Robert “Bob” L. Kooyenga, 81, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, September 25,2023. Bob was born May 2, 1942, in Blue Island, Illinois to the late Richard and Anne (Tamminga) Kooyenga. He retired after 34 years as an accountant with Ingersoll Rand in Chicago and then 10 years with HRR Enterprises in La Porte. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of La Porte and served his country in the U.S. Army.  On November 8, 1997, Bob married Sharen Eazsol who...

Donald A. Turner, 85, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1938, in New Buffalo, Michigan to Harry Turner and Ruth (Freyer) Turner Pawlicke.  On June 8, 1957 Donald married Patricia A. Bush in Michigan City, Indiana. Donald is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Donald Michael Turner, James Turner; daughters, Valerie Dube, Rebecca (Nicholas) Mazzaia, and Elizabeth (Rickey) Scissom; grandchildren, Nicholas L. (Vanessa) Mazzaia III,...

Richard T. Kowalczyk , 91, of LaPorte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  He was born October 21, 1931 at the Holy Family Hospital in Laporte to Joseph and Josephine (Lapatka) Kowalczyk. He was a graduate of Purdue University (West Lafayette) in Economics and completed Purdue’s Reserve Officer Training.  He served in the United States Air Force upon graduation and attained the rank of Captain. He retired from Anchor Savings & Loan...

Christine Lee Wilkins, a beloved family woman and respected member of the LaPorte community, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023. Born on August 2, 1961, in LaPorte, Indiana, Christine remained a loyal resident of her birthplace throughout her life. Christine was the daughter of the late Patricia and Gene Hasselfeldt. She was the loving sister to Vickie Gushrowski, Pamela Bergren, and Michael Hasselfeldt. Christine married Patrick Wilkins, and together had a daughter, Meghan...

Richard Clough, 73, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. Richard was born March 4, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Warren H. and Bonnie L. (Strege) Clough. Richard worked at Weil McClain in Michigan City. He also served in the United States Army. Richard loved motorcycles and classic cars. He especially loved a good time with family and friends. His famous saying when you left was “send everyone my love”. Richard is survived by a son,...

Rosalee S. Ross, 76, of Westville, Indiana passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born on November 24, 1946, in La Porte to the late Harry G. and Mary Ruth (Smyers) Hildebrand.  Rosalee had worked at the Gas Station on the corner of 6 & 39 and was a homemaker. She grew up in Union Mills, liked Polka Music, and was a devoted grandma and loving wife.  On December 14, 1985, Rosalee married Ernest Ross who survives with a son, Bob Gurnaski; grandchildren, Crissy...

Gaelen Paul Lehker, 82, of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Gaelen was born January 28, 1941, in La Porte, Indiana to Paul Lehker and Esther Rosenaue.  Gaelen graduated from La Porte High School. He retired from Indiana Bell after 31 years of service. He worked at La Porte Savings Bank where he met his bride Beth. He held other part time jobs as well.  He served with pride in the U.S. Army from 1963-1969. He was a member of the La Porte Amature Radio...

Carol May (Koontz) Ames, 89, of Union Mills, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Carol was born on July 27, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Alvin C. Koontz and Ethel Marie Thacker.  She graduated high school and then Business School. She worked as a secretary for Bye-Mo'R for over 20 years. She married the love of her life Freddie Lee Ames January 10, 1959, and they had five children together. She was a member of Hanna United Methodist...

Muriel “Molly” M. Bailey, 96, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Molly was born October 7, 1926, in Broseley, England to the late Charles and Ada (Fletcher) Ashwin. On October 20, 1945, in Dawley, England, Molly married Eugene “Gene” W. Bailey who preceded her in death on April 16, 2005. Molly was a member of First United Methodist Church. She had been employed with the former Fox Woolen Mills in La Porte. She loved watching her...

Norman (Nook) Allen Daisy, Sr 84 of Pierre Part, Louisiana, formerly of Laporte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Norman was born August 24, 1939, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Harold and Maxine (Mrozinski) Daisy. On January 30,1960, in Chicago, Illinois Norman married Dorothy (Dottie) Wojdyla who preceded him in death on June 8, 2015. On December 17, 2022 Norman married Lily Pond who survives. Norman worked at Bethlehem steel as a steel worker. He was a member of...