Feb 1, 2022

Robert Louis Cromey, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Robert was born on May 8, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to Joseph and Louise (Zimmerman) Cromey.

Surviving Robert are his siblings, Joseph Andrew Cromey of Albuquerque, NM and Cathleen Hahn of Niles, MI; sister-in-law, Barb Combs; as well as several nieces and nephews....

Jan 29, 2022

Althea Pearl Williams, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Althea was born on January 22, 1932 in Tefft, IN, to Clarance and Erna (Krug) Florer.

On August 16, 1952, Althea married George Williams, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2017.  Surviving Althea are her...

Jan 28, 2022

Catherine "Cathy"  E. West, 75, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Cathy was born on January 18, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to William and Hazel (Armstrong) Kabowski.

Surviving are her 4 daughters, Cynthia Weathers of La Porte, Michelle (Dean) Sansom of La Porte, Patricia West-Pace of La...

Jan 26, 2022

Howard Homer Jones, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Howard was born on June 6, 1938 in Malden, IN, to Homer and Ramona (Heron) Jones.

Surviving are his children, Mark (Susan) Jones of Lake City, MN, and Tammy (Gary) Glauser of La Porte; grandchildren, Tom (Brianne) Covington,...

Jan 26, 2022

Doris Winifred Thornburg McLean, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Fountainview Terrace - Golden Living Center, La Porte, soon after celebrating her ninety-second birthday on January 2.

Doris was born on January 2, 1930 in Walkerton, IN, to George F. and Bertha (Cavin) Thornburg.

After graduating from La Porte...

Jan 25, 2022

Marlene Dixie Colston, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Metacare Assisted Living Home in Metamora, MI.

Marlene was born on October 10, 1935 in Mill Creek, IN, to Clifford M. and Laura Etta (Snyder) Wiltfong.

On July 1, 1955 in La Porte, IN, she married Herbert A. Colston, who preceded her in...

Jan 25, 2022

Betty Joan (Gray) Wright, 95, of LaPorte passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 14, 1926 in Bellmont, IL, to John Raymond and Leona Irene (Gray) Gray.

On July 2, 1947, in Philadelphia she married Jack Charles Wright, who preceded her in death. ...

Jan 23, 2022

On January 23, 2022, Charles Lee Howell (PawPaw), a man of dignity, kindness and service to family and friends, formerly from Union Mills, IN, passed away in Houston, TX.

Charles was born to Leo and Katherine (Grage) Howell on March 5, 1927 in Union Mills, IN.

He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army's...

Jan 21, 2022

Jakob Lakota Olsen, 10, of La Porte, passed away on January 21, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Benjamin Palmer officiating.

Memorial contributions may be...

Jan 20, 2022

Richard Lee Wolhowe, 86, of LaPorte, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Northwest Health - LaPorte, with family by his side.

Richard was born on June 4, 1935 in Thief River Falls, MN, to Lawrence Gustav and Lois Eleanor (Erickson) Wolhowe.

On December 22, 1963, in Bagley, MN he married Shirley Jane Colligan. ...

Jan 20, 2022

Joel Paul DeGrand, inimitable artist and cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, died on January 20, 2022, in the embrace of his wife, Amanda, at their home in Beverly Shores, Indiana. He is also survived by his beloved children, Colton and Anna Cara (Lulu) DeGrand, and sister, Kathy Cigola.

For five years, Joel met the challenge...

Jan 20, 2022

Bradford Lloyd Thompson, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Bradford was born on April 24, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, to John and Juanita (Curbeaux) Thompson.

Surviving Bradford are his brother, Michael Thompson of Gainesville, FL; children, Ryan (Anna) Thompson of Bargersville, JoAnna (Heather Glenn) Thompson of...

Jan 20, 2022

Leon  Little, Jr., 65, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Leon was born on April 9, 1956 in Gary, IN, to Leon Little and Shirley (Williams) Johnson.

On September 15, 2012 in La Porte County, he married Kelley Henderson who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 20, 2022

Carl Edwin MacKay Lintner, 78, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Carl was born on May 12, 1943 in Jasper Co., IN, to Harry and Flossie Elsie (Poisel) Lintner.

On May 21, 2016 in La Porte, IN, he married Mary Zollinger Rowland, who survives. ...

Jan 19, 2022

Myron "Butch" George Conklin, Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home.

Butch was born on June 29, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Myron Conklin and Gloria (Smith) Weathers.

On June 28, 1980 in New Buffalo, MI, he married Sheila Bowman who preceded him in death.  Surviving Butch are his...

Jan 15, 2022

Randa M. Elder, 35, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home.

Randa was born on March 1, 1986 in La Porte, IN, to Carl Elder and Mary Kay (Murphy) Long.

Surviving Randa are her sons, Stephen and Matthew; brothers, Joseph Elder of Fremont and Carl "Randall" Elder of La Porte; stepfather, Jerry...

Jan 15, 2022

Alexis "Lexy" Renee Piotrowicz, 21, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Lexy was born in Merrillville, IN, on May 21, 2000, to Jody L. and Tanya M. (Lesniak) Piotrowicz.

Surviving Lexy are her parents, Jody and Tanya Piotrowicz; brother, Justin (Loren) Piotrowicz; niece, Lennon; grandparents, Paul (Alice) Lesniak and Jody Piotrowicz,...

Jan 15, 2022

Carol Ann Lukac, 64, of Kingsbury, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Carol was born in La Porte, IN, on April 15, 1957 to William Leroy and Elizabeth Ann (Snyder) Wolbert.

On September 29, 1984, she married Raymond Earl Lukac who preceded her in death on November 19, 2020.  Surviving...

Jan 13, 2022

Francis John Waldron, 77, died on January 13, 2022 at his home in New Carlisle, IN.

Frank leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Vivian Lenkaitis Waldron and their four children, David (Namiyo), Eric, Amy and Anna (Jeremey Wiss).

He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Isabella and Andrew O'Brien, Yoshiro Waldron, and...

Jan 13, 2022

Patricia  E. Kellems, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Northwest Health - Portage.

Patricia was born on June 19, 1939 in La Porte, IN, to Guy and Evelyn (Cassidy) Houston.

Surviving are her fiance', Tom Perschke; children, Vicki (Dan Harcz) Kellems, Greg (Trisha) Perschke, and Kevin (Cathy Fejer) Perschke; grandchildren, Ashley (Titus)...