All Obituaries

Matthew Mercier, 62, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. Family and friends may also visit from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday morning in the...

David Anthony James, a man of courage, intelligence, and adventure, passed away on April 2, 2024, in Falls Church, Virginia, at the age of 81. Born on June 27, 1942, in La Porte, Indiana, David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love. David graduated from La Porte High School in 1961 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance from Indiana University in 1967. His thirst for knowledge and...

Lisa Ann Mosher, who will haunt her family from beyond if they reveal her true age, passed peacefully on March 31, 2024. She is survived by her two siblings, Wendy Church (Terry) and Nick (Sara Lister), two nephews, Quentin and Trey, her four-legged feline daughter, Trouble, numerous furry nephews, and the lady who made her widowed father happy again, Patsy Spahn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Gyneth (McCoy) Mosher, all four grandparents, and several other furry children...

Julius Bauer November 3, 1933 - March 27, 2024 Julius was born November 3, 1933 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of John and Helen (Masszi) Bauer. He graduated Class of 1952 from Central High School in South Bend. He served in the Air Force from 1952 – 1960. He retired from U.S. Steel in Gary. After retiring from the Mill, he and his wife opened and operated J.I.B. Lawn and Cleaning Services. On April 13, 1957, Julius married Ilona (Kadi) Bauer, who preceded him in death on December...

Terry Lynn Shelton April 1, 1959 - March 17, 2024 Terry Lynn Shelton, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away on March 17th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on April 1, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Terry’s life was a testament to hard work, compassion, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. After graduating from Doyle High School, Terry proudly served in the United States Army as a Military...

Richard Earl Smith, known affectionately as Dick to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Born on November 27, 1941, in Rushville, Indiana, Dick's journey through life was marked by his intelligence, faith, and passionate spirit. Dick graduated from Rushville High School and furthered his education at the Wilmington Delaware Art Institute, which set the stage for his successful career. He retired from the Whirlpool Corporation after 30...

Shurla Richardson was born in La Porte, Indiana on September 19, 1936 to Charles and Helen (Surowiec) Smith. She was the second born of four siblings whom she fondly adored and often talked about. They kept busy being creative, playing outside, and helping the family as much as possible. Shurla worked at the local dime store, Kresge’s. One evening in high school, she went to the La Porte Roller Rink to “watch the roller skaters do their tricks''. Shurla couldn’t...

Beloved former Mayor of LaPorte, Elmo Gonzalez, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Friday, March 8, 2024 in the comfort of his home in Arlington Heights, Illinois. His adored wife, Paula, and children at his side. Born on June 26, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas, Elmo grew up with a sense of duty and honor that would define his life. As a little boy, he worked tirelessly helping his grandparents with their tailoring business, found odd jobs in the neighborhood, and performed in a trio at...

Delbert Joseph Allen, known affectionately as Delbert to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at his home in Hanna, Indiana surrounded by his family. Born on January 2, 1951, in La Porte, Indiana, Delbert was a beacon of kindness and courage throughout his 73 years of life. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who left a lasting impact on the hearts of those he touched. Delbert was born to the late Joseph and Annie (Webb)...

Edwarda Juszkiewicz, 86, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024. Edwarda was born in Stary Sącz, Poland on August 17, 1937, to the late Roman and Zofia (Cięciel) Majka. On July 17, 1955, Edwarda married Jozef Juszkiewicz who preceded her in death on March 3, 2004. Edwarda was a homemaker. Edwarda is survived by her daughter Maria (Tom) Otolski of La Porte, Indiana; three sons, Mitch (Linda) Juszkiewicz of La Porte, Indiana, Ted (Kay) Juszkiewicz of Mill Creek, Indiana,...