All Obituaries

Vivian Lee Tolson Whorwell, 72 of Westville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in LaPorte. She was born March 17, 1947 in LaPorte to Marion “Bud” and Genevieve “Mimi” (Bredsche) Green. On September 4, 2004 she married Jack Whorwell who passed away December 9, 2004.  Vivian is survived by her children Danny (Lori) Tolson of North Judson, Kelli Van Meter of LaPorte, Angie (Michael Stroud) Moser of LaPoprte, Son-in-Law Gary Van Meter, five grandchildren Austin...

Heather (Hufstedler) Hooper, 33, of LaPorte, passed away on May 4, 2019 in Crown Point.  She was born on September 11, 1985, in Fridley, Minnesota, to James and Karen (Hurley) Hufstedler.  She married Lawerance Hooper.  Heather worked as a medical records supervisor for Signature Health Care in South Bend.  She enjoyed spending her time working puzzle books and doing needlepoint.  Heather is survived by; her mother, daughter Madison Hooper, step-son Bailey Hooper,...

Renee Nicole Bartruff, 31 of Wanatah, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  Renee was born September 23, 1987 in Valparaiso, IN to Michael and Cynthia (Doud) Creech.  On July 19, 2008 she married Michael Bartruff who survives.  Renee is survived by her children Rylee Elizabeth and Miranda Jo Bartruff of Wanatah, her parents, two brothers Eric (Ashley) Prater and Joshua Born.  Renee was a RN at Porter Regional Hospital for 14 years.  Loving mother and wife. Funeral...

Sally Ann McKahan, 82, of LaPorte, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.  She was born March 31, 1937 in South Bend, IN. to Edward H.and Evelyn (Diemer) Spicher. On November 23, 1958 she married Max E. McKahan who passed away December 13, 1998. Sally is survived by her children Sandra (Robert) Baker of Rolling Praire and Brian (Christina) McKahan of Grantham, New Hampshire; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers Jack (Catherine) Spicher and Wayne...

  Ellen Egener, 76, of LaPorte, passed away on April 20, at her residence.  She was born on February 7, 1943, in Hammond, IN, to James and Ellen (Griener) Clayton.  On June 27, 1965, she married Steven Egener, who survives.  Ellen was a homemaker for most of her life and graduated Griffith High School in 1961.  She also enjoyed attending Crossroads Baptist Church in Wanatah with her husband.  She also graduated from American Beauty School of Chicago. She is...

Roselyn S. Reinfurth, 76 of Michigan City, formerly of Westville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 in Michigan City. She was born October 31, 1942 to Harry and Evelyn (Frazee) Reinfurth.  Roselyn was a die hard Cubs fan often attending Cubs games with her mom. She loved to travel with her mom had a passion for sending greeting cards to family and friends around the holidays that she so dearly loved. She formerly was a greeting card distributor and at one time worked for K-Mart in...

Jessie Eugene Daugherty was born September 16, 1952 in La Porte, IN to Clyde and LaMarion(Mary)Daugherty. He graduated from Westville High School in 1971 where he played sousaphone in the band and basketball. Jess was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a medic in the 7th Cavalry in Germany. He married Debra(Keplar) Daugherty on August 23, 1980 in Westville. She survives along with their children Patrick and Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ben and Chuck. He...

Claudette Therese Warnke, 81, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019, in her home in Muskego, Wisconsin. She was born April 20, 1937, in LaPorte, IN, to Albert and Lillian (Rudziewicz) Wozniak. She graduated from Westville High School in 1955 and attended LaPorte Business College for two years. On September 20, 1958, she married Robert F. Warnke, who preceded her in death in 1989. In addition to keeping books for the family farm, Claudette worked as a bookkeeper at Bortz Elevator in...

Lisa Ann Mayes, nee Schroeder, of Westville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at home following a long illness. She was born July 30, 1959, in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of John and Viola Schroeder.   Lisa was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield, Indiana; and the Ray Vogue School of Art in Chicago. She worked for many years as a graphic artist for several newspapers, including The Eagle in College Station, Texas; The Vidette-Messenger in...

Clara V. Celebucki, 99 of Michigan City, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.  She was born March 8, 1920 in Michigan City to Anthony and Anna (Ruczinski) Celebucki.  She was a member of St.  Mary Catholic Church in Otis and the Altar and Rosary Society there.  Clara worked many years ago for Sears Roebuck, Smith Brothers in Michigan City and then River James Match Factory. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Phyllis Rudziewicz of Michigan City, David Rudziewicz of...