Jan 8, 2023

Joann "Jo" Mae Ludwig, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Jo was born on April 5, 1949 in Michigan City, IN, to Herman Karl and Winnifred May (Knight) Wordelman.

On February 14, 1970 in Michigan City, IN, she married Peter Ludwig, who preceded her in...

Jan 7, 2023

Ginger L. Hammons, 72, of Battle Creek, MI unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home.

Ginger was born on September 4, 1950 in Oliver Springs, TN, to McKinley Ray Sr. and June (Smith) Hammons.

In 1969, shortly after their graduation, Ginger married her high school sweetheart and former husband, Danny Cavinder,...

Jan 7, 2023

Daffard Tanksley, 82, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Daffard was born on June 25, 1940 in Moulton, AL, to Price and Lucy (Chaney) Tanksley.

On May 23, 1959 in North Liberty, IN, he married Carmalee Mullins, who preceded him in death.  Surviving Daffard are...

Jan 5, 2023

Jesse "Jess" William Sandy, Jr., 83, of Walkerton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Miller's Merry Manor - Plymouth.

Jess was born on December 13, 1939 in La Porte, IN, to Jesse William and Phyllis M. (Greening) Sandy.

On June 2, 1990 in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Ann Wingett.  Jess...

Jan 4, 2023

Lillian Rose Stone, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Miller Health and Rehab, La Porte. Lillian was born in Michigan City, IN, on June 16, 1943 to JC  and Mildred Anna Auguasta (Gubbine) Miller.

Surviving are her children, Terri (Rey) Brandt of Plymouth, Tom Paterson of Argos, Rob Paterson of Elkhart,...

Jan 3, 2023

Guy LaVaughn Hart, 71, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Guy was born in Coldwater, MI, on September 25, 1951 to Jonas LaVaughn Hart and Verna (DeForest) Turnpaugh.

On July 28, 1973 in La Porte, IN, he married Barbara "Barb" Meyers, who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 3, 2023

Jeanette Louise Wideman, 90, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jeanette was born in Fish Lake, IN, on October 7, 1932 to Robert A. and Mildred E. (Holland) Stombaugh.

On August 14, 1954, in Mill Creek, IN, she married Robert, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters,...

Jan 1, 2023

Alice (Drake) Woolslayer, 78, passed away January 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Alice was a long-time resident of Michigan City and went to Elston High School.  She currently was a resident of Carlsbad, CA.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Tom in 1987.  She is survived by her 5...

Jan 1, 2023

William Conrad Whitacre , 84, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart.

William was born on October 20, 1938 in South Bend, IN, to Arnet and Loa (Geifer) Whitacre.

On December 15, 1961 in Brandywine, MI, he married Mildred Harris, who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his children,...

Dec 27, 2022

Oliver "Bob" Marlin Lane, 87, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Bob was born on February 13, 1935, in Pittsboro, MS, to Oliver P. and Mary Sue (Enoch) Lane.

On September 14, 1979, in Michigan City, IN, he married Jeanette Arlene Waldo, who preceded...

Dec 26, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Moyer, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Elizabeth was born on November 30, 1956 in South Bend, IN, to Lawrence Matthew and Lulabell Catherine (Musary) O'Banion.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Hazel (William "Happi") Ruskowsky of La Porte, Lee Joseph of...

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara L. Sanchez, 62, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Barbara was born on February 5, 1960, in Martinsville, IN, to Albert and Sandra Northern.

Surviving are her children, Michael (Heather) Wakeman of North Liberty, Nicholas Wakeman of Walkerton and Krystal Camacho of Walkerton; eight grandchildren, Brisa, Cynthia, Isaiah, Lluvia,...

Dec 24, 2022

Jeannette Ann (Ditto) Washluske, 80, of Rolling Prairie, peacefully passed away at Franciscan Health Michigan City on Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Jeannette was born May 23, 1942, in Michigan City, IN, to the late Robert Overton Ditto, Jr. and Eileen Mary (Hasemeyer) Ditto. On April 14, 1961, she married Wayne Washluske in Michigan City, IN. ...

Dec 20, 2022

Robert Michael Gurley, 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Robert was born on August 9, 1955 in Birmingham, AL, to Lloyd and Geneva (Henley) Gurley.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Tamitha (Bruno) Moreno of Hebron and Kaylyn Gurley of Lexington, KY; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Wilma (Al) Bond of Rapid City, SD, Jeff...

Dec 20, 2022

Evelyn Mary Lambert, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Evelyn was born on February 21, 1927 in Buchanan, MI, to Joseph and Anna (Velacek) Mottl.

On August 20, 1946 in La Porte, she married James Dale Lambert, who preceded her in death.  Evelyn is survived...

Dec 20, 2022

Jerry Paul Cotton, 84, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Jerry was born on July 12, 1938, in Walkerton, IN to Jay W. Cotton and Mary M. (nee Easterday) Cotton.  He graduated in 1956 from Walkerton High School and set out to tackle the world....

Dec 16, 2022

Adam P. Childress, 42, of Laporte IN, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Adam was born in La Porte, Indiana, on June 21, 1980 to Bradley Michael and Denah Simar Childress.

Surviving are his sons, Patrick and Benjamin Childress of La Porte; father, Brad Childress of Rolling Prairie;...

Dec 11, 2022

Margaret  "Maggie" Ann Childress, 79, of Chesterton, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Northwest Health - Porter. Maggie was born on April 2, 1943 to Frederick C.and Bernice Gertrude (Vardaman) Sensow.

On January 5, 1968, Maggie was united in marriage to Walter A. McFarland, who preceded her in death on June 9, 1996.  Several years...

Dec 11, 2022

William "98" Drewes, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side.

William was born on April 18, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Karl and Vera (Wild) Drewes.

On September 19, 1969 in Michigan City, IN, he married Elizabeth Ennis who survives.  Also surviving William are...

Dec 11, 2022

Christine Helen Moody, 80, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home with her family by her side Christine was born in La Porte, IN, on December 21, 1941 to Lester Theodore and Helen Casimira (Siperek) Cox.

Christine is survived by her daughters, Kellie (Rod) Wahl of La Porte and Klorissa "Mollie"...