Feb 23, 2024

MaryAnn Lestinsky, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on February 23, 2024. MaryAnn was born on May 24, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan to Max and Rose (Wilkins) Saylor. On August 29, 1964, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Porte, she married Stephen Rudy Lestinsky, who preceded her in death in 1991. Surviving are...

Feb 20, 2024

John Wilfred Palman, 75, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Northwest Health La Porte

John was born in Chicago, IL, on January 19, 1949 to John and Alice (Jones) Palman.

On May 6, 2000 in Michigan City, IN, he married Patricia McClain who survives. Also surviving are his 2...

Feb 19, 2024

William "Bill" Edward Hedge, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 in La Porte.

Bill was born in La Porte, IN, on October 14, 1947 to John and Edith (Badkey) Hedge.

On September 18, 1976 in Michigan City, IN, he married Mary Gelhaus, who survives. Also surviving is his sister,...

Feb 19, 2024

Daniel E. Hammond, 78, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at VNA Hospice Center.

Daniel was born on August 6, 1945, in Rensselaer, IN to Daniel and Catherine Hammond.

On October 21, 1977 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Dorcas Truett, who survives. Also surviving are his 4 children, Antoinette M. Hammond of Orlando, FL,...

Feb 18, 2024

Wilma Jean Matayo, 79, of La Porte, passed away on February 18, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle.

Wilma was born on August 11, 1944 in Decatur, IL, to Eddy and Helen (Wesselhoff) Bocknar.

Surviving Wilma are her son, Kenneth W. Matayo; granddaughters, Brittany Matayo and Alyssa Heaphy; brother, Robert King; dear friend/like a daughter,...

Feb 9, 2024

Wanda Gail Burkhart, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Wanda was born on July 16, 1960 in La Porte, Indiana to Herman and Gail (Kerchner) Hammonds.

On May 20, 1995, she married Charles Burkhart who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, David (Melissa) Stone...

Feb 8, 2024

Alan Leo Lorentzen, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Trail Creek Place.

Alan was born on July 18, 1938 in Cozad, NE to Harry and Almine "Minnie" (Jensen) Lorentzen.

On June 29, 1994 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he married Clara Silfa who survives. Also surviving are his 2 daughters, Janelle (Jeff)...

Feb 7, 2024

Forrest "Barney" Barnhart, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Barney was born in Springfield, OH, on May 28, 1939 to Forrest Delano Barnhart Sr. and Mary (Clabaugh) Barnhart.

On May 4, 1962, in South Bend, IN, he married Judith (Martin) Barnhart who survives.  Also surviving...

Feb 7, 2024

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Alberta Esposito Tolton, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Alberta was born on October 15, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana,...

Feb 3, 2024

Phillip "Phil" Terry Alban, 83, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Phillip was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1940 to George and Ethel (Neiderer) Alban.

On July 2, 1960 in La Porte, Indiana, he married Barbara Fowler with whom he celebrated...

Feb 1, 2024

Terry Woolum, 75, of Kingsbury, Indiana, passed away, surrounded by family, on February 1, 2024 at his home.

Terry was born in Pineville, KY on July 19, 1948, to Charles and Lola (Bailey) Woolum.

On December 10, 1985, in Lake Charles, LA, he married Pamela Ann Wise, who survives. Also surviving are his sister, Pamela...

Jan 29, 2024

Patsy Ann Nelson, 82, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Patsy was born on August 25, 1941 in Muncie, IN to Kenneth and Margaret (Huffman) Shuttleworth.

On March 18, 1961 in La Porte, she married Thomas Nelson who preceded her in death in 1993. Surviving Patsy are her 2...

Jan 27, 2024

Annette Marie Scroggin, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Hamilton Communities.

Annette was born in Michigan City, Indiana on October 20, 1948, to William and Hazel (Krueger) Glick.

On November 25, 1972, in Michigan City, Indiana, she married Michael Scroggin who survives. Also surviving are her sister, Patty Tibbs...

Jan 26, 2024

Harold Eugene Coffman, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on January 26, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Harold was born on October 30, 1934 in Acme, Pennsylvania to Frank and Olive (Miller) Coffman.

On August 15, 1959 in Winchester, Virginia, he married Barbara Lucille Ritenour who preceded him in death.  Surviving...

Jan 24, 2024

Debra L. Euler, 60, of La Porte, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Debra was born in Michigan City, Indiana on April 21, 1963 to Laura L. (Howland) and James F. King, Jr.

On July 27, 2013 in Pines, Indiana, she married Kevin E. Euler who survives.   Also surviving are...

Jan 23, 2024

Leanita "Skeeter" Scott, 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Skeeter was born on June 5, 1936 in Whitesboro, TX to Robert and Jewel (Moore) Turner.

On March 7, 1964 in New Buffalo, MI, she married L. A. "Boomer" Scott who preceded her in death on...

Jan 20, 2024

Terry H. Jones of La Porte, Indiana and Marco Island, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at his home in Marco Island, Florida.

He was born on April 1, 1943 in La Porte, Indiana to Keith and Wilma (Hunt) Jones.

Terry graduated from La Porte High School in 1961 and was a proud “Slicer” all his life.  In high school,...

Jan 19, 2024

Delores Marie Brown, 81, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage.

Delores was born in Washington, DC on December 30, 1942 to Merrill and Angela (Walzel) Thorne.

On February 26, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married David L. Brown who survives.  Also surviving are her daughter,...

Jan 18, 2024

Judy K. Shalley, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Aperion Care Arbors in Michigan City.

Judy was born on December 2, 1946 in Dayton, Indiana to Ollie and Thelma (Robbins) Shalley.

Surviving are her children, Rita (John) Tilden of Michigan City, Maxine Smith of West Lafayette, and Kevin Shalley of Michigan; several...

Jan 17, 2024

Russell Irl Cavinder, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on January 17, 2024 at the age of 78, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.  Russell passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Russell was born on May 15, 1945 in Plainwell, MI, to the late Emery and Velma (Short)...