Obituaries
Betty Wheatbrook
Nov 10, 2025
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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...
Marvin "Marv" Allen Thomae
May 12, 2026
Marvin "Marv" Allen Thomae, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Marvin was born on April 4, 1940, in Gary, IN, to Bert and Annabel (Inscho) Thomae.On August 3, 1963, in Library, PA, he married Helen Grace Smith who survives. Also surviving are his children, Todd Thomae of La Porte, Scott Thomae of...
Harold Lee Schultz
May 12, 2026
Harold Lee Schultz, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.Harold was born on January 17, 1938, in Michigan City, IN, to Walter and Laura (Berg) Schultz.On July 12, 1958, in Michigan City, IN, he married Emma Jean Kroening who survives. Also surviving are his children, Brian Schultz...
Charlotte Francis Ott
May 4, 2026
Charlotte Francis Ott, 92, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.Charlotte was born on August 14, 1933, in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Francis (Hatfield) McLean.On September 13, 1952, in La Porte, IN, she married Richard Ott who survives. Also surviving are her 3 children, David (Becky) Ott,...
Suzanne Jerrett
Apr 27, 2026
Suzanne Jerrett, 70, of Westville, Indiana, passed away at her home on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Suzanne was born on November 28, 1955, in Cortland, NY, to John Robert and Clara Francis (Dolloph) Cudworth.
Suzanne was compassionate, brilliant, and deeply loving. She had a gift for understanding people and making them feel seen. A feminist at her core, she moved through the...
Roxy K. Taylor-Pavey
Apr 27, 2026
On April 27th, 2026, Roxy K. (Fisher) Taylor-Pavey passed away after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Roxy was born to Neil Fisher and Gloria Akers in November of 1954.
Roxy leaves behind her mother, Gloria (Ralph) Akers; husband of 22 years, Robert Pavey; and children, Kaity (Chris) Schultz, Cody Taylor, and Maddie Pavey. She also leaves behind her...
Frederick Cecil Goethe
Apr 27, 2026
Frederick "Fred" Cecil Goethe, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte. Fred was born on January 6, 1948, in Monroe, MI, to Harmon and Betty (Zarend) Goethe. On April 22, 1966, in Dundee, MI, he married Linda Dean who preceded him in death. Surviving Fred are his 2 children, Traci...
Florene C. Penny
Apr 23, 2026
Florene C. Penny, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.Florene was born on October 18, 1930, in Lake City, AR, to John and Eppie Cunningham.In La Porte, IN, she married James "Alvin" Penny who preceded her in death. Surviving Florene are her children, Stephen Penny of La Porte and...
Larry Leon Odell
Apr 17, 2026
Larry Leon Odell, 89, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City. Larry was born on December 26, 1936, in La Porte, IN, to Floyd and Ivy (Miller) Odell. On March 4, 2016, he married Nancy Berndt Borman who survives. Also surviving are his 4 children, Roy Odell of La Porte, Cindy (Teresa)...
Rickey Allen Gurley
Apr 15, 2026
Rickey Allen Gurley, 66, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center. He was born on November 25, 1959, in Gary, IN, to Lloyd and " Jeanette" (Henley) Gurley. Rickey is survived by his children, Jacqueline, Rickey Jr., Timothy, Todd, and Kenley; siblings, Wilma (Al) Bond of Rapid City, SD, Jeff (Linda)...
Karen Jane Garrett
Apr 11, 2026
Karen, a devout Catholic her entire life, was fiercely independent, graceful and deeply loyal. She carried herself with a quiet, unwavering confidence. Karen loved life on her own terms and in the end, left this world the very same way.
Karen married Ray Garrett on July 11, 1959, where they created a union that would stand the test of time. Together...
Robert John Czubik
Apr 9, 2026
Robert "Bob" John Czubik, 79, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte. Bob was born on March 7, 1947, in Gary, IN, to Albert and Magdalene Czubik. On August 26, 2006, in La Porte, IN, he married Sally Behler who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Victoria (Mark) Butler of Crown...
Darrell Alan Kaiser
Apr 9, 2026
Darrell Alan Kaiser, 75, of Union Mills, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House, with family by his side.He was born on September 19, 1950, in Gary, IN, to Roland and Alyce (Fieler) Kaiser.On September 11, 1976, in La Porte, IN, he married Susan Ann Miller, who survives. Also surviving are his...
Heather McNeill Beck
Apr 4, 2026
Heather McNeill Beck, 89, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Trustwell Living at Settlers Place. Heather was born on May 29, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to James and Gertrude (Richter) McNeill. On August 20, 1960, in Hebron, IN, she married Jack L. Beck, who preceded her in death. Surviving Heather are her 3 children,...
Artur Marek Konieczny
Mar 31, 2026
Artur Marek Konieczny, 64, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.Artur was born on August 14, 1961, in Krakow, Poland, to Wieslaw and Alicja (Wierzbicki) Konieczny.On July 14, 1996, in Las Vegas, NV, he married Agnieszka Hasek who survives. Also surviving are his 3 sons, Marek, Patrick, and Kevin Konieczny of La Porte;...
Randolph Thomas Matanic
Mar 30, 2026
Randolph "Randy" Thomas Matanic, 82, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte, with family by his side.Randy was born on October 2, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Robert and Louise (Schlorf) Matanic. On March 11, 1965, in Chicago, IL, he married Judith Luebke who survives. Also surviving are his 3...
Carol S. Ludwig
Mar 28, 2026
Carol S. Ludwig, 71, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center.She was born on November 26, 1954, in La Porte, IN, to Irwin and Mildred (Lange) Ludwig.Carol is survived by her cousin, Lisa (Taylor) Jackson of Mill Creek, and second cousins, Amanda (Brian) Kieft of Trail Creek and Aaron (Brittini)...
Dillard Dean Page
Mar 28, 2026
Dillard Dean Page, 97, of Mill Creek, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN.
Dillard was born on April 30, 1928, in La Porte, IN, to Wilbur and Wanda (Wiltfong) Page.
On November 5, 1949, at Mill Creek Baptist Church in Mill Creek, IN, he married Kathryn Faye Hoffman who preceded him in death...
Leslie Dawn Carpenter
Mar 28, 2026
Leslie Dawn Carpenter, 51, of Michigan City, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home.She was born on October 6, 1974, in La Porte, IN, to the late Virgil Carpenter and Gloria (Borders) Carpenter-Krenzke.Leslie is survived by her son, Jordan Loeffler of La Porte; mother, Gloria (Scott) Krenzke of La Porte; sisters, Marci (Darby) Toler of...
Daniel Joseph Bernacchi, Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
Daniel J. Bernacchi, Sr., 80, left this world peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Union Mills, Indiana.Born in LaPorte, Indiana, on July 10, 1945, Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Bernacchi. Growing up in LaPorte, Dan's strong work ethic was instilled early on, working on his grandfather...
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