UPDATED: 12/29/16:
If there was a concern of residents in Laporte County, Ken made sure it was covered by his news department. WCOE has been known as the “Indiana Sports Leader” having broadcast more local sports than any other stations.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home in Laporte, Indiana.
Please keep DeEtta and the entire family in your prayers.
Gonna miss you BIG GUY!
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A man I deeply love is Ken Coe, Broadcast legend from Laporte, Indiana WLOI/WCO is ill. I worked for Ken and his lovely wife DeEtta for 5 years back in the early 80’s. Ken at one time was President of the Indiana Broadcasters Association. I learned a great deal from this man about local radio, how to relate to your audience. How to serve. I talked to him today.
This is from Ken’s niece Paula Carr……..
Happy NYE, As a family we are asking for any positive thoughts and prayers for my Uncle Ken during this holiday season and on the eve of this New year. He has been in the hospital twice in the past 9 days. He has had fluid in both lungs removed, a stint put in and now surgery next week. He hasn’t been able to eat or keep anything down for (I believe) 3 days now, This was all sudden and unexpected. My Aunt has so much on her plate right now and could also use prayers and love as well.
Thanks to everyone who has reached out to the Coe family during this past week, we all appreciate the love and support deeply. Wishing everyone a very health filled, postive and Happy 2016