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Gerald Krcilek La Porte
Our beloved Father and Patriarch, Gerald N. Krcilek left this Earth on 3/22/2023 in LaPorte, IN at the age of 88. Gerald was born March 3, 1935 in Berwyn, IL to his parents Gerald J. and Jennie M. (Mannia) Krcilek. Gerald married Marlene (Beam) Krcilek October 12, 1957 in LaPorte at St. Joseph Church and they celebrated 54 years together before Marlene’s passing in 2013.
Gerald loved spending time in nature, and for many years, his morning routine included walking his loyal pets in...
Our beloved Father and Patriarch, Gerald N. Krcilek left this Earth on 3/22/2023 in LaPorte, IN at the age of 88. Gerald was born March 3, 1935 in Berwyn, IL to his parents Gerald J. and Jennie M....
Claudia Breitzke La Porte
Claudia Sue Breitzke, 69, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1954, in La Porte to the late John Patrick and Virginia (Shroyer) Grace.
Claudia retired from Miller's Merry Manor in La Porte as a Registered Nurse after many years of service. She had also served as a RN with La Porte Hospital and Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She graduated from La Porte High School and then Ivy Tech as a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed fishing and...
Claudia Sue Breitzke, 69, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1954, in La Porte to the late John Patrick and Virginia (Shroyer)...
James "Jim" Shaw La Porte
James “Jim” W. Shaw, 73, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Jim was born on July 28, 1949, in La Porte to Walter and Charlotte (Berg) Shaw.
Jim and his brother, Bill Shaw were the co-owners of Shaws' Auto Service in La Porte. Jim had also worked at Ace Hardware in Michigan City, and most recently Family Express in La Porte. He served his country in the United States Army. Jim was a volunteer with the 4-H Rabbit Club, and known for his delicious...
James “Jim” W. Shaw, 73, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Jim was born on July 28, 1949, in La Porte to Walter and Charlotte (Berg) Shaw.
Jim and his...
Virginia Taylor La Porte
Virginia H. (Shepherd) Taylor, 89, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Virginia was born July 6, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Sidney Ross and Helen Ida (Schultz) Shepherd.
On May 3, 1952, Virginia married John “Jack” Taylor who preceded her in death on December 3, 2019. Virginia was a graduate of La Porte High School Class of 1952. After raising her children, Virginia worked for the La Porte School Corporation for 20 years as a substitute...
Virginia H. (Shepherd) Taylor, 89, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Virginia was born July 6, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Sidney Ross and Helen Ida (Schultz)...
Harliss Collins La Porte
Harliss Collins, 82, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Harliss was born November 22 1940, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Lee Collins and Dolly Bailey.
On July 2, 1971, Harliss married Mary Kathleen Robinson. Harliss worked as a Heavy Equipment operator for the Railroad and retired in 1990. He served on the Stark County Sheriff’s Posse. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and also woodworking.
He is survived...
Harliss Collins, 82, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Harliss was born November 22 1940, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Lee Collins and Dolly Bailey.
On July 2, 1971,...
Cary Hansell-Ferry La Porte
Cary Lynn Hansell-Ferry, 59, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2023.
Cary was born May 7, 1963 in Gary, Indiana to James Aubrey and Gloria Ann (Harris) Hansell. Cary was a homemaker.
Cary is survived by a son, Ryan Hansell of Wheatfield, Indiana; and a sister, Rebecca (George) Nolan of La Porte, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Michael Hansell; and a sister, Rena Sue Hansell-Tillman.
Cremation has taken place with Frank L. Keszei...
Cary Lynn Hansell-Ferry, 59, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2023.
Cary was born May 7, 1963 in Gary, Indiana to James Aubrey and Gloria Ann (Harris) Hansell. Cary was a...
Lisa Brown La Porte
Lisa Brown, 46, of La Porte, Indiana passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer on March 11, 2023.
Lisa was born on October 6, 1976, in La Porte to Richard and Linda (Bowlby) Mrkva.
