On September 16, 1983, in La Porte, at 8 a.m., Patricia West was given the most precious gift of a beautiful son, Anthony Shawn West. He was present on this earth until the Lord took him home on September 28, 2009 after a life long struggle with Muscular Dystrophy. He brought joy to everyone he touched. Tony attended Rogers High School and went on to complete his GED through La Porte High School. Tony was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, La Porte.

Surviving are his mother, Patricia West of La Porte; his father, Bart (Tiffany) Eigenmann of Knoxville, TN; his grandparents, Virginia Popplewell of La Porte, Joe West of Michigan City, Shirley Eigenmann of Venice, FL; six aunts, Ruth (Bill) Spence, Cindy (Harold) Bass, Ella (Dennis) Kalsow, Esther (Mike) Voloch, Nancy West and Kathy West; numerous cousins and friends; and his beloved pet “Peanut”. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him for his fighting spirit, sense of humor, and his appreciation for the little things in life.

Preceding in death were his grandfather, Richard Eigenmann; and two uncles, Roger and Jeff West.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, with Rev. Dan McDonald and Rev. Hugh Smith officiating. A visitation and viewing will be from 5 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2009 and at 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery, La Porte. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 314 W. Catalpa, Suite F, Mishawaka, IN 46545 and to the charity of the donor’s choice.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to Maxim Home Care for their caring support.

Karl F. Durand, 66, of Michigan City, IN. passed away at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.

He was born February 28, 1943 in San Jose, CA. to Karl and Dorothy Durand who preceeded him in death.

There will be no services. Cremation will take place.

Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte is caring for the arrangements.

Please send condolences to www.LakeviewFHC.com

Kathrine L. Loyd, 59, of La Porte, passed away at 9:12 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in her home.

She was born April 23, 1950, in McKeesport, PA, to John and Louise (Cosalter) Kelly.

Mrs. Loyd worked at Federal Mogal for 41 years as a evening shift supervisor. Kathrine enjoyed shopping, cooking and spending quiet time at home. Kathrine loved her grandchildren dearly.

In Crown Point, IN she married, Harold Loyd, who survives. The two were happily married for 28 years.

Also surviving are two daughters, Kelly (Michael) Privat of FL, Kasey Corbett of Portage, IN; two grandchildren, Matthieu, Chloe; three nieces, Andrea (Erik) Back, Amber Shultz, Halia Jones; and two nephews, Travon Jones and Ronnie Gentry.

Preceding in death were her parents; one sister, Helen Gentry; and one niece, Jaquelyn Gentry.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, La Porte with Pastor Carl Fitchett officiating. Visitation and viewing will be from 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009 and from 10 a.m. until time of service, Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, IN 46350.

Peggy Ramsey, 74, of Portage, IN. passed away at 1:40 a.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 at Golden Living Center, Portage, IN.




Arrangements are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, La Porte.

Ruth Milanovich, 49, of La Porte, passed away at 7:07 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at La Porte Hospital.

She was born Dec. 28, 1959, in La Porte, to Harold Layman and Barbara Wilhelm.

Mrs. Milanovich loved caring for her family and home. Ruth enjoyed writing poetry and being outdoors doing yard work and planting flowers. She was happiest playing music. Ruth played the keyboard, accordion, guitar, and clarinet.
On Dec. 28, 1989, in La Porte, she married Milan Milanovich, who survives.

Also surviving are her father, Harold (Carole) Layman; two daughters, Amber Layman of Dayton, Ohio, Sarah Firnhaber of La Porte; one son, David Firnhaber of La Porte; three brothers, Roy (Diana) Layman of La Porte, Dan (Deb) Layman of North Liberty, Joe (Jennifer) Layman of La Porte; one sister, Doris (Larry) Rogers of Tennessee; and three grandchildren, Nijah, Olivia and VarSchon.
Preceding in death were her mother; two uncles; and grandparents.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at Patton Cemetery, La Porte with Pastor Floyd Wilcox Jr. officiating. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, La Porte is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, IN 46350.

Benson A. Wisckol, 74 of Menlo, CA., passed away on September 17, 2009 in La Porte.

Cremation will take place.

Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, La Porte is caring for the arrangements.

Jasper Turner, 98, of Hobart, IN., passed away at 2:55 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Golden Living Center - Foutainview / Portage.

Cremation will take place.

Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, La Porte is caring for the arrangements

Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com

Edna M. Gothe, 93, of New Carlisle, IN., passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at La Porte Hospital.

She was born July 18, 1916 in Galena Township to Benson and Ethel Williams.

Edna loved to spend time at home caring for her family.

She is survived by one daughter, Arlene Gothe, of La Porte; two sons, Ronald (Judy "Alayne") Gothe, of La Porte, and Gerald (Donna) Gothe of Sawyer, MI.; four grandchildren, Jerud, Jerilyn, Anne, and Sarah.

On September 28, 1935 in Watervliet, MI. Edna married Otto Gothe who preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her parents.


Cremation will take place. A private burial will take place at Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com

Dennie Douglas Staples
Sept. 20, 1949 - Sept. 4 2009

Introduced to this world in Gary, Indiana, by Orena Joy and (late) Barney, he departed nearly 60 years later battling stroke. A passionate man, he helped raise his three siblings: Tommy, Ethel (Bennett), Cathy (McCoy); while entertaining northern Indiana with his rock music and making life-long friends.

After graduation from Lew Wallace, he enlisted into the Marines serving a tour in Vietnam, earning three Purple-Hearts and Navy Commendation Medal. He re-located to Nashville in 1970 with first-wife Joan continuing his music aspirations and raising a family with eldest daughter Jessica. Returning to Indiana in 1980, playing punk music to local crowds, he fell for his second-wife Jackie. They raised two children, Derek and Jennifer, in Indiana and Kentucky, settling in LaPorte in 1992.

He retired shortly after due to injuries sustained in Vietnam. Becoming a devout Cubs fan and his children’s mentor, friend, and biggest fan. He was gifted two wonderful grandsons, Cameron McMillan and Jeffrey Lopez-Staples. Our eternal source of truthful advice, laughter, and mild frustration. E Pluribus Funk

Cremation will take place. Burial of ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, MI.

Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd. La Porte is in care of the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com