Mr. Michael R. Starnes, 57, of LaPorte, died Monday, March 24, 2014, at his home.

He was born Oct. 7, 1956, in Saint Louis, MO, to Alfred and Alice (White) Starnes.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelly Barnes of Michigan City, IN; four grandchildren, Billy, Hayden, Makyla and Thomas Barnes; five brothers, Kent A. Starnes of Ladson, SC, Carl Starnes of Enville, TN, Richard Starnes of LaPorte, Christopher Starnes of Rolling Prairie, IN, and Gregory Starnes of Michigan City; special friends Debbie and Paul Gliva of LaPorte; and many relatives and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by one brother, Charles “Butch” Starnes.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. 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.

Mrs. Virginia Mae Renfro, 76, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at her home.

She was born May 23, 1937, in Michigan City, IN, to Lester Sanford Harper and Iva Mae (Dulin) Harper.

Virginia and her husband were owners of the LaPorte Roller Rink for 42 years. She was a member of First Christian Church of LaPorte. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

On Sept. 26, 1959, in Michigan City, she married Edward W. Renfro, who preceded her in death Dec. 3, 2001.

Her parents and one brother, Donald E. Harper, also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Melissa A. (Gerald “Pete”) Cable of LaPorte; three grandchildren, Rachel A. Cable, Chad W. Cable and Gwendolyn L. Cable; and nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Friday, March 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, from 9 to 10 a.m. A life celebration will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Everett Shattuck officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of LaPorte, 610 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.

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

Albert William Cowgill, 57, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

He was born July 17, 1956, in LaPorte to James A. Sr. and Mary (Spradling) Cowgill.

Al was a realtor for more than 30 years. He honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the LaPorte VFW.

Surviving are his mother, Mary Cowgill of LaPorte; three children, Amanda C. Cowgill of Marion, IN, Alaina M. Cowgill of LaPorte and Aaron J.P. Cowgill of Indianapolis; one brother, Ron (Julia) Cowgill; one sister, Peggy (Stanley) Bolen; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his father; one brother, James Cowgill Jr.; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Rev. Ian Williams officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. until the service. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, with a military honors service conducted by the LaPorte Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

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

Iradell Otter, 94, of North Webster, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte.

She was born July 21, 1919, in LaPorte to Earl and Clara (McCoy) Moore.

Iradell retired from Howmet Corp. after working there for many years. She enjoyed painting and teaching painting, as well as ceramics, gardening and fishing.

On Feb. 15, 1936, in Valparaiso, IN, she married James E. Otter, who preceded her in death April 11, 1993.

Iradell was also preceded in death by her parents; son, James E. Otter; two brothers, Wilbur Moore and Clarence Moore; and two sisters, Iris Hannon and Lorene Hutchens.

She is survived by three sons, Charles (Marjorie) Otter of North Webster, IN, Jerry Otter of Bandera, TX, and Ronnie (Ann) Otter of Heidelberg, Germany; one daughter, Linda (Phillip) Severs of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, June Strickland of Phoenix and Lorraine Hadella of Chesterton, IN.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Sunday, March 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday, March 31, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., STE 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.

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

Scott Kniola, 50, of Michigan City, IN, died unexpectedly at 2 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in his home.

He was born Feb. 22, 1964, in Michigan City to Gerald and Gail (Paxton) Kniola.

Scott loved NASCAR, fishing, pool and camping. He was an excellent carpenter. He would give the shirt off his back and would do anything for anybody. Scott had a huge heart, which he shared with all of his family.

On May 27, 2008, in Michigan City, he married the love of his life, Carlene (Underwood) Kniola, who survives.

Also surviving are three children, Scotty Allen and Jesse Lee Kniola, both of Michigan, and Jacob Kniola of Michigan City; three sisters, Lori (Terry Wisenbaugh) Verboam of Michigan City, Rebecca (Larry) Imes of LaPorte, and Julie (James) Janatik of Otis, IN; two brothers, Brian (Angie) Kniola of Michigan City and Gerald (Tammy) Kniola of Westville, IN; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Michael Blaine; and grandma, Rose Kniola.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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

Helen I. Stephens, 79, of LaPorte, died March 26, 2014, at Franciscan Hospice in Michigan City, IN.

She was born Nov. 29, 1934, in LaPorte to Ralph Herman and Bessy Jane (Cannon) Gillen.

Helen retired after working as a shipping foreman at Boise Cascade.

On Oct. 8, 1960, she married Gene Stephens, who preceded her in death in 2002.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Gillen; sister, Judy Winters; son, Larry Stephens; and daughter, Carol Lynn Stephens.

