Obituaries

Randolph "Randy" Stout

Randolph "Randy" Stout

Feb 16, 2022

Randolph "Randy" Stout, 73, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center.

Randy was born on July 6, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth and Virginia (Howard) Stout.

On August 30, 1997 in Union Mills, he married Dolores M. Vandusen who survives.  Also surviving are his only...

Imogene (Stevens)  Friend

Imogene (Stevens) Friend

Feb 16, 2022

Imogene Friend, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Fountainview Terrace - La Porte.

Imogene was born on January 16, 1930 in Harrisburg, AR, to Elmer and Lillie (Osborn) Stevens.

On October 4, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, she married Albert E. who proceeded her in death.  Also surviving are her...

Robert "Gene" Eugene Worthen

Robert "Gene" Eugene Worthen

Feb 15, 2022

Robert "Gene" Eugene Worthen, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Gene was born in Bush, IL, on November 15, 1936 to Robert and Mary (Gale) Worthen.

He married his hometown sweetheart, the farmer's daughter, Doris (Kaylor) on May 27, 1954.  Doris preceded him in death.  He then married Natalie Diane Bloomquist on February 16, 2008,...

Brian Joseph Galvas

Brian Joseph Galvas

Feb 15, 2022

Brian Joseph Galvas, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was born on January 22, 1957 in South Bend, IN, to Robert Stanley and Dolores Bernice (Wujcik) Galvas.

On September 13, 1980 in New Carlisle, IN, he married Debra Kay Simpson who...

Harry Joseph Pointon

Harry Joseph Pointon

Feb 15, 2022

Harry Joseph Pointon, Sr., 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home.

Harry was born on June 5, 1943 in La Porte, Indiana, to Dallis and Velma E.(Kain) Pointon.

On February 1, 1964 in La Porte, IN, he married Ilene L. Kuta who survives.  Also surviving are his son,...

Lillian (Edwards)  Prascak

Lillian (Edwards) Prascak

Feb 13, 2022

Lillian Prascak, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Lillian was born on March 23, 1940 in Chicago, IL, to Lester and Charlotte (Watson) Edwards. Surviving are her sons, Erik Prascak of Oklahoma City, OK, Kevin Prascak of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Brian Prascak of Rowayton, CT; 2 grandchildren, Alexander and Julia...

Richard "Dick" Earl Reel

Richard "Dick" Earl Reel

Feb 13, 2022

Richard "Dick" Earl Reel, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point.

Dick was born on August 18, 1947 in Vincennes, IN, to Morris and Katherine A. (McCraken) Reel.

On April 28, 1990 in La Porte, he married Mary Beth Welch who survives. ...

Bonny Sue (Kegebein)  Banic

Bonny Sue (Kegebein) Banic

Feb 10, 2022

On February 10, 2022, Bonny Sue (Kegebein) Banic left this earth and passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family.

Bonny was born September 10, 1941 in Wanatah, IN.  She was the third daughter of Paul and Josephine (Bales) Kegebein....

Craig Alan Beckwith

Craig Alan Beckwith

Feb 10, 2022

Craig Alan Beckwith, 73, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Craig was born on July 13, 1948 in Niles, MI, to Rodney and Cleo Beckwith.

Surviving Craig are his sons, Eric Kreitner of Watervliet, MI, Cory Beckwith of Austin, TX, Steve (Tammy) Beckwith of Niles, MI, and Doug Beckwith of Niles, MI; 8 grandchildren,...

Vicki Ilene (Smith)  Bishop

Vicki Ilene (Smith) Bishop

Feb 8, 2022

Vicki Ilene Bishop, 71, of La Porte, IN, passed away from Covid related complications at Northwest Health Hospital in La Porte on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  She left this world peacefully and surrounded by family and lifelong friends.

Vicki was born December 20, 1950, in Corbin, KY.  She is preceded in death by her parents, William and...

