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In Remembrance Donna Stich Donna B. Stich, 75, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in her home. She was born April 28, 1933 in Clairton, Pennsylvania to the late James H. and Julia C. (Young) Baxendell. On March 18, 1953 in Clairton, PA she married Marion Stich who preceded her in death on March 28, 2004. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sandy Stich Lein of Clarendon Hills, IL, and Sharon Stich of Michigan City, IN; 2 sisters, Barbara Cox of McKeesport, PA, Andrea Brown of Lake Elsinore, CA; a brother, William Baxendell of Yorba Linda, CA; and a granddaughter, Martha Lein of Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her son, John David Stich. She retired as the vice-president Filtration Plus in Michigan City. She was a member of the Service League of Michigan City. Contributions may be made to the Service League of Michigan City, 301 E. Garfield St., Michigan City, IN 46360, or to the Salvation Army, 1201 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360. Calling Hours
To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Robert Burch Robert William "Bob" Burch, 75, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 8:54 pm in his home. He was born October 10, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Leroy E. and Helen (Schofield) Burch. On July 7, 1979 in Michigan City, IN, he married Dorothy M. Wright who preceded him in death on January 7, 2001. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sheri L. Burch of Seattle, WA and Roberta M. Bob served his country with the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Erb Lumber for 15 years, then worked as a Correctional Officer for Westville Correctional Center for over 17 years, until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of Moose Lodge #980; sang with Lakeshore Chorus since 1983; also sang with Master's of Harmony, Valparaiso, IN, Footnotes/Footlight Players and Fun Follies, Laporte,IN. He was a member of the Michigan City Senior Center and was an avid fisherman. He liked to write songs and lyrics and collect baseball cards. Bob loved life and loved his grandchildren and family. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 30 North Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. Memorial Mass
Cremation will take place. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Ann Witowski 
Ann Witowski, 89, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at 1:04 AM in Hamilton Grove Nursing Home, New Carlisle. She was born February 11, 1919 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Stanley and Veronica (Pietras) Penziol. On September 2, 1940 in Michigan City, IN she married Stephen W. Witowski, who preceded her in death on July 8, 1993. Visitation
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George Zarantonello, 87, Laporte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 9:30pm in Laporte Hospital. He was born August 3, 1921 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late John & Regina (Fantana) Zarantonello. On April 19, 1947 in Michigan City, he married Lucy Lisi, who survives Laporte. Also surviving are Daughter, Sylvia Fee of St. Cloud, FL; 2 Grandsons, Nicholas (Janel) Zarantonello, Jr. & Tony He was a retired Crane Operator, Weil-McLain, Michigan City after 43 years. Attended and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Michigan City, and also had attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, Laporte. Served in the US Army during W.W.II. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and gardening. Visitation
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Francis Joseph "Pops" Lisak, Sr., 83, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 12:30am in Sterling House, Michigan City. He was born December 20, 1924 in Michigan City, Indiana to Walter P. & Anna (Wantuch) Lisak. On May 15, 1952 in Michigan City, he married Evelyn Adams, who survives Michigan City. Also surviving are 3 Daughters, Kathaleen (Philip) Pridemore of Kent, WA, Jeanette (Michael) Phillips of Orange, CA, Leigh (Hal Taliaferro) Lisak of Red Bluff, CA; 4 Sons, Francis J. Lisak, Jr. of Arlington, VA, Mark (Kay) Lisak of Olathe, CO, John (Jennifer) Lisak of Rochester, NY, & Mathew Lisak. Grandchildren; Philip (Julie) LeMaitre, Satelite Beach, FL, Brand (Laura) LeMaitre of Huntington Beach, CA; Lora (Kirk) Lance, Scappoose, OR; Jacqueline & Julianna Lisak both of Rochester, NY; 4 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Sisters, Lorraine Bahl & Sister Theresa Lisak both of San Diego, CA; He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Lucian "Lou" Lisak, Bernard "Benny" Lisak and & sister, Margaret Lisak. He was a retired Electrician with US Steel. Veteran of the US Army Air-Corps; member of American Legion Skwiat Post #451 and VFW Post #2536 and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Contributions may be made to Share Foundation for the Handicapped, P.O. Visitation