Surviving are her beloved children, Shelly (Garry) Tipton of LaPorte and Karen (Chuck) Holderbaugh of Michigan City; nine grandchildren, Jason, Samantha, Daniel, Cynthia, Stephen, Norma, Garry, Natalie, and Bobbie; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Paul (Rejean) Gillen of The Villages, FL.

A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.

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

Marlene Joyce Adams, 67, of LaPorte, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

She was born Sept. 16, 1946, in LaPorte to Earl and Sylvia (Rosenbaum) Guernsey.

Marlene was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught fourth grade at Lincoln and third grade at Stillwell. Marlene’s life was largely dedicated to teaching children and to her family. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren.

On June 8, 1974, in LaPorte she married John Adams, who survives.

Also surviving are her beloved sons, J.R. (Laura) Shrader of South Bend, IN, and Michael (Whitney) Adams of Fishers, IN; three grandsons, Joseph Shrader, Isaac Shrader and Graham Adams; and her brother, Edward (Judy) Guernsey of Valparaiso, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, LaPorte, with Dr. Joseph Loftis officiating. Visitation will be at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, on Wednesday, April 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the service.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church Altar Guild, 907 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350; or LaPorte Hospital Foundation or LaPorte Hospital Cardiac Department, 1007 Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350.

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

Richard Malcolm “Dick” Frojd, 74, of LaPorte and formerly of Joliet, IL, died Feb. 11, 2014, at home.

He was born in Joliet on April 19, 1939, to Hilding and Viola (Maulm) Frojd.

Richard served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He learned the building trade working with his father, who was a master builder from Sweden. Later in life, Dick was a security guard for Joliet Federal Bank and Helsberg Jewelry. He loved to travel in his motor home, visiting 32 states and acquiring many everlasting friendships. When Dick wasn’t on the road, you would find him on the dance floor. This gentle soul will be missed by many.

On July 20, 1963, he married Sherry R. Presley, who survives.

Also surviving are his beloved children, Jeannene (James) Anderson of Beverly Shores, IN, and Jeffery Frojd of LaPorte; granddaughter, Julia Anderson of Beverly Shores; siblings, Ronald (Barbara) Frojd, Robert (Cynthia) Frojd, Janet Lauth, Donna (James) Blood and Nancy (Frank) Leonard; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A cremation committal took place at an earlier date. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to VNA Hospice, 901 S. Woodlawn Ave., Michigan City, IN 46360.

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

Clifford M. Gliva, 69, of LaPorte, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, to Benjamin and Marie (Reteneller) Gliva.

Clifford was a general foreman for Amtrak in Chicago. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte, and was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.

On Sept. 25, 1965, in LaPorte, he married Jessie Greer, who preceded him on Jan. 5, 1999.

His father also preceded him in death.

He is survived by two daughters, Juliena Jenkins of LaPorte and Alexandra Schaefer of Valparaiso, IN; two sons, Clifford (Vicky) Gliva Jr. and Mark Gliva, both of LaPorte; five grandchildren; his mother, Marie; two brothers, Richard (Linda) Gliva and Paul (Debbie) Gliva, both of LaPorte; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Rev. Eduardo Malagon officiating. Visitation will be at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Tuesday, April 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A wake service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow the Mass in St. Joseph Cemetery, LaPorte.

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

Tadeusz J. Czupryna, 64, of LaPorte, died peacefully Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 5, 1950, in Boleslaw, Poland, to Stefan and Anna Czupryna.

Tadeusz was an employee of Industrial Maintenance Welding and Machining, Kingsbury, IN, for over 30 years. In his spare time he loved to work on cars, work in his garden and spend time with his family. Tadeusz will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In January 2007, he married Halina (Skrzek) Czupryna, who survives.

Also surviving Tadeusz are his mother, Anna, of Tarnow, Poland; two sons, Slawek (Agnieszka) Czupryna and Maciek (Katie) Czupryna, both of LaPorte; one daughter, Agnieszka (Stephen) Sularski of Valparaiso, IN; one stepdaughter, Magdalena Skrzek of LaPorte; two sisters, Dorota (Piotr) Sak and Roza (Edward) Krzyzak; two brothers, Edward (Jozefa) Czupryna and Ludwik (Bronislawa) Czupryna; three grandchildren, Oliver, Abby and Emma; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1101 Michigan Ave., LaPorte. Visitation will be at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, on Friday, April 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

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James J. Gemberling, 89, formerly of Union Mills and Westville, IN, died March 30, 2014. For the past four years, Jim was lovingly cared for by his daughter, Shurla, and son-in-law, David Clark, in St. Augustine, FL.

