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...

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...