George J. Mares Jr., 74, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. George was born on April 19, 1947, in Oak Park, Illinois to the late George J. Mares Sr. and Rosemary A. Petrick. On March 21, 1970, George married Ann Habegger who survives with their children, Deborah (Alan) Lee of Knoxville, Tennessee, George J. (Jennifer) Mares III of Schaumburg, Illinois, Joseph Ivan Mares of LaGrange, Illinois, Paulette R. Mares of La Porte; grandchildren, Thomas R. Scully, Joshua J....

Charles Kenneth “Ken” Schnable, 78, of LaPorte, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Ken was born March 5, 1943, in Tampa, Florida to the late Charles Kenneth and Juanita (Jones) Schnable. On August 29, 1964, Ken married Eleanore A. “Ellie” Malec, in Terre Coupe, Indiana who preceded him in death on February 7, 2021. He is survived by his two sons, K. Dirk (Amy Tomczak) Schnable and William Brook (Francisca Thompson) Schnable both of LaPorte; sister, Judith...

Melinda G. Gaw, 69, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. Melinda was born October 17, 1951, in La Porte, Indiana to the late Vernon Gerald and Margaret Ellen (Trump) Gaw. Melinda worked for La Porte County EMS as an EMT and in the office. She was a Bus Driver, worked at the DMV, was a corrections officer at Westville Corrections and the Indiana State Prison, worked at Joy Manufacturing, and was a member of the Springfield Township Volunteer Fire Department. Melinda...

Kathryn A. Ballard, 70, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1950, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Harry and Mary Alice (Hoover) Kemmer. Kathy graduated from Indiana University with a degree in dental hygiene and worked as a dental hygienist with her husband, Dr. Logan Ballard for many years in La Porte. Kathy was married to Dr. J. Logan Ballard who survives along with her son, Jeffrey (Kristen) Ballard of...

Dorothy M. Wolfe, 94, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1926, in La Porte, Indiana to Martin F. and Gertrude D. (Nebelung) Schroeder. Dorothy was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte, The Ladies Aid, Circle 8, and Altar Guild all with St. John’s Lutheran Church. She graduated from Rolling Prairie High School in 1944, where she was a member of the 44 Club of Rolling Prairie High School. On...

Harriett Faye Potrzebowski, 76, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Harriett was born January 29, 1945, in Goshen, Indiana to the late Melvin and Wynona (Hostetler) Grabill. Harriett was a homemaker and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Harriett is survived by her children, Julie (Steve) Goen, Steve (Mary) Potrzebowski, Janice (Richard) Pickett, Johanna Pickett, and Jennifer (David) Barker; ten grandchildren, Chris Goen, Erich Goen, Jared Pickett, Kate Pickett,...

Joann H. Kelly, 88, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her home.  She was born in La Porte County, Indiana to Emery J. and Catherine E. (Palmer) Wozniak. On February 14, 1953, at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Michigan City, Indiana by Reverend Leonard Cross, she married Matthew T. Kelly, who preceded her in death November 3, 2018. After graduating from Westville High School, Joann was employed with Allis Chalmers, Westville Elementary School and T....

Eric “Rick” Robert Boklund Jr. September 6, 1956 - May 22, 2021 Eric R. Boklund Jr., 64, of Mill Creek, Indiana passed away Friday, May 22, 2021 in Mill Creek, Indiana surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 6, 1956 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Eric Boklund Sr. and Ruth (Schroeder) Boklund. Eric was a member of Sauktown Church of Christ and enjoyed preaching, hunting, and living his life raising, teaching, and uplifting his beloved children, Elin Marie Boklund and...

Charles P. “Chuck” Borst, 69, of LaPorte, Indiana passed away at Northwest Health Hospital, Portage Campus on May 19, 2021.  Chuck was born February 18, 1952, and was a lifelong resident of LaPorte. Following high school, Chuck attended Purdue University and was later employed for many years as an administrator for the Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana.  Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Robert L. and Marion (Bach) Borst.  He was a...

Charles M. Wright, 73, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  He was born on December 13, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to the late Lewis and Eunice (Flaharty) Wright.  On October 25, 1969, Charles married Barbara Smith who survives along with sons, Michael Wright of La Porte, Jeff (Ashley) Wright of Rolling Prairie; granddaughters, Macy and Maya; a sister, Jean (Dan) Luchene of Conroe, Texas; and a brother, Del (Kathy) Wright of Willis, Texas....