Mrs. Catherine Eleanor Hubner, 106, of La Porte passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018.  She was born on May 10, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Lena (Eisenhutt) Thompson.  She had lived here since 1932 coming from Kingsbury, Indiana.  Mrs. Hubner had worked at K.O.P. during the Korean war and for Thanhardt Burger Corporation for 21 years as a mat worker for the custom pictures. On June 18, 1932 in La Porte Catherine married Carl W. Hubner who preceded her on May 4,...

Vicky L. Hostetler, 66, of Mill Creek, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Vicky was born July 10, 1952 in La Porte to Evelyn (Mottl) Lambert of La Porte and the late James Lambert.  She retired from Kmart.  On June 28, 1980, Vicky married Franklin Hostetler who survives with a daughter, Stephanie L. Hostetler; a sister, Sandra (Dean) Tarr and a brother, Richard (Patti) Lambert all of La Porte.  Vicky was a...

Twilla Gregg, 90, of Lakeville, Indiana passed away peacefully at home Sunday, September 9, 2018. Twilla was born July 28, 1928, in Marshall County, Indiana to the late Millard and Vera (Winnell) Ross.  She was preceded by her husband, Marvin Gregg; a grandson, Bryant O’Malley; a brother, Charles Ross and a sister, Mardell Gardner. On June 12, 1955, at Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, Twilla married Marvin Gregg, the love of her life. She leaves behind to cherish her memory,...

Paul D. Stacy, 57, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.  He was born on February 3, 1961 to the late Henry Stacy and Louella (Prater) Stacy of Knox, Indiana. Paul retired from ATI Casting in La Porte after 30 years.  On May 27, 1978, Paul married Teresa Jurkowski who survives along with their children, Jeremy Stacy of Michigan City and Jessica Stacy of Rolling Prairie; grandchildren, Dawson Sickman, Alissa Gambill, Bryce Stacy, and Lilly Leffler;...

Melody M. Jackson, 46 of La Porte, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Melody was born April 14, 1972, in Gary, Indiana to John and Judy (Frencl) McDaniel.  She was the owner of the Karmel Coffee Shop in La Porte and a former telephone operator with G.T.E.  Melody loved her family dearly, including her beloved dog, “Bean”.  She loved the beach, movies, and listening to Kenny Chesney music.  She...

Eldina “Dena” Marie Kessler, 86, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. Dena was born March 26, 1932 in Basile, Louisiana to the late Charles and Aline (Mercantel) Doga. On January 5, 1953, Dena married Francis “Frank” Kessler, who survives.  She was a homemaker. Dena is survived by her husband, Frank; three daughters, Sharon (Darryl) Johnson, Cathy (Donald) Wright and Debbie (Greg) Cotter all of La Porte, Indiana; seven grandchildren,...

Cheryl Cowgill, 65, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10:34 p.m. with her children by her side. Cheryl was born February 24, 1953, in Michigan City, Indiana to Howard and Betty (Hattabaugh) Cowgill. Cheryl worked for House of Fara and was a CNA for many years.  In 1998 Cheryl’s dream of going to Israel came true.  She did a ten day holy tour and walked the footsteps of Jesus.  Cheryl will be remembered for her quiet demeanor, dry sense of...

John Schultz, Jr., 89, of Hamlet, Indiana, formerly of North Liberty, Indiana passed away at home on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. John was born in Michigan City, Indiana on December 3, 1928 to John and Lillian (Gropp) Schultz. John grew up in Michigan City, graduated from Elston High School in 1946.  He joined the United States Navy as a seaman in June 1946.  In 1948, after his term of service in the Navy, he was employed by Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), as a...

Jean (Edwards) Swanson, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Jean was born, February 8, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan to Raymond and Della Duncklee. She was adopted when she was 4 years old by Karl and Stella Edwards.   Jean grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942.  She attended Eastern Michigan University.  On May 25, 1946, Jean married Milo Christopher Swanson....

Patricia J. Schroeder, 82, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, August 24, 2018.  She was born June 4, 1936, in La Porte, Indiana to Michael and Marie (Quigley) Cuff.  Patricia was employed with the La Porte County Treasurer’s office and then served as the Treasurer.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to out of town Notre Dame football games including Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas,...