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Surviving are Daughter, Ann
(Robert) Eiden of Brecksville, Ohio; 2 Sons, Paul S. Joyce, PhD of Woods
Hole, MA, Robert K. (Jennifer) Joyce of Carmel, IN; 2 Granddaughters,
Chelsey Joyce of Carmel, IN, Elise Ann Eiden of Brecksville, OH; 2
Grandsons, Brendan & Robert J. Joyce, both of Carmel, IN; Brother, Thomas
McMahon of Palos Heights, IL; Sister, Marguerite McMahon of Palos Heights,
IL; Visitation
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Surviving are her sister, Nanette (Norman) Lippert of New Buffalo, MI; 1 niece, Aimee Lippert of Chesterton, IN; 1 nephew, Steven (Peggi) Lippert of Libertyville, IL; 1 great-nephew, Steven Lippert and 4 great-nieces, Reilly Bastian, Olivia Lippert, Ava Lippert and Ella Lippert. She worked as the Business Manager for Michigan City Radiology Group for 35 years. She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, was a mentor for the 4-H Horse and Pony Program and member of the Indiana Radiology Business Managers Association. Sharon loved all animals, especially horses and was involved in animal rescue programs. She was a leader of the disaster animal response team (DART) in Michigan City and was an approved rehabilitater for abused horses. She was a loving sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend, who cared about everybody and every living creature. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Indiana Horse Rescue, 10254 W. 800 South, Owensville, Indiana, 47665. Visitation
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Also surviving are; 3 Daughters, Linda (Russell) Hopper, Diana Urban & Jodi Urban; Granddaughter, Krystal (Robert Chambers) Hopper, Grandson, Eric Hopper, Great-Grandson, Cody Chambers and Sister, Florence Sobkowiak all of Michigan City; He was preceded in death by Sisters, Ann Schmidt, Genevieve Boyan, Alice Bogoslawski, Henrietta Semala & Dorothy Losiniecki. Brother, Anthony Urban. Member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, served with the US Army and was a Contributions may be made to Donor's Choice. Visitation
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Cremation will follow service and the ashes interred privately in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Dolores Kieffer
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Rosary Sodality, Catholic Women Study Club, Michigan City Senior Center, and a honorary life member of the Michigan City Historical Society. She worked for 42 years in municipal and county government retiring as office manager of the Sanitary District for the city of Michigan City. Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 411 W. 11th St., Michigan City, IN 46360. Visitation
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She was born April 1, 1921 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Ralph A. & Emma M. (Peus) Ormsby. On September 25, 1948 in Michigan City she married Paul R. Evans, Sr., who preceded her on February 28, 2007. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Michigan City Chapter of the Eastern Star, and a volunteer of St. Anthony Memorial Guild. She retired from Indiana Bell as a telephone operator, and she also retired from Horizon Bank as a clerk. Contributions may be made to Michiana Humane Society, P. O. Box 8651, Michigan City, IN 46360. There are no visitation or services, cremation will take place and the ashes interred privately in Greenwood Cemetery. Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City is handling arrangements. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Evelyn Volk Evelyn Virginia Volk, 90, Michigan City, IN, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1:00 a.m. in Life Care Center of Michigan City. She was born February 9, 1918 in La Crosse, Indiana to the late Theodore and Lillian (Cavinder) Hagle. On January 24, 1945 in Muskogee, OK she married James A. Volk who preceded her in death on March 29, 1991. Surviving are a daughter, Lorraine (James) Barr of LaPorte, IN; a son, Roger (Diane) Volk of Michigan City, IN; 4 granddaughters, Aime Matotte of Michigan City, IN, Rachel (John) Manning of Valparaiso, IN, Gretchen (Bill) Quirk of Indianapolis, IN, and Rachel Hroma of Michigan City, IN; a grandson, Damon Matotte of Michigan City, IN; and 2 great-grandchildren, Charis Quirk, Sidney Johnson. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Mary Koehn, Pearl Hagle, and Marcella May Hagle; and a brother, Gary E. "Gene" Hagle. She retired after 14 years as an assembler at Gateway Industries. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Rosary Sodality, and volunteered at St. Mary's Thrift Shop. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and enjoyed gardening and sewing. Evelyn was small in stature, but had a large heart for anyone she met. Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 411 W. 11th Visitation
