All Obituaries

Cheryl May Williams, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Tanya's Helping Home, Valparaiso.  Cheryl was born on December 15, 1951 in La Porte, IN to John and Phyllis (Kirkham) Richardson.  On May 10, 1997, in La Porte, IN, she married Roger James Williams, who preceded her in death. Surviving Cheryl are her 2 children, Heather Pina of Goshen and Jason Smyers of La Porte; special "second daughter", Stephanie Wiltfong; 16 grandchildren, Jazlyn...

  John Ray Boone, Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  He was born on November 2, 1945 in La Porte, IN to Garfield and Delilah (Bowman) Boone.  John is survived by his son, John (Rhienna) Boone Jr. of La Porte; daughter, Justina Boone of Elkhart; grandchildren, Jessica (Cleston) Boone, Ashlee Boone, Abigail Boone, and Xoie Boone; great-grandchildren, Athena and Nova Caudill; ex-wife, Julia Boone of La Porte; and stepson, Terry Voltz of Michigan...

Phillip Smith, 89, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.  He was born in Champaign, IL, on July 12, 1934 to the late Phillip Smith and Margaret Mullady. Phillip is survived by his son, Warren (Michelle) Smith of La Porte; daughter, Phyllis Carter of Rogers, AR; 4 grandchildren, Nicole Mazur of Rogers, AR, Noah Carter of Cottonwood Heights, UT, Ronnie Geer of Centreville, VA, and Sasha Betancourt of La Porte; 9...

Emma Frances Cody, 98, of La Porte, Indiana, formerly of Monticello, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Settler's Place. Emma was born on December 15, 1924, in Nancy, Kentucky, to Arch and Wilmoth (Morris) Weddle. On November 22, 1942 in Monticello, Illinois, she married Clifford L. Cody, who preceded her in death. Surviving Emma are her granddaughter, Tina Welches of Trail Creek; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Cody and Felicity, all of Trail Creek; as well as several...

John William Crim, 81, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away on November 12, 2023 at his home, where he was surrounded by his family.  John was born on July 31, 1942 in Scottsburg, IN to John and Nellie (Louvell) Crim.  On July 10, 1965 in Crown Point, IN, he married Virginia Nichols who preceded him in death on January 4, 2019.  Surviving are his 4 children, James (Kim) Crim of Lowell, Teresa (John) Parker of Lake Station, Mark (Michelle) Crim of Hebron, and Max (Mary) ...

Alan Robert Surber, 24, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.  Alan was born on December 4, 1998, in Michigan City, IN to Alan Buckmaster and Robin Surber.  He is survived by his mother; father; sisters, Shayna (Brandon) Ebert of Portage, Amanda Carter of Michigan City, and Autumn (Daniel) Brown of NC; nieces, Stella Carter and Ryleigh Day, both of Michigan City; and nephews, Camden Ebert of Portage, Nolan Ebert of Portage, Beckett Ebert of Portage, Silas Carter of Michigan...

In loving memory of Hannah Grace Harrison, who passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 25, at Northwest Health La Porte in La Porte, Indiana. Hannah came into this world on May 11, 1998, in La Porte, IN, born to her loving parents, Mark and Tracy (Miller) Harrison. Hannah is survived by her devoted parents; her sister, Sarah Harrison of Fort Wayne; and her caring grandparents, Dave (Judy) Miller and Venna Lower, all of La Porte. She is also remembered fondly by her uncles, Michael...

Martha "Marti" Jean (Murray) Fridh, 72 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 7, 2023 at Franciscan Health - Michigan City. Marti was born on April 4, 1951 in La Porte, IN to Larry and Irene (Pankowski) Murray. She married the love of her life, Dr. Daniel Fridh, on August 11, 1973 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Msgr. John Witte and Rev. H. Milton Lundahl presiding. Surviving Marti are her beloved husband of 50 years, Dan...

(William) Reid Biberstine, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, 2023, in La Porte, IN. Reid was born November 6, 1953, in Rhinelander, WI to Joegene and Romanel (Reid) Biberstine and at a young age moved to La Porte, where the family grew up loving life on Pine Lake. He graduated from La Porte High School in 1972 and Indiana University Bloomington in 1976. Reid was many things: A son, father, uncle, stepdad, grandfather, trucker, skier, programmer, General Manager, Vice...

Dennis Arnold Christensen, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at VNA Hospice Center.  Dennis was born on August 28, 1944, in Mokena, IL to Arnold and Evelyn (Barr) Christensen.  On May 25, 1968 in La Porte, IN, he married Ellen Cable who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Kelly (Mike) Smutzer of La Porte; granddaughter, Hannah Levendowski of Covington, LA; sister, Darlene Snyder of Plymouth; nephew, Mark Sndyer of Plymouth; sister-in-law, Barb Cable of Rolling...