Daniel Edward Stimley

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...

Buddy Clayton Cooper

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...

Margaret Mary (Bauer) Fountain

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...

Sharon Ann (Bachmann) Scott Bougher

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,...

Anthony Dean Duncan, Jr.

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...

Wendy Sue Pratt

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,...

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...