Dec 20, 2022

Robert Michael Gurley, 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Robert was born on August 9, 1955 in Birmingham, AL, to Lloyd and Geneva (Henley) Gurley.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Tamitha (Bruno) Moreno of Hebron and Kaylyn Gurley of Lexington, KY; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Wilma (Al) Bond of Rapid City, SD, Jeff...

Dec 20, 2022

Evelyn Mary Lambert, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Evelyn was born on February 21, 1927 in Buchanan, MI, to Joseph and Anna (Velacek) Mottl.

On August 20, 1946 in La Porte, she married James Dale Lambert, who preceded her in death.  Evelyn is survived...

Dec 20, 2022

Jerry Paul Cotton, 84, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Jerry was born on July 12, 1938, in Walkerton, IN to Jay W. Cotton and Mary M. (nee Easterday) Cotton.  He graduated in 1956 from Walkerton High School and set out to tackle the world....

Dec 16, 2022

Adam P. Childress, 42, of Laporte IN, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Adam was born in La Porte, Indiana, on June 21, 1980 to Bradley Michael and Denah Simar Childress.

Surviving are his sons, Patrick and Benjamin Childress of La Porte; father, Brad Childress of Rolling Prairie;...

Dec 11, 2022

Margaret  "Maggie" Ann Childress, 79, of Chesterton, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Northwest Health - Porter. Maggie was born on April 2, 1943 to Frederick C.and Bernice Gertrude (Vardaman) Sensow.

On January 5, 1968, Maggie was united in marriage to Walter A. McFarland, who preceded her in death on June 9, 1996.  Several years...

Dec 11, 2022

William "98" Drewes, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side.

William was born on April 18, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Karl and Vera (Wild) Drewes.

On September 19, 1969 in Michigan City, IN, he married Elizabeth Ennis who survives.  Also surviving William are...

Dec 11, 2022

Christine Helen Moody, 80, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home with her family by her side Christine was born in La Porte, IN, on December 21, 1941 to Lester Theodore and Helen Casimira (Siperek) Cox.

Christine is survived by her daughters, Kellie (Rod) Wahl of La Porte and Klorissa "Mollie"...

Dec 10, 2022

Carl Joe Magers, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at home, with family by his side.

Carl was born on May 19, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to Garland and Imogene (Burger) Magers.

On April 11, 1992 in La Porte, he married Kimberly Arlene Abiney who survives.  Also surviving are...

Dec 10, 2022

Stephen L. Squires, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Stephen was born in Elkhart, IN, on August 19, 1950 to Gordon and Nathene M. (Farnsworth) Squires.

On June 30, 1973, he married Jean Schacht who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Brady Squires of MI and...

Dec 7, 2022

Weldon John Cooke, MD, passed away on December 7, 2022. Weldon was born on July 27, 1927, in Oakland, CA to Robert and Mrs. Olive (Montgomery) Cooke. He went on to graduate from high school and then went to Wheaton College. At Wheaton College, he met and married Frances Willard, and they were married for 32 years. At the...

Dec 5, 2022

JoAnn Morton, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

JoAnn was born on October 1, 1942 in Springfield, IL, to Ernest Henery and Alma Florence (Taylor) Jackson.

On April 22, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI, she married Elmer "Butch" Robert Morton who preceded her in...

Dec 4, 2022

Dr. Ross LaVerne Lawrence, 86, beautiful friend and loving family man, passed away at Northwest Health, La Porte, on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Ross was born in Walkerton, Indiana, on February 5, 1936, to David and Evelyn (Ross) Lawrence. He graduated from Walkerton High School and went on to Purdue University where he graduated with a bachelor’s...

Dec 1, 2022

Eyvette Kay Rose, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Eyvette was born on June 13, 1941 in Kosciusko County, IN, to John G. and Arles K.(Greene) Mishler.

On June 4, 1960 in La Porte, IN, she married Jan D. Rose who preceded her in...

Nov 30, 2022

John "Jack" William Wuggazer, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jack was born in Van Dyke, MI, now Warren, MI, on February 13, 1931 to Martin A. and Dorothy M. (Kobb) Wuggazer.

On October 15, 1966 in Berrien Springs, MI, he married Barbara, who preceded him...

Nov 28, 2022

Matthew David Lambert, 45, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. Matthew was born in La Porte, IN, on December 13, 1976 to Leonard Ray Lambert and Cathy Ann (Bupp) Lambert.

Matthew is survived by his children, Megan and Luke Lambert, both of La Porte; parents, Leonard (Sherry) Lambert of South Bend and Cathy...

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara Mae Klosowski, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Barbara was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 3, 1928, to Fred William and Elsie Marian (Phillips) Mansfield.

On July 16, 1988 in La Porte, IN, she married Robert Klosowski, who preceded her in death on June...

Nov 25, 2022

Laura J. Caponigro, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Northwest Health- La Porte.

Laura was born in Chicago, IL, on April 19,1976 to Frank and Susan (Kristufek) Caponigro.

Surviving Laura are her parents, Susan of La Porte and Frank of Oaklawn, IL; children, Nicolina and Giovanni Caponigro and Caleb...

Nov 24, 2022

William Albert Marlow, Jr., 87, of La Porte, passed away on November 24, 2022.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.  A private graveside service at Pine Lake Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Polish Falcons of America Nest 564,...

Nov 24, 2022

Martha Jane Purcell, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha was born on September 5, 1951 in La Porte, IN, to Raymond Edward and Phyllis Marine (Nelson) Alexander.

On June 26, 1973 in Kingsbury, IN, she married Stephen Mark Purcell, who survives.  Also surviving are her...

Nov 23, 2022

Vicki Lynn Schultz, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Vicki was born on November 5, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Grover and Juanita (Kowalski) Smith.

On February 14, 2002 in La Porte, she married Curtis Schultz, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters, Kelly (Sam) Benn...