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Imani Miss Joe Mae Styles was born in Indianapolis, IN to Quetta Styles of Michigan City and Chris Pasley of Indianapolis, IN on October 9, 2008 at 4:58pm. She moved to Michigan City right away. On Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:10am at a tender age of 3 weeks old the angels from heaven came down to receive Imani for the Lord. She leaves to cherish her memories, Mother Quetta Styles, Michigan City; Father Chris Pasley, Indianapolis; Sister Rayanna Styles; Grandmother Sonda Gooch, Great-grandmother Josie Bates, special Aunt Quesha Gooch, special great-Aunt Patricia James. Great Aunts Tesha (Eric) White of Indianapolis, Willimena (Alphonso) Smith, Crown Point, Gloria, Oshe, Pepsie Bates, Debra Styles all of Michigan City, Lisa Styles of Buford, GA; Great-Uncles Fila Bates, Dennis(Shonda) Gooch, Derrick (Judy) Gooch and Jerry (Norma) Anderson all of Michigan City. Several other Aunts and Uncles and a host of cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Ricky Styles, Great-grandparents James & Kathryn Styles. Paternal Great-Great-grandparents William (Gloreinstein) Brooks, and Great-grandmother Minetta Gooch. Visitation
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Rita M. Martin, 70, Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 9:05 am in Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Indiana. She was born September 28, 1938 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Marvin L. & Sophia C. (Pytynia) Kominiarek, Sr. On November 24, 1960 in Michigan City she married John "Jack" Martin, who survives Rolling Prairie; Daughter, Melissa (Bruce) Neely of Grand Rapids, MI; Son, Matthew (Stephanie, DDS) Martin, DDS of Fortville, IN; 2 Grandsons, Benjamin Neely of Grand Rapids, MI, Maxwell Martin of Fortville, IN; 2 Granddaughters, Erin Neely of Grand Rapids, MI, Madeline Martin of Fortville, IN; Brother, Marvin (Mary) Kominiarek, Jr. of Laporte, IN; Sister, Constance Yore of St. Joseph, MI. Member of Barker Mansion Guild. Founding member of the Rolling Prairie Questers, and also a member of the St. Joseph Michigan Questers, Great Lakes Glitzy Girlfriends Jewelry Club. She was a certified Naturalist Decorative Artist, having authored several instructional Art books, and was a contributing editor of the Tole World Magazine. Contributions may be made to Riverbend Cancer Services, 919 E. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 401, South Bend, IN 46617. Memorial Services
Cremation will take place and the ashes interred privately. Family will receive friends from 10am till the time of service Saturday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. Phyllis J. Tharp Phyllis J. Tharp, 74, 209 Roberta Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 10:51 a.m.in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 19, 1934 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Leo K. and Helen A. (Schwanke) Dolph. On January 17, 1955 in Michigan City, IN, she married John M. Tharp, who preceded her in death on October 6, 2002. Surviving are 2 daughters, Debara L. (Boyd) Bess of Michigan City, IN and Donna A. (Douglas) Mason of Baroda, MI; 2 sons, Michael A. (Kim) Tharp and Wayne K. Tharp, both of Michigan City, IN; 30 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Betty (Leo) Green,Shirley Weisner, Louise Hoffman and Thelma Burns, all of Michigan City, IN; 3 Brothers, Jerry (Rose) Dolph, Leroy (Karen) Dolph and Donald (Shirley) Dolph, all of Michigan City, IN; and 4 special friends, Linda Timmons of Michigan City, IN, Tammy Tharp of New Buffalo, MI, Karen Willhelm of Michigan City, IN and Hildegunde Reuber of Michigan City, IN. She was preceded in death by 1 grandson, Adam Michael Landess; 2 sisters, Mary Jane Cole and Jean Dolph; 3 brothers, Jimmy, Richard and Kenneth Dolph. She was a Homemaker, avid Bingo player and enjoyed traveling and camping. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 601 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. The family requests that any flowers be sent to Phyllis's home, 209 Roberta Avenue, Michigan City, IN. There will be no visitation hours. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 23, 2301 Ohio Street. Cremation will take place and private family burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel. To leave condolences online and sign the guestbook, click here. Click here to view and print Obituary. |
