Obituaries
Laurie Jean Breslan
Mar 22, 2026
Laurie Jean Breslan, 64, of Hamlet, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.Laurie was born on October 8, 1961, in IL, to Richard and Dorothy (Knapp) Becker.On June 4, 1983, in Westchester, IL, she married the love of her life, soulmate, and best friend, Michael Breslan who survives. Also surviving are her 3 children,...
Lawrence "Larry" Francis McCourt
Mar 21, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Francis McCourt, 84, of La Porte, IN, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.Larry was born on May 13, 1941, in Detroit, MI, to Joseph and Julia (Beste) McCourt.Surviving are his son, Adam McCourt of Seattle, WA; sisters, Kaye Douglass of Kokomo, Annie (Bruce) Jackson of Baraboo, WI, and Arlene (Dave)...
Edwin "Ed" Ray Gemberling
Mar 14, 2026
Edwin "Ed" Gemberling, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.
Ed was born on February 26, 1963, in La Porte, IN, to James and Virginia (Amor) Gemberling.
Surviving are his children, Adam Gemberling of La Porte and daughter, Audrey (Devin Smythe) Gemberling of Lakewood, CO; sisters, Sherry Shipley of La Porte and Shurla...
Gene K. Alber
Mar 13, 2026
Gene K. Alber, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, transitioned to his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
A time of visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the...
Edward Ray Jacobs Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Edward "Eddie" Ray Jacobs Jr., 58, of North Judson, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte. He was born on August 14, 1967, in Knox, IN, to Edward Jacobs and Carolyn (Vires) Jacobs-Haskins. Eddie is survived by his mother, Carolyn Jacobs-Haskins of North Judson; brothers, Jeffrey L. Jacobs, Sr. of North Judson and Brandon...
Joanne M. Francis
Mar 12, 2026
Joanne M. Francis, 84, of Hanna, IN, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home with family by her side.She was born on October 28, 1941, in Hanna, IN, to Harold B. and Ethel M. (Inman) Myers.Joanne is survived by her 3 children, Wesley (Nora) Francis of Williamsburg, VA, Murrell "JR" (Leslie) Francis, Jr. of La Porte,...
Robert Gordon Reed
Mar 11, 2026
Robert "Rob" Gordon Reed, 48, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.He was born on June 26, 1977, in La Porte, IN, to Richard E. Reed and and Rhonda J. (Smith) Reed-Henrichs.Rob is survived are his 2 daughters, Kaytlyn Reed of Rolling Prairie and Alexandra Reed of Michigan City; 2 grandsons,...
John R. Albertson "Talking Bird"
Mar 10, 2026
John "Johnny" Raymond Albertson, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side.Johnny was born on June 14, 1947, in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Elizabeth "Betty" (Farrar) Albertson.On June 9, 2007, in Fremont, IN, he married Tina Lubs, who survives. Also surviving are his 3 children,...
Cynthia Faye Cavinder
Mar 6, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Faye Cavinder, 74, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte, under the care of VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso.Cindy was born on July 4, 1951, in La Porte, IN, to Mirwood and Dorothy (Chadderdon) Francis.On November 2, 1968, in La Porte, IN, she married Chester Cavinder, who proceeded her in death on...
Maria Virginia Calderon
Mar 5, 2026
Maria Virginia Calderon, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Maria was born on November 12, 1948, in Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Angel Gutierrez and Maria Auxilio Rodriguez.Maria married Eugene Calderon who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 4 children, Isai J. (Victoria) Calderon, Nydia (Marco) Calderon, Sandra Calderon,...
Gerald "Jerry" E. Stoewer
Feb 26, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" E. Stoewer, 70, of Fish Lake, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.He was born on April 29, 1955, in La Porte, IN, to Norma (Austin) Stark and Wilbur Stoewer.On February 12, 1978, he married Kathleen Berrier who survives. Also surviving are his 3 children, Cecilia (Marcos) Gonzalez, Shawn Stoewer, and Jerry Stoewer;...
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)...
Eloise Elaine Campbell
Feb 18, 2026
Eloise Elaine Campbell, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away on February 18, 2026, while visiting her son in AZ.Eloise was born on February 6, 1932, in Whitley Co., IN, to Glenn and Eva (Hazen) Keirn.On June 29, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN, she married Norman who preceded her in death. Surviving Eloise are her 2 sons, Charles "Chuck" (Ruth)...
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...
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