Lakeview Funeral Home

George Everett Adey Sr., 85, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 5:25 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes, Mishawaka. He was born September 23, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, to George and Mildred (Pugh) Adey. George honorably served his country in the United States Army serving from 1956 to 1957. He retired as foreman in 1988 from Bethlehem Steel. George was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Michigan City. He enjoyed gardening, crabbing, working in his yard, and pulling the little ones around on his tractor. George loved his dogs but he especially had a love for his family including his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. On August 4,...

Barbara Jeanne Koselke, 83, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away peacefully at 12:58 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born June 13, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Itha (Kruchten) Klafta. Barbara graduated from La Porte High School. She had attended St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in North Manchester and enjoyed their nursing home visits. On July 2, 1960, in La Porte, Indiana, she married Robert P. Koselke, who preceded her in death November 15, 2016. Also preceding in death were her parents; and her maternal grandparents, Edward and Marie Kruchten. Surviving are her three children, Michael (Cassandra) Koselke of...

Vera Sue (Borkowski) Martin, 64, of North Liberty, passed away peacefully at 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in her home. She was born December 13, 1957, in La Porte, Indiana to Richard and Sharlene (Ford) Borkowski. Vera's favorite job was being a mom and making her house a home. She was never happier than when she was tinkering around in her numerous flower gardens. Vera exuded empathy and compassion. She loved with her whole heart and her family meant the world to her. Vera enjoyed taking vacations, shopping trips and Olive Garden lunches, with her daughter. From cookie-frosting sessions to trillium tours in the woods, she loved family time. She was brave, courageous and extremely...

Lisa K. Main Hazinski, 61, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly at 5:11 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022 in her home. She was born in April of 1960, in New Carlisle, Indiana, to Kenneth and Betty Lou (Davison) Main. Everyone who knew her saw her love for her children and her pets. She had been an animal lover her whole life and was never without a dog or cat(s) around the house. She would feed the chipmunks that took up shelter in her garage and ultimately in her car's hood. Her favorite flowers, Tulips, bloomed in early Spring leading to her favorite time of year. During the Summer, she loved to be on the pontoon taking in sun rays on Pine Lake. She enjoyed rides on the four-wheeler in...

Robert "Bob" F. Games, 91, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 10 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at Sunrise at Old Meridian, Carmel, IN. He was born March 1, 1930, in La Porte, Indiana, to Charles F. and Leora Frances (Earl) Games. Bob graduated in 1948 from La Porte High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. When he was discharged from the military, he worked as a mechanical engineer for a manufacturing company. Bob graduated from Purdue University in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and received his Professional Engineering designation in 1963. He worked for several companies after college,...

Robert "Captain Whitt" Whittenburg, 84, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at 10:50 a.m., Friday, December 24, 2021 in his home. He was born January 31, 1937, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Ralph and Bertha (Mattingly) Whittenburg. Robert worked as a captain at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City for forty years. He was a member of the Springville Community Church in La Porte. Robert was a family-oriented man and a proud husband and father. He built the house they lived in as well as his wife's in-home beauty salon. Robert received the Wabash Award from the Governor of Indiana. He was very dedicated to foster parenting and had fostered 42 children over the course of 20 years. He had...

Robert "Bob" J. Nawrocki, Sr., 82, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly at 2:36 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City. He was born August 21, 1939, in La Porte, Indiana, to Leonard and Anna (Sanetra) Nawrocki. Bob honorably served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He retired as a supervisor from NIPSCO. On September 19, 1964, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in La Porte, Indiana, he married Linda (Odle) Nawrocki, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Stephanie (Brian) Carpenter of Brighton, MI; one sister, Mary Ann (Phillip) Poczekay of Michigan City; brother-in-law, Steve Odle of La Porte; sister-in-law, Sue Odle of Goshen; and...

Willie "Bill" Fayette Benedict, Sr., 88, of Chesterton, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 in his home. He was born November 23, 1932, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to L.N. Benedict and Ruth (Cole) Benedict. Willie honorably served his country in the United States Army, being stationed in Alaska. His love of life was his wife of 56 years and the Lord. Willie enjoyed being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, playing poker, working on his lawn mowers and loved riding his trike. He was always willing to help others. On February 14, 1956, in Winamac, Indiana, he married Janet (Miller) Benedict, who preceded him in death April 14,...

Beverly Joanne Nunn, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 11:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Life Care Center, Michigan City, Indiana. She was born January 5, 1934, in Moline, IL, to Harold James and Maxine (Radue) Keleher. Beverly attended Robert Morris College in Illinois. She went on to work as a criminal investigator with the Department of Treasury for 15 years. Beverly was a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed playing golf at the Villages, in Florida. On June 28, 1953, in Orion, Illinois, she married Richard Nunn, who preceded her in death October 1, 2010. Also preceding in death were her parents; and two brothers, James & Robert Keleher. Surviving are her...

Karen Sue Wherley, 78, of Michigan City, passed away unexpectedly at 5:46 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 in her home. She was born December 14, 1942, in Laurel, Maryland, to Ralph Thurston and Erma Mildred (Jones) Keyser. Karen retired from Walmart as a cashier after 22 years. She worked for Fannie Farmer and was an Avon Lady for several years. Karen enjoyed crafts, gardening and watching the hummingbirds. She was a loving wife, great stay-at-home mother, and devoted grandmother and great grandmother. On September 2, 1961, in South Bend, Indiana, she married Dean Ray Wherley, who preceded her in death January 15, 2020. Also preceding in death were her parents; infant sister, Patty Keyser;...

