Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James "Pete" E. Kjerulff, Sr.
Dec 5, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James E. Kjerulff, Sr. “Pete”, age 89, of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2017 surrounded by his family. Pete was born to Anton P. Kjerulff, Sr. and Hazel Grubbs Kjerulff on October 10, 1928.
He proudly served his country in...
Dianna Istre
Dec 5, 2017
Dianna V. Istre, 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Dianna retired from West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital as a LPN. She loves to cook and to teach her babies how to cook. She also loved to sew. Dianna was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her favorite saying...
John E. Courville
Dec 4, 2017
John E. Courville, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 5:30 PM on Monday, December 4, 2017 in a local care facility.
Mr. Courville was born August 25, 1934 in Eunice, LA and served his country in the U.S. Air Force, where he met the love of his life, Media “Ann” DeLung. He worked as a carpenter...
Emma Mary Bonin
Dec 4, 2017
Emma Mary Miller Abshire Bonin, 90, was called Home on December 4, 2017.
Born to Reese Malcom and Irene Augustine Miller in Woodlawn, Louisiana, Mrs. Bonin lived her life in the Lake Charles and Moss Bluff area. She was a hairdresser for more than 20 years. She was a compassionate, kind woman, who loved to travel, fish, read, and...
William Kane "Tug" Ellington
Dec 3, 2017
Surrounded by family, William Kane “Tug” Ellington left this world on December 3, 2017, at the age of 93.
Born to Ed and Edna Ellington on May 26, 1924, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Tug was a Depression Era child and proud to belong to the Greatest Generation. He attended LSU and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity....
James "Jimmy" Stout
Dec 3, 2017
James Lee “Jimmy” Stout, 64, was born August 26, 1953 to Richard and Shirley Jean Stout in Sulphur, LA. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. Jim passed away on December 3, 2017 in Ava, Missouri while visiting friends. Jim was a welder for 30 plus years and a welding inspector for six years traveling across the U.S.A.
Jim...
Victor Monsour, Jr.
Dec 3, 2017
Victor Monsour Jr., 62, passed away on December 3, 2017 in Lake Charles. He was born in Shreveport, La. on June 18, 1955 and his family moved to Lake Charles in 1959. A graduate of LaGrange High School, he finished his prerequisites at McNeese State University and enrolled in Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts and Science in Santa Barbara, Ca....
Lena Marie Guidry
Dec 2, 2017
Lena Marie Suire Guidry, 85, died on December 2, 2017.
Born in Jennings, Louisiana to Duffy and Aurelia Duhon Suire, Mrs. Guidry moved as a young woman to Sweet Lake, where she made a home with her husband and reared her children. She was a USDA State Egg Inspector and a contract worker for Kroger Stores, where she inspected...
Ronald Brisendine
Dec 2, 2017
A fine husband, father and family man went to live with his Lord in Heaven on December 02, 2017. Ronnie was a happy and fun loving man with only good things to say about everyone with always a big smile on his face. He was born in Arp, Tx. and lived in Sulphur, La for the past 38 years. Ronnie...
J.B. Carter
Dec 2, 2017
J.B. Carter, 90, of Lake Charles went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 02, 2017.
Mr. Carter was born in Church Point, Louisiana to Norris and Mathilda Mayfield Carter on April 27, 1927. He has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He began his successful career in paint and body as a young...
Mark Leleaux
Dec 1, 2017
“Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.” ~Chuck Clark
It is with a heavy heart we share with you the death of Mark Edward LeLeaux, a husband, Dad, Pawpaw, brother,...
Alton Bert Clark
Dec 1, 2017
Alton Bert Clark, 74, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 in his residence.
Mr. Clark was born on December 7, 1942 in Dequincy, LA and was raised in Starks, LA where he was a graduate of Starks High School. He had resided in the Lake Charles area for the past 25 years. Mr....
Gloria Jean "Jeannie" Miller
Dec 1, 2017
Gloria Jean “Jeannie” Miller, 66, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 in her residence.
Jeannie was born on November 21, 1951 in Navasota, TX to William and Gloria Sistrunk. She was a graduate of Grand Lake High School where she showed her athleticism as a member of the track and basketball team. After high...
Jennie Marie Hinch
Nov 30, 2017
Jennie Verrett Hinch, 80, of Lake Charles passed from this life on Thursday, November 30, 2017.
Jennie was born to Herbert and Lucy Verrett on November 14, 1937 in Morgan City, Louisiana and in her early childhood she moved to Lake Charles where she lived the rest of her life.
Jennie attended and graduated from St. Charles Academy....
Belinda "Bea" Hebert
Nov 29, 2017
Belinda “Bea’ Hebert
Belinda “Bea” Jean Collins Hebert, 60, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:27 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in her residence.
Bea was born May 2, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident. She was a 1975 graduate of Barbe High School, where she was active in the...
Verdie Douglas
Nov 29, 2017
Verdie Douglas, 88, passed away on November 29, 2017 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Douglas lived a happy and active life>
She is survived by three daughters, Sherelyn Solano and husband Raymond, Regina Ashford, and Donna Dodds and husband Bill; seven grandchildren, Monica Fontenot (Kevin), Michelle Hammer (Todd), Joe Pellerin (Shannon), April Williams, Crystal Watson, David Dodds, and...
Edith Trahan Crochet
Nov 29, 2017
Edith Trahan Crochet, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:16 AM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Crochet was born on June 22, 1931 in Lake Arthur, LA and has lived in Lake Charles since 1948. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and a lifelong member of the VFW Post #2130...
Helen Douget Simmons
Nov 29, 2017
Helen Douget Simmons, 80, passed away on November 29, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly. Helen enjoyed sewing and making craft items. She loved spending time with her family especially all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Helen is survived by her three daughters, Roxane Brown (Faron) of Vidrine,...
Susan Rae Thompson
Nov 29, 2017
Susan Rae Thompson, 38, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in her residence.
Susan was born March 30, 1979 in Lake Charles, LA. She was a graduate of McNeese State University and was to receive her Master’s Degree in Social Work from LSU on December 15, 2017.
Susan is survived by the love of...
