Mrs. Arlene R. Frobes, 79, of Westland, MI, and formerly of LaPorte died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Westland Convalescent Center, Westland, MI. She had lived in Arizona for 33 years.

She was born April 17, 1934, in LaPorte to Otto and Gertrude (Hitz) Ohime.

Arlene was a member of First United Methodist Church in Glendale, AZ.

She was married to Richard E. Frobes, who preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1989.

Arlene was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Douglas Frobes; four brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Mary) Frobes of Dearborn, MI; daughter, Cindy A. Frobes of Northville, MI; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mildred Ohime of LaPorte and Edith Wakeman of Union Mills, IN.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. A life celebration will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. Interment will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.

Michael Vapensky Jr., 78, of Port Richey, FL, and formerly of LaPorte, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Florida.

He was born Aug. 18, 1935, in East Chicago, IN, to Michael Sr. and Susan Agnes (Hudar) Vapensky.

Michael was a United States Navy veteran.

Surviving are his brothers, John G. Vapensky of LaPorte and Thomas Vapensky of Port Richey; niece, Nicole “Nikki” (Vapensky) Marvel of Chicago; nephew, John J. Vapensky of Evanston, IL; grand-nephew, Alex Vapensky of Evanston; and grand-nieces, Mia Marvel of Chicago and Molly Vapensky.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Joan Vapensky.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Chapel, Michigan City, IN, with Father Ian Williams officiating. Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.

Mr. James Mercer, 72, of LaPorte, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.

He was born March 28, 1941, in Mound City, IL, to James A. and Lorraine C. (Smith) Mercer.

James worked as a counselor for the State of Indiana. He was a member of Fish Lake American Legion Post 400 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during peacetime. James enjoyed collecting coins and stamps.

He is survived by his two sons, Dennis Mercer of Florida and Darin Mercer of Westville, IN; two grandchildren, Whitney and Taylor Mercer; two step-grandchildren, Jeff and Ashley Young; brother, Robert Mercer of Walkerton, IN; sister, Debbie Lowery of Port Orchard, WA; and significant other, Patricia Best of LaPorte.

James was preceded in death by his parents and son, Gregory Mercer.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. A life celebration will be held Wednesday at noon at the funeral home with Rev. Dan McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of LaPorte.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.

Doris I. Wakeman, 85, of Union Mills, IN, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014.

She was born Sept. 26, 1928, in LaPorte to Pren and Ruby (Fisher) Probst.

Doris was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Union Mills.

On June 18, 1949, in Union Mills, she married Donald Wakeman, who died March 29, 2007.

Doris was also preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Devona Wakeman.

She is survived by her children, Donna Jo Eaton and David (Lori) Wakeman, both of Union Mills; her grandchildren, Nathan (Wendy) Eaton, Abby (Aaron) Eberhard, Courtney (Josh) Walton, and Chelsea (fiancé Matt Laucher) Wakeman; and her great-granddaughter, Bella Eaton.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Hamilton St., Union Mills, with Pastors John Beehler and Jessica Young-Brust officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Union Mills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church.

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Mr. Alfred H. Kroening, 76, of Michigan City, IN, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City.

He was born Sept. 3, 1937, in Michigan City to Alfred B. and Frieda (Wilkie) Kroening.

Alfred worked for New York Blower. He was a member of Lambs Chapel United Methodist Church, a volunteer fireman for Springfield Township and a Teamsters Union steward. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

On June 20, 1964, in Michigan City, he married Marjorie (Swanson) Kroening, who preceded him in death Dec. 28, 2011.

His parents also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his daughter, Debra Ritchie of Michigan City; son, Terry Kroening of California; daughter, Rita Hooper of Michigan City; stepson, Joseph (Brenda) Hooper of LaPorte; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Wallace Kroening of LaPorte; and two sisters, Doris Kroening and Ema Jean Shultz, both of LaPorte.

A life celebration will be held at Lambs Chapel United Methodist Church, LaPorte County, on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jay Loucks officiating. Burial of ashes will follow at Lambs Chapel Cemetery, with a military service conducted by the LaPorte Honor Guard. There will be no visitation. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Alfred H. Kroening c/o Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Phyllis Mae Harvey, 86, of Michigan City, IN, died peacefully at 4:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Hospital, Michigan City.

