Ryan Charles Goethals, 37 of Elkhart, Indiana formerly of La Porte passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.  Ryan was born on July 20, 1982 to Charles F. Goethals and Kim M. Rollins.  He enjoyed and appreciated gardening, his cats, music and drawing.  Ryan is survived by his mother, Kim M. Goethals of La Porte; his father, Charles F. (Brenda) Goethals of Elkhart; a brother, Jakob (Shana) Goethals of Sevierville, Tennessee; maternal grandparents, Richard and Sue Rollins of La...

William Henry Hews, 77 of La Porte, Indiana passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. William was born on September 6, 1942 in La Porte to William Henry Hews and Margaret Proud.  William was a farmer.  Surviving is his sister, Sherry Gillis of Indianapolis, Indiana. Cremation has taken place.  A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Pine Lake Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in...

John Conners, Jr, 87 of Fish Lake, Walkerton, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1932 in Chicago to the late John Sr. and Alice (Turner) Conners.  John was a member of the Teamsters Union and was dedicated to his career as a truck driver for over 50 years.  Before that he served in the United States Air-force and is a veteran of the Korean war.  He was a national life member and past commander of the VFW in Chicago, a member of the American...

Roy Allen Cantrell, 72, of Wellston, Michigan, formerly of La Porte, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. Roy was born on February 3, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of Eugene Daisy and the late Beatrice (Cantrell) Daisy.  He was a graduate of Walker High School in Chicago and then served in the United States Army.  He married Claudette Kay (Good) Fritts on March 2, 2007 in La Porte, Indiana. Roy was employed as a tool & die...

Hewlett Boyd Bean, 92, of Michigan City, Indiana, formerly of New Buffalo, Michigan passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. Hewlett was born February 17, 1928 in Sturgis, Michigan to Hewlett and Ellen (McKercher) Bean. On February 9, 1946 Hewlett married Barbara Calkins who preceded him in death on August 27, 2011. Hewlett was a self-employed milk man at Gateway Dairy in New Buffalo, Michigan, a World War II Army Veteran, a member of American Legion in New Buffalo and of the Methodist...

Kenneth J. Kalicki, 83, of South Bend, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020. Kenneth was born June 26, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Joseph and Lottie (Nowicki) Kalicki. On April 21, 2001 Kenneth married Esther Sroda who survives along with a son, Randall Kevin (LeeAnn) Kalicki of Colorado; four grandchildren, Randi and Bobby Kalicki, Stephanie Howe and Sarah Bayliff; ten great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Badur of South Bend, Indiana.  He was preceded in death...

Pamela Sue Durr, 64 of La Porte, Indiana of La Porte, Indiana passed away at La Porte Hospital, Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1955, in Kokomo, Indiana to Ernest and Roberta (Fennell) Thurston. Pamela is survived by a son, Jeremie J.E. Thurston; a sister, Tammy Weitz with two daughters of Iowa; two step-sisters, Annette Lona and Pam (Ralph) Harmon of La Porte, Indiana; an uncle, Dan Thurston of Florida; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

John E. Blower Jr., 79, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. John was born August 8, 1940 in East Palestine, Ohio to the late John E. Blower Sr. and Edna Hartman. John was a self-employed contractor, the owner of J.E. Blower Apartment Rentals, a former truck driver with Wirecraft and the former owner of Last Roundup Bar. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #135 in Michigan City. He served his country in the United States Army.  John is survived by a...

William “Bill” Dean Feikes, 88, of La Porte, Ind., passed on Saturday, May 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family in his home.  He was born in La Porte, Ind. on July 9, 1931 to Anton and Vera (Martin) Feikes. He attended La Porte High School and graduated in 1949. He went to South Bend Business college before serving in the United States Army in the 1st graduating class in Honolulu, Hawaii and completed tours in Korea and Japan. After his service, he attended Ball State...

Patricia Berby, 88, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Patricia was born July 11, 1931 in La Porte to William Evenburg and Grace (Sharp).  She was a Librarian at Crichfield School for 18 years. On February 16, 1952 Patricia married William G. Berby Jr. who preceded her in death on May 7, 2018. Patricia is survived by her children, Julie (Berby) Konowitz of Seal Beach, California, Mike (Barb) Berby of La Porte, Indiana, and Jane (David) Berby-Todd of...