Lakeview Funeral Home | La Porte, IN | Phone: 219-362-3100 en Panteley Yakovetz [  - 02/20/2012] Panteley “Pete” “Lefty” Yakovetz, 79, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 10:31 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 in IU Health La Porte Hospital. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the arrangements. He was born June 1, 1932 in Swoyersville, PA to Panteley and Anna (Sulich) Yakovetz. Mr. Yakovetz graduated from Portage High School in 1950, where he was the pitcher for their baseball team. Pete served in the US Army as a Sargent during Korea. He worked for the Gary Park Department and as a manager for Western Cold Drawn Steel for 8 years. “Lefty” played “B” Team baseball for the St. Louis Browns in Vincennes, IN. Pete was a member of the American Legion and a former member of Faith Baptist Church, La Porte. He was an avid woodworker, loved archery and earned his brown belt in Karate. On October 29, 1952 in Gary, IN he married M. “Bernie” Ligda, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Patricia (Don) Smith of Hobart and Stephanie (Glenn) Hammond of Portage; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Tillie Mezyllo of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael A. Yakovetz; one brother, William Yakovetz and one sister, Mary Dodd. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 with Rev. Jack M. Cox officiating. Full military honors will be conducted following the services. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until time of service, Thursday at the funeral home. Cremation will take place. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com

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]]> Marie E. Zeman [  - 02/19/2012] Marie E. Zeman, 53, of Westville, passed away peacefully at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Golden Living-Countryside, La Porte. She was born April 27, 1958 in Valparaiso, IN to John and Mary Stalbaum. There will be no services and cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com

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]]> Carmuh Denise Patty [  - 02/17/2012] Carmuh Denise Patty, 3 months, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 17, 2012 at her home. Arrangements are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100

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]]> Penny Sue Alilovich [  - 02/15/2012] Penny Sue Alilovich, 41, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 8:33 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at her home. She was born October 26, 1970 in La Porte, IN to Ronald Lawson and Donna (Snyder) Weathers. Survivors include her husband, Gary Lee; her father, Ronald Lawson; four children, Gary Alilovich, Alexis Moore, Ezekiel Moore and Tiera Moore; two brothers and one sister; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2012 at First Apostolic Church, 1930 Boyd Boulevard, La Porte, with Rev. Richard Hoffman officiating. Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte, IN, 46350.

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]]> Edward W. Helmken [  - 02/14/2012] Edward W. Helmken, 57, of Trail Creek, IN, passed away at 10:23 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Franciscan Alliance – St. Anthony Health, Michigan City. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the arrangements. He was born February 12, 1955 in Michigan City, IN to William J. and Daisy M. (Holtz) Helmken. Mr. Helmken worked for Data Link in South Bend for 15 years and most recently as a correctional officer at Westville. He was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Michigan City; member and past master of Acme Lodge #83, F & A.M.; director, actor, producer and past president of Footlight Players in Michigan City. Edward was a past leader with Boy Scout Troop #878 and worked at the Michigan City YMCA as a referee for basketball games and gave guitar lessons. He also volunteered at Franciscan Alliance-St. Anthony Health and bowled in various bowling leagues. On October 16, 1982 in La Porte, IN, he married Ellen L. Jahns who survives. Also surviving are two children, Lisa (Jacob) Hill of Charleston, SC and Eric Helmken of Trail Creek; one grandson, Gavin Jacob Hill; one brother, Stephen (Alice) Helmken of La Porte; one aunt, Joan Smith of North Canton, OH; numerous nieces and nephews; and longtime family friend, Linda Weber of Michigan City. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Lakeview Funeral Home, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 with Pastor Larry Cameron officiating. A visitation and viewing will be held from 3-7 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2012 and from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. A Masonic Service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2012 at the funeral home. Cremation will take place following services. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Footlight Players, 1705 Franklin, Michigan City, IN, 46360 or to the First United Methodist Church, 121 E. 7th Street, Michigan City, IN, 46360.

