Sep 21, 2022

Myrna "Jean" Kincannon, 84, of La Porte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Jean was born on November 23, 1937 in Lafayette, IN, to James F. and Agnes Human.

She married Edward Kroening II who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Sep 21, 2022

LeRoy "Lee" Klingbeil, age 93, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Lee was born on February 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Rose (Sima) Klingbeil.

On April 12, 1958 in Chicago, IL, he married Angeline B. Andriano who preceded him in death in 2013.  Surviving are his beloved children,...

Sep 18, 2022

Barbara Brown, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Barbara was born on February 4, 1936, in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Mable Henning.

On April 7, 1956, in La Porte, IN , she married Liston "Sonny" L. Brown who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children,...

Sep 15, 2022

Terry L. Troth, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hamilton Communities.

Terry was born on June 10, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to Oliver J. and Mary Jayne (Corson) Troth.

On August 23, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia "Jeannie" Nutting who preceded him in death.  Surviving Terry is his...

Sep 14, 2022

Rose Ann Russ, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at The Caring Cottage, South Bend.

Rose was born on September 2, 1924 in Michigan City, IN, to Ignatz and Pauline (Putz) Malcer.

On October 19, 1946, she married Stanley Russ who preceded her in death on September 3, 1989.  Surviving...

Sep 12, 2022

Judith Maureen Lipe, 63, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Judith was born on February 19, 1959 in Chicago, IL, to James and Myrtle (Graham) Dempsey.

On March 12, 1983, she married Alvin Lipe who preceded her in death.  Surviving Judith are her children, Shawn (Tisha) Davis of...

Sep 12, 2022

Joan Lucile Hodowal, 94, of La Porte, IN, passed away on September 12, 2022, having never acknowledged she was indeed quite elderly, a fact that likely contributed to her remarkable longevity. Until the day she left us, our mother also never considered her wardrobe to be complete. Many catalog companies will now see a marked decline in...

Sep 9, 2022

Obituary update:

The family of Lee Daniel Levine regrets to inform you that the memorial service and interment for him has had to be postponed indefinitely due to family illness.

Thank you in advance for your understanding at this very sad time.

For more information, please go to www.cutlercares.com

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Sep 8, 2022

Joan Sylvia Rudnick, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Joan was born on December 31, 1937 to Elmer and Rose Lapczynski.

On November 18, 1961, she married  Robert Rudnick, who preceded her.  Surviving are her children, Greg (Sharon) Rudnick and Tim (Diane) Rudnick; grandchildren, Bryan...

Sep 6, 2022

Infant Samuel Love Coffman of La Porte, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Samuel was born on July 13, 2022 in La Porte, IN, to Timothy Ryan Coffman and Emily Arlene Sischo.

Surviving Samuel are his parents; siblings, Kathleen, Gabriel, Alexander, Victor, and Castiel Coffman; Papa Jeffrey (Cindy) Coffman; grandma, Amy Sischo; aunt,...

Sep 6, 2022

Kaylie Elizabeth Pacione, 19, of Union Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  She left this earth for something far greater! She was born in Valparaiso, IN, on January 13, 2003 to Clint and Bridget (Christianson) Pacione.

Kaylie was a 2021 graduate of South Central High School.   She was active in cheer, band, National Honor...

Sep 5, 2022

Rebecca Anne Coffeen, 50, of La Porte, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, September 5, 2022.  She passed at home, surrounded by those who loved her.

Rebecca was born on January 6, 1972 in La Porte, IN, to Jack Dale and Mary Marjorie (Gulley) Coffeen.

Surviving Rebecca are her siblings, Robert...

Sep 4, 2022

Douglas P. Taylor, 73, left this world on September 4, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on September 7, 1948 to Peter "Scotty" and Edith "Peggy" (Murray) Taylor in La Porte, IN.  For many years, Doug was the owner and operator of Cloudmaker Glass Studios in Michigan City.  He was an...

Aug 31, 2022

Marjorie Dale Guibert, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Marjorie was born on August 14, 1939 in Chesterton, IN, to Robert E. Brandon and Helen M. (Payne) Brandon-Burke.

On April 20, 1971 in Michigan City, IN, she married Dale who survives.  Also surviving are her sons, Dave (Karen)...

Aug 29, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Clemons, 67, of Walkerton, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Kathy was born in La Porte, IN, on June 17, 1955 to Carl and Elaine Carlson.

On December 11, 1978 in Winamac, IN, she married Arnold Clemons who preceded her in death.  Surviving Kathy are her children, Stephanie (Brett) Binversie, Jamie (Jason) Hopkins,...

Aug 28, 2022

Marilyn Jane Grimes, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her home.

Marilyn was born on July 11, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to Arthur and Mildred (Burke) Grimes.

Surviving Marilyn are her daughter, Ashley (Scott) Martinelli of La Porte; granddaughter, Elizabeth Edlen of La Porte; sister, Carole Grimes of LeRoy, IL; and...

Aug 26, 2022

Matthew Ryan West, 42, of Hanna, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Matthew was born in La Porte, IN, on February 25, 1980 to Terry West and Lori (Berg) Smutzer.

Surviving are his daughters, Katrina and Sienna West and their mother, Heather Kabowski; sons, Braxton and Bradyen West and their mother, Heather West; mother, Lori Smutzer...

Aug 24, 2022

Sanford "Sandy" Augustus Kurth, Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center.

Sandy was born on October 21, 1935 in Buffalo, NY, to Sanford and Beatrice (Comeau) Kurth, Sr.

On June 18, 1955, he married Phyllis Byerly who preceded him in death on November 14, 2016.  Surviving Sandy...

Aug 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" M. Fleisher, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Bovard, PA, on September 21, 1936 to William Luther and Blanche Ella (Wentzel) Fleisher.

On November 24, 1962 in La Porte, IN, he married Carol McBurney who survives.  Also surviving are...

Aug 16, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Zapala, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Mary was born on April 30, 1947 in Paducah, KY, to Rex and Mary (Mitchell) Nicholson.

On Januray 6, 1973, she married Richard Zapala who preceded her in death.  Surviving Mary are her children, Kimberly Zapala, Richard (Kim...