Phyllis “Jeanne” I. Humes, 84, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Jeanne was born May 11, 1937, in Norton, Virginia to the late Sidney M. and Edna (Smith) Jones. Jeanne worked at the former Union Cigar store in La Porte.  Jeanne is survived by three sons, Michael L. (Donna) Craft of Indianapolis, Indiana, Douglas A. (Tracie) Humes, of La Porte, Indiana, and Gary W. (Stacy) Humes of South Bend, Indiana; many grandchildren; a sister, Shirley...

Jason Charles Christopher Pease, 48, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Jason was born January 28, 1973, in Franklin, Indiana to the late Monte Pease and Linda (Brehm) Pease of La Porte, Indiana. He is survived by his mother; children, Korin Bell of Rockwood, Tennessee, Jacob (Jamie) Pease of Wartburg, Tennessee, Baley Pease of Cookeville, Tennessee, Connor Stalbaum of La Porte, Indiana, Carson Stalbaum of La Porte, Indiana; grandchildren, Easton, Piper,...

Our Beloved mother, Betty Jane Herrold, 92, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. Betty was born December 9, 1928, in Frazee, Minnesota to the late Cleveland and Edith (Stillings) Graham. Betty married James Henry Herrold on October 15, 1949, who passed away January 10, 1979. Betty worked at many jobs throughout her life including Allis Chalmers, Westville Lumber Company, and the Swanson Center helping with many activities.  She loved baking, cooking, and most...

Winifred R. Kolar, 98, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, November 15, 2021.  Winifred was born Thursday, March 15, 1923, in La Porte to Jacob and Rose (Mizar) Dreiner and resided here all her life.  On July 5, 1947, she married George E. Kolar who preceded her in death on September 17, 2007.  Winifred and George were married 60 years. Winifred was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She also worked many years as a legal secretary and was a member of Holy...

Shelly Ann Lapczynski, 50, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1971, in Michigan City to Arthur Lapczynski of Rolling Prairie and the late Phyllis J. (Schneider) Lapczynski who preceded her in death on January 15, 2021. Shelly was employed as an LPN with Life Care Center of Michigan City. She attended Purdue Northwest and graduated from Ivy Tech as an LPN. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in New...

Janice Elaine Hahn 86, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born on July 9, 1935, in La Porte, Indiana to Lawrence Haferkamp and Elsie Mae Gordon. She was a homemaker. On April 4, 1964, in La Porte, Janice married Melvin Hahn who preceded her in death on January 2, 2013. Surviving are her children, Lori (Tom Bagley) Lambert of La Porte, Jeff Lambert of Macon, Georgia, Kristi Hahn of La Porte, Jay (Chrissy) Hahn of Winnetka, Illinois; and grandchildren,...

James Robert Shei, 74, of Hanna, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. James was born September 22, 1947, to Harold Les and Rose Mary (Mills) Shei.  On July 24, 1970, James married Sherry Beahler.  James and Sherry were married for 51 years.  After High School he served in the US Army as a Sergeant.  He was employed with Co-Alliance (formally Ag-Reliance) and was a lifelong farmer.  He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wanatah, the...

Randall J. Gould, 55, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Randall was born on April 25, 1966, in Pomona, California to Joseph Gould and the late Gayle (Hilton) Gould. On April 25, 2008, Randall married Tina Marie Wilson who survives.  Randall and Tina were married for 13 years.  Randall is survived by his children; Jennifer (Stephen) Suthard, of Rochester, Janelle (Daniel) Whitaker of La Porte, Callie Jordan of Walker, Minnesota, Tosha (Amy) Sailors of...

June 11, 1945 - October 26, 2021   Wayne Kemker, 76, of Henderson and formerly of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.    He retired from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department in 1999 as a Homicide Detective after serving 30 years on the department. He was a Navy Veteran and was a trained parachute rigger.  He also was employed by the Golden Nugget where he retired in 2019.   He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Angela; one...

Antoinette “Toni” de Rover, 92, of La Porte, Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 31, 2021.  Toni was born on February 4, 1929, in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Carl and Sophia (Kominiarek) Wisnieski. On June 15, 1957, Toni married Robert de Rover who preceded her in death on December 25, 2010. She is survived by daughters, Renee (Doug) Buell of Michigan City, Indiana, Janet Wegiel of La Porte, Laura de Rover of La Porte,...