Obituaries
Beverly Jeanne (Lumley) Walker
May 31, 2022
Beverly "Jeanne" Walker, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare-La Porte Care Center.
Jeanne was born on May 26, 1928 in North Russell, NY, to Harold and Evelyn (Blanchard) Lumley.
On April 14, 1949 in Canton, NY, she married Lowell who preceded her in death. Surviving Jeanne are her sons, Harold...
Jesus Sanchez Perez
May 31, 2022
Jesus Sanchez Perez, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Jesus was born in Paraiso, Tabasco, Mexico on March 5, 1936 to Arturo and Hermila (Sanchez) Perez.
On January 20, 1962 in Crown Point, IN, he married Wanda Humphrey who survives. Also surviving are his children,...
Madelyn "Maddie" Sue (Fettinger) Lynn
May 30, 2022
Madelyn "Maddie" Sue Lynn, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.
Maddie was born on October 17, 1957 in Princeton, IN, to George and Geraldine (Reed) Fettinger.
On June 7, 1982 in Oklahoma City, OK, she married Mark Alan who preceded her in death on...
Sheila Mae (Lowery) Curley
May 25, 2022
Sheila Mae Curley, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Sheila was born on December 14, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Forrest Lamar Lowery and Marvel (Dickson) Padgett.
On November 27, 1971, in Michigan City, IN, she married Michael Curley who...
Larry Downs Ussery
May 24, 2022
Larry Downs Ussery, 74, of La Porte, passed away on May 24, 2022.
Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A private family Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022.
David Joseph Huss
May 24, 2022
David Joseph Huss passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2022, at the age of 83. His life will be celebrated at a gathering on June 4th from 2 to 5 pm at the Pine Grove Banquet Hall located at 4293 N. US Highway 35 in La Porte, IN.
Dave was born in December 1938 in...
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....
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