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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

Sep 25, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Dean Hill, 82, of Deltona, Florida, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Advent Health Fish Memorial Hospital.

Jerry was born on April 27, 1941 in La Porte, IN to Harvey and Helen (Madison) Hill.

On August 5, 1961 in La Porte, IN, he married Marsha A. Crowe, who preceded him in death...

Sep 25, 2023

Victor "Vic" S. Bohannon, 74, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Life Care Center in Michigan City, Indiana.

Victor was born on April 6, 1949, in Long Beach, CA, to Fred and Beverly (Pease) Bohannon.

Surviving are his mother, Beverly Bohannon of Newport, NC; siblings, Julie Barthel of Newport, NC and Steven (Julie)...

Sep 25, 2023

Thelma Jane Cole, 72, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle.

Thelma was born on June 5, 1951 in Pressenburg, KY to Noah and Maxie (Rice) Bailey.

Surviving Thelma are her 4 sons, Coon (Joyce) Cole of Magoffin County, KY, Noah (Jeanette) Cole of North Liberty, James Cole of Magoffin...

Sep 22, 2023

James "Trees" Don Forrest, born on February 14, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, left our world on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Miller's Health & Rehab in La Porte, Indiana. Jim was born to Don and Dorothy Forrest, and grew up alongside his siblings, Hank (Barb) Forrest, Patty Loiacano, and Nancy Boling.  He was preceded in death by his brother,...

Sep 12, 2023

William "Bill" J. Armour, 62, of Mill Creek, IN, unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2023.

Bill was born in Eau Claire, WI on July 30, 1961, to Myron Armour and Harriet (Sheffer) Armour.

On September 19, 1998, in La Porte, he married Shelley L. Swanson.  Bill is survived by his wife, Shelley; sister, Roberta...

Sep 10, 2023

Charles Edward Blair, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

The only child of Arlie Hiram and Elise Viola (Webb) Blair, Charles was born on December 22, 1930, in Whitesburg, KY.

On June 11, 1949, in Mayking, KY, Charles married Peggy Craft who survives. Also surviving are...

Sep 10, 2023

Gertraud A. Cales, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on September 10, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center.

Gertraud was born on January 16, 1933 in Nurnberg, Germany.

In November 1954, in Nurnberg, Germany, she married Everette Cales who preceded her in death. Surviving Gertraud are her daughter, Barbara J. Cales of La Porte;...

Sep 9, 2023

Michael J. Bornell Sr., 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home.

Michael was born in Chicago, IL, on April 23, 1952 to Robert and Kathryne Boyaris Bornell.

He enjoyed over 20 years of marriage to Mary Scarborough who preceded him in death. Surviving Michael are his 3...

Sep 7, 2023

Holly M. Kolasa, a beloved wife, mother, and community member, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2023, at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Born on August 30, 1983, in La Porte, IN, to Linda (Flory) and David W. Hershman, Holly's life was filled with love, laughter, and a commitment to her family and career.

In Nov. 2004, Holly...

Sep 4, 2023

Ethelwyn "Winnie" (Bartlett) Eyrick, aged 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, in La Porte, Indiana. She was born on July 27, 1931, in East Orange, New Jersey, to Ralph and Elinor (Chambers) Bartlett.  Winnie grew up in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, graduated from Clifford Scott High School, and attended the Berkeley Secretarial School, both in East Orange. She...