All Obituaries

Annie Lorine Wilke, 74, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Annie was born on September 26, 1944 in Stanton, TN, to John T. and Nancy J. (Simpson) Jackson.  On May 9, 1964 in Michigan City, she married Ronald, who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children, Angela (John) White of Michigan City, Tonya (Joe) Heller of Englewood, TN., and Amelia (Martin) Rebac of Michigan City; 10 grandchildren,...

Richard Simon, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor. Richard was born on July 15, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Gizella (Kesce) Simon. On September 30, 1953 in Michigan City, he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Sadenwater, who preceded him in death, after 64 wonderful years of marriage. Also preceding him in death were his parents and recently passed eldest son, Robert Simon.  Surviving are his beloved children, Roger (Sherry) Simon of...

Michael Douglas Kiger, 15, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.       Michael was born in La Porte, IN, on July 14, 2003 to Ron M. Papke and Angie M. (Kiger) Miller.   Surviving are his father, Ron M. (Jessica) Papke of Trail Creek; mother, Angie M. Miller of La Porte; brother, Tyler Kiger of La Porte; sister, Claire Papke of Trail Creek; sister, Mackenzie Miller of La Porte; brothers, Kaleb and Braxton Miller of La Porte;...

Bernadine Izola Bishop, of La Porte, passed away on the 8th day of June, 2019 at the home of her granddaughter, Lisa Pierzakowski. Bernadine was born on July 22, 1924 in Heyworth, IL, to Benjamin and Vera (Cunningham) McCray.  Surviving are her daughter, Karen (Clif) Snyder of La Porte; 4 grandchildren, Daniel (Regina) Snyder, Lisa (Mike) Pierzakowski, Dawn Maxson, and Kristin Snyder, all of La Porte; 10 great-grandchildren, Cory (Brianna) Snyder of Las Vegas, NV, Joshua Maxson of...

Lucille "Ciel" Nora Plunkett, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Lucille was born in Chicago, IL, on November 20, 1930 to Joseph N.and Matilda C. (Kraatz) Machtemes.   Surviving are her sister, Geri Manning of Elk Grove Village, IL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters and 4 brothers. Lucille retired from Burgess Square Nursing Home in Westmont, IL as a...

Jerry A. Lough, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Franciscan Health Michigan City . Jerry was born on March 16, 1939 in Gary, IN, to Henry C. and Ruth (Weaver) Lough.  On February 4, 1961 in E. U. B. Church, Gary, IN, he married Carole A. Miller who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, James Lough of Arlington, IL and Jodi Lough-Heckman of La Porte; 2 granddaughters, Tiffany and Tarra Heckman, both of La Porte; sister, Dorothy Shipley of...

Ellis Jr. Martin, 90, of Michigan City, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home. Ellis was born on November 29, 1928 in Guin, AL, to Valentine and Cleo (Riddle) Martin.  On June 7, 1997 in La Porte, IN, he married Doris Mae Hubbard who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Angela DeLong of Bradenton, FL, Janice (Scott) Alm of North Jackson, OH, Karen (Mike) Cox of Kingsford Heights, and Terry Martin of South Bend; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 5...

Richard Louis Moreau, Sr., 71, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.     Richard was born in Gary, IN, on August 12, 1947 to Kenneth Leroy and Kathleen Sue (James) Moreau.  On September 28, 1968, he married Beverly Jean (Truett) Moreau who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Richard Louis (Lisa) Moreau, Jr. of Valparaiso, Kenneth Everett (Angela) Moreau of Hobart, Michael E. (Shawna) Moreau of...

Sheila Anne (Brannon) Pinda, 65, of South Bend, passed away, after a brief illness, on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. Sheila was born on March 20, 1954 in Eupora, MS, to Joseph Wiley Brannon, Jr. and Sarah Kathleen (Grammar) Brannon. On September 20, 2002 in Michigan City, IN she married John Pinda who survives.  Also surviving are her 3 beloved children, David (Maggie) Willis of Columbus, OH, Stephen (Sara) Willis of Richman Hills, GA, and Sarah...

Robert Simon of LaPorte, Indiana passed on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Robert was the son of Richard and Karen (Sadenwater) Simon, eldest brother to Roger (Sherry) Simon, Wendy (Wayne) Vance and John (Lorie) Simon, and friend to countless others. Robert’s adventure began 62 short years ago in Gary, Indiana. A family man, he spent 42 wonderful years married to his high school sweetheart, Dawn. He loved his two children, Jennifer (Jonathan) and Bryce Simon. Grandson Alexander was his...