Obituaries

Brandon Alexander

Brandon Alexander

Oct 18, 2025

Brandon Ray Alexander, 36, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home.

Brandon was born on June 20, 1989, in Plymouth, Indiana to Rae Ann Alexander and James G. Elder.

Surviving are his parents, Rae Ann (Thomas DePriest) Alexander of Michigan City and James Elder of Knox; son, Taven Alexander of Hamlet; siblings,Theresa (Tito Martinez) Alexander...

Marsha Ann Kenney

Marsha Ann Kenney

Oct 17, 2025

Marsha Ann Kenney, 79, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte. 

Full obituary details forthcoming.

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Mary Lydia Gallagher

Mary Lydia Gallagher

Oct 12, 2025

Mary Lydia Gallagher, age 87, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Trail Creek Place Memory Care, Michigan City, Indiana.

She was born on July 4, 1938, in Gary, Indiana, to Ulysses and Justine Parrish.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Charles Parrish.

She lived and worked in LaPorte Indiana, and retired from Roll...

Robert DeWayne Ray Obadencio

Robert DeWayne Ray Obadencio

Oct 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" DeWayne Ray Obadencio, 42, of Kingsford Heights, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Community Hospital-Munster.He was born on January 31, 1983, in Honolulu, HI, to Don and Connie (Wills) Obadencio.On September 21, 2013, in Kingsbury, IN, he married Dawn (Park) Obadencio who survives. He and Dawn enjoyed over 22 years of love, adventure, and family.

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Jack Lyman Rice

Jack Lyman Rice

Oct 6, 2025

Jack Lyman Rice, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Northwest Health La Porte.Jack was born on October 13, 1934, in Bureau, IL, to Millard A. and Marie E. (Johnston) Rice.On June 23, 1956, in Joliet, IL, he married Marjorie "Marge" Vance, who preceded him in death. Surviving Jack are his 3 daughters, Karen...

William "Bill" Mathias Rist

William "Bill" Mathias Rist

Oct 5, 2025

William "Bill" Mathias Rist, 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.He was born on July 10, 1938, in Michigan City, IN, to William and Eleanor (Keen) Rist.On April 8, 1961, in Michigan City, IN, he married Marilyn Porterfield who preceded him in death. Surviving Bill are his children,...

Robert Harmon

Robert Harmon

Oct 4, 2025

Robert Harmon, 56, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.Robert was born on May 18, 1969, in Michigan City, IN, to Wilson and Bonnie (Shealden) Harmon. Robert is survived by his daughter, Staci Beard-Lane of La Porte; son, Michael Lee Butler of Sawyer, MI; grandchildren, Emily Lane of La Porte, Addison Lane-Winchester of La Porte, and...

Teresa Kay Walker

Teresa Kay Walker

Oct 1, 2025

Teresa Kay Walker, 75, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.Teresa was born on August 9, 1950, in Beardstown, IL, to Orville and Winifred (Jones) Smith.She married Richard Ernie Walker who preceded her in death on March 13, 2025. Surviving Teresa are her daughter, Peggy (Mathew Charlson) Walker of La Porte; 2 stepchildren, Tracy (Brian) Palen...

Barbara J. Sitter

Barbara J. Sitter

Sep 30, 2025

Barbara J. Sitter, 85, of Omaha, NE, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at The Willows in Gretna, NE.Barbara was born on September 30, 1940, in Shelbyville, IL, to John and Beatrice (Wallace) Bundy.On June 30, 1979, in Munster, IN, she married Clarence Sitter who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 3 stepchildren, Vonnie (Alan) Fejes of Littleton,...

John Edward Rosebaum

John Edward Rosebaum

Sep 30, 2025

John Edward Rosebaum, 86, of Hanna, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.John was born on January 10, 1939, in Culver, IN, to John and Ellen (Bauman) Rosebaum.On December 25, 1958, in Oceanside, CA, he married Betty Jane Burns who preceded him in death on October 20, 2024. Surviving John are his 4...

