Feb 23, 2023

Gloria Deanne Applegate, 85, of La Porte, left this earth to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 23, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Gloria was born on November 5, 1937 in La Porte, Indiana, to Clifford Raymond and Margaret Lucille (Gallo) Freese.

On...

Feb 19, 2023

Dennis John White, 73, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Hamilton Grove Nursing Home in New Carlisle.  He was born on June 24, 1949 in La Porte, IN, the son of Erwin C. White, Sr. and Adelaide White.  Dennis was preceded in death in 2016 by Marva White, his wife of 38 years and...

Feb 18, 2023

Lyle Schmidt of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away February 18, 2023, at the Lane House, with family by his side. He was 85 years old.

Born in La Porte, IN, he was the son of Norman & Eunice (Glassman) Schmidt. He graduated from La Porte HS and received a Bachelors’ Degree from Indiana State. He was awarded the...

Feb 18, 2023

Charlotte Catherine Conway, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center.

Charlotte was born on June 15, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to William and Ethel (Barker) Clark.

Surviving Charlotte are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Joseph Conway...

Feb 18, 2023

Mary Lou Nielsen, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Hamilton Communities.

Mary Lou was born on February 14, 1927 in La Porte, IN, to Edward and Mary Eva (Gibson) Peters.

On September 21, 1947 in Hanna, IN she married Erik A. Nielsen, who preceded her in death on September...

Feb 17, 2023

Jack Terrence Stroh, 85, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jack was born on August 26, 1937 in Paxton, IL, to Albert and Pauline (Johnson) Stroh.

On September 26, 1958, he married Karen Sayles, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Angela "Angie" (Alan) Palmer of La Porte;...

Feb 12, 2023

Mary "Joann" Sager, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Joann was born on October 19, 1937 in Decatur, IL, to Robert and Helen (Noonan) Comerford.

On September 1, 1956, she married Richard, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Kent (Michelle) Sager and Connie Norton, all of La...

Feb 10, 2023

Lillian Laura Ramirez, 67, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.

Lillian was born on December 29, 1955 in La Porte, IN, to Francis and Mary (Keller) Aulner .

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Whitney Ramirez of Remington; 2 grandsons, Jensen Riesland and Abraham Ramirez; 1 sister, Rose Haden of Waukesha, WI; 2 nieces,...

Feb 7, 2023

Mary Louise Ginther, 68, of La Porte, IN, passed away February 7th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.  Mary was born on May 2, 1954 to Edward F. and Barbara (Hopkins) Ginther.

Mary loved spending time with family watching movies, playing games, and listening to audio books.

Surviving Mary are her son, Michael (Kandi)...

Feb 7, 2023

William "Billy" Jinkins Davis, Jr., 59, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at VNA Hospice of Valparaiso. Billy was born in Milwaukee, WI, on July 27, 1963 to William and Angeline (Schkeryantz) Davis.

On June 15, 2011 in Albion, IN, he married Tracy Cripe, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Aubrianna Davis...

Feb 5, 2023

Bruno Esteban Puentes, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Bruno was born on August 3, 1971 in Sinaloa, Mexico, to Chavelo Puentes and Martha Quevedo.

Surviving Bruno are his children, Thalia Garcia-Castro of Warsaw, Alejandra Puentes of Nappanee, Jaden Puentes of La Porte, Christian Garcia of La Porte, Marisa Swager...

Feb 4, 2023

Daniel Floyd Lotter, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Daniel was born on July 25, 1955 in La Porte, IN, to Coy and Beulah Bell (Hancock) Lotter.

On September 22, 1995, he married Kaye Diane Kinch, who preceded him in death.  Surviving Daniel are his sisters, Donna (Harold) Rowe of...

Feb 4, 2023

Billy Wayne Robbins, 77, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Billy was born on July 19, 1945 in Mount Vernon, KY, to Charlie B. and Viola (Bullock) Robbins.

On May 29, 1987,  in La Porte, IN, he married Anita Diane, who preceded him in death.  Surviving Billy...

Feb 4, 2023

Pamela Ann Vaughn, 71, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her home, wrapped in the arms of her loving husband.

Pamela was born on February 4, 1952 in Fort Pierre, SD, to Jeanette Glatt.

On February 18, 2011, she married Bryon, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Sherry Myers of Westville and...

Jan 31, 2023

Charlene Jeanette Kesling, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Charlene was born on November 2, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Virginia (Ordun) Kneisley.

On September 4, 1954 in La Porte, IN, she married Dr. Peter C. Kesling, who preceded her...

Jan 29, 2023

Mark J. Young, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Rittenhouse Senior Living Center.

Mark was born on April 7, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA, to Francis and Edith (Heinz) Young.

On September 22, 1963 in Hammond, IN, he married Joan Larson who preceded him in death.  Surviving Mark are his sons, Bill...

Jan 29, 2023

Steven Mitchell Lawrence, 59, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Steven was born on March 29, 1963 in Gary, IN, to Hobert and Clara (Mae) Lawrence.

On September 8, 2007 in Michigan City, he married Stacy Jo Galloway, who survives.  Also surviving are his parents; 2 brothers, Robert and Alan (Joleen) Lawrence; as well...

Jan 29, 2023

Jude Martin Meehan, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Jude was born on September 13, 1959 in Chicago, IL, to Bernard and Bridget (Kennedy) Meehan.

On June 4, 2005 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married his best friend, Nancy L. Lawrence Brinkman, who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Dolores Hunt (Dolores Haller), 87, of Union Mills, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday evening, January 27, 2023. Known fondly to many as “Dee”, she was born on February 21, 1935, in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

On June 6, 1953, Dolores Haller married Richard Neil Hunt in her hometown of Roseville, Michigan. Together the couple are survived...

Jan 25, 2023

Gordon Lewis Westergren, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Gordon was born on May 26, 1931 in Chicago, IL.

On February 14, 1955 he married Patricia Helmick, who preceded him in death in 2005.  Later on June 30, 2006, he married Eunice Marlene Wolfe...