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Barbara Ann Fort

Barbara Ann Fort

Mar 17, 2024

Barbara Ann Fort, 83, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Campbell, MO, on May 10, 1940, to Norman "Clyde" and Katherine (Propes) Cooper.

She is survived by her husband, Russell W. Fort, Sr.; 3 children, Robyn (Dan) Grzelak of Union Mills, Russell "Rusty" Fort, Jr. of Union...

Edward Anthony Ryba

Edward Anthony Ryba

Mar 16, 2024

Edward Anthony Ryba, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Northwest Health La Porte

Edward was born in Hammond, IN, on December 6, 1938, to Chester and Sophie (Adamczyk) Ryba.

Surviving Edward are his 2 sons, Greg (Kathy) Ryba of Glen Ellyn, IL and Mark (Maria) Ryba of Schererville; 6 grandchildren, Zachary, Ryan, Jacob, Mitchell, Alex,...

William "Bill" Walter Schultz

William "Bill" Walter Schultz

Mar 16, 2024

William Walter Schultz, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.  A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. The...

Mary Laymon

Mary Laymon

Mar 11, 2024

Mary Ruth Laymon, 97, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Avalon Springs Health Campus.

Mary was born in Plymouth, IN, on October 25, 1926, to Alfred and Gertrude (Poor) Dolohery.

On November 4, 1949 in La Porte, IN, she married Robert Laymon, who preceded her in death. Surviving Mary are her children, Robert (Carrie) Laymon, Patrick...

Nicholas Thomas Bubalo

Nicholas Thomas Bubalo

Mar 10, 2024

Nicholas Thomas Bubalo, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on March 10, 2024, at Southlake Methodist Hospital . Nicholas was born on December 19, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Rudolph and Katherine (Popovich) Bubalo. On February 27, 1971, in Chicago, IL, he married Loreen Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are his 3 children, Rosie Michiaels of New Carlisle, Michael Bubalo of...

Marilyn Dunham

Marilyn Dunham

Mar 5, 2024

Marilyn Jeannine Dunham, 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Marilyn was born on February 13, 1930 in Harper, IA, to Lawrence and Marjorie (Besser) Striegel.

On July 25, 1954 in Gary, IN, she married Fredrick Dunham, who preceded her in death.

Surviving Marilyn are her 3 children, Dale (Derwin) Ratzlaff of Colorado Springs, CO, Christine (Bill) Facciponti of Nazareth, PA, and...

Jesse Leonard Bair

Jesse Leonard Bair

Mar 5, 2024

Jesse Leonard Bair, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Jesse was born on November 24, 1950, in Lafayette, IN, to Jess and Evelyn (Reed) Bair. On March 3, 1973, in La Porte, IN, he married Vicki Lewis, who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Jacob Scott Bair of La...

Ronald Scherer

Ronald Scherer

Mar 2, 2024

Ronald W. Scherer, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Millers Health and Rehab in La Porte.



Ronald was born in La Porte, Indiana on January 17, 1936 to Wilbur and Pearl Scherer.

On January 23, 1954 in La Porte, IN, he married Joan Elaine Luther who preceded him on December 20, 2020. Surviving are his...

Edna "Diane" (Ferguson)  Childress

Edna "Diane" (Ferguson) Childress

Mar 1, 2024

Edna "Diane" Childress, 66, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Diane was born on July 10, 1957, in Peru, IN, to Joe and Sarah Ferguson.

On May 16, 1982, in La Porte, IN, she married Robert Childress, who survives. Also surviving are her 2 children, Keshia Childress and Kevin Childress,...

Bernadette Sue (Fischer)  Nizinski

Bernadette Sue (Fischer) Nizinski

Mar 1, 2024

Bernadette Sue Nizinski, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Bernadette was born in Terre Haute, IN, on December 23, 1929 to Edward and Marie Fischer.

In 1948, she married L. Gene Landes who preceded her in death.  In Terre Haute in 1975, Bernadette...