Jim was born in 1925 in Union Mills. He enlisted in the Army at age 17 and joined his unit, the 70th Tank Battalion, in Africa. During his service, he was deployed to Europe to partake in, among other battles, the famous World War II Battle of the Bulge. He proudly earned a Purple Heart for his bravery and commitment to his country and fellow servicemen.

When he returned home he started his family of three children with his wife, M. Virginia Gemberling, to whom he was married for 47 years. Jim was a dairy and crop farmer in Westville for most of his life. His son, Ed Gemberling, continues today, carrying on Jim’s passion for farming the land.

Later, Jim showed his versatility and worked as a heavy-equipment operator for Local 150 in Indiana, and later served as construction superintendent at both Chicago O’Hare and Miami airports. After retiring from construction, he enjoyed his winter months fishing at Lake Okeechobee, FL.

Jim was also active in the buying, showing and trading of draft horses and was a proud founder of the LaPorte County 4-H Draft Horse Club. Later in his retirement he lived in Sparta, TN, where he enjoyed restoring John Deere tractors with his wife, Barb. While residing in Tennessee he acquired a group of friends who were never forgotten in his final years. He enjoyed telling stories of their life’s adventures, plus, of course, the occasional taste for that Tennessee Apple Pie Moonshine!

Jim will always be remembered for his quick wit and fun-loving nature. His sense of humor entertained his friends and neighbors wherever he was residing. His last four years were challenging with his health issues, but he never passed up the opportunity to enjoy a “meeting of the minds” at the end of the driveway with his new friends and neighbors in St. Augustine. God bless you all for making his final days anything but mundane.

Jim will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lyle Gemberling, and brothers Bob and Art Gemberling.

James is survived by his daughters, Shurla Clark of St. Augustine and Sherry Shipley of LaPorte; son, Ed Gemberling of LaPorte; sister, Agnes Jones of LaPorte; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his former wife, Virginia Gemberling of LaPorte.

A military honors memorial service will be held at Union Mills Cemetery at a later date. Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

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

Wesley Webb, 80, of Kingsford Heights, IN, died peacefully at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, in his home.

He was born Jan. 27, 1934, in Valparaiso, IN, to Waldo and Mary Elizabeth (Gast) Webb.

Wesley was very proud to have been employed as a railroad switchman for 39 years and 9 months. He attended the Presbyterian Church and enjoyed trains, floral and vegetable gardening, summer fishing trips to Florida and Lake Erie, and tinkering around the house. Wesley will be lovingly remembered as a great father, with a great sense of humor who also loved his nieces and nephews.

In May 1992 in LaPorte, he married the love of his life, Peggy (Hopper) Webb, who survives.

Also surviving are two children, Teresa (Tom) Kruse of Valparaiso and Wesley Webb of California; two sisters, Karen Marshall of Valparaiso and Jennie (Gene) Good of Venice, FL; two grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Wilford and John Webb; and one sister, Monafae Hawes.

A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor James Bouslog officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the service.

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

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

Paul E. Nelson, 90, of LaPorte, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Naperville, IL.

He was born Sept. 18, 1923, in LaPorte to Samuel and Mabel (Swanson) Nelson.

Paul was a retired machinist from Allis-Chalmers, LaPorte. He was a member of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church and a 1941 graduate of Rolling Prairie High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in North Africa and Sicily during World War II.

On June 19, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in LaPorte, he married Marilyn Pankowski, who preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Barbara Nelson Kariger; and two brothers, Willard and Raymond Nelson.

Surviving are his son, Donald (Traci) Nelson of Naperville, IL; six grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Melissa and Megan Kariger and Zachary and Danielle Nelson; and son-in-law, George Kariger.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church with Pastor Debbie K. Beason officiating. Visitation will be at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, on Tuesday, April 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the service. Burial with full military honors will follow the service at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, 3444 E. U.S. 20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371.

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

David Leon Keeling, 57, of Michigan City, IN, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City.

He was born Oct. 27, 1956, in Greenville, KY, to Leon and Lois (Bratcher) Keeling.

David had been employed by Alpha Bakery and also owned and operated Keeling Auto Body. David enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved traveling, especially to Kentucky. He also enjoyed going to car shows and flea markets, and spending time with his family. David attended Christ Gospel Church of LaPorte.

He was married to Faith Pisello-Keeling of Michigan City, who survives.