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]]> Willie Mae Moody [  - 02/08/2012] Willie Mae Moody, 78, of Westville, passed away peacefully at 6:40 a.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the arrangements. She was born February 6, 1934 in Atlanta, GA to Charles Edward and Maggie (Bennet) Sirmans, Sr. Willie worked as secretary to the vice president in the K-Mart Corporate Office Customer Service Department for 18 years until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of Victorious Women and was an avid bowler. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Lankford of Macon, GA and Donna (Corbitt) Lewis of Westville; five grandchildren, Christopher Weldon, Michael Lankford, Victoria Lewis, Jacob Lewis and Julia Lewis; one sister, Barbara Jean (Joe) Aldridge of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Sirmans, Jr.; and two sisters, Alice Sorrels and Jackie Gilbert. A celebration service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Liberty Bible Church, 824 N. Calumet Avenue, Chesterton, IN, 46304 with Pastor Cort Bucher officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service, Saturday at the church. Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Bible Church, 824 N. Calumet Avenue, Chesterton, IN, 46304. When I cannot understand my Father’s leading and it seems to be but hard and cruel fate, Still I hear that gentle whisper ever pleading, God is working, God is faithful, only wait. Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say. Rejoice. Philippians 4:4 Where there is great love, there are always miracles.

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]]> Eleanor K. Vance [  - 02/07/2012] Eleanor K. Vance, 79, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Golden Living Center, La Porte. She was born January 5, 1933 in Harvey, IL to George and Anna (Wojtowicz) Vance. Mrs. Vance was a homemaker who enjoyed being outside, gardening, flowers and most importantly spending time with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Kubit and Danny Kubit, both of La Porte; three grandchildren, Mitchell Kubit of Detroit, MI, Linda (John) Goodman of La Porte and Kristen Kubit of Michigan City; her companion, Charles Schoff of La Porte; one sister, Bernice Seeberger of Casa Grande, AZ and one sister-in-law, Diane Bulanda of Lowell, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters. A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com Memorial contributions may be to the American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545.

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]]> George "Jerry" "Tennessee" Childress, Sr. [  - 02/07/2012] George “Jerry” “Tennessee” Childress, Sr., 72, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the arrangements. He was born January 30, 1940 in Lenox, TN to George Edward and Mary Myrtle (Kolwyck) Childress. Mr. Childress worked 35 years for Ford Motor Company until his retirement in January, 2003. Jerry was an avid sports fan and his favorite teams were the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. On May 11, 1962 in New Chicago, IN, he married Sherry Cork who survives. Also surviving are three children, George (Vicki) Childress, Jr. of La Porte, Bill (Vernie) Childress of La Porte and Mary Ann Childress of Fayetteville, AR; four grandchildren, Kristina (Rob) Childress McClure of Katy, TX, Matthew and Heather Robbins of La Porte and Stephen Childress of Portage; three step-grandchildren, James Smith of Portage, Nathan (Danielle) Strefling of Walkerton and Jake (Lacey) Strefling of Punta Gorda, FL; two step-great-grandchildren, Savanna and Lane Strefling; two sisters, Ann (Bob) Parchman of Ripley, TN and Joan (Joe) May of Hammond; one brother, Michael Childress of La Porte; one brother-in-law, Bill Stafford of Lake Station and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Virginia “Faye” Stafford; two brothers, James Edward “Demo” Childress and Gene Bennet Childress. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 with Pastor James Bouslog officiating. A visitation and viewing will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2012 and from 10 a.m. until time of service, Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation will take place following services. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana, 615 N. Michigan Street, 3rd Floor, South Bend, IN, 46601

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]]> Billy Joe Cooper [  - 02/04/2012] Billy Joe “Bill” Cooper, 73, of La Porte, passed away peacefuly at 1:45 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the arrangements. He was born December 5, 1938 in Lynch, KY to Mel and Eleanor (Boggs) Cooper. Mr. Cooper worked building and repairing electronic equipment. He also worked at Kingsley Furniture and R & R Tool and Die until his retirement in 2001. Bill was a member of the United Steel Workers Union, enjoyed C.B. radio and spending time with his grandchildren. On November 5, 1959 in Jonesville, Virginia, he married Joan Brown who survives. Also surviving are three children, Kathy (Robert) Perschke, Larry (Nancy) Cooper, both of Michigan City and Gary Cooper of La Porte; three grandchildren, Tara (Andrew) Morse, Erik (Leslie) Perschke and Brittany Cooper; six great-grandchildren, Emma, Blake, Alex, Abby, Leah and Grace. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Lakeview Funeral Home, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 with Pastor Ernie Milton officiating. A visitation and viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Swan Memorial Gardens, Michigan City. 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 Road, La Porte, IN, 46350.

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]]> William E. Christoph [  - 02/03/2012] William E. Christoph, 65, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 1:14 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 in IU Health La Porte Hospital. He was born July 30, 1946 in Gary, IN to Ernest N. and Rosealine (Fortin) Christoph. Survivors include his children, grandchildren, his mother, Rosealine, one brother and one sister. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Road, La Porte (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com

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