All Obituaries

Gladys E. Stone, 94, of Knox, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2023 at Miller's Health and Rehab. Gladys was born on May 2, 1929 in Kennett, MO, to Doss and Arzettie (Morgan) Lawson.  On January 17, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas, she married Thomas W. Stone, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Gladys are her children, Cathy Baxley of La Porte and Donald "Skip" Stone of Knox; 4 grandchildren, Robert Baxley II, Tina Cunningham, Dawn Ortega, and Dewey Dale; 5...

Alfred "Ted" Dolohery Jr., 90, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center. Ted was born on December 3, 1932, in La Porte, IN, to Alfred Byrd and Gertrude (Poor) Dolohery. On June 1, 1957, in La Porte, he married Judith "Judy" Schroeder who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Julia (John) Sullivan of Wanatah; 2 grandsons, Michael Sullivan of Wanatah and Ryan Sullivan of West Lafayette; 2 sisters,...

Richard Eugene Lidgard, 88, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023. Richard was born on July 3, 1934 in La Porte, IN, to Dale Louise and Arlene (Hazlett) Lidgard.  On April 26, 1958, in La Porte, he married Alice O'Krey, who preceded him in death.  On October 15, 2005, in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Jean Reeder who also preceded him in death.  Surviving Richard are his children, Brian (Christine) Lidgard, Brenda Riley, and Tammy Lidgard, all of La...

Carol Lee Jelke, 76, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Carol was born on August 17, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Roy and Helen (Meister) Smith. On July 19, 1969 in La Porte, she married Dave, who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her sons, Ryan (Erin) Jelke of La Porte and Bret (Beth) Jelke of AL; granddaughter, Dalainy Jelke of AL; sister, Landa (Roland) Hamilton of Mill Creek; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Carol was...

Peggy Lynn McRobert, 52, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home with family by her side. Peggy was born on September 12, 1970 in Ann Arbor, MI, to David and Violet (Purdue) Burger. Surviving Peggy are her husband, Scott McRobert Sr; children, Miracle (Corey) Galloway, Scotty (Tiffany Wray) McRobert, and Preston McRobert; 2 grandchildren, Jacklynn Galloway and Scotty McRobert Jr.; and parents, David and Violet Burger. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shesa Angel...

Kinslee Jo Ligue, 5 months, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.       Kinslee was born in South Bend, IN, on December 14, 2022 to Erik Jacob Ligue and Brianna Faith Haddox.   Surviving Kinslee are her parents, Erik J. Ligue and Brianna F. Haddox; brothers, David and Deklan Ligue; grandparents, Faith Ligue and Howard Sapata, Kristi Welsh, Brian and Sandi Bohannon, Tommy and Dora Welsh, Ellen Cantu, and Dave Ligue;...

Greta Louise Lynch, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center. Greta was born on June 18, 1947 in Sidney, OH, to the late Charles and Janet (Swisler) McCullough. She was married to Gary L. Lynch, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Greta are her daughters, Ganese (Dan) Cincoski of La Porte, Gina (Loren) Hahn of Michigan City, and Ginger Gates of Michigan City; stepdaughters, Tina (Jay) Scott of Anderson, Gina (Bruce) Bulian of FL, and Dina...

Kathleen Ann Zigler, 79, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Best known as “Kathy”, the all-knowing, backbone of the La Porte County Fairgrounds, she was the one person everyone went to for information, directions, and help at the fair office, and was indispensable especially before and during the Fair.  Born in 1943 in Michigan City, IN to the late Frank and Frieda (Inauen) Herrbach, she was an exceptional student and dancer growing up;...

William Jesse Dare, 72, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.     William was born in South Bend, IN, on December 13, 1950 to J. Ward and Naida Lucille (Wharton) Dare.   On August 28, 1971 in Mishawaka, IN, he married Jean Schmidt who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Amy (Rob) Manuszak of Edwardsburg, MI, Lisa (Tom) Thresh of Greenfield, and James (Celeste) Dare of La Porte; grandchildren, Emily and Noah Manuszak, Owen, Alex...

Robert "Bob" James Tallant, a lifelong resident of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, at the age of 69.  Born on June 9, 1953, to William "Jim" and Ruth (Griewank) Tallant, Bob was known for his adventurous spirit and love for life. Bob is survived by his loving children, Jennifer Tallant of Austin, Texas, and G. Todd Tallant of Union Mills; his brother, William "Butch" Tallant; his niece, Kendra Xidias; his nephews, Craig (Tracey)...