Feb 8, 2024

Alan Leo Lorentzen, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Trail Creek Place.

Alan was born on July 18, 1938 in Cozad, NE to Harry and Almine "Minnie" (Jensen) Lorentzen.

On June 29, 1994 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he married Clara Silfa who survives. Also surviving are his 2 daughters, Janelle (Jeff)...

Feb 7, 2024

Forrest "Barney" Barnhart, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Barney was born in Springfield, OH, on May 28, 1939 to Forrest Delano Barnhart Sr. and Mary (Clabaugh) Barnhart.

On May 4, 1962, in South Bend, IN, he married Judith (Martin) Barnhart who survives.  Also surviving...

Feb 7, 2024

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Alberta Esposito Tolton, 96, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Alberta was born on October 15, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana,...

Feb 3, 2024

Phillip "Phil" Terry Alban, 83, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Phillip was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on October 2, 1940 to George and Ethel (Neiderer) Alban.

On July 2, 1960 in La Porte, Indiana, he married Barbara Fowler with whom he celebrated...

Feb 1, 2024

Terry Woolum, 75, of Kingsbury, Indiana, passed away, surrounded by family, on February 1, 2024 at his home.

Terry was born in Pineville, KY on July 19, 1948, to Charles and Lola (Bailey) Woolum.

On December 10, 1985, in Lake Charles, LA, he married Pamela Ann Wise, who survives. Also surviving are his sister, Pamela...

Jan 29, 2024

Patsy Ann Nelson, 82, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.

Patsy was born on August 25, 1941 in Muncie, IN to Kenneth and Margaret (Huffman) Shuttleworth.

On March 18, 1961 in La Porte, she married Thomas Nelson who preceded her in death in 1993. Surviving Patsy are her 2...

Jan 27, 2024

Annette Marie Scroggin, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Hamilton Communities.

Annette was born in Michigan City, Indiana on October 20, 1948, to William and Hazel (Krueger) Glick.

On November 25, 1972, in Michigan City, Indiana, she married Michael Scroggin who survives. Also surviving are her sister, Patty Tibbs...

Jan 26, 2024

Harold Eugene Coffman, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on January 26, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Harold was born on October 30, 1934 in Acme, Pennsylvania to Frank and Olive (Miller) Coffman.

On August 15, 1959 in Winchester, Virginia, he married Barbara Lucille Ritenour who preceded him in death.  Surviving...

Jan 24, 2024

Debra L. Euler, 60, of La Porte, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Debra was born in Michigan City, Indiana on April 21, 1963 to Laura L. (Howland) and James F. King, Jr.

On July 27, 2013 in Pines, Indiana, she married Kevin E. Euler who survives.   Also surviving are...

Jan 23, 2024

Leanita "Skeeter" Scott, 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Skeeter was born on June 5, 1936 in Whitesboro, TX to Robert and Jewel (Moore) Turner.

On March 7, 1964 in New Buffalo, MI, she married L. A. "Boomer" Scott who preceded her in death on...

Jan 20, 2024

Terry H. Jones of La Porte, Indiana and Marco Island, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at his home in Marco Island, Florida.

He was born on April 1, 1943 in La Porte, Indiana to Keith and Wilma (Hunt) Jones.

Terry graduated from La Porte High School in 1961 and was a proud...

Jan 19, 2024

Delores Marie Brown, 81, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage.

Delores was born in Washington, DC on December 30, 1942 to Merrill and Angela (Walzel) Thorne.

On February 26, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married David L. Brown who survives.  Also surviving are her daughter,...

Jan 18, 2024

Judy K. Shalley, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Aperion Care Arbors in Michigan City.

Judy was born on December 2, 1946 in Dayton, Indiana to Ollie and Thelma (Robbins) Shalley.

Surviving are her children, Rita (John) Tilden of Michigan City, Maxine Smith of West Lafayette, and Kevin Shalley of Michigan; several...

Jan 17, 2024

Russell Irl Cavinder, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on January 17, 2024 at the age of 78, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.  Russell passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Russell was born on May 15, 1945 in Plainwell, MI, to the late Emery and Velma (Short)...

Jan 15, 2024

Brenda Kaye Markham, 70, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle.

Brenda was born on July 5, 1953 in Eldorado, IL to James and Lillian (Turner) Oliver.

Surviving Brenda are her 3 daughters, Laura Muncy, Jennifer Blume, and Amanda Mehl; 5 grandchildren, Madison Dabbs, Gwenivere Garman, Nichole Blume, Kylie Gilbert,...

Jan 13, 2024

Lynda June Ringer, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Lynda was born in Thomaston, GA on August 15, 1943 to Oren and Lottie (Edwards) Bowen.

On August 24, 1961 in Apopka, FL, she married Melvin J. Ringer who survives.  Also surviving are her 5 children,...

Jan 13, 2024

With sadness, we announce the passing of Paul Edward Tobalt the eleventh, who lived in Michigan City, IN.  He died at the age of 75 years old.  Paul passed away, surrounded by his family, on January 13, 2024.  He had battled a long time with multiple illnesses.

Per Paul's request, there will be no funeral services.  He...

Jan 11, 2024

Robert Wayne Meredith, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Robert was born on June 6, 1943 in South Bend, IN to Daniel A. and Deema E. Meredith.

On August 11, 1972 in Michigan City, IN, he married the former Judith Newhouse, who survives. Also surviving are his 3 sons,...

Jan 10, 2024

Cash Williams, 65, passed away suddenly in La Porte, Indiana, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Robert and Elaine Williams, who preceded him in death.

A retired truck driver, Cash was a long-time resident of the La Porte area. Besides truckin', he loved motorcycles, country and southern rock music, playing pool...

Jan 9, 2024

Dean David Willson, II, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024, in the company of his family.

He was born on May 1, 1945 in Ann Arbor, MI to Dr. Dean David Willson, I, and Amber Stiehl Willson.

On May 27, 1967, he married Francile Priest, to whom he has...