Catherine "Louise" (Rongey) Grieger

May 24, 2022

Catherine "Louise" Grieger, age 97, of La Porte, Indiana died May 24, 2022, at 1:30 a.m. at her home.

Born July 16, 1924, in St. Louis Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Amelia (Grindstaff) Rongey.  She graduated from Doniphan High School in 1942.  After graduation, Louise went to St. Louis to work as...

"Mike" James Michael Martyn

May 23, 2022

This is the story of a life well-lived and a man whose motto was ‘be kind’.

James Michael "Mike" Martyn, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022 at StoryPoint in Chesterton, IN after a long illness with Multiple Systems Atrophy.

Mike was born on August 11, 1938 in Oshkosh, WI, to Jim and...

Nelson Blengeri

May 22, 2022

Nelson Blengeri, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Citadel of Glenview in Glenview, IL.

Nelson was born on September 13, 1942 in Lima, Peru, to Adolfo Blengeri Cavalie and Laura La Rosa Blengeri.

Surviving Nelson are his children, Nelson (Sara) A. Blengeri of Lake Forest, IL and Pilar (Jeff) Prus of Chiang...

Harry "Butch" Eugene Winslow

May 22, 2022

Harry “Butch” Eugene Winslow, 74, of New Carlisle, IN, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Memorial Hospital after a valiant fight against bladder cancer from Agent Orange.

After his older sister, Linda Lou Winslow, passed away at just 9 months old, Harry charged into the world July 23, 1948, in Watervliet, Michigan, son of the late Cecil...

Jean "Jeanie" Ann (Bathje) Pontius

May 21, 2022

Jeanie passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, 2022.

The only daughter of Walter and Mary Lucille Bathje, Jean Ann was born Jan. 5, 1942, in Mishawaka, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Ronald (Ron) and Donald (Joe) Bathje; sister-in-law, Patricia (Pat) Bathje; and love of her life, Al Pontius....

Cheryl Elaine (Keesee) Lamprecht

May 18, 2022

Cheryl Elaine Lamprecht, 75, of North Judson, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Cheryl was born on January 28, 1947 in Bellaire, OH, to Daniel Boone and Mabel Estel (Brown) Keesee.

On April 28, 1970 in Crown Point, IN, she married Marvin "Pierre" Ray Lamprecht, who survives.  Also...

Anthony "Coon" James Amor

May 16, 2022

Anthony James Amor, 30, of Columbus, passed away on May 16, 2022.  Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

James "Jim" E. Robinson

May 14, 2022

James "Jim" E. Robinson, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Jim was born in La Porte, on April 12, 1943 to the late William and Margaret (Norris) Robinson. He was a 1962 graduate of Mill Creek High School and later served in the U.S. Army Reserves, stationed at Kingsbury, IN.

On December...

Mabel Fay Jackson

May 9, 2022

Mabel Fay Jackson, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Mabel was born on July 17, 1944 in South Bend, IN, to Harmon John and Bertha (Weigle) Jackson.

Mabel is survived by her sisters, Madelyn Jackson of La Porte, IN, Martha (Larry) Gillen of Puyallup,...

Jean W. (Weber) Lawson

May 9, 2022

Jean W. Lawson, born December 16, 1950, reached the end of her life’s journey on Monday, May 9, 2022, with the same unwavering spirit and strength that touched so many lives during her 71 years. She passed away surrounded by family at her home in LaPorte, Indiana, one in which she filled with so many loving memories as a...

Matthew Paul Colston

May 4, 2022

Matthew Paul Colston, 34, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Matthew was born on July 23, 1987 in La Porte, IN, to Henry and Deborah (Collings) Colston.

Surviving Matthew are his mother, Deborah Colston of La Porte, IN; daughter, Leticia Ann West of La Porte, IN; twin brother, Erik (Elizabeth) Colston of La Porte,...

Dolores L. (Thompson) Whiteman

May 3, 2022

Dolores L. Whiteman, 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family.

Dolores was born on March 27, 1933 in Gary, IN, to Darrell and Wilma "Lucille" (Thompson) Thompson.

In 1976, she married Thomas Whiteman who preceded her in death.  Surviving Dolores are her children, Terry (Marylyn) Stafford of Lowell,...

David Layman

May 1, 2022

David  Layman, 68, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. David was born in Michigan City, IN, on January 20, 1954 to Edward  Joseph and Aleen Alma (Westphal) Layman.

On November 19, 1977, in La Porte, he married Joanne Schroeder who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Clara Lucille (Hamilton) Salzer Hanna

Apr 30, 2022

Clara Lucille Salzer Hanna, 88, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her home.

Clara was born on December 27, 1933 in Mill Creek, IN, to Bert and Sylvia (Bunton) Hamilton.

On June 5, 1952, in Westville, she married Harry E. Salzer, who preceded her in death on April 29, 1998....

Tabitha Ann (Conklin) Ludwig

Apr 20, 2022

Tabitha Ann Ludwig, 41, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Tabitha was born on January 11, 1981 in Saint Joseph, MI, to Myron "Butch" and Sheila  (Bowman) Conklin.

On December 6, 2008 in La Porte, IN, she married Peter who survives.  Also surviving is her son, Paul Ludwig of La Porte; 2 brothers, Christopher...

Steven Wayne Shepherd

Apr 18, 2022

Steven Wayne Shepherd, 61, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Steve was born on February 26, 1961 in Knox, IN, to Kenny and LueVerna Shepherd.

Surviving Steven are his children, Cynthia (Michael) Charizopoulos of Naperville,IL and Steven A. Shepherd of Valparaiso, IN; 2 grandchildren, Evelyn and Theodore; parents,...

James "Jimbo" J. Corbett

Apr 15, 2022

James “Jimbo” J. Corbett, 58, passed away, surrounded in love with his family on Friday, April 15th 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe Corbett and Louise Corbett, along with two brothers, Kimmy Lee and Robert Corbett.  Surviving are his siblings, Joseph (Katrina) Corbett, Terry Corbett, Sandra (Leslie)...

Martin Allen Barnes

Apr 14, 2022

Martin Allen Barnes, aka "Marty", "Butch" and "PaPa", 80, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle, IN.

Martin was born on June 3, 1941 in La Porte, IN, to Betty (Burden) Barnes and Martin John Hough.  He was later adopted by Keith Barnes.

On April 24,...

Edward Arnold Turner

Apr 14, 2022

Edward Arnold Turner, 62, suddenly passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home.

Edward was born on August 4, 1959 in Hazard, KY, to Richard and Mary (Payne) Wellinski.

Surviving Edward are his son, Alfred "AJ" Moya of Tucson, AZ; grandson, Anthony Williams of Tucson, AZ; significant other, Kimberly Aust of La Porte;...

Nina Lucille (Meyers) Firebaugh

Apr 12, 2022

Nina Lucille Firebaugh, 92, of rural La Porte, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Chesterton Manor. Nina was born in La Porte, IN, on December 30, 1929, to Wheeler Richard and Iva Gertrude (Barnes) Meyers. She was the beloved wife of Charles “Dan” Firebaugh for 66 years. They were married on September 4,...