All Obituaries

Michael James Swim, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Michael was born on December 31, 1950 in Michigan City, to Howard and Eleanor (Denow) Swim. On September 3, 1975, he married Cindy Wimmer, who survives.  Also surviving are his sister Sue (Doug) Handlen; sister-in-law, Jenny (Bert) Dilworch; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as several foster children. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Swim; and brother, Roger Swim.   Michael retired...

Sheila Mae Curley, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.   Sheila was born on December 14, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Forrest Lamar Lowery and Marvel (Dickson) Padgett.  On November 27, 1971, in Michigan City, IN, she married Michael Curley who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Yvonne (Steve) Mueller of La Porte, Angie (Rob) Hugley of Michigan City,  Michael (Tomomi) Curley II of Michigan City, David Curley...

Catherine "Louise" Grieger, age 97, of La Porte, Indiana died May 24, 2022, at 1:30 a.m. at her home. Born July 16, 1924, in St. Louis Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Amelia (Grindstaff) Rongey.  She graduated from Doniphan High School in 1942.  After graduation, Louise went to St. Louis to work as there were no jobs in Doniphan because of WWII starting December 7, 1941.  Louise worked for Amathorp Corporation, which made parts for torpedoes...

Harry “Butch” Eugene Winslow, 74, of New Carlisle, IN, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Memorial Hospital after a valiant fight against bladder cancer from Agent Orange.  After his older sister, Linda Lou Winslow, passed away at just 9 months old, Harry charged into the world July 23, 1948, in Watervliet, Michigan, son of the late Cecil Vincent (nee Drake) and Lucille L. (Weston) Winslow. As a teen he continued ahead to challenge life by amateur racing his self-maintained...

Nelson Blengeri, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Citadel of Glenview in Glenview, IL. Nelson was born on September 13, 1942 in Lima, Peru, to Adolfo Blengeri Cavalie and Laura La Rosa Blengeri. Surviving Nelson are his children, Nelson (Sara) A. Blengeri of Lake Forest, IL and Pilar (Jeff) Prus of Chiang Mai, Thailand; 4 grandchildren, Max and Nico Blengeri of Lake Forest, IL, Caleb Prus of Rochester, NY, and Dillon Prus of Worcester, MA; ex-wife, Jane Schafer of Elk Grove...

Cheryl Elaine Lamprecht, 75, of North Judson, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Cheryl was born on January 28, 1947 in Bellaire, OH, to Daniel Boone and Mabel Estel (Brown) Keesee.  On April 28, 1970 in Crown Point, IN, she married Marvin "Pierre" Ray Lamprecht, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Ryan (Aimee) Lamprecht of Queens Creek, AZ, Ken (Khyla) Lamprecht of Paducah, KY, and Dannelle (Aaron) Duschek of La Porte,...

James "Jim" E. Robinson, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.      Jim was born in La Porte, on April 12, 1943 to the late William and Margaret (Norris) Robinson. He was a 1962 graduate of Mill Creek High School and later served in the U.S. Army Reserves, stationed at Kingsbury, IN.  On December 29, 1972 in Portage, IN, he married Bonnie Felton White.   Jim worked as a Pipefitter through Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 172, South...

Mabel Fay Jackson, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Mabel was born on July 17, 1944 in South Bend, IN, to Harmon John and Bertha (Weigle) Jackson.  Mabel is survived by her sisters, Madelyn Jackson of La Porte, IN, Martha (Larry) Gillen of Puyallup, WA, Becky Groll of Buckeye, AZ, and Tina (Pete) Reed of St. Augustine, FL; many nieces and nephews; and bonus son, Timothy Bower. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and...

Jean W. Lawson, born December 16, 1950, reached the end of her life’s journey on Monday, May 9, 2022, with the same unwavering spirit and strength that touched so many lives during her 71 years. She passed away surrounded by family at her home in LaPorte, Indiana, one in which she filled with so many loving memories as a wife, mom, grandma, aunt, and friend.  If there is no greater calling than to serve others, then fewer lives have been more well-lived. You won’t find her...

Matthew Paul Colston, 34, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Matthew was born on July 23, 1987 in La Porte, IN, to Henry and Deborah (Collings) Colston. Surviving Matthew are his mother, Deborah Colston of La Porte, IN; daughter, Leticia Ann West of La Porte, IN; twin brother, Erik (Elizabeth) Colston of La Porte, IN; brothers, Shawn Colston of La Porte, IN and Ernie (Evelyn) Nemeth of Marcellus, MI; sisters, Heather (Dan) Connoly of Peru, IN and Holly (Mike) Rippe of Unions Mills, IN;...