All Obituaries

Lulabell Catherine O'Banion, 99, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her daughter's home, surrounded by those that love her dearly. Lulabell was born on March 11, 1922 in Mishawaka, IN, to John A. and Lillian (Drake) Musary.  On April 28, 1945 in DeMotte, IN , she married Lawrence Matthew O'Banion, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Lulabell are her children, Albert Beach of Muskegan, MI, Nora Kinas of South Bend, Margaret (Rick) Kinas...

Margarita "Margo" Miro Beauchamp, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Margo was born on March 18, 1928 in Ciales, Puerto Rico, to Gaspar Miro and Maria Beauchamp. Surviving Margo are her son, Abiezer Antonio Irizarry of Chicago, IL; 6 grandchildren, Jackie Beuchamp, Suzanna Beauchamp, Wilfredo Vega, Jason Irizarry, and 2 others; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great great-grandchildren, sister, Emilia (Millita) Miro De Plata of FL; as well as...

Justin Timothy Barnes, 32, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, following an unfortunate accident. Justin was born on June 16, 1988 in La Porte, IN, to Timothy "Tim" and Tamara "Tami" (Siford) Barnes.  Surviving Justin are his children, Isabel "Izzy" and Chase Barnes; parents, Tim and Tami Barnes; brothers, Brandon and Dylan Barnes; niece, Brooklynn Barnes; cousins and best friends, Colton and Jeremy Siford; grandfather, Jack Siford; uncle,...

Doris Jean Stanley, 75, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.       Doris was born in Baroda, MI, on May 26, 1945 to Edwin W. and Leona Elinore (Kizer) Schmaltz.   On December 4, 1964 in La Porte, she married Don Harold Stanley, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Doris are her son, James "Jim" Stanley of Michigan City; 5 granddaughters, Krystle (Trevor) Beals, Andrea Stanley, Heather...

Ryan Aaron Timm, 41, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.   Ryan was born in La Porte, Indiana on September 11, 1979 to Dennis E. and Bonnie (McMahan) Timm. Surviving are his parents; brother, Jarred Timm; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Al and Barbara Hinton and Floyd and Rose Timm as well as 3 uncles, Gary McMahan, John Timm and Michael Timm. Ryan graduated from La Porte High School in 1998.  He was...

Lesley Mae Dingman-Wooton, 97, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Hamilton Communities.       Lesley was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 3, 1924 to Albert and Laura (Hileman) Peo.    On May 24, 1941 in La Porte, IN, she married Lowell G. Dingman, who preceded her in death.  Then, in Mishawaka, IN, on October 18, 1980, she married Kempton J. Wooton, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Lesley are her children, LaVerne...

Harry Smith Berry, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home, with his wife and family by his side.    Harry was born in Valparaiso, IN, on May 20, 1940 to Jack Berry.   On August 31, 1991 in La Porte, IN, he married Julie Wilhelm who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Scott Daily of La Porte, Brandi (Rich) Reinke of La Porte, Kurt (Kristen) Ulrich of La Porte, and Stephani (CJ) Bealor of La Porte; 7 grandchildren, Kyle, Klayton,...

Arturo Zobek Barrón, 45, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Arturo was born on September 21, 1975 in Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico to Arturo and Josefina (Bustos) Barrón. On December 20, 2000 in Zacatecas, Mexico, he married Evangelina Sandoval who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Eva Maria Barrón, Brisa Barrón, and Marbella Barrón, all of La Porte; siblings, Julio (Keri Marrs de...

Gloria Jean Arndt, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Settlers Place in La Porte.  Gloria was born on December 1, 1929, in Wanatah, IN, to Lester Harvey and Ethel Jean (Howell) Steinke. On June 4, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte, she married Walter Louis Arndt, Jr., who preceded her in death on January 14, 2017. Surviving Gloria are her beloved children, Dennis (Janice) Arndt of Manitou, KY, Brad (Suzy) Arndt of Austin, TX, and Corinne...

Roger Lynn Jones, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.   Roger was born on February 16, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to Paul and Mildred (Barden) Jones. On April 6, 1980 in La Porte, IN, he married Penny Bell who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Bradley (Jenna) Jones of Three Rivers, MI; one grandchild, Clara Jones; brother-in-law, David Bell of La Porte; nephew, Corey (Rita) Goers of La Porte, IN; great-nephews, Corey (Megan) Goers of...