Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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