Obituaries
Jeffrey John Dunk
Jan 26, 2026
Jeffrey "Jeff" John Dunk, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026.Jeff was born on March 26, 1947, in Terre Haute, IN to John and Laura "Ellen" (Day) Dunk.Surviving are his sister, Jan Resler; daughters, Alison Dunk-Timm, Melissa (Steve) Nolan, Kristie Dunk- Jorgensen, and Jamie (Dave) Beckman; son-in-law, Jason Timm; 9 grandchildren,...
Dixie Ann Paul
Jan 26, 2026
Dixie Ann Paul, 77, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.Dixie was born on December 1, 1948, in La Porte, IN, to Willard and Yolanda (Tennis) Henning.On October 15, 1966, in Benton Harbor, MI, she married Jim Paul who survives. Dixie and Jim enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Also surviving are her...
Norma Jean Lubs
Jan 23, 2026
Norma Jean Lubs, 89, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Settlers Place.Norma was born on March 28, 1936, in Mancelona, MI, to Lloyd and Olive (Sheriff) Fleet.On August 5, 1955, in La Porte, IN, she married Larry Lubs, who preceded her in death. Surviving Norma are her 4 children, Larry (Laurie) Lubs of Carmel,...
Jason L. Metcalf
Jan 21, 2026
Jason L. Metcalf, 52, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1973, to Virgil and Georgia "Jo" May (Sullivan) Metcalf. Jason is survived by his fiancé, Michelle Janas of La Porte; sons, Ron (Dawn) Metcalf of Hamlet, Jamie (Kayla) Metcalf of La Porte, Mark Metcalf of La Porte, and Sam Metcalf...
Peter Martin Ulrich
Jan 20, 2026
Peter "Pete" Martin Ulrich, 79, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Ernestine M. Raclin House. Pete was born on August 2, 1946, in La Porte, IN, to Arthur and Joan (Berry) Ulrich. He is survived by his 2 children, Jeffrey (Mindy) Ulrich of Grosse Pointe, MI and Jillian (Dave) Rolling of Valparaiso; 5 grandchildren,...
Peggy Ann Watson
Jan 19, 2026
Peggy Ann Watson, 69, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.Peggy was born on October 6, 1956, in Lafayette, IN, to Francis Watkins and Patricia (Smith) Best.On June 25, 1993, she married Clay Watson who preceded her in death. Surviving Peggy are her 2 sons, Heath Watkins of La Porte and John...
Jerry D. Anglemyer
Jan 18, 2026
Jerry D. Anglemyer, 77, of Cassopolis, MI passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at home. He was born on October 22, 1948 to Eugene and Frances (Eaglebarger) Anglemyer in Elkhart, IN.
Jerry will be greatly missed by his children, Craig (Margie) King, Duane (Stacy) King, Aleisha Gratzol, Chaad (Shay) Anglemyer, Jerame (Tierah) Anglemyer, Alex (Britney) Anglemyer; grandchildren, Laura, Blossom, Christian, Donald...
Richard "Rick" Emory Sheaffer
Jan 18, 2026
Richard "Rick" Emory Sheaffer, 75, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.Rick was born on January 16, 1951, in La Porte, IN, to Lorin and Dorothy (Folk) Sheaffer.On April 6, 2014, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, he married Deborah Ryden who survives. Also surviving are his...
Barbara Ann Kolasa
Jan 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Kolasa, 83, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home, with family by her side.Barbara was born on August 1, 1942, in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Doris (Levanhagen) Hough.Surviving Barbara are her son, Richard "Rich" Kolasa, Jr. of La Porte; granddaughter, Kara Kolasa of La Porte; great-grandchildren, Caiden Weiss, Audrey...
Lawrence F. Simpkins
Jan 16, 2026
Lawrence F. Simpkins, 69, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte.Lawrence was born on December 22, 1956, to George and Mary (McCarthy) Simpkins.Surviving are his son, Kyle Simpkins of La Porte; sisters, Jackie Scott, Beth Simpkins, and Gloria Wheeless; beloved dogs, Moose and Missy; as well as many nieces and nephews.He...
Linda Susan Swanson
Jan 15, 2026
Linda Susan Swanson, 76, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family.Linda was born on May 25, 1949, in Toledo, OH, to James and Laura Hall.On May 23, 1998, in Battle Creek, MI, she married James Swanson, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Deborah Osborne of Redondo Beach, CA;...
Susan Ann Harbart
Jan 13, 2026
Susan A. Harbart of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on January 13, 2026, at the age of 79.Sue was born on September 27, 1946, to Carmen and Regina Rodino of Elkhart, Indiana. She was the third of ten children.On August 27, 1966, she married Robert John Harbart of Michigan City, Indiana. She was preceded in death by...
Jodell Ann Johanson
Jan 13, 2026
Jodell Ann Johanson, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana.Jodell was born on November 16, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Delward and Beverly (Legler) Berg and grew up with her family in La Porte, Indiana.On May 7, 1966, Jodell married Gordon Johanson. They were married for...
Beverly Sue Brooks
Jan 12, 2026
Beverly Sue Brooks, 73, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:38 p.m. at her home, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.Beverly was born on January 29, 1952, in CT, to Jerome and Florence Brooks.Beverly is survived by her daughter, "Jay" Leah Santana-Warren of La Porte; son-in-law, Eric Warren of La Porte; grandchildren,...
Katheryn Audrey Jones
Jan 12, 2026
Katheryn Audrey Jones, 74, of Union Mills, IN, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Northwest Health-La Porte.Katheryn was born on November 9, 1951, in Bradford, AR, to Orlan and Mary (VanPelt) Piker.On August 1, 1986, in Charleston, MO, she married George W. Jones who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Michael (Becky) Jackson of Sullivan, IN, Bryan Jackson of VanAlstyne,...
Royetta Agnes Trzcinski
Jan 11, 2026
Royetta Agnes Trzcinski, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.Royetta was born on September 23, 1947, to Royce and Helen (Taubert) Pendleton.Surviving are her daughter, Julia (Timothy Lisak) Trzcinski-Lisak of La Porte and grandchildren, Alexander and Andrew Lisak of La Porte.She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sharon...
Jennifer K. Hall
Jan 5, 2026
Jennifer K. Hall, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Trail Creek Place in Michigan City.Jennifer was born on March 11, 1944, in New York, NY, to Lucien and Mary (Stevenson) Kirkby.On June 28, 1975 in Denver, CO, she married Earl R. Hall, Jr. who preceded her in death in January 2014. Surviving are...
Gary Richard Hanna
Jan 2, 2026
Gary Richard Hanna, 89, of Mill Creek, IN, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN.Gary was born on June 29, 1936, in New Waterford, OH, to Floyd H. and Bernice L. (Todd) Hanna.Surviving Gary are his sister, Sandra (Terry) Smith of Plymouth; stepchildren, David Salzer of Nokomis, FL, Debora Tener of...
Kevin Emery Thiede
Jan 2, 2026
Kevin Thiede, age 57, of La Porte, IN, lost his battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer on Jan 2, 2026.Kevin will be remembered as a passionate RC enthusiast, and he enjoyed not only his planes, but boats, cars, trucks, and helicopters as well. He was a member of American Modelers Association and Northern Indiana Modelers Association, and recently joined Classified RC...
Dorothy Jean White
Jan 1, 2026
Dorothy Jean White, 81, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 25, 1944, in Wichita, KS, to Phillip and Doris (Mathews) Reed. On March 7, 1964, in La Porte, IN, she married Larry Dean White, who survives. Also surviving are her 2 children, Randy...
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