Aug 15, 2022

Daniel "Danny" S. Jesko, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Casa of Hobart.

Danny was born on September 24, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to Walter J. and Anna C. (Hybiack) Jesko.

On October 11, 1969, he married Nancy Pahs who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Sherri (Michael) Matthews...

Aug 9, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of John Joseph Conway III on August 9, 2022. He was born November 22, 1950, in La Porte, Indiana.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Conway II. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte (Clark) Conway.

John was a life-long resident...

Aug 8, 2022

Richard Lee Eliyas, 73, passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022, at his home, with his loving wife, Tina, at his side.  He was born on August 18th, 1948, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Mike and Leona (Ludy) Eliyas.

On December 28th, 1992, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he married Tina Perkins, who survives. Also surviving is one...

Aug 8, 2022

James Allen Koopman, 50, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Munster Community Hospital.

James was born on February 26, 1972 in El Paso, TX, to James Koopman and Jennie (Mesman) Kornas.

Surviving James are his father, James Koopman of Lakeville; mother, Jennie Kornas of Gary; sister, Lisa (Josh) Rice of Tyner; brother, Joe...

Aug 8, 2022

Joan Marie Dorencz, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center, La Porte.

Joan was born on December 10, 1929 in Chicago Heights, IL, to Michael and Marie (Beyer) Mulligan.

Surviving are her children, two sons, Norman (Sandy) Craig of La Porte and Michael (Mary) Craig...

Aug 4, 2022

Naureen Gail Bostelman, 78, of Hudson Lake, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Naureen was born on February 29, 1944 in Blue Island, IL, to Gustav R. and Ethelyn L.(Mahaffay) Johanson.

On February 29, 1980 in Palos Park, IL, she married Charles S., who survives.  Also surviving are...

Aug 3, 2022

Dianne Sylvia McQueen, 81, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Dianne was born in Niles, MI, on November 18, 1940 to Henry and Cecilia (Wytens) Fletcher.

On August 21, 1959 in La Porte, she married Samuel, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Sherri (Mark) Litza...

Aug 2, 2022

"How proud I was to serve my country to support freedom for all Americans." was the reply Myron A."Whitey" Thornburg would always offer when he was thanked for his service to the U.S.A.

Four days after Whitey and his second wife, Joanne Shephard Thornburg, celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary, Myron passed away at Miller's Health and Rehab,...

Aug 1, 2022

Ted Church, 57, of Nashville, IN. passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Ted was born in La Porte, IN, on August 3, 1964 to Billy and Sandra (Salat) Church.

Surviving Ted are his mother, Sandra Church of La Porte; sister, Debbie Renfro of Trafalgar, IN; brother, Terry (Wendy) Church of La Porte; niece, Sarah Noakes; two...

Jul 31, 2022

Lola Jean Modjeska, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Lola was born on September 5, 1948 in Linton, IN, to Merrill and Veronica Louidith (Bailey) Moss.

On November 28, 1987 in La Porte, she married Edward Eugene who preceded her in death August 21, 2021. ...

Jul 31, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Wayne Worthen , 66, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Chuck was born on December 20, 1955 in Paducah, KY, to Robert "Gene" Eugene and Doris Marie (Kaylor) Worthen.

On July 16, 1990 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Pamela Jean Cawby who survives.   Also...

Jul 28, 2022

Victor Lavern Hlavsa, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Victor was born on October 5, 1925, in Chicago, IL to Victor Frank Hlavsa and Nellie (Rose) Beyer.

On September 3, 1950 in La Porte, IN, he married the love of his life, Anna...

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Agnes Galloway, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare, La Porte.

Mary was born on February 7, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to Francis Eskridge and Agnes Martha (Newman) Eskridge-Gaw.

On May 8, 1944, she married Jesse Robert Galloway who preceded her in death.  Surviving Mary are...

Jul 27, 2022

Lisa Ann (Preston) Meck, 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab.

Lisa was born on December 6, 1968 in Plymouth, IN, to Jack and Carla (Searfoss) Preston.

Surviving Lisa are her children, Clayton Chitwood of Jeffersonville, IN, Tiffany (Rachael) Basurto of Anaheim, CA, and Devon Fant of Elkhart;...

Jul 25, 2022

Dr. Peter Crawford Kesling, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Peter was born on January 1,1932 in La Porte, IN, to Dr. Harold D. and Jean A. (Crawford) Kesling.

On September 4, 1954 in La Porte, IN, he married Charlene Kneisley who survives.  Also...

Jul 23, 2022

Tracy Renee Richardson-Pavey, 43, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Tracy was born on September 20, 1978 in La Porte, IN, to Robert E. Pavey and Darlene J. Forker.

Surviving Tracy are her parents, Darlene (Jonathan) Forker of La Porte and Robert (Roxy) Pavey of La Porte; sister, Madison Pavey of...

Jul 14, 2022

Robert Ray Keller, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on March 23, 1933 to Ray and Anna (Hahn) Keller.

On May 3, 1952  in La Porte, he married Dolores (Mellenthin) who survives.  Also surviving are his children,  Brad (Pam) Keller, Marcia (Bob) Vaughn, Todd (Ann)...

Jul 10, 2022

Miranda Elizabeth Ritchie, 23, of Westville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Miranda was born on January 13, 1999 in Michigan City, IN, to Tyrell S. Roberts and Kimberly A.(Ritchie) Hiatt.

Surviving Miranda are her parents, Tyrell Roberts of La Porte and Kimberly (Jeff) Hiatt of Mishawaka; siblings, Chris Richie, Ollie Roberts, and Chloe...

Jul 9, 2022

Allen Ray Warren, 82, of La Porte, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  Allen was born on August 15th, 1939, in La Porte, Indiana, to Jacob Bower and Thelma Margaret (Jones) Warren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Gene and Roy.

He was...

Jul 5, 2022

Mark Anthony Byers Sr. of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  Age 60, Mark was born to the late Eric and Lydia Byers of Saginaw, Michigan.  He was born December 19, 1961, in Chicago, IL.

Mark was the 4th of 7 children. Growing up, Mark loved to sing with his siblings and parents, and...