Also surviving are his mother, Lois (Virgil) Browning of Greenville, KY; his beloved children, Tina Keeling, Michael (Hollie) Keeling and Philip (Brandi) Keeling, all of LaPorte; three stepsons, August, Austin and Ashton Breitbarth, all of Michigan City; mother of David’s children, Lisa Rowe of Claypool, IN; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Doyle (Leona) Keeling of LaPorte.

He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Ronnie and Stephen Keeling; and two grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Brother Ricky Bray officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.

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

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Richard “Dick” Lee Anderson, 82, of LaPorte, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

He was born Nov. 2, 1931, in Logansport, IN, to Laurel Keith and Alma Velma (Hinton) Anderson.

Dick worked for Plastic Masters for 22 years and then was a tool and die maker for 18 years. He was a member of PRCU and PNA. He enjoyed basketball, baseball and playing pool.

Surviving are his niece, Jody Jimerson of Walkerton, IN; great-niece, Kayla (Michael Hostetler) Jimerson of North Liberty, IN; great-nephew, Ronald (Lynnie Sullivan) Jimerson Jr. of Dalton, GA; great-great-niece, Molly Lynn-Marie Hostetler; great-great-nephew, Jayden Michael Hostetler; and special friends, Dennis and Nancy Dadlow of Salem Heights, IN, and Jim Knoll of LaPorte.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Dolores Dadlow.

A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A private family memorial service has been held.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Richard Anderson c/o Jody Jimerson, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Mr. Frank W. Lile Sr., 59, of LaPorte, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, in LaPorte.

He was born Nov. 10, 1954, in Knox, IN.

Frank owned and operated Lile’s Auto Clinic for 27 years. He was active in Lile Racing #93 at the South Bend Motor Speedway, Plymouth Speedway and New Paris Speedway. He was involved in ASA Racing as a crew member for Tony Raines. Frank re-established Lile Racing with his son Frankie driving Car #94; he was crew chief and mechanic and they won three championships in a row in 1998, 1999 and 2000 at the South Bend Speedway. He was working with Mike Freese with his racing career. Frank was heavily involved in cycling and had run in 26 marathons. He really enjoyed walking along the beaches in Florida.

On April 15, 1978, in LaPorte, he married Karen (DeLisle) Lile, who survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Christina (Adam) Howland of LaPorte; son, Frankie (Valerie) Lile Jr. of LaPorte; mother, Virginia Bates of Kingsbury, IN; grandchild, Ryleigh Lile of LaPorte; brother, Jeff Lile; six sisters, Connie Lile, Pattie (Bob) Young, Lorie Smutzer, Paula (Bill) Stowe, Darla Bates, and LeeAnn (Norm) Daisy; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Thursday, April 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no services. Cremation will take place.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family of Frank W. Lile Sr.

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Joseph Paul Deutsch Sr., 69, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died peacefully Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City, IN.

He was born May 26, 1944, in Hammond, IN, to Ervin J. and Alice G. (Jones) Deutsch.

Joseph honorably served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1968. He retired as a control room operator for NIPSCO after 33 years. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed annual trips to Canada and Lake Gogebic. Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

On Oct. 2, 1965, in Highland, IN, he married Patricia A. Deliget, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Joseph (Beth) Deutsch Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, Debra (Bill) Deutsch-Smith of Griffith, IN, and Jonathon Deutsch of Rolling Prairie; two sisters, Rosalee (Hank) Brandt and Ellen Jo Deutsch, both of Las Vegas, NV; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Timothy E. Deutsch.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, at Sharing Meadows, 6357 N. 300 East, Rolling Prairie, with Father Blaney officiating. Cremation has taken place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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“Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. To laugh, to love, to work or play, tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of day.”

Rev. Elijah Peals Jr., of LaPorte, was born May 31, 1947, in Brickeys, Arkansas, to Elijah Peals Sr. and Lela Mae (Miller) Peals.

He received Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age while attending Old Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Johnny Hall in Brickeys, AR. Elijah attended Brickeys Elementary and Anna Strong High School in Arkansas, where he became affectionately known throughout the neighborhood and entire community as “E.L.” It was during these years that he met and fell in love with the love of his life, Delia Mary Jean (McCoy) Peals.

On July 10, 1966, E.L. was united in Holy matrimony to Delia and in this same month and year the loving couple relocated to LaPorte. To this union two children were born (a daughter and a son).

Upon their arrival to LaPorte, E.L. soon found employment with American Metal Company. He was also a dedicated employee of Allis-Chalmers, Clark Equipment and WireKraft Inc., respectively, until the closing of each business. He then joined the workforce of Aero Metals until retirement in 2002.

