All Obituaries

Hilda Irene Gettys, 100,  of LaPorte, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born November 12, 1920 in DeKalb, County, Indiana to Lester and Minnie “Hazel” (Erwin) Casselman. On August 26, 1939 in Waterloo, Indiana she married Harold D. Gettys who passed away January 9, 1990. Hilda is survived by her children Carol Mills and Ronald (Mary Jane) Gettys both of LaPorte, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and her sister Patricia...

Betty J. Deaton was born on November 2, 1931 and passed to her heavenly home on April 29, 2021.  Her husband, “Bobby” Deaton, preceded her in death. Her wit and wisdom will be missed by her family, who she treasured.  She gave wise counsel and was always there to lend an ear, to anyone.  She had many friends and didn’t know a stranger. Betty lived in the Westville/Michigan City, La Porte, IN area for more than 60 years. Betty was employed at the Norman...

Jason M. Jonas was 47 years old when he passed on April 21st, 2021, he was born on November 24th 1973, to Jon M. Jonas and Sally L. Holtz (deceased). Jason was an amazing father, loving husband, an avid outdoorsman. From ice fishing in Minnesota to trolling for Salmon on Lake Michigan. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including : Duck, Deer, Dove, Pheasant hunting he also enjoyed foraging for mushrooms. He had a large community of family and friends. He was a great friend to everyone he...

Carol R. Ohman, 75 of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at home. She was born November 11, 1945 in McVeytown, Pennsylvania to Harry and Stella (Adams) Knepp. On November 23, 1963 in LaPorte, she married Carl Ohman who passed away July 28,1997. Carol is survived by her daughters Annette (Dan) VanSchoyck of Union Mills and Sandra (Todd) Anson of LaPorte; her grandchildren Chelsea (Zack Campbell) Anson, Todd (Ashlyn) Anson, Caitlin (Kaden Fox) Anson, Heather (Marcos) Aguilar;...

Alice J. Woodruff, 77 of Westville, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. She was born October 2, 1943 in Utica, Mississippi to Oscar and Ruby (Malone) Beaty. On May 25, 1970 she married Daniel L. Woodruff, Sr. who survives. Alice is also survived by eight children Sherry (Jeff) Amor, Barb (Todd) Miller, Joe (Maggie) Metts, Brady (Karen) Metts, Cindy (Dennis) Kreske, Wendy Woodruff, Valerie Houghton, and Danny J. Woodruff, Jr., Mark Woodruff; three sisters JoAnn Metts, Glenda Wienkauff, Dean...

Howard T. “Pops” Wikoren, 94 of LaPorte, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home. He was born January 8, 1927 in Joice, Iowa to Julius and Bertha Eldora (Woods) Wikoren. In April of 1962 he married LeDean Buchanan who passed away February 3, 1997. Howard is survived by his daughters Jelaine (Pete) Horton of Wisconsin, JoElyn Mick of North Carolina, Janna (Donald) Price of LaPorte, his sons Geary (Rebecca) Buchanan of Ft. Wayne, William Buchanan of LaPorte, and Kim (Janice)...

Arnold Norman “Arnie” Coates, 86 of Westville, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home. He was born January 18, 1935 in Gary, Indiana to Wayne and Evangeline (Barnard) Coates. On June 12, 1971 he married Barbara Elliott who survives. Arnie is also survived by his son Roc Coates of California, daughters Robin (Mike) Miranda of California, Ronna (Rob) Wooten of California, Cindy (Bill) Brubacher of Michigan, Kris (Tony) Frontcakas of LaPorte, and Karen (Jim) Wolf of LaPorte;...

Keith E. Hyatt, 57, of La Porte, IN., passed away Saturday, April 03, 2021.  Keith was born to John M. Hyatt and Clover G. Joseph (Moon), of Greensburg, PA, who preceded him in death. Keith worked for Accurate Foundry and was a Graduate of Westville High School and loved attending swap meets.  He always loved finding a good bargain.  Keith is survived by brother John R. Hyatt (Terry) of Greensburg, PA, step sister, Tammy Parkerson of San Pierre, IN, and nephew, Matthew Hyatt...

Betty M. Westmoreland, 90 of Chesterton, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born November 25, 1930 in Clendenin, West Virginia to Orville Maywood and Lona Belle (Short) Reynolds. Betty is survived by her children James Michael King of Colfax, Indiana, John (Jennifer) King of Rochester, Illinois, Karen (Dan) Shidler of Rochester, Indiana, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and her sister Nancy Marcum of Westville. She was preceded in death by her sons Gregory and Bob, her...

  Richard Ned Slater, age 89 of Plymouth, received his wings on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Trail Point Village in South Bend after a full and long life.  His favorite relaxation was fishing.  Dick loved his motorcycles and camping. He had a strong faith in the Lord. The LaPorte County native was born July 11, 1931 to the late Burdette and Ila Wiemann Slater.  He graduated in 1949 from Westville High School. Dick was in the Naval Reserves and joined the Navy in...