Edward Clyde Nilson

Edward Clyde Nilson

Feb 23, 2024

Edward Clyde Nilson, 72, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at VNA Hospice Center.

Edward was born in La Porte, IN, on May 1, 1951, to Edward Maux and Winifred Dorothy Marie (Hazeltine) Nilson.

On September 23, 1972 in La Porte, IN, he married Pamela Holloway, who survives. Also surviving...

MaryAnn (Saylor)  Lestinsky

MaryAnn (Saylor) Lestinsky

Feb 23, 2024

MaryAnn Lestinsky, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on February 23, 2024. MaryAnn was born on May 24, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan to Max and Rose (Wilkins) Saylor. On August 29, 1964, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Porte, she married Stephen Rudy Lestinsky, who preceded her in death in 1991. Surviving are...

John Wilfred Palman

John Wilfred Palman

Feb 20, 2024

John Wilfred Palman, 75, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Northwest Health La Porte

John was born in Chicago, IL, on January 19, 1949 to John and Alice (Jones) Palman.

On May 6, 2000 in Michigan City, IN, he married Patricia McClain who survives. Also surviving are his 2...

William "Bill" Edward Hedge

William "Bill" Edward Hedge

Feb 19, 2024

William "Bill" Edward Hedge, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 in La Porte.

Bill was born in La Porte, IN, on October 14, 1947 to John and Edith (Badkey) Hedge.

On September 18, 1976 in Michigan City, IN, he married Mary Gelhaus, who survives. Also surviving is his sister,...

Daniel E. Hammond

Daniel E. Hammond

Feb 19, 2024

Daniel E. Hammond, 78, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at VNA Hospice Center.

Daniel was born on August 6, 1945, in Rensselaer, IN to Daniel and Catherine Hammond.

On October 21, 1977 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Dorcas Truett, who survives. Also surviving are his 4 children, Antoinette M. Hammond of Orlando, FL,...

Wilma Jean (Bocknar)  Matayo

Wilma Jean (Bocknar) Matayo

Feb 18, 2024

Wilma Jean Matayo, 79, of La Porte, passed away on February 18, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle.

Wilma was born on August 11, 1944 in Decatur, IL, to Eddy and Helen (Wesselhoff) Bocknar.

Surviving Wilma are her son, Kenneth W. Matayo; granddaughters, Brittany Matayo and Alyssa Heaphy; brother, Robert King; dear friend/like a daughter,...

Wanda Gail (Hammonds)  Burkhart

Wanda Gail (Hammonds) Burkhart

Feb 9, 2024

Wanda Gail Burkhart, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Wanda was born on July 16, 1960 in La Porte, Indiana to Herman and Gail (Kerchner) Hammonds.

On May 20, 1995, she married Charles Burkhart who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, David (Melissa) Stone...

Alan Leo Lorentzen

Alan Leo Lorentzen

Feb 8, 2024

Alan Leo Lorentzen, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Trail Creek Place.

Alan was born on July 18, 1938 in Cozad, NE to Harry and Almine "Minnie" (Jensen) Lorentzen.

On June 29, 1994 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he married Clara Silfa who survives. Also surviving are his 2 daughters, Janelle (Jeff)...

Forrest Delano Barnhart, Jr.

Forrest Delano Barnhart, Jr.

Feb 7, 2024

Forrest "Barney" Barnhart, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Barney was born in Springfield, OH, on May 28, 1939 to Forrest Delano Barnhart Sr. and Mary (Clabaugh) Barnhart.

On May 4, 1962, in South Bend, IN, he married Judith (Martin) Barnhart who survives.  Also surviving...

Alberta (Huff)  Esposito Tolton

Alberta (Huff) Esposito Tolton

Feb 7, 2024

For Live Streaming Of The Service:  please visit the First United Methodist Church of La Porte's Facebook or YouTube page.

Alberta Esposito Tolton, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Alberta was born on October 15, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana,...

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