All Obituaries

James Anthony Martinez, 47, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home.      James was born in Michigan City, IN, on March 19, 1971 to Ernesto and Juanita (Gutierrez) Martinez.   Surviving are his children, Sarah (Lorenzo) Corona, Ashley Santolino; grandchildren, Selena Corona and Mariana Corona; 6 brothers, Ernie Martinez, Jr of La Porte, Art (Kathy) Martinez of Lafayette, IN, David Martinez of La Porte, Joe (Shelley)...

George M. "Mick" Stefano, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.       George was born in La Porte, IN, on November 20, 1947 to George and Florence (Eggert) Stefano.  On February 20, 1993 in La Porte, he married Barbara Williamson who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Joseph (Karen) Stefano of Rolling Prairie, Ann Forrester of La Porte; 2...

Natalie Marie Bougher, 34, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Memorial Hospital South Bend surrounded by her loving family.      Natalie was born in La Mesa, CA, on December 13, 1983 to Carla Jozwiak and Larry Gene Stephens.  Surviving are her parents, Carla and Phil Jozwiak of Hudson Lake; her beloved children, Alie Frederickson and Elizabeth Buchanon; sisters, Bobbi Morley of Hudson Lake, Amanda (Kelly) Webb of La Porte,...

John K. Jasinski, 87, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.   John was born in Poland on July 8, 1930 to Martin and Helen (Stolorewicz) Jasinski.  Surviving are his sister, Mary Jankowski of Lebanon, TN; step-children, Douglas Wilhelm, Deb Wilhelm, Lorena Wheaton, Christine Wheaton, Robin Benkowich; 8 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Brooks B. Barnes, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Illinois. Brooks was born on July 8, 1942 in Paris, KY, to Tyne and Ethel (Hudson) Barnes.  On June 25, 1965 in La Porte, IN, he married his wife of 53 years, Linda Ford, who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved daughter, Lori (Rick) Rodgers of Kingsbury; sister, Edith Gourley of La Porte; his dogs, Breezie and Amy; as well as other loving...

Anne Todd, 97, of La Porte, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 1, 2018 in La Porte, IN.  She was born July 1, 1920, in Stickney, IL, to Clarence and Henrietta (Niemeyer) Bulthuis and grew up on a farm on...

JC Hughes, 87, of Union Mills, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Brentwood at La Porte. JC was born on July 2, 1930 in Dandridge, TN, to Joe F. and Florence M. (Whitener) Hughes.  On November 5, 1949 in La Porte, IN, he married Clara Kraus who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Joe (Debra) Hughes of Hamlet, Pat (Jim) Mandeville of La Porte, and Terry (Sandra) Hughes of St. John; 6 grandchildren, Sherry, Jeremy, Jennifer, Joshua, Joy and...

Jane Ann Smith, 87, passed away at home on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Jane was born on March 31, 1930 in Stamford, CT, to Dr. Frank and Muriel Fisher.  She graduated from Pascagoula High School, MS in 1949. Jane graduated from Mississippi State College for Women (MSCW) with a bachelor's degree in education and went on to teach math at La Porte Junior High School.  On May 4, 1958, she married Robert J. Smith at the Presbyterian Church in La Porte. Jane is...

Judy A Wireman, 75, of Culver, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Judy was born on April 4, 1942 to Alfred and Alva (Ballard) Odle.  Judy has been married for 55 years to Curtis Wireman who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Rick (Michelle) Wireman of Mill Creek and Tena (Shag Laizure) Wireman of Walkerton; 9 grandchildren, Lea, Krystal, Nick, Harley, Alex, Ricky, Levi, Travis and Denim; 6...

Theresa Marie Valley, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 26th at Golden Living Center with her daughter by her side, after a battle with cancer.  Theresa was born on January 29, 1950 in LaCrosse, Wi, to Francis and Virginia (Bailey) Krajewski.   On July 27, 1968 in LaCrosse, after just a 2 month courtship, she married Donald Lawrence Valley, while he was on a 2 week leave, prior to being deployed to Vietnam.  They moved to Indiana in 1978 to...