Marilyn Dunham

Mar 5, 2024

Marilyn Jeannine Dunham, 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Marilyn was born on February 13, 1930 in Harper, IA, to Lawrence and Marjorie (Besser) Striegel.

On July 25, 1954 in Gary, IN, she married Fredrick Dunham, who preceded her in death.

Surviving Marilyn are her 3 children, Dale (Derwin) Ratzlaff of Colorado Springs, CO, Christine (Bill) Facciponti of Nazareth, PA, and...

Jesse Leonard Bair

Mar 5, 2024

Jesse Leonard Bair, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on March 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Jesse was born on November 24, 1950, in Lafayette, IN, to Jess and Evelyn (Reed) Bair. On March 3, 1973, in La Porte, IN, he married Vicki Lewis, who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Jacob Scott Bair of La...

Ronald Scherer

Mar 2, 2024

Ronald W. Scherer, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Millers Health and Rehab in La Porte.



Ronald was born in La Porte, Indiana on January 17, 1936 to Wilbur and Pearl Scherer.

On January 23, 1954 in La Porte, IN, he married Joan Elaine Luther who preceded him on December 20, 2020. Surviving are his...

Edna "Diane" (Ferguson) Childress

Mar 1, 2024

Edna "Diane" Childress, 66, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Diane was born on July 10, 1957, in Peru, IN, to Joe and Sarah Ferguson.

On May 16, 1982, in La Porte, IN, she married Robert Childress, who survives. Also surviving are her 2 children, Keshia Childress and Kevin Childress,...

Bernadette Sue (Fischer) Nizinski

Mar 1, 2024

Bernadette Sue Nizinski, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Bernadette was born in Terre Haute, IN, on December 23, 1929 to Edward and Marie Fischer.

In 1948, she married L. Gene Landes who preceded her in death.  In Terre Haute in 1975, Bernadette...

Edward Clyde Nilson

Feb 23, 2024

Edward Clyde Nilson, 72, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at VNA Hospice Center.

Edward was born in La Porte, IN, on May 1, 1951, to Edward Maux and Winifred Dorothy Marie (Hazeltine) Nilson.

On September 23, 1972 in La Porte, IN, he married Pamela Holloway, who survives. Also surviving...

MaryAnn (Saylor) Lestinsky

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...

John Wilfred Palman

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...

William "Bill" Edward Hedge

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,...

Daniel E. Hammond

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,...

Wilma Jean (Bocknar) Matayo

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,...

Wanda Gail (Hammonds) Burkhart

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...

Alan Leo Lorentzen

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)...

Forrest Delano Barnhart, Jr.

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...

Alberta (Huff) Esposito Tolton

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,...

Phillip Terry Alban

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...

Terry Woolum

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...

Patsy Ann (Shuttleworth) Nelson

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...

Annette Marie (Glick) Scroggin

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...

Harold Eugene Coffman

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...