She married Ricky J. Brown on December 16, 2000, who sadly preceded her in death on February 23, 2010. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her grandbabies. She also enjoyed old movies, history, and music.
Lisa is survived by her parents, Linda (Richard) Mrkva of La Porte; a...
Lisa Brown, 46, of La Porte, Indiana passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer on March 11, 2023.
Lisa was born on October 6, 1976, in La Porte to Richard and Linda...
Charles Glassman La Porte
Charles F. Glassman, 79, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Michigan City, Indiana to Harry and Lydia (Irk) Glassman.
Charles served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the La Porte County Highway Department after serving 20 years as a Truck and Heavy Equipment Driver. Charles and his wife were known for providing Hog Roasts. They also provided firewood for many customers over the years.
On August 25,...
Charles F. Glassman, 79, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Michigan City, Indiana to Harry and Lydia (Irk) Glassman.
Charles served...
Arlene Solmos La Porte
Arlene Rose Solmos, 84, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1938 in Fowler, Indiana to George and Leona Marcella (Etter) Cota. Arlene was a homemaker to her husband and six children.
She was a member of Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church in La Porte and the Sagamore Parkway Association.
On November 11, 1961, Arlene married Joseph Solmos who survives. She is also survived by her children, Michele (Phillip) Solmos-Zwickl of Boston,...
Arlene Rose Solmos, 84, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1938 in Fowler, Indiana to George and Leona Marcella (Etter) Cota. Arlene was a...
Deidre Crail Rolling Prairie
Deidre A. Crail, 65, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1957 in La Porte to the late Donald A. (Doris) Hertzberg and Doreen (O’Connell) Hertzberg.
Deidre taught special education for 34 years in the Michigan City School Corporation. She was a member of I.S.T.A., Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Church, and enjoyed golf, having made a hole-in-one.
On June 12, 1982, Deidre married Robert M. Crail who survives with...
Deidre A. Crail, 65, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1957 in La Porte to the late Donald A. (Doris) Hertzberg and Doreen...
Gerald Krcilek La Porte
Our beloved Father and Patriarch, Gerald N. Krcilek left this Earth on 3/22/2023 in LaPorte, IN at the age of 88. Gerald was born March 3, 1935 in Berwyn, IL to his parents Gerald J. and Jennie M. (Mannia) Krcilek. Gerald married Marlene (Beam) Krcilek October 12, 1957 in LaPorte at St. Joseph Church and they celebrated 54 years together before Marlene’s passing in 2013.
Gerald loved spending time in nature, and for many years, his morning routine included walking his loyal pets in...
Our beloved Father and Patriarch, Gerald N. Krcilek left this Earth on 3/22/2023 in LaPorte, IN at the age of 88. Gerald was born March 3, 1935 in Berwyn, IL to his parents Gerald J. and Jennie M....
Claudia Breitzke La Porte
Claudia Sue Breitzke, 69, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1954, in La Porte to the late John Patrick and Virginia (Shroyer) Grace.
Claudia retired from Miller's Merry Manor in La Porte as a Registered Nurse after many years of service. She had also served as a RN with La Porte Hospital and Memorial Hospital in South Bend. She graduated from La Porte High School and then Ivy Tech as a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed fishing and...
Claudia Sue Breitzke, 69, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1954, in La Porte to the late John Patrick and Virginia (Shroyer)...
James "Jim" Shaw La Porte
James “Jim” W. Shaw, 73, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Jim was born on July 28, 1949, in La Porte to Walter and Charlotte (Berg) Shaw.
Jim and his brother, Bill Shaw were the co-owners of Shaws' Auto Service in La Porte. Jim had also worked at Ace Hardware in Michigan City, and most recently Family Express in La Porte. He served his country in the United States Army. Jim was a volunteer with the 4-H Rabbit Club, and known for his delicious...
James “Jim” W. Shaw, 73, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Jim was born on July 28, 1949, in La Porte to Walter and Charlotte (Berg) Shaw.
Jim and his...