She was born July 3, 1927, in Michigan City to Albert C. and Rose (Hensel) Krueger.

Phyllis was a faithful member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Michigan City, where she taught children in the Awana Club. She was a cafeteria cook at Krueger Junior High School for many years, and also had worked as a sales clerk at Anderson’s Grocery Store and Shawley’s Grocery Store. She enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, sewing and traveling to Branson, MO, and out West. She loved her cat, Boo, and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed.

On Oct. 31, 1952, in Michigan City, she married John W. Harvey, who preceded her in death in 2007.

Also preceding in her death were her parents; two brothers, Orville and Robert Krueger; and two sisters, Eleanore Rhinehart and Norma Lyons.

Surviving are one son, Carl (Nida) Harvey of LaPorte; one daughter, Dawn (Boyd) Lomow of LaPorte; six grandchildren, Matthew, Tiffany, Brock, Brenden, Amanda, and Nicholas; and three great-grandchildren, Samantha, Jayson and Kaytalynn.

A funeral celebrating her life will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 27, at Evergreen Baptist Church, Michigan City, with Pastor Jon Rumley officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service at the church. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City.

Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Baptist Church, 2005 E. Coolspring Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360.

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Claude C. Galloway, 82, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Feb. 23, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

He was born March 27, 1931, in LaPorte County to Jesse and Ada (Stanage) Galloway.

Claude worked as a machinist for Allis-Chalmers and retired from Peters & Marske. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. Claude loved his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was a 32 Degree Master Mason and a member of Excelsior Lodge 41, LaPorte. Claude will be remembered as a man of love and integrity, a leader and a friend. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

On Aug. 23, 1952, in Pinhook, IN, he married the love of his life, Constance (Grinstead) Galloway. Together they celebrated 62 years of marriage. She survives.

Also surviving are his beloved children: son, Dennis (Theresa) Galloway of LaPorte; daughter, Tina (John) Zimmerman of Fishers, IN; daughter-in-law, Kathy Galloway of Columbus, GA; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer (Brett) Nunley, Jason Galloway, Jacob Galloway, Kyle (Becky) Galloway, Chad Galloway, John (Rachel) Zimmerman, Katie (Bryan) Wilson, Michael Zimmerman, Mary Zimmerman, Sarah Zimmerman, and Joseph Zimmerman; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Nunley; brothers, Richard Galloway and Gene Galloway, both of LaPorte; and sisters, Mary Ingole of Granger, IN, and Nancy Bush of Wisconsin.

Claude was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Galloway; grandson, Luke Galloway; and brothers, Carl, Jesse, Ed, Marion, Jack, Joe, and Chuck Galloway.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Rev. Carl Galloway officiating. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will take place following the service at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, 350 E. U.S. 20, PO Box 187, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371.

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Mr. Christopher C. Pieschala, 41, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his home in LaPorte.

He was born Aug. 17, 1972, in Grovetown, GA.

Christopher was employed as an IT tech in Chicago. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force after serving for five years during Desert Storm and in Okinawa, Japan. He was a fourth degree black belt of Tae Kwon Do. Christopher was a loving father and loved spending time with his daughter.

He is survived by his parents, Carl B. Johnson of LaPorte, and Diana (Travis) Johnson of Duncan, British Columbia, Canada; daughter, Sophia Pieschala of Chicago; grandmother, Doris Eldridge of LaPorte; sister, Heidi (Andrew) Chalik of LaPorte; and niece and nephew, Victoria and Travis Chalik of LaPorte.

Christopher was preceded in death by his grandparents, Powell and Joan Travis, and grandfather, Bud Eldridge.

A memorial service will be held at Agape Christian Church, LaPorte, on Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Rodney Nielsen officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation will take place. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.

Zacheria “Zach” A. Faiyaz, 21, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, in LaPorte.

A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the service.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Geraldine S. “Jeri” Fettinger, 80, of LaPorte, died at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

She was born Nov. 13, 1933, in Princeton, IN, to George A. and Janice W. (Joplin) Reed and had lived in this area for 51 years, coming from Albion, IN.

Geraldine was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church in LaPorte. She graduated from Oakland City High School in 1951 and attended Wellburn Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of LaPorte Miriam Benedict Chapter of the DAR, Eastern Star Organization in Oakland City, IN, and Red Hat Ladies.