Marjorie Jean Tereschuk

Marjorie Jean Tereschuk

Sep 27, 2025

Marjorie Jean Tereschuk, 97, of Michigan City, IN, and formerly of Vestaburg, MI, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at The Elms of Michigan City.She was born on August 2, 1928, in Brown City, MI, to Alva and Leila (Smith) Swayze.Marjorie married Walter Tereschuk on May 7, 1949. They lived in Sandusky, MI,...

David Allen Clark

David Allen Clark

Sep 25, 2025

David Allen Clark, 71, of La Porte, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.He was born on July 12, 1954, in Gideon, MO, to Thomas Clark and Rachel (Blanchard) Sherrell.David and Victoria "Vicky" Williamson were married on May 9, 2003, in the Virgin Islands. He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria "Vicky"...

Donna Lou Johnson

Donna Lou Johnson

Sep 21, 2025

Donna Lou Johnson, 83, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.

She was born to Green and Ocie (Bailey) Risner on January 20, 1942, in Rensselaer, IN. Donna grew up in Newland, IN and graduated from Wheatfield High School in 1960. She later moved to La Porte, where she met her...

Russell William Steigely

Russell William Steigely

Sep 21, 2025

Russell William Steigely, 64, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Northwest Health-Porter.Russell was born on October 24, 1960, in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Faye (Grassmyer) Steigely.Russell is survived by his daughters, Sara (Dustin) Kling of La Porte, Rachel (Mitch Anthony) Steigely of Essexville, MI , and Emily (Dylan) Conner of Lenoir, NC;...

Clara "CJ" Gibson

Clara "CJ" Gibson

Sep 16, 2025

Clara "June" Gibson, 65, of Kingsford Heights, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte, surrounded by her daughters in her last hours.She was born on May 22, 1960, to Sheila (Meyers) Groeneveld.June is survived by her 2 daughters, Paige (Jeremy) Devore of Kingsford Heights and Tina Brewer of Portage; 9 grandchildren, Braxton (Faith) Brewer,...

Frank Alan Coffman

Frank Alan Coffman

Sep 13, 2025

Frank Alan Coffman, 58, of La Porte, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025.He was born on February 12, 1967, in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Barbara (Ritenour) Coffman.Frank is survived by his siblings, Sandra (Tom) Goodman-Wegiel of Mill Creek, Susan (Gary) Keehn of La Porte, Jeff (Cindy) Coffman of Michigan City, and Mary (Chad) Mowinski of...

Rita Winger

Rita Winger

Sep 10, 2025

Rita Marie Winger, 88, of Hanna, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Avalon Springs Health Campus in Valparaiso, Indiana. Rita was born on August 5, 1937, in Kentland, Indiana to Frank and Edna Burman.

On May 20, 1956, she married Vern "Jake" Winger who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Scott Winger of Chesterton and...

Steffany Lyn Hobby

Steffany Lyn Hobby

Sep 1, 2025

Steffany Lyn Hobby, 53, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.Steffany was born on September 14, 1971, in Milwaukee, WI, to Donald and Darlene (Meyer) Peters.On April 20, 2019, in Nashville, IN, she married the love of her life, Steven, who survives. Steffany's greatest joy was being a mother to her two daughters, Summer (Samuel) Effa...

Ronald Lester Dilks

Ronald Lester Dilks

Aug 25, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Lester Dilks, 81, of La Porte, IN, went home to his Maker on Monday, August 25, 2025, at his home.Ron was born on September 15, 1943, in La Porte, IN, to Lester C. and Jean K. (Kolodiej) Dilks.On July 4, 1992, at the Presbyterian Church of La Porte, he married Linda Kay King Smith Dilks, who survives. Also...

Keagan Michael Drzewiecki

Keagan Michael Drzewiecki

Aug 19, 2025

Keagan Michael Drzewiecki, 26, of Trail Creek, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Born on May 27, 1999, in Michigan City, Keagan was the beloved son of Michelle (Kevin) Linsemeyer of Trail Creek and the late Rocco Tabor.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Michelle and Kevin Linsemeyer; brothers, Austin and Josh Floyd,...