He accepted his calling in the gospel ministry in 1993. He served faithfully and was ordained in July 1998 by Rev. B.J. Ashley at Macedonia M.B. Church in Michigan City, IN. In November 1998, E.L. accepted pastoral duties of New Testament of Faith Baptist Church in Benton Harbor, MI. Because of his works for God, he has now become affectionately known throughout the neighborhood, community, and surrounding areas as Pastor Peals. As stated: Nehemiah 6:3 “And I sent messengers unto them saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you.” Like Nehemiah, Pastor Peals’ work remained constant until God released him on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 8:48 p.m. from the care of physicians and staff of Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL.

Pastor Peals leaves to cherish his memories his devoted and loving wife, Delia Peals; two devoted children, Janice (Leroy) Peals-Taylor of Indianapolis and Michael Anthony Peals of LaPorte; Four grandchildren, Michael Elijah James Oliver of Cambridge, Ontario, Adrianne Nicole White of Springfield, MO, and Leroy Lamont and Lauryn Nicole Taylor, both of Indianapolis; seven brothers, Robert (Charlene) Peals and Rev. Solomon (Patricia) Peals, both of LaPorte, Rev. Ray (Olivia) Peals, Jerry Peals, Ricky Peals and David Lee Peals, all of Marianna, AR, and Rev. Curtis (Annie) Peals of Temecula, CA; two sisters, Celia Mae (Frank) Vincent of Little Rock, AR, and Lurena Lenear of Jonesboro, AR; mother-in-law, Daisy McCoy of Marianna, AR; uncle, Johnny Miller of Forrest City, AR; three godchildren, Ryan Lewis-Nelson, Katrina Jordan and Ty-Shaun Smallwood; four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Friday, April 11, from 2 to 8 p.m. A life celebration will be held at Macedonian Missionary Baptist Church, Michigan City, on Saturday April 12, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ray Peals Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Elijah Peals.

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Thomas Wayland “Tom” Wing, 82, longtime resident of LaPorte, died peacefully on April 5, 2014, at The Knolls of Oxford in Oxford, OH.

Tom was born July 8, 1931, in Dayton, OH, to Wayland and Geraldine (Pratt) Wing.

Tom retired from NIPSCO in 1994. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict until his discharge in 1954.

On Oct. 2, 1954, at First United Methodist Church in LaPorte, Tom married Lois Jean Robe, who preceded Tom in death in July 1995.

In 1995, Tom became life partners with Maureen (Robe) Detrick of Bradenton, FL. Tom is survived by his partner, Maureen Detrick of Bradenton.

Also surviving are his children, Douglas (Joyce) Wing of Walnut Creek, CA, Daniel (Debbie) Wing of Daytona Beach, FL, Dale (Anne) Wing of Simi Valley, CA, and Sharon (Michael) Fricke of Brookville, IN; eight grandchildren, Krista Fay, Tyler Fricke, Brittney Kocaj, Janette Wing, Amelia Wing, Iris Fricke, Isabelle Wing, and Austin Wing; and three great-grandchildren.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marianne Wright.

The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Tuesday, April 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment of ashes will follow at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte. A luncheon will follow for friends and family at Spire Farm to Fork at Legacy Hills Golf Club, LaPorte.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org, or to the Honor Flight Network, which enables veterans to visit Washington, D.C., and its veterans memorials, at www.honorflight.org.

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

Richard “Rick” Carriveau Jr., 56, of LaPorte, died April 9, 2014, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.

He was born Sept. 26, 1957, in Gary, IN, to Richard Sr. and Margaret (Burris) Carriveau, who survive.

Rick loved music, especially his bass guitar. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Rick was a volunteer firefighter with the Pleasant Township Fire Department. He also volunteered with FEMA and HAZMAT after Hurricane Katrina. He attended State Street Community Church. Rick will be missed by many.

On Oct. 21, 1989, he married Dawn (Eskridge) Carriveau, who survives.

Also surviving are his beloved children, Nicholas Tuholski of LaPorte, Jacob (Whitney) Carriveau of Dallas, TX, Kassie Heiner of Steamboat Springs, CO, Rachel Carriveau of LaPorte, and Jonah Carriveau of LaPorte; four grandchildren, Norman, Logan, Gabriel and Jordan; sisters, Marcie Shaul of Indianapolis, Gail (Joe) Prather of Jeffersonville, IN, Debbie Carriveau, and Pam (Fred) Morrow of New Castle, IN; and nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Cora Burris and Richard and Dora Carriveau.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Pastor Nate Loucks officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 13, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until the service. Burial will follow the service at Pinhook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department, 9 E. Mann St., LaPorte, IN 46350; or the American Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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