Dec 11, 2023

Hershel "Herk" Van Weaver, Jr., 56, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family that dearly loved and cared for him.

Herk was born in Chicago, IL, on October 21, 1967 to Hershel V. Weaver, Sr. and Karen (Simpkins) Weaver.

Herk is survived by his daughter,...

Dec 9, 2023

Charles V. Burns, 88, passed away on December 9, 2023, at Hamilton Communities.

Charles was born on August 26, 1935 in Michigan City, IN, to Irving R. and Theresa (Westphal) Burns, who preceded him in death.

He had 3 children, Christine Smith, Patricia (Rick) Brown, and Charles I. (Sherry) Burns, all who survive.  Charles was...

Dec 4, 2023

Deborah Lee Johnson, 60, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born on December 26, 1962 in Valparaiso, IN to Geordia and Olive Johnson.

Deborah is survived by her daughter, Peggy Johnson of La Porte; grandsons, Gerald, Jackson, and Jason Johnson; great-grandsons, Carson and Carter Johnson; sisters,...

Dec 3, 2023

Ronnie Lynn Cooper, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

He was born on June 14, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of the late Clyde and Katherine (Propes) Cooper. He was a 1967 graduate of Union Township High School.

After retiring from the Department of Public Works...

Dec 1, 2023

Brian Lee Lidgard, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2023.

Brian was born on December 25, 1959 in La Porte,IN to Richard and Alice (O'Krey) Lidgard.

On April 19, 1980 at St. John's Lutheran Church in La Porte, IN, he married Christine Hagenow who survives.  Also surviving...

Nov 29, 2023

Cheryl May Williams, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Tanya's Helping Home, Valparaiso.

Cheryl was born on December 15, 1951 in La Porte, IN to John and Phyllis (Kirkham) Richardson.

On May 10, 1997, in La Porte, IN, she married Roger James Williams, who preceded her in death. Surviving...

Nov 28, 2023

Phillip Smith, 89, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

He was born in Champaign, IL, on July 12, 1934 to the late Phillip Smith and Margaret Mullady.

Phillip is survived by his son, Warren (Michelle) Smith of La Porte; daughter, Phyllis Carter of...

Nov 28, 2023

John Ray Boone, Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

He was born on November 2, 1945 in La Porte, IN to Garfield and Delilah (Bowman) Boone.

John is survived by his son, John (Rhienna) Boone Jr. of La Porte; daughter, Justina Boone of Elkhart; grandchildren, Jessica (Cleston) Boone, Ashlee Boone,...

Nov 18, 2023

Emma Frances Cody, 98, of La Porte, Indiana, formerly of Monticello, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Settler's Place.

Emma was born on December 15, 1924, in Nancy, Kentucky, to Arch and Wilmoth (Morris) Weddle.

On November 22, 1942 in Monticello, Illinois, she married Clifford L. Cody, who preceded her in death.

Nov 12, 2023

John William Crim, 81, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away on November 12, 2023 at his home, where he was surrounded by his family.

John was born on July 31, 1942 in Scottsburg, IN to John and Nellie (Louvell) Crim.

On July 10, 1965 in Crown Point, IN, he married Virginia Nichols who preceded him...

Nov 10, 2023

Alan Robert Surber, 24, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Alan was born on December 4, 1998, in Michigan City, IN to Alan Buckmaster and Robin Surber.

He is survived by his mother; father; sisters, Shayna (Brandon) Ebert of Portage, Amanda Carter of Michigan City, and Autumn (Daniel) Brown of NC; nieces, Stella Carter...

Nov 8, 2023

In loving memory of Hannah Grace Harrison, who passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 25, at Northwest Health La Porte in La Porte, Indiana.

Hannah came into this world on May 11, 1998, in La Porte, IN, born to her loving parents, Mark and Tracy (Miller) Harrison.

Hannah is survived by...

Nov 7, 2023

Martha "Marti" Jean (Murray) Fridh, 72 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 7, 2023 at Franciscan Health - Michigan City.

Marti was born on April 4, 1951 in La Porte, IN to Larry and Irene (Pankowski) Murray.

She married the love of her life, Dr. Daniel Fridh,...

Nov 6, 2023

(William) Reid Biberstine, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, 2023, in La Porte, IN.

Reid was born November 6, 1953, in Rhinelander, WI to Joegene and Romanel (Reid) Biberstine and at a young age moved to La Porte, where the family grew up loving life on Pine Lake. He graduated from La Porte High School...

Nov 5, 2023

Dennis Arnold Christensen, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at VNA Hospice Center.

Dennis was born on August 28, 1944, in Mokena, IL to Arnold and Evelyn (Barr) Christensen.

On May 25, 1968 in La Porte, IN, he married Ellen Cable who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Kelly (Mike) Smutzer of La...

Nov 4, 2023

Robert "Bob" William Meyers, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Bob was born on March 19, 1937 in Buchanan, Michigan to George and Esther (Marsh) Meyers.

On August 30, 1958, in La Porte, Bob married LaVonn L. Aikman who passed away on October 5, 2022.  He is survived by his...

Nov 2, 2023

Mrs. Vicki S. Green, 71, of Union Mills passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Vicki was born on June 14, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Joan (Allen) Ross.

On February 25, 1984 in Hanna, IN, she married Glenn A. Green who survives.  Also surviving are her 3...

Oct 31, 2023

Stephen D. Hand, 83, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023at Community Hospital-Munster

Stephen was born in Hutsonville IL, on July 10, 1940 to Robert C. Hand and Doris J.(Couch) Elkins.

He proudly served in the United States Army.

Stephen met his beloved wife, Beverly Corey, at the local...

Oct 31, 2023

Linda Kay Johnson, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at her home, surrounded with family

Linda was born in Kennett, MO, on June 15, 1946 to Noah Sullivan and Martha (Cooper) Stevens.

She is survived by her 3 children, Christina Johnson of La Porte, Steven Johnson of Louisville, KY,...

Oct 30, 2023

Eva Helen Collings, 92, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle.

Eva was born on January 29, 1931 in Sullivan Co., IN to Charles and Grace (Flynn) Alexander.

On November 7, 1952 in La Porte, IN, she married Jack who survives. Also surviving are her 2 children, Bart (Carol) Collings...