Jan 24, 2023

Robert "Lee" Howell, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Lee was born on September 13, 1938, in La Porte, IN, to Samuel Descum and Jean Mae (Lee) Howell.

On June 24, 1961 at St. John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, he married Suzanne "Sue"  Marie...

Jan 21, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Louis Harper, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Chuck was born on August 24, 1937 in South Bend, IN, to Raymond Harper and Winifred (Koehler) Harper-Shipley.

Surviving Chuck are his brother, Richard (Carolyn) Harper of South Bend; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 18, 2023

Carolyn Jane Libich, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at VNA Hospice Center.

Carolyn was born on June 18, 1928 in Gary, IN to the late Herschel and Rosalind (Pinner) Harbison.

On January 21,1967 in Gary, IN, she married Charles Edward, who survives.  Together, she and Charles enjoyed almost 56...

Jan 17, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Alvin Stout, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center.

Charlie was born on October 16, 1945 in Crane, IN, to Dennis and Glady (Walters) Stout.

On October 5, 1996 in Mitchell, IN, he married Mary Ann McMeans who survives.  Also surviving are his sister, Betty Jean...

Jan 13, 2023

Samantha Kay Pierce, 33, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Samantha was born on May 9, 1989 in Humble, TX, to Ronald W. and Nancy J. (Fuller) Steigely.

On August 16, 2011 in Clute, TX, she married Justin, who survives.  Also surviving are her sons, Hunter W. Pierce and...

Jan 12, 2023

Patricia Ann Parrett, 87, of New Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Hamilton Communities.

Patricia was born on April 27, 1935 in Louisville, KY, to John C. and Freda K. (Westerman) Ellaby.

On February 23, 1957 in First Baptist Church, Michigan City, IN, she married Gene Thomas Parrett, who preceded her in...

Jan 8, 2023

Ronald  Florean Kemiel, 67, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Ronald was born on July 24, 1955 in La Porte, IN, to Florean and Ann A. (Tuszynski) Kemiel.

On July 9, 1988  in La Porte, IN, he married Carla Huenecke who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Nathaniel (Kim) Kemiel...

Jan 8, 2023

Joann "Jo" Mae Ludwig, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Jo was born on April 5, 1949 in Michigan City, IN, to Herman Karl and Winnifred May (Knight) Wordelman.

On February 14, 1970 in Michigan City, IN, she married Peter Ludwig, who preceded her in...

Jan 7, 2023

Ginger L. Hammons, 72, of Battle Creek, MI unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home.

Ginger was born on September 4, 1950 in Oliver Springs, TN, to McKinley Ray Sr. and June (Smith) Hammons.

In 1969, shortly after their graduation, Ginger married her high school sweetheart and former husband, Danny Cavinder,...

Jan 7, 2023

Daffard Tanksley, 82, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Daffard was born on June 25, 1940 in Moulton, AL, to Price and Lucy (Chaney) Tanksley.

On May 23, 1959 in North Liberty, IN, he married Carmalee Mullins, who preceded him in death.  Surviving Daffard are...

Jan 5, 2023

Jesse "Jess" William Sandy, Jr., 83, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Miller's Merry Manor - Plymouth.

Jess was born on December 13, 1939 in La Porte, IN, to Jesse William and Phyllis M. (Greening) Sandy.

On June 2, 1990 in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Ann Wingett.  Jess...

Jan 4, 2023

Lillian Rose Stone, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Miller Health and Rehab, La Porte. Lillian was born in Michigan City, IN, on June 16, 1943 to JC  and Mildred Anna Auguasta (Gubbine) Miller.

Surviving are her children, Terri (Rey) Brandt of Plymouth, Tom Paterson of Argos, Rob Paterson of Elkhart,...

Jan 3, 2023

Guy LaVaughn Hart, 71, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Guy was born in Coldwater, MI, on September 25, 1951 to Jonas LaVaughn Hart and Verna (DeForest) Turnpaugh.

On July 28, 1973 in La Porte, IN, he married Barbara "Barb" Meyers, who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 3, 2023

Jeanette Louise Wideman, 90, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jeanette was born in Fish Lake, IN, on October 7, 1932 to Robert A. and Mildred E. (Holland) Stombaugh.

On August 14, 1954, in Mill Creek, IN, she married Robert, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters,...

Jan 1, 2023

Alice (Drake) Woolslayer, 78, passed away January 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Alice was a long-time resident of Michigan City and went to Elston High School.  She currently was a resident of Carlsbad, CA.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Tom in 1987.  She is survived by her 5...

Jan 1, 2023

William Conrad Whitacre , 84, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart.

William was born on October 20, 1938 in South Bend, IN, to Arnet and Loa (Geifer) Whitacre.

On December 15, 1961 in Brandywine, MI, he married Mildred Harris, who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his children,...

Dec 27, 2022

Oliver "Bob" Marlin Lane, 87, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Bob was born on February 13, 1935, in Pittsboro, MS, to Oliver P. and Mary Sue (Enoch) Lane.

On September 14, 1979, in Michigan City, IN, he married Jeanette Arlene Waldo, who preceded...

Dec 26, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Moyer, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Elizabeth was born on November 30, 1956 in South Bend, IN, to Lawrence Matthew and Lulabell Catherine (Musary) O'Banion.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Hazel (William "Happi") Ruskowsky of La Porte, Lee Joseph of...

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara L. Sanchez, 62, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Barbara was born on February 5, 1960, in Martinsville, IN, to Albert and Sandra Northern.

Surviving are her children, Michael (Heather) Wakeman of North Liberty, Nicholas Wakeman of Walkerton and Krystal Camacho of Walkerton; eight grandchildren, Brisa, Cynthia, Isaiah, Lluvia,...

Dec 24, 2022

Jeannette Ann (Ditto) Washluske, 80, of Rolling Prairie, peacefully passed away at Franciscan Health Michigan City on Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Jeannette was born May 23, 1942, in Michigan City, IN, to the late Robert Overton Ditto, Jr. and Eileen Mary (Hasemeyer) Ditto. On April 14, 1961, she married Wayne Washluske in Michigan City, IN. ...