haute, Indiana; six amazing grandchildren; and by caring nieces and nephews.  He...