Carolyn Kay Lelo, 81 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.  Kay was born April 29, 1938 in West Virginia to Denver and Erma (Campbell) Robson.  She had been employed for 20 years as an Inspector with Solo Cup in Chicago.  Kay was also involved with Uncle John’s Flea Market at Cedar Lake and enjoyed crocheting and baking, especially her lamb cakes.   Kay is survived by a son, Kenneth (Roberta) Lelo of Schneider, Indiana; daughters, Karen...

Avon Jannette Dilloway 83, daughter of Walter and Grace Schweizer was called by the angels to her final rest on Monday February 10, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1936 in Michigan City, IN. Avon was the last to pass of nine children by her parents Walter and Grace. She was preceded in death by her first husband George S. Taylor and second spouse Donald C. Dilloway. She is survived by her son, Stephen Taylor and five step daughters: Brenda Hughes, Helen Jones, Jenice Whitacre, Peggy Elliot...

Stephen A. Owen, 59, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. Stephen was born December 21, 1960 in La Porte to Harry Phillip and Betty (Rosenbaum) Owen.  He was a welding supervisor with the Norfolk Southern Railroad and served in the Army National guard for 21 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #400, Fish Lake. Stephen graduated from Ivy Tech with an associate degree. On September 19, 1987 Stephen married Pamela Bybee who survives along with...

William Henry Hews, 77 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. William was born on September 6, 1942 in La Porte to William Henry Hews and Margaret Proud.  William was a farmer.  Surviving is his sister, Sherry Gillis of Indianapolis, Indiana. Cremation has taken place.   Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte, Indiana.  Please share prayers, memories, and condolences with the family at...

Paulette M. Nelson, 96, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Born in South Bend February 3,1924 to John and Sophia (Harrington) Peyton. She spent her younger years growing up in Valley City, ND where she graduated valedictorian from St. Catherine’s High School and was the captain of her basketball team. Paulette was a homemaker and worked for many years at Raco Inc. in South Bend. On July 29, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Paulette married Robert R. Nelson...

Virginia A. “Ginny” (Attar) Wilkins, 95 of Michigan City, Indiana passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.  She was born on July 3, 1924 in Michigan City to Albert and Sarah (Borane) Attar. Ginny had worked at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant during WWII and St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City.   On November 18, 1945 Ginny married Gothel D. Wilkins who preceded her in death on November 10, 2004. Ginny is survived by her children, Cheri (Philip) Natoli of Geneseo, New...

John Kiernicki, 93 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. John was born April 9, 1926 in Kopachintsi, Ukraine to Damien and Evdokia (Budzek) Kiernicki. He retired from Kingsley Furniture Company in La Porte. On May 18, 1947 John married Katherine (Zajac) who preceded him in death on February 16, 2007. John is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Charles) Stephens of New Carlisle, Olga Kiernicki of La Porte and Arlene (Paul) Steinheiser of La Porte; grandchildren,...

Sandra “Sandie” S. Lott, 79, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Sandie was born November 26, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana to Clem and Inamae (Miller) Worthington.  She retired from the La Porte community schools with the lunch program after 25 years of service. On July 25, 1967, Sandie married William Lott who preceded her in death on June 15, 2017. Sandie is survived by her children, Michele (Verne) Maas of White Pigeon, Michigan, William P....

Dr. George P. (Pete) Backer passed away at his home in La Porte, Indiana on January 30, 2020. He was born in Ferdinand, Indiana, the son of Dr. Henry G. and Frances McLaughlin Backer.  Pete was the oldest of twelve children. His elementary school education was in Ferdinand except for one year with his grandfather in Indianapolis. His high school years were memorable for taking the train to school in Huntingburg and for serving for a time as the train’s bookkeeper. He volunteered...

Charles E. Rudd, 65, of La Porte, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.   Arrangements are pending with Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte, Indiana.