Mary Louise (Gullickson)  Bass Milton

Mary Louise (Gullickson) Bass Milton

Feb 7, 2022

Mary Louise (Gullickson) Bass Milton, 69, of La Porte, passed away at her home on Monday, February 7, 2022 after a 20 year battle with early onset Alzheimer's.

Mary was born on September 23, 1952 in Orange City, IA , to Roland "Red" and Genevieve Veigh (Waggoner) Gullickson.  She graduated from La Porte High School in 1970...

Robert Cecil Irk

Robert Cecil Irk

Feb 6, 2022

Robert Cecil Irk, 26, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at VNA Hospice Center.

Robert was born on July 9, 1995 in Arizona.

He is survived by his adopted brothers, Bill (Irene Hartmann) Levendoski, Jody (Karla) Schoff, Frank Schoff, and Doug (Tanya) Hinshaw; and guardian, Sarah (Terry Young) Levendoski.

Robert was...

James Clifton Lynch, Jr.

James Clifton Lynch, Jr.

Feb 6, 2022

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James Clifton Lynch, Jr., 55, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family. James was born in La Porte, IN, on April 12, 1966 to James C. and Jeannie (Probst) Lynch.

On March 21, 2015, he married Teresa Lawson who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Doris Elaine (Walden)  Singleton

Doris Elaine (Walden) Singleton

Feb 5, 2022

Doris Elaine Singleton, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Miller Health and Rehab.

Doris was born on June 20,1927 in Magog, Quebec, Canada to Francis and Cora (Woodard) Walden.

On June 7, 1946, in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, she married the love of her life, Earl Joseph Singleton, who preceded...

Sally Anita (Greening)  Stroud

Sally Anita (Greening) Stroud

Feb 5, 2022

Sally Anita Stroud, 65, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Sally was born on August 12, 1956 in Valparaiso, IN, to Ord and Kathleen (Moore) Greening.

Surviving Sally are her siblings, Raymond (Helen) Greening of Michigan City, Thomas Greening of Michigan City, and Glenda Fagg of...

Grant Scott Tucker

Grant Scott Tucker

Feb 4, 2022

Grant Scott Tucker, 57, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Grant was born on July 30, 1964 in La Porte, IN, to David and Inez (Stevens) Tucker.

On September 15, 1984, at Grace Baptist Church, La Porte, he married Tina Faulkenburg who survives.  Grant...

Tammy Lynn Russell

Tammy Lynn Russell

Feb 3, 2022

Tammy Lynn Russell, 52, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Tammy was born on April 24, 1969 in Arkansas.

Surviving are her children, Danny (Alycia Braniger) Wilhelm of Michigan city, Johnathon (Brittany Bird) Russell of La Porte, and Timothy (Irma) Russell of Hamlet; 8 grandchildren, Gabriel, Arianna, Zandan,...

Lorene (Strother)  Beaty

Lorene (Strother) Beaty

Feb 3, 2022

Lorene Beaty, 81, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Lorene was born on July 14, 1940 in Bacon, IN, to Thomas and Georgia (Blevins) Strother.

On December 11, 1957  in Paoli, IN, she married Dwight, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Dwight (Dawn) C. Beaty,...

Michael Lee Arney

Michael Lee Arney

Feb 3, 2022

Michael "Mike" Lee Arney, 68, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Northwest Hospital, La Porte after a short battle with brain cancer.

Mike was born on July 30, 1953, to Dr. Amos and Dorothy (Knable) Arney. On June 10, 1978, in La Porte, IN, he married Linda (Knoll), who survives. Also surviving is their daughter,...

Dennis Omer Eggleston

Dennis Omer Eggleston

Feb 2, 2022

Dennis Omer Eggleston, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Dennis was born on July 9, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, to Eugene Joseph and Peggy Ann (Keller) Eggleston.

On June 7, 1969 in La Porte, IN, he married Linda L Griswell who preceded him...