Obituaries
Jon E. Roth
Dec 21, 2025
Jon E. Roth, 82, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Miller's Health and Rehab.He was born on August 31, 1943, in La Porte, IN, to Henry "Hank" and Ada Roth.Jon is surviving by his daughter, Jenny Roth; nieces, Michelle Arriaga and Debbie Rother; sister-in-law, Marti Roth; trusted friends, Suzi Tyburski, Ronda Wrede, Larry Smith,...
Waine Dayton
Dec 18, 2025
Waine Dayton, 87, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte surrounded by his family.Waine was born on March 22, 1938, in Bell City, Missouri to Curtis Ira and Dixie Marie (Brown) Dayton.On July 4, 1957, in Terre Haute, IN, he was married for 68 years to the love of his life, Dorothy...
Teresa G. Townsend
Dec 16, 2025
Teresa G. Townsend, 74, of Michigan City, IN, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home.Teresa was born on December 5, 1951, in Modesto, CA, to Samuel Kiser and Mildred (Williams) Kiser-Hardeman.Surviving Teresa are her significant other of 31 years, Ron Plankey; 2 daughters, Debi (Todd) Dankert and Tiffany (Patrick) Coddington; bonus daughter, Kristy Panos; 2 stepsons,...
Luke Allen James Auskalnis-Robinson
Dec 15, 2025
Luke Allen James Auskalnis-Robinson, 20 days old, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.Luke was born on November 25, 2025, in Valparaiso, IN, to Jessie Robinson and Peyton Auskalnis.Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Michelle and Tim O'Dell of La Porte, Joseph and Brandi Auskalnis of Monticello, William Smith...
Sharon L. Gephart
Dec 15, 2025
Sharon L. Gephart, 93, of Summerfield, FL, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte, with family by her side.Sharon was born on August 19, 1932, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Russell and Carolina Dailey and later adopted by her aunt, Helena Dahman.On November 19, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN, she married Keith Gephart, who preceded her in...
Harry Davis
Dec 13, 2025
Harry Bowen Davis Jr., 58, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.He was born on June 26, 1967, in St. Joseph County, IN.Harry is survived by 2 nieces, Cassandra Reager and Alta Davis; and several dear friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Betty; and 3 brothers, Ronald, James, and Roger Thompson.Harry was...
Joyce Elaine Christenson
Dec 10, 2025
Joyce Elaine Christenson, 66, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Joyce was born on February 11, 1959, in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Faye (Grassmeyer) Steigely.On June 27, 1992, Joyce married Arthur J. Christenson, who survives. Also surviving are her 3 daughters, Cristina (Mike) Martin of Fort Wayne, Darcia...
James "Jim" Russell Funk
Dec 9, 2025
James "Jim" Russell Funk, 75, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by the loving care of his sister.Jim was born on January 25, 1950, in La Porte, IN, to Russell and Helen (Kanney) Funk.Surviving Jim are his sister, Elizabeth Funk of La Porte; beloved bird, Charlie; and cherished dogs, Marley, Gus, and...
Richard "Rick" Addison Coburn, Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Richard "Rick" Addison Coburn Jr., 65, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.Rick was born on May 9, 1960, in Baltimore, MD, to Richard and Geneva (Wilson) Coburn, Sr.He is survived by his mother, Geneva Coburn of La Porte; brother, Steve (Rosie) Coburn of Fredricksburg, VA; sisters, Vicky (Doug) Samuelson of Rolling Prairie, Terry (Terry) Hazelgrove...
William "Bill" Leslie Reed
Dec 6, 2025
William "Bill" Leslie Reed, 73, of La Porte, IN, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2025.Bill was born on December 17, 1951, in Gary, IN, to Bernard and Kathleen (Kissane) Reed.On September 20, 1975, in Lake Station, IN, he married Vicki J. Austin who preceded him in death on April 17, 2014. Surviving are his son, Timothy...
Bruce Kenton Payne
Dec 5, 2025
Bruce Kenton Payne, 75, of Mill Creek, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.Bruce was born on September 14, 1950, in La Porte, IN, to Orville and Dorothy (Harris) Payne.On December 2, 1972, in Hamlet, IN, he married Barbara Allen who survives. Also surviving are his 3 children, David (Molly) Payne of Valparaiso,...
Andrea Ruth Bertsch
Dec 4, 2025
Andrea Ruth Bertsch, 60, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 4, 2025.Andrea was born on April 20, 1965, in Van Wert, OH, to William "Bill" and Roberta (Wulliman) Bertsch.Surviving Andrea are her 2 sisters, Kristina Bertsch of La Porte and Cynthia "Cindy" Sanders of Valparaiso; and 2 nephews, Austin Sanders of Portage and...
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...
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