Cassandra Lee Smith, 61, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Northwest Health, La Porte. She was born October 29, 1959, in La Porte, Indiana, to Charles Moffitt and Sharon (Stringer) Moffitt. Cassandra formerly owned and operated a video store called Flix Video, New Carlisle. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting and tatting. She was a huge history buff and loved watching films and listening to music. Surviving are her mother, Sharon Moffitt of New Carlisle; two children, Joseph and Dorothy Smith both of New Carlisle; three siblings, James (Susan) Moffitt, Christopher (Amy) Moffitt and Melissa (Paul) Henderson all of New Carlisle; nieces and nephews, Abby, Will,...

Wanda B. Lucas, 93, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully at 11:13 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL. She was born August 31, 1927, in Ora, Indiana, to Chester C. and Dorothea M. (Brooks) Scott. Wanda graduated from Knox High School in 1945. On November 21, 1947, in Ora, Indiana, she married Louis E. Lucas, Sr., who preceded her in death October 24, 2015. Wanda and Louis could often be found dancing, water skiing and playing card games. Wanda was a member of First Christian Church, Rolling Prairie. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Wanda enjoyed traveling and taking walks, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren,...

Christina Marie McCasland, 36, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born October 23, 1984, in Harvey, Illinois, to Richard George McCasland, Jr. and Dianna Lynn (Cross) McCasland. Christina was a homemaker with an artistic knack for drawing. She was a self-willed, caring, funny and intelligent daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter and friend. Christina will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Surviving are her parents, Dianna Boo and David Boo II of San Pierre; two children, Mason Sullivan, age 17 and Faith Sullivan, age 16 both of McGee, Mississippi; five siblings, Steven Boo and Ben Boo both of Valparaiso,...

Hyland A. Nolan Jr., 86, Navy Veteran, of Long Beach, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 28, 2021. Retired Partner of Nolan Construction Co. and beloved husband of the late Martha (Johnson) Nolan. Dear brother of James (Mary Fran), Terrence (Margaret), Patrick and Dorothy (Alex Sprovtsoff) Nolan; brother-in-law to Charlotte Nolan; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents, Hyland Nolan Sr. and Dorothy (Kirby) Nolan; siblings, Diane (Michael) McDermott, Howard Nolan and Dennis (Paula) Nolan; and sister-in-law, Jacqueline Nolan. Private services will be held. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, Indiana, (219)...

Joseph F. Thoman, 97, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in his home. Joe always liked to have an objective and one of his last was to reach the age of 97. Mission Accomplished!! Joe's parents, Joseph and Viola (Schmissuer) Thoman, died when Joe was five years of age as a result of two separate accidents. His mother lived for six months after the family car was involved in a collision. She made arrangements for extended family to care for her four orphans. At the age of seventeen, he met and married his first wife, Helga Sandburg. They had two beautiful children, John and Paula, but World War II interrupted their lives. Joe signed up for the...

Jean Mary Deacon, 85, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away peacefully at 4:08 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at La Porte Hospital, La Porte, IN. She was born August 22, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to Henry and Margaret (Phillips) Killham. Jean enjoyed reading, trivia games, movies, decorating and traveling the world when she was a travel agent. Surviving are her three children, Lawrence Deacon of Mokena, IL, Debra (George) DiMatteo of Henderson, NV and Patrick Deacon of Rolling Prairie, IN; six grandchildren, Jamie (Craig Anderson), Justin (Whitney) and Jon DiMatteo and Kayla, Kara and Kristin Deacon. Preceding in death were her parents; husband, Charles Deacon; sister, Beverly Kurtz;...

Our dad, best friend and brother, William "Bill" Chapman passed away July 23, 2020 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Born to Seffie and Walter Chapman of Rensselaer, Bill grew up to be a great athlete and fisherman and held an admirable work ethic at BP, where he was a skilled pipefitter. He married Nancy Wagner and together they raised five children. His enjoyment of fishing and love for his family and good friends developed into a decades-long tradition of excursions to his favorite Northern Ontario fly-in outpost. Although the road trips were fun, it's also where Bill most enjoyed spending time with his family and became the wonderful dad, grandpa and friend he was known to be. Bill's hearty...

Theodora "Teddy" Elizabeth Lau, 92, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Hamilton Grove, New Carlisle. She was born June 25, 1927, in Porter, Indiana, to Theodore Amos and Elizabeth (Kinder) Hires. Teddy was known for her baking and sewing. Her cookie jar was always full and her homemade comforters will always be warm. She was Mom, Ma and Grandma to so many more than just her family. She was blessed with many, many "kids" over the years and will truly be missed. On December 26, 1945, in Steger, IL, she married Everett "Bud" Frances Lau, who preceded her in death. Also preceding in death her parents, Theodore Hires and Elizabeth Spencer;...

Nancy K. Mathias, 75, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 9 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2020 in her home. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 6 p.m. CT, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. CT until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to American SIDS Institute at www.sids.org or La Porte Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe St., La Porte, Indiana 46350.

Diane Lynne Kozicki, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:16 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2020 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN. She was born October 30, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Lorraine (Bergen) Halper. Diane loved life, her family and friends. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff at Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was a beloved wife to Jerome for 55 years; cherished mother to Christopher (Siobhan); proud grandmother to Deirdre, Cormac and Maeve; and an aunt and sister-in-law to many. Preceding in her death were her parents; and brother, Frank Halper. Cremation will take...

Daniel G. Cunningham, 88, of La Porte Co, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at home. He was born on November 5, 1931, in Glencolmcille, Co Donegal, Ireland to Daniel and Anna (O'Byrne) Cunningham. Dan earned a medical degree from the University College Galway and completed his pediatric training through Loyola University at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. In his fifty years as an academic pediatrician, Dr. Cunningham excelled as a kind doctor and role model for scores of young physicians. His work inspired a lifelong commitment to global health. Dan was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important: the simplicity of...