Obituaries
Beverly Kay (Walt) Perry
Oct 29, 2023
Beverly Kay Perry, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Northwest Health La Porte.
Beverly was born on December 17, 1951 in La Porte, IN to the late Michael Walt, Sr. and Josephine (Casto) Walt.
On December 5, 1975, in La Porte, IN, she married Everett "Nathan", who preceded her in death. Surviving...
Royce Gene Ford
Oct 29, 2023
Royce Gene Ford, 84, of Westville, Indiana, passed away on October 29, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.
Royce was born on February 13, 1939 in Sidney, AR to the late Lester and Alta (Willis) Ford.
On June 9, 1956, he married Retha Ford who precedes him in death. Surviving Royce are his 2 children, Jerry...
Ian Lawrence Jongkind
Oct 27, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ian Lawrence Jongkind, who departed this world on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the tender age of 22, in La Porte. Ian's vibrant journey began on June 22, 2001, when he was born to the loving embrace of James and Melissa (Wagman) Jongkind in his hometown of La...
James "Jim" D. McEwen
Oct 26, 2023
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Mr. James "Jim" D. McEwen, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Known for his friendly demeanor, generosity, and handy skills, Jim was a pillar of strength and support for his family and the community.
Born on...
Mark Anthony Steuer
Oct 26, 2023
Mark Anthony Steuer, a vibrant 16-year-old from La Porte, Indiana, left this world unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Born on July 17, 2007, in his hometown, to loving parents Phillip and Heidi (Apfelbacher) Steuer, Mark was a shining beacon of joy and laughter for all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mark, a junior at...
Dr. David Lockwood Kesling
Oct 23, 2023
Dr. David Lockwood Kesling, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the home of his daughter, Janet Kesling, in Santa Fe, NM.
Dr. Kesling was born on February 6, 1930, in La Porte, IN to Dr. Harold Dean Kesling and Jean Bishop Crawford. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Kesling...
Leo David Lambert
Oct 21, 2023
Leo David Lambert, a loving, funny, and thoughtful young man from Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2023, at the tender age of 14. Born on July 15, 2009, in La Porte, Indiana, Leo was the cherished son of Thomas L. Lambert and Christine M. (Smith) Maddox.
Leo is survived by his parents, Thomas...
Richard Albert Clark, Sr.
Oct 20, 2023
Richard Albert Clark, Sr., 83, of Hamlet, IN, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on October 20, 2023.
Richard was born on March 28, 1940, in La Porte, IN to Bud E. and Ellen Lydia (Clark) Clark.
On December 16, 1960, in Hamlet, IN, he married Nancy Yoquelet who survives. Also...
Barry Stanley Reed
Oct 18, 2023
Barry Stanley Reed, 82, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away, after a long illness, on October 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Wichita, KS on January 8, 1941, to Phillip A. Reed and Dorris E. (Mathews) Reed.
Barry honorably served his country in the United States Navy with the very first crew on...
Debra Kay (Miller) Kuta
Oct 17, 2023
Debra Kay Kuta, 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home, with family by her side. Debra was born on April 19, 1952 in La Porte, IN to Gene and Rosemary (Slack) Miller.
On June 22, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV, she married Craig Kuta who survives. Also surviving are her 2 daughters, Kayla...
Pearlie Sue (Banks) Howard
Oct 16, 2023
Pearlie Sue Howard, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on October 16, 2023, at Northwest Health-La Porte.
Pearlie was born on April 23, 1942, in Jackson, KY to Arnie and Edna (White) Banks.
On December 19, 1963, in Jackson, KY, she married George Howard who preceded her in death on March 27, 1972. Surviving...
Andrew Benjamin Daniel
Oct 10, 2023
Andrew Benjamin Daniel, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, 35, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Andrew "Benji" was born in La Porte, Indiana on August 5, 1988, to Clyde and Millie (Sechrest) Daniel.
On November 19, 2022, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he married his wife, Erica, who survives. Also surviving...
Marlene Ann (Erickson) Shreve
Oct 10, 2023
Marlene Ann Shreve, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Settlers Place.
Marlene was born in La Porte IN, on February 20, 1940 to Ralph and Luella (Swanberg) Erickson.
On October 25, 1958 in La Porte, she married Melvin who preceded her in death on November 18, 2011. Surviving...
Rodney H. Dillon
Oct 6, 2023
Rodney H. Dillon, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on October 6, 2023, at his home, where he was surrounded by his loving family.
Rodney was born on May 5, 1953, in Charleston,WV to Darwin Dillon and Nora (Pettry) Bannwart.
On November 5, 1977, in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Beattie who survives....
Linda Le (Sullivan) Glenn
Oct 6, 2023
Linda Le Glenn, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Northwest Health-La Porte.
Linda was born in Gary, IN, on March 15, 1941, to James and Lula (Meece) Sullivan.
On October 25, 1970, in Portage, IN, she married Harold who preceded her in death. Surviving Linda are her 5...
Amber Amanda Marie (Dyer) Robison
Oct 5, 2023
Amber Amanda Marie Robison, 44, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.
Amber was born on December 14, 1978, in Logan, West Virginia to Anthony Dyer and Naomi (Tomblin) Dyer.
Surviving Amber are her daughter, Christina Robison of Rolling Prairie; sisters, Elizabeth (Ken Rosentreter) Dyer of Fish Lake and Barbara Fowler-Dyer...
Robert "Bob" Earl Reum
Oct 2, 2023
Robert "Bob" Earl Reum, 88, of South Bend, IN, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Brentwood at Niles.
Bob was born on June 23, 1935 in Niles, MI to Robert and Olive (Dunneman) Reum.
On March 2, 1996 in South Bend, he married Jacqueline Harvey-Reum who survives. Also surviving are his son, Robert W....
Stephen "Steve" Wesley Hand
Oct 1, 2023
Beloved brother in Christ, Stephen "Steve" Wesley Hand, 40, of La Porte, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2023.
Steve was born on August 3, 1983 to Stephen and Beverly (Corey) Hand.
On September 1, 2007, he married Alliegra Peting who survives. Also surviving are his son, David: parents; sister,...
Sonja Marie (Harrison) Mathis
Sep 30, 2023
Sonja M. Mathis, age 85, of La Porte, Indiana, peacefully passed away at her home on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 12, 1938, in Loon Lake, IN, she was the daughter of the late Hollis and Marie (Rex) Harrison. Sonja shared a deep love with her husband, Wilbur "Willie" Mathis. The...
John Allen Lewis
Sep 27, 2023
John Allen Lewis, 54, of La Porte, IN, formerly of FL, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
John was born in Toledo, OH, on June 2, 1969 to Donald Lewis and Margery (Pizer) Kramer.
Surviving John are his 3 children, Nathan, Hannah, and Sarah Lewis, all of La Porte; father and step-mother, Donald and...
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