On Aug. 1, 1953, in Evansville, IN, she married George M. Fettinger, who preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1995.

She was also preceded in death by one brother Joseph Reed.

She is survived by two sons, Michael M. (Mary) Fettinger of Bloomington, IN, and Miles J. (Audra) Fettinger of LaPorte; one daughter, Madelyn S. (Mark) Lynn of LaPorte; one brother, Jarvis (Barbara) Reed of Princeton, IN; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, at First United Methodist Church, LaPorte, with Pastor Evan Lash officiating. Visitation will be at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Monday, March 3, from 3 to 7 p.m., and at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the service. Burial will follow the service at Door Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Mr. Charles E. “Charlie Tuna” Hopper, 86, died peacefully Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 2014, in his home in Hanna, IN.

He was born Jan. 13, 1928, in Wayland, KY, to Mack and Myrtle (Sloan) Hopper.

In the early 1950s, Charles started a small wood shop in Kingsford Heights, IN, with his cousin, where they created top and bottom boards for a large boiler company, plywood washers for the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant that were essential during World War II, and carved plastic tags for Johnson’s Service Company. In 1958, Charles acquired the business with his brother, James Hopper, and named the company Hopper Products. At that time they purchased the vacant building in Hanna located at the corner of Old U.S. 30 and Pennsylvania Street, where they started making furniture parts for Kingsley Furniture, LaPorte. They also purchased the building located on the southeast corner of the railroad tracks, where they used the upstairs to make hideaway beds and upholster them for the trailer industry. In 1974, they renovated the main floor of the building into a tavern known as The Hanna Hub. In 1976, Charles, his wife Louise and their son Scott moved to Hanna. In 1995 they sold the tavern, and in 2000 they sold Hopper Products. Charles and his son then reopened the wood shop business, C-N-L Products, in the old Co-Op building, where they specialize in custom wood moldings and furniture for homeowners.

Chuck Hopper was not only an incredible husband and father, he was extremely sociable and well loved within his community, where “stranger” wasn’t in his vocabulary.

On Dec. 31, 1949, in Kingsbury, IN, he married Louise Bugg.

Surviving are three daughters, Debra (Randy) Perkins, Pattie (Charlie) Craft and Becky Baske; one son, Scott Hopper; four grandchildren, Misty (Bob) Strebe, Ryan Garrett, Karielle (Paul) DeHart and Nathan Baske; five great-grandchildren, Gavin and Kennedy Troche, Garrett and Rylan DeHart, and Luke Baske; and James Hopper and Peggy Webb.

His parents and a sister, Biddie Lipscomb, preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Sunday, March 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday, March 3, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ann Dill officiating. Interment will follow at Kingsbury Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Midwest Affiliate Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.

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Eslmon “Gene” Miller, 71, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 4:56 a.m. March 1, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

He was born Sept. 29, 1942, in Winamac, IN, to Samuel and Rosie (Brock) Miller.

Gene was a safety coordinator for the Indiana State Highway Department for 25 years, retiring in May 2003. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force. Gene helped his wife, Bonnie, in the locksmith business and enjoyed woodworking, yard work and gardening. He was a Mason and a member of Kingsbury Lodge 222.

On Dec. 23, 1994, in LaPorte, he married Bonnie (Peters) Miller, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Brenda Miller (Joe Atkinson) of Kingsford Heights, IN; two sisters, Kathy (Les) Jardine of California and Shirley Johnson of LaPorte; two brothers, Mitchell (Cindy) Miller of Valparaiso, IN, and Chuck (Wilma) Shelton of Kentucky; two stepdaughters, Jennifer (Mike) Bowen of Hamlet, IN, and Andrea Keehn of LaPorte; one stepson, James Bazemore of LaPorte; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth Atkinson of Kingsford Heights, Chase Atkinson of South Bend, IN, and Carter Bazemore of LaPorte.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Thomas Miller; and one sister, Geraldine Harmon.

A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor Kevin Earhart officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., with a Masonic service at 7 p.m.; and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Janell Grace Sibley, 20, of Hobart, IN, died Feb. 26, 2014, at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart.

She was born April 24, 1993, in Hobart to Herbert “Jim” James and Sheila Eileen (Campbell) Sibley.