Virginia Taylor La Porte
Virginia H. (Shepherd) Taylor, 89, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Virginia was born July 6, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Sidney Ross and Helen Ida (Schultz) Shepherd.
On May 3, 1952, Virginia married John “Jack” Taylor who preceded her in death on December 3, 2019. Virginia was a graduate of La Porte High School Class of 1952. After raising her children, Virginia worked for the La Porte School Corporation for 20 years as a substitute...
Virginia H. (Shepherd) Taylor, 89, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Virginia was born July 6, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Sidney Ross and Helen Ida (Schultz)...
Harliss Collins La Porte
Harliss Collins, 82, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Harliss was born November 22 1940, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Lee Collins and Dolly Bailey.
On July 2, 1971, Harliss married Mary Kathleen Robinson. Harliss worked as a Heavy Equipment operator for the Railroad and retired in 1990. He served on the Stark County Sheriff’s Posse. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and also woodworking.
He is survived...
Harliss Collins, 82, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Harliss was born November 22 1940, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Lee Collins and Dolly Bailey.
On July 2, 1971,...
Cary Hansell-Ferry La Porte
Cary Lynn Hansell-Ferry, 59, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2023.
Cary was born May 7, 1963 in Gary, Indiana to James Aubrey and Gloria Ann (Harris) Hansell. Cary was a homemaker.
Cary is survived by a son, Ryan Hansell of Wheatfield, Indiana; and a sister, Rebecca (George) Nolan of La Porte, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Michael Hansell; and a sister, Rena Sue Hansell-Tillman.
Cremation has taken place with Frank L. Keszei...
Cary Lynn Hansell-Ferry, 59, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2023.
Cary was born May 7, 1963 in Gary, Indiana to James Aubrey and Gloria Ann (Harris) Hansell. Cary was a...
Lisa Brown La Porte
Lisa Brown, 46, of La Porte, Indiana passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer on March 11, 2023.
Lisa was born on October 6, 1976, in La Porte to Richard and Linda (Bowlby) Mrkva.
She married Ricky J. Brown on December 16, 2000, who sadly preceded her in death on February 23, 2010. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her grandbabies. She also enjoyed old movies, history, and music.
Lisa is survived by her parents, Linda (Richard) Mrkva of La Porte; a...
Lisa Brown, 46, of La Porte, Indiana passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer on March 11, 2023.
Lisa was born on October 6, 1976, in La Porte to Richard and Linda...
Charles Glassman La Porte
Charles F. Glassman, 79, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Michigan City, Indiana to Harry and Lydia (Irk) Glassman.
Charles served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the La Porte County Highway Department after serving 20 years as a Truck and Heavy Equipment Driver. Charles and his wife were known for providing Hog Roasts. They also provided firewood for many customers over the years.
On August 25,...
Charles F. Glassman, 79, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Michigan City, Indiana to Harry and Lydia (Irk) Glassman.
Charles served...
Arlene Solmos La Porte
Arlene Rose Solmos, 84, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1938 in Fowler, Indiana to George and Leona Marcella (Etter) Cota. Arlene was a homemaker to her husband and six children.
She was a member of Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church in La Porte and the Sagamore Parkway Association.
On November 11, 1961, Arlene married Joseph Solmos who survives. She is also survived by her children, Michele (Phillip) Solmos-Zwickl of Boston,...
Arlene Rose Solmos, 84, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1938 in Fowler, Indiana to George and Leona Marcella (Etter) Cota. Arlene was a...
Deidre Crail Rolling Prairie
Deidre A. Crail, 65, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1957 in La Porte to the late Donald A. (Doris) Hertzberg and Doreen (O’Connell) Hertzberg.
Deidre taught special education for 34 years in the Michigan City School Corporation. She was a member of I.S.T.A., Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph Church, and enjoyed golf, having made a hole-in-one.
On June 12, 1982, Deidre married Robert M. Crail who survives with...
Deidre A. Crail, 65, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1957 in La Porte to the late Donald A. (Doris) Hertzberg and Doreen...
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