Obituaries
Charles "Chuck" Edward Peters
Dec 3, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Edward Peters, 67, of La Porte, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Miller's Health and Rehab. Chuck was born on December 29, 1957, in South Bend, IN, to William and Kathy (Cheek) Peters. Surviving Chuck are his sister, Elizabeth Waltman of La Porte; brother, Herbert Peters of Fort Wayne; sister-in-law, Lisa Peters of Fort Wayne;...
Penny Sue Griffin
Dec 2, 2025
Penny Sue Griffin, 60, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare-Twelfth Street Care Center.Penny was born on October 7, 1965, in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Barbara (Hopkins) Griffin.Surviving are her 2 children, Sharla Tester of La Porte and Zanna "Ziggy" Griffin of Charleston, IL; 6 grandchildren, Mercedes Ramsey-Griffin, Jesse Tester, Kassey...
Judith "Judy" J. Ott
Nov 29, 2025
Judith J. "Judy" Ott, born in Porter, IN on October 27, 1935, passed peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by love in her family home in La Porte, IN.
On November 12, 1955, Judy married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" V. Ott, in Porter, IN. Their 56 years together were filled with devotion, adventure,...
Dale C. Juergensen
Nov 28, 2025
Dale C. Juergensen, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Settlers Place with his family by his side.Dale was born on November 7, 1933, in Eau Claire, MI, to Charles and Anna (Fisher) Juergensen.On November 25, 1983, in Michigan City, IN, he married Diana D. Warkentien who survives. Also surviving are his 5 children, Randall...
Roger Dale Hamilton
Nov 27, 2025
Roger Dale Hamilton, 78, of Walkerton, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Brickyard Health-Terrace Care Center.Roger was born on July 10, 1947, in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Edith (Brown) Hamilton.On February 25, 1967 in Mill Creek, IN, he married Shirley Hamilton who survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, Michelle Hamilton of Westville and Jeffrey...
Thomas E. Schell
Nov 24, 2025
Thomas "Tom" E. Schell, 84, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.Tom was born on January 31, 1941, in North Judson, IN, to Wilbert and Mary (Toohey) Schell.On August 26, 1989, he married Georgette "Georgie" Baggs, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Faith Goldenstern of La Porte; son, Thomas...
Robert "Bob" Dewey Bunton
Nov 20, 2025
Robert "Bob" Dewey Bunton, 62, of La Porte, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Northwest Health-Porter.Bob was born on January 20, 1963, in La Porte, IN, to James Bunton and Barbara (Zook) Martin.On July 4, 2004, in Las Vegas, NV, he married Barbara Womack who survives. Also surviving are his 2 sons, Robert Bunton of La...
Rita Marie Ward
Nov 17, 2025
Rita Marie Ward, 69, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte.Rita was born on August 18, 1956, in Limestone, ME, to Marion and Theresa (Kislicki) Short.Surviving are her daughters, Amy Puentes and Jennifer Garcia, both of La Porte; 8 grandchildren, Amber (Mike) Mote of Grovertown, Marisa Garcia of North Liberty, Christian Garcia...
Louise Bailey
Nov 15, 2025
Louise (Boyd, Pate) Bailey, 97, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, formally of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Riverbend Nursing Home & Rehab Center.Louise was born on December 20, 1927, in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, to George and Martha (Jones) Boyd.
In 1948, in Louisiana, Louise married her first husband, Johnny Pate, who preceded her in death on...
Lori Ann Bretzinger Perrin Swank
Nov 15, 2025
Lori Ann Bretzinger Perrin Swank, 66, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte.Lori was born on November 25, 1958, in La Porte, IN, to Louis and Doris (Blad) Cady.On September 20, 2025, at Harvest Time Church of God, Michigan City, she married Rodney Swank who survives. Also surviving are her 3 daughters,...
Mary K. Reese
Nov 15, 2025
Mary K. Reese, 67, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.Mary was born on March 19, 1958, in La Porte, IN, to Lyman and Betty (Schultz) Reese.
Surviving is her life partner of 41 years, Terry Hough; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Cheri Simon of Hamlet; brother, Roger Reese of Kingsford...
Evelyn Lutterman
Nov 15, 2025
Evelyn Louise Lutterman, 88, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Trail Creek Place. Evelyn was born on October 12, 1937, in La Porte, IN, to Frank and Margaret (Peterson) Felton. On October 27, 1956, in Knox, IN, she married Francis who preceded her in death. Surviving Evelyn are her 4 children, Robert Lutterman of...
Joan Margaret Womack
Nov 14, 2025
Joan Margaret Womack, 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Joan was born on February 21, 1938, in Pulaski County, IN, to Ernest and Oscia (Cassady) Winters.On June 3, 1956, in La Porte, IN, she married Perry Franklin Womack who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 3 children, Ronald E. (Debra)...
Betty Wheatbrook
Nov 10, 2025
Betty Ann Wheatbrook, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at her daughter's home in Polk City, FL, with her family by her side.Betty was born on November 13, 1934, in La Porte, IN, to Ervin and Hattie (Dietz) Oman.On August 12, 1978, in St. Joseph, MI, she married Jimmy Lee Wheatbrook, who preceded her...
David Ramirez Salgado
Nov 10, 2025
David Ramírez Salgado, de 53 años, de La Porte, IN, falleció el 10 de noviembre de 2025 en I.U. Hospital Universitario de Salud.
David nació el 29 de diciembre de 1971 en Chiquimitio, Morelia, Michoacán, México, hijo de José Reyes Ramírez Rodríguez y María Elena Salgado Méndez.
El 30 de diciembre de 1995, en Chiquimitio, Morelia, Michoacán, México, se casó con Angélica...
Terry A. Westphal
Nov 4, 2025
Terry A. Westphal, age 81, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on November 4, 2025.
He is survived by his three sons, Allen (Jennifer) Westphal, Terry M. Westphal, and David M. Westphal, all of Michigan City; as well as his many grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, who brought him great joy. He also leaves behind his special friend, Diana...
Fairia Coldiron
Oct 30, 2025
Fairia Coldiron, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Grand Haven, Michigan, on Thursday, October 30, 2025.Fairia was born on October 7, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Buck and Cassie (Wireman) Lafferty.On February 3, 1962, she was joined in holy matrimony to Pastor Paul E. Coldiron, who preceded her in death on December 3, 2016.Surviving are...
Richard Pennington
Oct 28, 2025
Richard "Rich" Luther Pennington, 50, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.Rich was born on February 18, 1975, in La Porte, IN, to Roy and Tonya (Vermilyer) Pennington. He grew up with a big heart, a contagious laugh, and an endless love for his...
William "Bill" H. Eaton
Oct 28, 2025
William "Bill" H. Eaton, 83, of Union Mills, IN, peacefully passed away, with loving family by his side, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Miller's Health and Rehab, La Porte
Bill was born on December 20, 1941, in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Lydia (Wothke) Eaton.On June 1, 1963, in Union Mills, IN, he married Donna M. Wolff who survives....
Megan Marie Rodgers
Oct 25, 2025
Megan Marie Rodgers, 34, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Megan was born on March 17, 1991, in Valparaiso, IN, to Arthur R. Myers and Carla J. Novreske.
On August 24, 2019, in Chesterton, IN, she married Christopher who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Carla Novreske of La Porte; in-laws, Mark (Patricia) Rodgers of La Porte;...
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