1. Walter William Hatton
      Walter William Hatton

      1/23/2012

      Walter William Hatton, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home on Monday, January 23, 2012 following a short illness. Walt was born May 29, 1929 in Cicero, IL. He graduated from New Buffalo High School in 1947 and served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago and worked as an electrician for over 40 years. Walt also owned and operated his own refrigeration business.Walter... Read more

    2. David Wayne Otto
      David Wayne Otto

      1/15/2012

      David Wayne Otto, 50, of New Buffalo, died in Indianapolis, IN on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo. David will be cremated and services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Friends wishing to leave a message of condolence to the family may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.comDavid was born on May 30, 1961 in Michigan... Read more

    3. Aleta "Lee" Stranad
      Aleta "Lee" Stranad

      1/5/2012

      Aleta "Lee" Stranad, 96, of New Buffalo, MI died at LaPorte Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo.Lee was born on Sept. 6, 1915 in Perham, MN to Arnold and Mabel (Headke) Krueger. She moved to New Buffalo in 1937. On June 13, 1938 she married Louis John Stranad. Lee worked at the New Buffalo Public Library for 35 years. She loved to garden, especially loved flowers, was... Read more

    4. Suzanne P. Keller
      Suzanne P. Keller

      12/28/2011

      Suzanne P. Keller, 66, of Three Oaks, MI, died on December 28, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo, MI.Suzanne was born August 17, 1945 in Michigan City, IN to Paul and Elsie (Herrbach) Oselka. She is survived by her two children, Paul (Tina) Keller of New Buffalo and Beth (William "Clay") Stroup of Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren; three brothers,... Read more

    5. Thomas L. Chelf
      Thomas L. Chelf

      12/17/2011

      Thomas L. Chelf, of New Buffalo, died on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, IN. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New buffalo, MI.Thomas was born on December 26, 1937. He was a retired Water Treatment Manager at US Steel, Gary, IN; former owner of ServiStar Hardware in New Buffalo, MI; former school board member and President of North Newton School... Read more

    6. Flora Christine Knoll
      Flora Christine Knoll

      12/7/2011

      Flora Christine Knoll, 85, of New Buffalo, died at Lakeland Continuing Care Center in St. Joseph on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo, MI.Flora was born on August 23, 1926 in Sampson County, North Carolina, to James and Nettie Tew. On August 7, 1953 in Dillian, SC she married Richard Lee Knoll, Sr.; he preceded her in death on June 14, 2007. Flora worked as a waitress for... Read more

    7. Fern (Hawley) Holmes
      Fern (Hawley) Holmes

      11/20/2011

      Fern Emily (Hawley) Holmes, 92, of New Buffalo, MI, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo.Fern was born on Aug. 6, 1919 in Dolton, IL, daughter of Laurence and Minnie (Gess) Fike. She was married on Nov. 22, 1936 in Chicago to Ronald K. Hawley Sr., who preceded her in death on March 13, 1972. She married David L. Holmes, who survives, July 28, 1978 in Dolton,... Read more

    8. Jan Klimes
      Jan Klimes

      11/18/2011

      Jan Klimes, 89, of New Buffalo, died on Friday, November 18, 2011 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Michigan City, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo.Jan was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia on June 22, 1922 to Bedrich and Karla (Parmova) Klimes. He immigrated to this country to Chicago, IL in 1956. There he married Amalie Pitrova on October 17, 1956. In 1967 they moved to New Buffalo. Jan retired in... Read more

    9. Prakseda Gabrych
      Prakseda Gabrych

      11/13/2011

      Prakseda Gabrych, 75, of Union Pier, MI, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo.Prakseda was born in Bierzow, Poland on Oct. 24, 1936 to Viktor and Anna Pruski. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 21. On Sept. 19, 1974, in New Buffalo, she married Jan Gabrych. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1994. For many years Prakseda shared her love of... Read more

    10. Frank Holecek
      Frank Holecek

      11/7/2011

      Frank Holecek, 85, of New Buffalo, died in his home after a brief illness, on Monday, November 7, 2011. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo.Frank was born March 21, 1926 in Czkney, Czechoslovakia, to Frantisek and Ruzena Holecek. On January 19, 1950 in Augsburg, Germany he married Maria Zelcius. Maria preceded him in death on January 16, 2006. Frank is survived by his three children, Andrew Holecek of... Read more