Obituaries
Ronald "Ron" Lester Dilks
Aug 25, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Lester Dilks, 81, of La Porte, IN, went home to his Maker on Monday, August 25, 2025, at his home.Ron was born on September 15, 1943, in La Porte, IN, to Lester C. and Jean K. (Kolodiej) Dilks.On July 4, 1992, at the Presbyterian Church of La Porte, he married Linda Kay King Smith Dilks, who survives. Also...
Keagan Michael Drzewiecki
Aug 19, 2025
Keagan Michael Drzewiecki, 26, of Trail Creek, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.
Born on May 27, 1999, in Michigan City, Keagan was the beloved son of Michelle (Kevin) Linsemeyer of Trail Creek and the late Rocco Tabor.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Michelle and Kevin Linsemeyer; brothers, Austin and Josh Floyd,...
Ruby Culvahouse
Aug 18, 2025
Ruby Elaine Culvahouse, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City. She was born on June 13, 1947, in Kingsford Heights, IN, to Arden and Mary Elizabeth (Young) Culvahouse.
She worked as a laundry press operator for both Schaefer and Essling laundries. Closer to retirement, she worked as a housekeeper at La...
Jack M. Collings
Aug 18, 2025
Jack M. Collings, 95, of Kingsbury, IN, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle.Jack was born on March 29, 1930, in Kingsbury, IN, to Grover and Violet A. Collings.On November 7, 1952, in La Porte, IN, he married Eva "Helen" who preceded him in death. Surviving are his 2 beloved children, Bart Collings of La...
Manuel Alvarez Villegas
Aug 18, 2025
Manuel Alvarez Villegas, 80, of La Porte, IN, passed away on August 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Manuel was born on September 13, 1944, in Los Vela Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Nemecio Alvarez Diaz and Natalia Villegas Sandoval.On August 24, 1977 in Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico, he married Maria Hermelinda Robles who survives. Also surviving are his...
Frank Alan Miller
Aug 16, 2025
Frank Alan Miller, age 62, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Saturday August 16, 2025 at Esther Hospice House in Elkhart following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 22, 1963 the son of Franklin and Florence (Weaver) Miller in Elkhart.
He is survived by four children, Melissa Kilby of Lenoir, North Carolina, Holly (Joe) Reed...
Valinda Marie Westman
Aug 16, 2025
Valinda Marie Ebersole Westman was born on August 25, 1945, to Ransom and Beatrice Ebersole in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Westman and her children, Sherry Pomeroy and Stephen Westman II. She is also survived by Ransom Eugene Ebersole - her brother and Judy Esther Cox - her sister.
She completed her walk to being Jewish on February...
Cynthia Scheidel
Aug 15, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Scheidel, 75, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center. Cindy was born on June 25, 1950, in La Porte, IN, to Bernie McMahan and Barbara (Hollenberg) McMahan-Hinton.
Surviving Cindy are her 2 sons, Brian Scheidel and Eric (Gabriella) Scheidel, all of La Porte; grandchildren, Layden (Jesus) Scheidel,...
Norman Stevens Tracy, Sr.
Aug 14, 2025
Norman Stevens Tracy, Sr., 90, of Walkerton (Fish Lake), IN, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Norman was born on April 23, 1935, to Charles and Dorothy Tracy, previously of Michigan City, IN.Norman was loved by so many and leaves behind a legacy that is still growing! He is survived by the...
Leota Dadlow
Aug 7, 2025
Leota Dadlow, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed away on August 7, 2025 at Miller's Health and Rehab.
Leota was born on February 18, 1930, in La Porte, IN, to DeVere Thompson Sr. and Gladys (Garwood) Thompson.
On October 7, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, she married Wilbur F. Dadlow, who preceded her in death on January 6, 2022....
Julie Ann Kampf
Aug 3, 2025
Julie Ann Kampf, 66, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.Julie was born on February 11, 1959, in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Faye (Grassmeyer) Steigely.On July 24, 2004, in La Porte, IN, she married David Paul Kampf, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Brandi (Alan)...
Sandra A. Bachmann
Jul 31, 2025
Sandra A. Bachmann, 83, passed away peacefully at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was with family at the home of her eldest daughter, Andrea Bachmann.
Sandra was born June 28, 1942, in La Porte, IN, to George T. and Dorothy E. (Magnuson) Koehler. She was raised by her mother and maternal grandmother, Ella Magnuson....
Dale E. Mullins
Jul 31, 2025
Dale E. Mullins, 68, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home.
Dale was born on September 26, 1956, in La Porte, IN, to Billy and Celia (Walter) Mullins.
On October 25, 2012, in La Porte, IN, he married Jeannellen "Jean" Mullins, who preceded him in death on December 25, 2018. Surviving Dale are his stepchildren,...
Mary Jane Sharp
Jul 25, 2025
Mary Jane Sharp, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at her son's home.Mary was born on August 15, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to John Joseph and Mary (Jenkins) Meyer.Surviving are her sons, Paul (Kathy) Mc Gowan of La Porte, James Mc Gowan of Chicago, Illinois and Christopher Mc Gowan of Frankfort, Illinois; grandchildren, Rebecca...
David Daniel
Jul 24, 2025
David Ellis Daniel, 4 months old, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025.
David was born on March 22, 2025, in Valparaiso, Indiana to William Daniel and Haley Marie Litke.
Surviving are his parents; sisters, Carrie-Anne and Ellie Litke; grandparents, Paul and Ramona Daniel, Jeff Litke, Diane Litke, Burt Litke, and Mary Daniel; and several aunts and uncles.
A...
Bobbi Delores Nowatzke
Jul 18, 2025
Bobbi Delores Nowatzke, 61, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025.Bobbi was born on January 4, 1964, in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Linda (Probst) Nowatzke.On August 25, 2007, she married Michael "Mike" E. Beaver who survives. Also surviving are her 3 children, Damon (Bonnie) Nowatzke of Walkerton, Bridget (Andrew) Olson...
Karen Lee Asbell
Jul 13, 2025
Karen Lee Asbell, 68, of La Porte, IN passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte.Karen was born on September 16, 1956, in Kennett, MO, to Richard and Margaret (Shank) Schneider.Karen is survived by her children: Tommy (Nadean) Shanks of Mariposa, CA, Katie (Joey) Holt of Carthage, NC and Elija (Shaina) Poulos of La Porte, IN; grandchildren: Lee Shanks, LeeAnne Shanks,...
Judith Barnhart
Jul 11, 2025
Judith Carole Barnhart, 82, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Trustwell Living at Settlers Place.Judith was born on November 6, 1942, in South Bend, IN, to Louis O. and Florence Virginia (Parker) Martin.Surviving Judith is her son, Craig Barnhart of La Porte.She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest D. Barnhart Jr.; parents;...
Charles Paul Hanna
Jul 11, 2025
Charles Paul Hanna, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte. Charles was born in Ohio on February 8, 1938, to Floyd and Bernice (Todd) Hanna. On June 20, 1959, at First Baptist Church in La Porte, Indiana, he married Phyllis Jones who survives. Also surviving are his children, Pam Gray, Michael (Juanita) Hanna...
Brian Michael Sardeson
Jul 10, 2025
Brian Michael Sardeson, 51, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at IU Health White Memorial in Monticello, Indiana.
Brian was born on January 22, 1974, in La Porte, IN, to Lynda L. (Schultz) Sardeson and John H. Sardeson Jr.
Surviving are his child, Ashley of La Porte; grandson, Aiden Baker; mother, Lynda Sardeson of...
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