Obituaries
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...
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...
Timothy Val Zebell
Dec 31, 2025
Timothy Val Zebell, age 66, of Three Oaks, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Tim was born on January 16, 1959, in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Chester and Joan (Blair) Zebell. A dedicated public servant, Tim worked for the City of New Buffalo...
Phillip Lee Conboy
Dec 30, 2025
Phillip Lee Conboy, 53, of Hanna, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.He was born on September 29, 1972, in Valparaiso, IN, to Patrick and Christina (Thoesen) Conboy.Phillip is survived by his 2 children, Cody Raegan) Conboy of Greenbrier, AR and Taylor (Cody) Gross of Greenbrier, AR; 2 grandchildren, Peyton and Zane Gross; sister,...
Tanya Kay Hagler
Dec 30, 2025
Tanya Kay Hagler, 70, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center. She was born on March 21, 1955, in La Porte, IN, to Robert Knowlton and Mary (Jensen) Zilske. Tanya is survived by her sister, Shelley Knowlton of La Porte; niece, Kila Hyatte of Kingsford Heights; nephew, Keith Hyatte of...
John Thomas Wright
Dec 25, 2025
John Thomas Wright, 91, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 25, 2025.John was born on February 3, 1934, in Knox, IN, to Isaac Earl and Irene Imodine (Cooper) Wright.On October 9, 1971, in La Porte, IN, he married Cleo Maxine Masterson who preceded him in death on October 11, 2006. Surviving are his...
Jon Roth
Dec 21, 2025
Jon E. Roth, 82, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Miller's Health and Rehab. He was born on August 31, 1943, in La Porte, IN, to Henry "Hank" and Ada Roth. Jon is surviving by his daughter, Jenny Roth; nieces, Michelle Arriaga and Debbie Rother; sister-in-law, Marti Roth; trusted friends, Suzi Tyburski, Ronda Wrede,...
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