Obituaries
William "Will" Joseph Budig
Feb 25, 2026
William "Will" Joseph Budig, 28, of La Porte, IN, passed away on February 25, 2026, at University of Illinois Health at Chicago.Will was born on January 3, 1998, in Springfield, IL, to Daniel and Lynne (Galatte) Budig.Surviving Will are his parents, Daniel and Lynne Budig of La Porte; brothers, Andrew and Michael Budig of La Porte; aunts, Gail (James) Galatte-Howard...
Kirk Michael Skinner
Feb 23, 2026
Kirk Michael Skinner, 76, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.He was born on October 27, 1949, in Cheboygan, MI, to Norman and Constance (Felker) Skinner.Surviving Kirk are his sister, Sally Read and former wife, Jeanne Skinner. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Sean Skinner and Todd Bowers; and brother, Mark Skinner.Kirk proudly...
Robert H. Bernth
Feb 23, 2026
Robert "Bob" H. Bernth of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, surrounded by family and other loving caregivers.
Bob was born in La Porte on December 13, 1940, to Henry Bernth and Charlotte (Weaver) Hartmann.
After meeting as students at Valparaiso University, he married Martha (Asman) Bernth in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 17, 1963. They resided together in...
Alice Faye Jeffrey
Feb 21, 2026
Alice Faye Jeffrey, 76, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.Alice was born on February 8, 1950, in Price Hollow, WV, to William Jeffrey and Myrtle (Clark) Jeffrey-Barden.Surviving Alice are her 2 nieces, Lisa Martinez of La Porte and Doreen (John) Fletcher of Columbus, OH; nephew, Eric (Gena) Blankenship of La Porte; and cousin, Paul (Becky)...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Zoborosky
Feb 18, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Zoborosky, 85, of La Porte, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.Jerry was born on April 29, 1940, in Hammond, to Leo and Kathryn (Downs) Zoborosky.On April 3, 1959, in La Porte, IN, he married Shirley Cooper who survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, Theresa "Teri" (Dennis) Dilloway of La...
David James Wilson
Feb 16, 2026
Notorious corny jokester, David James Wilson, 82, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte. Born on February 4, 1944, to Rufus and Mary (Heeter) Wilson, David was the second of 3 sons.In his early years, he worked at the Coca-Cola bottle plant in Valparaiso. He loved to watch the Ed Sullivan...
Audrey Aline Anglin
Feb 14, 2026
Audrey "Aline" Anglin, age 80, of Niles, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Ernestine M. Racline House in Mishawaka. She was born on July 27, 1945 in Niles, Michigan, the daughter of Odra and Dorothy (Wolford) Carter. On September 7, 1963, she married Frank D. Anglin; he preceded her in death on August 29, 1989. On...
Ronnie Lee Domogola
Feb 14, 2026
Ronnie Lee Domogola, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Ronnie was born on April 14, 1957, in La Porte, IN, to Ronald James Domogola and Nancy Lee Renfro.On April 10, 1982, in La Porte, IN, he married Donna Neary who survives.
Ronnie leaves behind his...
Sandra "Sandy" Joan Palen
Feb 12, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" Joan Palen, 83, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Miller Health and Rehab.She was born on April 25, 1942, in Gary, IN, to Paul and Pansy (Leonard) Nulf.On May 27, 1961, in La Porte, IN, she married Robert "Bob" Palen who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Debra (Dwight) Akins of La Porte;...
James Michael May
Feb 11, 2026
James "Jim" Michael May, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 11, 2026, from complications of Parkinson's.
He was born on August 5, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, to Eugene J. and Ruth T. (Lynch) May. A graduate of Boston College, Jim earned two PhDs in Forensic and Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Illinois. He also earned...
Kathryn J. Hastings
Feb 10, 2026
Kathryn J. Hastings, 86, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.She was born on March 04, 1939, in South Bend, IN, to Sally and Donald Badgley. On May 09, 1959, she married her long-time sweetheart, David Hastings.
Kathryn retired from Beacon Medical Group (former I Street Clinic) after 27 years. She spent her...
Lynn Keel Waters
Feb 10, 2026
Lynn Keel Waters, 80, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1945, in La Porte, IN, to Howard Vernon and Sherry K. (Keel) Waters. Surviving Lynn are her 3 children, Rebecca "Becki" (Martin) Conner of La Porte, Jeffrey (Marcie) Briggs of Hanna,...
Roberta "Bobi" L. Tennis
Feb 6, 2026
Roberta “Bobi” L. Tennis, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, was called home on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.
Bobi was born on August 15, 1956, in Buchanan, MI, to Thomas and Diane (Woodrick) Martell.
On April 4, 1987, in La Porte, Indiana, she married Brad A. Tennis who survives. Also surviving are her children, Anna (Joel) Neary of La...
Thomas "Thom" Lance Herrold, II
Feb 5, 2026
Thomas "Thom" Lance Herrold, II, 53, of La Porte, IN passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, on February 5, 2026.
Thom was born on July 12, 1972, in Okinawa, Japan before relocating to Wabash, IN.
Thom attended Ball State University in Muncie, IN and spent his career in IT and liquid packaging.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas "Thom"...
Nancy Lee Biller
Feb 5, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Nancy Lee (Renfro) Biller, who peacefully left this world on February 5, 2026.She was truly one of a kind--kind, funny, a little ornery in the very best way, and a friend to everyone she met. Her laugh was loud and contagious;...
Judith "Judy" C. Mackey
Jan 26, 2026
Judith C. “Judy" Mackey, age 82, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed two days after celebrating her 82nd birthday with her loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1944 the daughter of James and Helen (Kolbe) Worsfold. On February 24, 1962, she married Henry “Rooks” Mackey and together they shared over 62 years of marriage prior to Rooks passing on...
Jeffrey John Dunk
Jan 26, 2026
Jeffrey "Jeff" John Dunk, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026.Jeff was born on March 26, 1947, in Terre Haute, IN to John and Laura "Ellen" (Day) Dunk.Surviving are his sister, Jan Resler; daughters, Alison Dunk-Timm, Melissa (Steve) Nolan, Kristie Dunk- Jorgensen, and Jamie (Dave) Beckman; son-in-law, Jason Timm; 9 grandchildren,...
Dixie Ann Paul
Jan 26, 2026
Dixie Ann Paul, 77, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.Dixie was born on December 1, 1948, in La Porte, IN, to Willard and Yolanda (Tennis) Henning.On October 15, 1966, in Benton Harbor, MI, she married Jim Paul who survives. Dixie and Jim enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Also surviving are her...
Norma Jean Lubs
Jan 23, 2026
Norma Jean Lubs, 89, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Settlers Place.Norma was born on March 28, 1936, in Mancelona, MI, to Lloyd and Olive (Sheriff) Fleet.On August 5, 1955, in La Porte, IN, she married Larry Lubs, who preceded her in death. Surviving Norma are her 4 children, Larry (Laurie) Lubs of Carmel,...
Jason L. Metcalf
Jan 21, 2026
Jason L. Metcalf, 52, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
He was born on March 24, 1973, to Virgil and Georgia "Jo" May (Sullivan) Metcalf.
Jason is survived by his fiancé, Michelle Janas, of La Porte; sons, Ron (Dawn) Metcalf of Hamlet, Jamie (Kayla) Metcalf of La Porte, Mark Metcalf of La Porte, and Sam Metcalf of La...
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