OBITUARIES

Bruce Elton Warren

1949-2023

Bruce Elton Warren, 73, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Monday, January 23, 2023, in the comfort of his family’s presence.

His life began December 1, 1949, in Michigan City, Indiana the youngest of three children born to Wilbur and Ruth Warren. He married Linda Mathewson December 19, 1981, in Stevensville, Michigan.

Bruce loved animals. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors whenever he could. He played softball often and was on a league in St. Joseph. He cherished spending time with his family and dogs. He loved watching Jeopardy and learning the trivia that came with it, as well as educational shows. Bruce was a die-hard football fan, especially the San Francisco 49ers, and loved watching football with his family. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his job at the Four Winds Casino.

Bruce will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by wife of forty-one years Linda, daughters, Diana (John) Hinrichsen of Lake Station, Indiana; Kimberly WarrenRodriguez of Bridgman, Brittany Warren of LaPorte, Indiana; son, Kevin (Heather Disse) Warren of LaPorte, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Justin, Juliann,

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Natalie, Hailey, Gabriel, Nevaeh, Keyanna, Matteo; one great grandson, Dallos; two sisters, Ruthann (Charles) Zabel of Three Oaks, Carol (Bob) Conway of Niles; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Timothy Hinrichsen.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 12:00 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Bruce will be laid to rest in Posey Chapel Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Bruce be made any animal rescue organization of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

Sunday 10:15 am

Federal Lawsuit Against New Laporte Prosecutor

Afederal lawsuit alleging wrongful termination has been filed against the new prosecutor of LaPorte County.

The legal action was taken at U.S. District Court in Hammond by two employees of the former prosecutor, John Lake.

Nancy Hawkins and Anthony McClintock allege they were let go by current prosecutor, Sean Fagan, because they were supporters of the former prosecutor in last year’s campaign.

Fagan defeated Lake by nearly 1,000 votes in the November election and officially took office Jan. 1.

According to the lawsuit, Fagan violated the former employees’ freedom of speech rights under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution by retaliating against them for supporting the candidate of their choice during the campaign.

According to the lawsuit, Fagan during the campaign filed a police report alleging intimidation against a Michigan City man for his words directed at him on Facebook.

McClintock, a retired Michigan City Police officer, was an investigator for the prosecutor’s office at the time.

According to the lawsuit, McClintock looked into the allegations but ruled there were no grounds to seek charges.

The lawsuit alleges his lack of findings was another reason McClintock was terminated.

The plaintiffs are seeking no less than $500,000 in damages apiece and a return to the former positions.

When contacted, Fagan said he could not respond to the lawsuit since the case is still pending before the court.

— STAN MADDUX