Janell always enjoyed being with her friends and family. She was loved and will be missed.

She is survived by her father, Herbert “Jim” (Lisa) Sibley of Westville, IN; siblings, Shannon (Jason) Manship of New Chicago, IN, and Daniel J. Sibley of Westville; and her grandmother, Carol Mae Sibley of Westville.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Sibley, in 2013.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, at First Church of God, LaPorte, with Rev. Roger Ash officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.

Ruth E. Weaver, 96, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

She was born June 7, 1917, in Detroit, MI, to Otto Zillgitt and Margaret Christ.

Ruth worked in food service at the YMCA/YWCA, retiring in 1976 after 25 years of service. She was a member of the VFW, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, Eagles and Holy Cross of Lansing, MI. Ruth was an avid sewer and enjoyed watercolor and ceramic painting, gardening and canning.

On Nov. 13, 1944, in Lansing, she married James Henry Weaver, who preceded her in death Oct. 8, 1978.

Also preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers, Arthur “Art”, Otto “Bud” and Robert “Bob” Zillgitt; two sisters, Helen Pizzo and Betty Kost; and one son, Clayton Otto Weaver.

Surviving are one son, Arthur (Louise) Pylar of Orlando, FL; two daughters, Pamela (Dick) Pahs of Michigan City, IN, and Brenda (Denis) Smith of LaPorte; one brother, Raynor Zillgitt of Gaylord, MI; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Father Frank Endres officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Mrs. Dorothy B. Kozlowski, 78, of LaPorte, died March 2, 2014, at Brentwood Assisted Living, LaPorte.

She was born June 28, 1935, in South Bend, IN, to Stanley and Rose (Walkowiak) Ciesielski. She had lived in LaPorte for 42 years, coming from South Bend.

Dorothy retired from Whirlpool, where she picked parts. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she worked on the funeral committee. She was also a member of the Falcons.

On July 29, 1972, in South Bend, she married Louis Kozlowski, who survives.

She is also survived by two sisters, Verna (Ervin) Kuspa and Mary (Norbert) Gapczynski, both of South Bend; two brothers, Louis (Jeannette) Ciesielski and Leo (Linda) Ciesielski, both of South Bend; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Harry, Joseph, Casimer and William Ciesielski.

A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 6, at 10 a.m. LaPorte time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Rev. Ian Williams officiating. Visitation will be at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Wednesday, March 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The rosary will be recited Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, following the Mass.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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William Ward Fullmer, 87, of LaPorte, died peacefully after a brief illness at 7:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Michigan City, IN.

He was born Feb. 12, 1927, in North Liberty, IN, to Howard and Rachel Eva (Tiedge) Fullmer.

Bill lived his boyhood in North Liberty. After graduating from North Liberty High School, he enlisted and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Suwannee. When Bill returned from the Navy, he enrolled in a home study course to become an electrician; he graduated and served an apprenticeship with a local licensed electrician. Subsequently he set up a business out of his home called Bill’s Live Wire Service. Upon his marriage he moved to LaPorte and ran his growing business under the name B and E Electric. Later he established and operated The Lighthouse Electrical Supply at 609 Andrew Ave. and The Lighthouse Electrical Supply Warehouse and Sales Room at the old Maple School at 204 North St., both in LaPorte.

William will be long and fondly remembered for his ever-ready smile, his sense of humor, his infectious laugh and his love of a good joke. He was a generous and caring person, often helping even those he just met. His employees were prized and treated as family members.

On July 15, 1955, in LaPorte, he married Ellen Hultgren, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, David (Denise) Fullmer of New Carlisle, IN, and Julie Fullmer and Laurie Fullmer Santolino, both of LaPorte; four grandchildren, William (Wills) Fullmer of Lafayette, IN, Rachel Fullmer of East Lansing, MI, and James and Shawn Santolino of LaPorte; brothers, John (Azalee) of Kiln, MS, Carl (Jeanette) Fullmer of Mishawaka, IN, and Martin Fullmer of South Bend, IN; and two sisters, Louise Umbaugh of Osceola, IN, and Edith (William) Schmitt of North Liberty.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Donn, who died in infancy, Arthur, who died in World War II and is buried with his regiment at Naturro, Italy, and Dr. Harold of Birmingham, AL; and a sister, Frances F. Buck of Mishawaka.

