Beulah Fern (Purgin) Morris

Oct 17, 2022

Beulah Fern Morris, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Beulah was born on April 5, 1925 in Benham, KY, to Dewey and Sarah (Cleaver) Purgin.  She was lovingly raised by her foster parents, Luther and Mae Price.

On July 30, 1947 in Harlan City, KY,...

Sally (McBain) McIlwaine-Springs

Oct 15, 2022

No obituary published at this time.

Pauline Lucille (Steinfeldt) Powell

Oct 12, 2022

Pauline Lucille Powell, 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Pauline was born on March 4, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Frederick and Neva (Schweitzer) Steinfeldt.

On June 6, 1953 in La Porte, she married Robert Powell, who survives.  Also surviving are her sons, Mark...

Cynthia "Cindy" Jean (Karaff) Waelbroeck

Oct 10, 2022

Cynthia "Cindy" Jean Waelbroeck, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Cindy was born in La Porte, IN, on November 11, 1958 to William Eugene and Joann Dorothy (Burruss) Karaff.

On September 24, 1988, she married William "Bill" Waelbroeck, who survives.  Also surviving are her son, Ryan...

Maurice "Maury" Levine

Oct 8, 2022

Maurice "Maury" Levine passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Naples, Florida, after a brief illness.

Maury is survived by his daughter, Joan (Michael) Russell; grandsons, Remy Russell and Isadore "Izzy" Levine; granddaughter, Emma Russell; and close companion for the last four years, Sue Schlessel of Bonita Springs, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Renissa Lyn (Bailey) Worthington

Oct 8, 2022

Renissa Lyn Worthington, age 43, passed away suddenly on Saturday October 8, 2022, after suffering from post-surgical complications.  Her husband, Jeff, and cousin, Kristy, were by her side.

Renissa was born to Randy and Kathy True-Bailey in South Bend, IN, where she grew up in her elementary and middle school years, attending Kennedy and Urey schools.  Later,...

Roscoe Joseph, Jr.

Oct 7, 2022

Roscoe Joseph, 81, of LaPorte, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Roscoe was born on November 23, 1940, in Huesyville, KY, to Roscoe and Josephine (Wireman) Joseph. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, MaryEllen; his brother, James Joseph (Maria) of Gallatin, Tennessee; his children, Kim Heath (Steve) of Willow Park, TX, Scott Joseph...

Thompson Faye Schroeder

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Thompson F. Schroeder, of LaPorte, formerly of Union Mills, passed from this life to eternal rest on October 6, 2022.

Thompson was born on July 9, 1934 in Calumet City, IL, to Walter and Faye Schroeder.  He was married to Mildred (Gray) Schroeder for 69 years and has 5 children, Thomas/Christine (Fabian) Schroeder who proceeded him...

Jessie "Jeanie" Emojean (Lell) Nesler

Oct 6, 2022

Jessie “Jeanie” Emojean (Lell) Nesler, 98, of La Porte, Indiana went home to heaven on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Clare Nesler Alexander; son-in-law, David Alexander; granddaughter, Elise Alexander Kunkel; grandson-in-law, Raun Kunkel; great grandchildren, Amelia, Silas, and Harrison Kunkel; and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Jeanie was born on...

Charles Ray Buck

Oct 5, 2022

Charles Ray Buck, 80, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

Charles was born on September 24, 1942, in Brazil, IN, to Frederick James and Lorraine (Dolly) Buck.

On December 9, 1962, in Jasonville, IN, he married Brenda Joyce Boston who preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Edie (Jerry Seymour) Wise...

Ronald "Ron" Maurice Jackson

Oct 4, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Maurice Jackson, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Ron was born on August 1, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Maurice and Frieda (Haehnel) Jackson. He grew up in Hammond, Indiana, and graduated from Hammond Clark High School in 1954 and Purdue University in 1958, with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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Richard Edward Thompson

Oct 4, 2022

Richard Edward Thompson, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Richard was born on August 14, 1963 in Fort Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, to Russell Adam and Evelyn Josephine (Schott) Thompson.

In April of 1998 in Wichita Falls, TX, he married Pamela Sue Helms who survives. ...

Talisa Joyce (Meadway) Adams

Oct 2, 2022

Talisa Joyce Adams, 51, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home.

Talisa was born on February 25, 1971 in La Porte, IN, to Roy and Patricia (Clifton) Meadway.

Surviving are her children, Justin Geren of Kingsford Heights, Kayla Cangiano of La Porte, Auston Pezzuto of La Porte, and Jerris Pezzuto of La...

Patricia Marie (Johnson) Harrold

Sep 29, 2022

Patricia Marie Harrold, 63, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Bellevue Medical Center, Bellevue, NE. She was born to the late Thomas and Betty Johnson on October 2, 1958, in Marshalltown IA. After high school she entered the U.S. Navy in 1979. Shortly after her service began, Patricia married William Burton Harrold on...

Edward "Ed" William Ahlgrim

Sep 27, 2022

Edward "Ed" William Ahlgrim, 89, of La Porte, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Brentwood at La Porte. He was born in La Porte, IN, on April 3, 1933 to Edward W. and Eleanor M. (Miller) Ahlgrim.

Ed graduated from La Porte High School in 1951 and attended Ball State.  He proudly...

Constance Lee (McGuire) Beckwith

Sep 26, 2022

Constance "Connie" Lee (McGuire) Beckwith, 72, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Connie was born on September 4, 1950 in Harrison, OH.  She was the first of four children of Delmus Leroy and Dorothy Irene (Jacobs) McGuire.

Connie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  A writer, photographer, and successful...

Ronald Griffin

Sep 23, 2022

Ronald Griffin, 65, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home, with his family by his side.

Ronald was born on October 9, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Annie (Fields) Griffin.

On June 2, 2010 in La Porte, IN,  he married Medistella Williams who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Ronald...

Jerry Lynn Mayes

Sep 23, 2022

Jerry Lynn Mayes, 81, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Community Hospital, Munster. Jerry was born on December 14, 1940 to James and Blanche (Sigmond) Mayes.

On August 11, 1962 in Bloomington, IN, he married Janet Sue Pennel who survives.  Also surviving are his two sons, Brian (Kimberly) Mayes of Carmel,...

James R. Baumer

Sep 22, 2022

James R. Baumer, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

James was born on June 13, 1950, in La Porte, IN, to Edward and Margaret Baumer.

On August 23, 1980, in La Porte, IN, he married Janice, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jennifer (Mike) Schuster and Sean (Penny) Tracey;...

Tony Angelo Passafume

Sep 21, 2022

Tony A. Passafume passed away on September 21, 2022 in a tragic automobile accident.

He was born on March 17, 1965 in La Porte, Indiana to Michael and Sandi Passafume.  Tony was 57 years old at the time of his death.

In 1983, he graduated from Colonial High School, Orlando, Florida. Tony was a La...