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Blanche Corey, 1925-2015
Blanche Corey, 89, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Miller’s Health and Rehabilitation, LaPorte. She was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Alexander County, IL, to Curtis Ira and Dixie...
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Judith Abuabara Fatule, M.D., 1932-2015
Judith Abuabara Fatule, M.D., died Feb. 23, 2015. She was born Jan. 7, 1932. Judith, mother, wife, advocate of the poor and needed, always with the right sense to not judge but love unconditionally....
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Isla Popejoy, 1929-2015
Isla Ruth Popejoy, 85, of LaPorte, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Golden Living Center Fountainview Terrace, LaPorte. She was born May 17, 1929, in Holland, MI, to Anthony and Grace (Hults)...
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Jane Goad, 1929-2015
Jane E. Goad, 85, of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at Brentwood, LaPorte. She was born Dec. 29, 1929, in South Bend, IN, to Samuel and Valeria (Banes) Gourley. Jane graduated from LaPorte High...
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Velma Whitman, 1948-2015
Mrs. Velma Sue Armentrout Whitman, 66, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She was born March 11, 1948, in Mishawaka, IN, to Odious and Ione (Willingham)...
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Fern Eddy Schultz to reprise her popular program on local Underground...
Historical evidence suggests that the former Pulaski King estate was among La Porte County sites along the Underground Railroad. (Illustration provided) Last year it drew standing room only and...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 25
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 25, 1915 — John D. Rockefeller legally places himself on record as a citizen of New York. He had placed himself as a resident of Ohio...
View ArticleDale Lovekin Sr., 1964-2015
Mr. Dale R. Lovekin Sr., 50, of Walkerton, IN, went in peace on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Aug. 22, 1964, in San Diego, CA, to Verne and Sandra...
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Job fair at Michigan City branch of YMCA is Thursday
The new Michigan City branch of the LaPorte County Family YMCA will host a job fair for part-time positions on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. at the MC branch, 317 Detroit St.,...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 26
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 26, 1915 — It is estimated that 20,000 horses consigned to the warring nations of Europe have passed through La Porte since January 1. Feb....
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Unity Foundation of LaPorte County announces 11 local Lilly Scholarship...
Unity Foundation of LaPorte County congratulates 11 local high school seniors as LaPorte County finalists for the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Two students from La Porte County...
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Elizabeth “Alice” Goethals, 1930-2015
Mrs. Elizabeth “Alice” M. Goethals, 84, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Hamilton Communities Inc. in New Carlisle, IN. She was born May 10, 1930, in Mill Creek, IN, to Francis and Bertha...
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Hospital treats water system after 2 cases of Legionella bacteria
Information from IU Health LaPorte Hospital IU Health LaPorte Hospital has treated two patients with Legionella bacteria in the month of February. Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the...
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William “Bill” Robertson, 1916-2015
William “Bill” R. Robertson, 98, of Greenfield, WI, and formerly of LaPorte, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. He was born Oct. 29, 1916, in LaPorte to Edward and Anna (Rachor) Robertson and lived here most...
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Welcome, David John Edward Mason
(Click photos to enlarge) David John Edward Mason was born Feb. 15, 2015, at 10:44 p.m. at IU Health LaPorte Hospital to Dawn and Doug Mason. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long....
View ArticleRegistration continues for park dept. baseball, softball, T-ball
Registration for LaPorte Park and Recreation Department Cal Ripken baseball, girls softball (fastpitch and slowpitch) and T-ball continues from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the park office...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 27, 1915 — After closing for a month, the Haskell-Barker Car Plant at Michigan City will resume work on Monday, giving immediate employment to...
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John Lancaster, 1982-2015
John David Lancaster, 32, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born April 29, 1982, in LaPorte to Ed and Virginia “Gina” (Netzer)...
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Rudolf Schloesser, 1931-2015
Mr. Rudolf Fritz Schloesser, 83, of LaPorte, died Feb. 26, 2015. He was born March 28, 1931, in Ostrum, Germany, to Hans Emil Robert Schloesser and Frieda Alma Lina Augusta Andreas. Rudolf loved...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Feb. 28
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Feb. 28, 1915 — Three men rained blows right and left without distinction of persona or sex at a christening in a home on Mechanic Street in...
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