Joan Spychalski, 1940-2013
Joan Catherine Spychalski, 73, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, in her home. She was born July 9, 1940, in Michigan City, IN, to John and Agnes (Pilarski) Spychalski....
View ArticleBarbara Cebrat, 1915-2013
Mrs. Barbara Cebrat, 97, of Settlers House, LaPorte, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. She was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Chicago to Frank and Theresa (Hack) Hoellich and had lived in LaPorte since 1958, coming...
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Samuel “Larry” Hill, 1959-2013
Samuel “Larry” Hill, 54, of LaPorte, died Aug. 22, 2013, at his home. He was born in LaPorte on July 23, 1959, to Omer and Dorothy (Belcher) Hill. Samuel worked as a meat cutter for Al’s Supermarket....
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Local 16-year-old and his father arrested after drug-related shooting
Jeremy Diederich A 16-year-old is charged with attempted murder, among other things, and his father also faces multiple charges after a night that reportedly included a dispute over a drug deal and the...
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Jerry Seymour Sr., 1938-2013
Jerry J. Seymour Sr., 75, of Hamlet, IN, died Aug. 22, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born in Lafayette, IN, on July 19, 1938, to Harold O. and Virginia “Maxine” (Kellenberger) Seymour....
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Kevin Weiland, 1962-2013
Mr. Kevin H. Weiland, 50, of Hometown, IL, and formerly of LaPorte, died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in Memphis, IN. He was born Oct. 16, 1962, in South Bend, IN, to Harold and Myrna (Miller)...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 24
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 24, 1913 — The adopted daughter of a couple in Plymouth, Indiana, was kidnapped by Julia E. Work, matron of an orphans’ asylum in Plymouth....
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Gov. Mike Pence to honor Mount Baldy rescuers Aug. 28 in Michigan City
Nathan (in orange) and his siblings on the first day of school recently. (Family photo provided to Chicago Tribune) Pence Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will be in Michigan City on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to...
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Teresa “Teri-little d” Detrick, 1953-2013
Teresa “Teri-little d” Detrick, 60, of LaPorte, died Aug. 25, 2013, at her home. She was born in Terre Haute, IN, on Aug. 24, 1953, to Robert W. and Virginia (Feuquay) Detrick. Teri was a graduate of...
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Karla Lane, 1956-2013
Karla Sue Lane, 57, of Kingsford Heights, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was born Jan. 24, 1956, in LaPorte to Ralph and Jennette (Goodson)...
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New youth minister brings fresh energy to Presbyterian Church programs
By Julie Kessler, Presbyterian Church of LaPorte Adella Dutra A new director of youth ministries at The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte brings a bright personality and abundant energy to her work....
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Noble “Pete” Stahl, 1928-2013
Mr. Noble G. “Pete” Stahl, 84, of LaPorte, died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. He was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Miami County, IN, to Joel and Gertrude (Smith) Stahl...
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Edwin “Ed” Robertson, 1947-2013
Edwin Charles “Ed” Robertson, 66, died Aug. 25, 2013, at his home in Hanna, IN. He was born June, 6, 1947, in Logansport, IN, to Ray and Rosella (Zinn) Robertson. Ed grew up in Fowler, IN, graduating...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Aug. 27
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Aug. 27, 1913 – Thousands enter the gates of the LaPorte County Fair, where horses are racing, the carnival is in play, and the floral hall is a...
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Clay Watson Jr., 1943-2013
Mr. Clay Watson Jr., 70, of LaPorte, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at his home after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1943, in Salyersville, KY, to Clay Sr. and Onessa (Montgomery)...
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Help celebrate the Tom Milo Big Band’s 50th year by swingin’ to the music...
The Tom Milo Big Band Hard to believe, but LaPorte’s own Tom Milo Big Band is celebrating its 50th year. How better to celebrate than with a rousing concert in the park? The Milo band will play at 7...
View ArticleOne-day delay in recycling pickup during Labor Day Week
LaPorte County residents’ recycling pickup will be one day later than usual during Labor Day Week, Sept. 2-7. There will be no pickup on Monday, Sept. 2. The office of the Solid Waste District of...
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Welcome, Greta Charlotte Tonagel
Click on photos to enlarge Greta Charlotte Tonagel was born to Ben and Amanda Tonagel of LaPorte on Aug. 8, 2013, at 1:04 a.m. at Goshen Birth Center in Goshen, IN. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and...
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Dr. Paul Harris, 1918-2013
Dr. Paul P. Harris, 94, of LaPorte, died Aug. 28, 2013, at Golden Living Center Fountainview. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on Nov. 11, 1918, to Frank M. and Amanda (Cole) Harris. Paul attended Indiana...
View ArticleSept. 8 youth coffeehouse concert holds surprise
Youths at the Fall Kickoff event Sept. 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte will be surprised at their new surroundings. The theme for fall is “Be Here,” and “here” is a...
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