All Obituaries

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...

Mary Jane Matthews born June 1, 1942 was called home on March 24, 2021.  She was reunited with her parents, William Cashmere and Dorothy Lenore Matthews, her sisters, Dorothy Faye Matthews and Malinda Mae (Matthews) Mason and her brother William Floyd Matthews.  Mary Jane served her community as a Registered Nurse until her retirement.  Throughout her retirement she continued to care for her family and her friends.  She was eager to help in any capacity.  Mary Jane...

  Peter John Lanenga was born August 10, 1939 to Peter and Martha (Venhuizen) Lanenga in Chicago. He was baptized and made a profession of faith in the Christian Reformed Church. Peter was a member of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Timothy Christian High School in 1958.   Peter served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964 stationed at Ft. Belvair, Virginia.  While stationed at Ft. Belvair, Virginia he met his wife...

Charlotte A. Sly, 87 of Union Mills, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born March 22, 1933 in Union Mills, to Justus and Marie (Brettin) Stephens. On November 3, 1951 she married Edgar Sly who passed away September 29, 2014. Charlotte is survived by her children William Sly of Hanna, Barbara Bernethy of Michigan City, and Rita Ann (Dewayne) Westlund of Westville; ten grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren. In addition to her husband Edgar, she was preceded in death by...

Gerald Bryant, 73 of Westville passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born April 28, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Forest and Maggie (Tweed) Bryant.  Gerald was a Union bricklayer Local 52 for 25 years. Member of VFW LaPorte Post 1130.  Gerald enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan and also hunting and shooting.  He is survived by his good friend Pat Albertson. He is also survived by his sisters Linda Sue (Ed) Metzler of LaPorte, and Marilyn J Bryant of Westville. Gerald is...

Arlene Mae Bos, 87 of Wanatah, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born December 28, 1933 in East Chicago, Indiana to Leslie and Margaret (Stafford) Carpenter, Sr. On November 5, 1955 in Valparaiso, she married Kenneth Bos who passed away February 16, 2010.  Arlene is survived by her children Steve (Amber) Bos and Cindy (Rob) Cole; grandchildren Glen Cole, Jackson and Brooke Bos; one great grandchild Noah Cole; her brothers Chester (Ethel) Carpenter, Leslie (Darlene) Carpenter,...

Eilene Faye Bechinske, 90 of Westville passed away Saturday, February 13th, 2021.  She was born May 25th, 1930, to Clem and Cleo Rogowski, of Pinhook, IN.  Eilene was a member of St. Mary Catholic Chuch in Otis, In.  She was a housewife who loved taking care of her family, reading, and cooking.  She married the love of her life William Bechinske, on October 31st, 1953 at St. Marys in Otis, In. She is survived by her husband William, of Westville.  She is also...