Family and friends will gather for a memorial for recently departed family members at Potato Creek State Park, North Liberty, on April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Ask for location at the park entrance. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Mrs. Alice Miller, 83, of LaPorte, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

She was born Oct. 17, 1930, in David, KY, to Jim and Della (Hale) Shepherd.

Alice enjoyed collecting antiques. She was a devoted mother and was dedicated in taking care of her children.

On July 2, 1949, in Prestonsburg, KY, she married Mitchell Miller, who survives.

She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ralph Miller; daughter, Garnet Miller; seven brothers, and six sisters.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Thursday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday, March 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Coldiron and Pastor Joe White officiating. Interment will follow at Kingsbury Cemetery, Kingsbury, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of LaPorte, P.O. Box 250, LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Betty “Joan” Shei, 84, of Hanna, IN, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

She was born June 17, 1929, in LaPorte to Edward and Mary (Gibson) Peters and lived her entire life in this area.

Betty was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a graduate of Hanna School. She was a loving wife, great seamstress and cook. Betty worked the fields side by side with her husband of almost 63 years. She was very strong spirited and would let you know it.

On March 11, 1951, in Hanna, she married Donald Shei, who survives.

She also leaves behind one daughter, Rebecca (Russ) Kirsch of LaPorte; one son, Roger (Lynne) Shei of Hanna; five grandchildren, Eddie and Erin Shei, Jaime Raymond, Loree Pinkowski and Kyle Kirsch; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dolores Welsh of Union Mills, IN, and Mary Lou Nielsen of Stillwell, IN; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Phyllis Guse and Eunice Werner; and one brother, Phil Peters.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Pastor Craig Forwalter officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will be in Hanna Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services, 922 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617; or LaPorte VNA Hospice, 1007 Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Clarence E. O’Connell, 97, of Bristol, IN, and formerly of LaPorte County, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at his home.

He was born March 20, 1916, in Union Mills, IN, to Charles and Mary (Cox) O’Connell and had lived in the Bristol area for the last 10 years.

Clarence was a factory worker at Allis-Chalmers in LaPorte for 37 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in LaPorte, attended Rolling Prairie High School, and was a member of Do-Si-Doers Square Dance Club. He loved woodworking, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during The Depression.

On June 8, 1940, in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Barbara Driscoll, who preceded him in death April 21, 2012.

He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Diane Inacio, four brothers and two sisters.

Clarence leaves behind two sons, John (Thelma) O’Connell of Clarksville, TN, and Michael (Carla) O’Connell of Bristol; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev. Charles Finney officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow the service in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bristol Church of the Nazarene, 401 Hilbish Blvd., Bristol, IN 46507.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.

Pamela S. Harshman, 64, of New Carlisle, IN, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at her home after a two-year battle with cancer.

She was born March 30, 1949, in LaPorte to Lloyd Miser and Kathryn (Weliver) Miser-Harness.

Pamela attended Christ Chapel in South Bend, IN. She was a co-founder of Crochet for Cancer Inc., which provides chemo caps for those struggling with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Pamela retired from LaPorte Community Schools as a bus driver in 2009, and she previously was employed at Horizon Bank. Pamela enjoyed attending church, reading the Bible, crocheting and traveling, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her mother, Kathryn Harness of LaPorte; son, Todd Harshman of Akron, PA; daughter, Tracy (Carl) Wells of Rincon, GA; two sisters, Judy Weisjohn of LaPorte and Lora Miser-Schmidt of Rolling Prairie, IN; stepsister, Lynn (Dan) Hutts of Rolling Prairie; brother, Lloyd “Pete” Miser Jr. of LaPorte; stepbrother, Kenneth (Teresa) Paxson of LaPorte; and three grandchildren, Brittany Harshman of Elizabethtown, PA, and Larissa Harshman and Brandi Harshman, both of Rolling Prairie.

Pamela was preceded in death by her father and her son, Timothy Harshman.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Monday, March 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. A life celebration will be held Monday at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

The family thanks the doctors and nurses at Michiana Hematology/Oncology, especially Dr. Michael Rodriguez and Sheila Fleming.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crochet for Cancer, P.O. Box 622, Springfield, GA 31329.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.