Nov 19, 2022

Michelle Therese Stonewall, 45, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Michelle was born on March 12, 1977 in Rockford, IL, to Michael Peter and Loretta Kay (Dawson) Stonewall.

Surviving Michelle are her parents, Michael and Loretta Stonewall of La Porte; sister, Nicole Stonewall of La...

Nov 18, 2022

Pauline E. Smyers, 76 of Westville, IN, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 14, 1946, in La Porte, IN.  Pauline was the daughter of the late Otto and Agnes E. (Wood) Frame.

Pauline was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  She enjoyed ceramics,...

Nov 16, 2022

Betty Lucille Rademacher, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925 in Riley, IN, to Virgil and Matilda Ann (Kiefner) McCrocklin.

On August 24, 1958 in Terre Haute, IN, she married Robert Carl Rademacher who...

Nov 15, 2022

Nancy R. Cota Brinklow, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Nancy was born on June 29, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN, to Kenneth Edwin and Margie Eileen (Sullivan) Boyd.

On June 12, 1971, in Indianapolis, IN, she married Robert Arnold Cota, who preceded her in...

Nov 12, 2022

Beverly J. Moreau, 75, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Beverly was born on August 2, 1947 in Gary, IN, to Everett and Mary (Bonner) Truett.

On September 28, 1968, she married Richard, who preceded her in death on May 29, 2019.  Surviving Beverly are her children, Richard...

Nov 10, 2022

William "Billy" Harold Miller, III, 39, of Michigan City, formerly of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Billy was born on February 9, 1983 in La Porte, IN, to Anita Lee (Young) Rosentreter and William Miller, Jr.

Surviving Billy are his mother and stepfather, Anita and Ken Rosentreter of Mill Creek; father,...

Nov 9, 2022

Janet Louise (Long) VanSickle, 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Janet was born to Paul W. and M. Louise (Robbins) Long on July 28, 1943, joining brother Don W. Long.

She was joined in marriage to Richard L. VanSickle on October 17, 1959.  Surviving Janet are her children,...

Nov 7, 2022

Leah M. Carr, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022.

She was born on July 10, 1928, in La Porte, Indiana. Her parents, Ben C. and Eva L. (Mangold) White raised her with sisters, Mary (White) and Verna (Birse), on a farm in rural New Carlisle, Indiana near Three Oaks, Michigan....

Nov 5, 2022

Marian Francis Wentz, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver.

Marian was born on June 1, 1935 in Reynolds, IN, to Harold Oscar and Jeannette Ernestine (Westfall) Seymour.

On January 17, 1963 in Buffalo, IN, she married Max Dean Wentz who preceded her in death on November 13,...

Nov 4, 2022

Katherine "Kathy" Ames Swoverland, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Kathy was born on July 6, 1939 in TX, to Donald Edward and Elaine Mildred (Ames) Miller.

On January 24, 1960 in Bloomington, IN, she married Lewis Dayton, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Kathy...

Nov 3, 2022

James "Jim" Virgil Reeder, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at South Bend Memorial Hospital.  He was born at home in Rolling Prairie, IN to the late Arlyne Hazel (Gerrich) Reeder and Raymond C. Reeder Sr.  He married the love of his life, Jacqueline Winker, on April 10, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is...

Oct 31, 2022

Margie Mullins, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Margie was born on January 21, 1939 in Dean, TN, to Doffis and Lilly (Lloyd) Wright.

On June 9, 1979 in La Porte, IN, she married Garland, who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughter, Julia (Donald)...

Oct 31, 2022

Marvin Wireman peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, October 31, 2022.  He was surrounded by his loving family in LaPorte, IN.

One of seven siblings, Marvin was born July 15, 1939 to Wile and Missouri Wireman in Fredville, KY. On December 5, 1958, Marvin married Linda Lou White Wireman, his “lifelong sweetheart” as...

Oct 28, 2022

Norman Lee Heiman, 70, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Majestic Care of Fort Wayne.

Norman was born on December 12, 1951, in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Marie (Wildfang) Heiman.

Surviving are his sister, Donna Dilts of La Porte, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded...

Oct 26, 2022

Daniel "Dan" Edward Stimley, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte with several loved ones nearby.

Dan was born on December 23, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to the late Leonard William and Maxine Evelyn (Mayer) Stimley.

Surviving Dan are his brothers, Leonard David (Mary Ann) of...

Oct 23, 2022

Buddy Clayton Cooper, 81, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Buddy was born on September 14, 1941 in Wallace, WV, to Robert and Thelma (Cumberledge) Cooper.

On October 6, 1967, he married Joan Patton who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his children, Joe (Cindy Streeting) Cooper, JoEllen (Ted) Pagels, Jeff (Lori) Cooper, and...

Oct 23, 2022

Margaret Mary Bauer Fountain, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.

Margaret was born on June 28, 1948, in Mishawaka, IN, to Burnett C. and Helene G. (Cryan) Bauer.

Surviving are her beloved children, Ann Marie Fountain of La Porte, Melinda Jean...

Oct 22, 2022

Sharon Ann Bachmann Scott Bougher, born on May 6, 1943, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on October 22, 2022.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Harrison ‘Bud’ Bachmann; mother, Alfrieda Ogborn Bachmann; sister, Judith Bachmann Sheeler; and husband Wilbur E. Bougher.

Sharon is survived in death by her children,...

Oct 17, 2022

Anthony Dean Duncan, Jr., 27, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Anthony was born on March 29, 1995 in Michigan City, IN, to Anthony Dean Duncan, Sr. and Tonya Lynnette (Avery) Schoff.

Surviving Anthony are his 3 children; parents; stepmother, Marena Rosetto; 6 brothers; 5 sisters; and 2...

Oct 17, 2022

Wendy Sue Pratt, 44, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Wendy was born in La Porte, IN, on January 28, 1978 to Robert "Bob" Omer Pratt, Sr. and Nancy Ann (Davis) Fetterer.

Surviving Wendy are her children, Gavin Pratt of Port Charlotte, FL, Angeleena Merrill, and Shawn Merrill,...