Dec 20, 2021

Muriel Louise Berryman, 89, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 with her family by her side.

Muriel was born on September 4, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to Ralph and Luella (Swanberg) Erickson.

Surviving are her five children, Vicki (Larry) Deutscher, Pamela (Walter) Armstrong, Judith Steigely, Dale (Carol) Moyer, and Jeff (Laura) Moyer.

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Dec 20, 2021

Richard Shoffner, 91, of Hamlet, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Richard was born on March 3, 1930 in La Follette, TN, to Rose Sterling and Hiley Katherine (Hill) Shoffner.

On January 30, 1958 in La Follette, TN, he married Betty Lou Evans who preceded him in death. ...

Dec 19, 2021

Anne Pauline Craft, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at her home.

Anne was born on August 29, 1943 in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom, to Jack Eric and Kathleen Dorothy (Page) Smith.

Surviving are her 2 sons, Mark and Paul Jongkind of La Porte; 2 granddaughters, Ashley and Jillian Evans;...

Dec 16, 2021

Rex Lowe Daugherty, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Rex was born on April 29, 1942 in Hazleton, Indiana, to Rex Lowe and Mildred (Westfall) Daugherty, Sr.

On January 15, 2000 in La Porte, IN, he married Norma Jean Sitar who preceded him in death on March...

Dec 14, 2021

Richard "Dick" Michael (Jones) Russ, 77, of Mill Creek, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Dick was born on October 22, 1944 in Washington D.C., to Melvin H. Russ and Dorothy H. (Rapp) Gaw.

On June 1, 2002 in La Porte, he married Sharon Kaye Mills, who...

Dec 9, 2021

Cynthia "Cindi" Marie Zemanek, 57, of Walkerton, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Cindi was born on September 3, 1964 in Kankakee, IL, to Fred Eugene Hartman and Beverly Ann (Carlson) Hartman-Hill.

On June 5, 2004  in Hanna, IN, she married Daniel Joseph Zemanek, Jr., who survives.  Also...

Dec 6, 2021

Barbara S. Friedman, 86, formerly of LaPorte, Indiana, peacefully passed away at NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, Illinois on Monday, December 6, 2021 while in hospice, which allowed her to be able to visit with family members in the final days of her life.  She leaves behind a lasting legacy as a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted attorney for...

Dec 5, 2021

Allene A. (Andrews) Welkie, 101, of Settlers Place, La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. The oldest of four children, she was born on October 8, 1920 to Clyde E. and Vera (Dye ) Andrews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clyde Elton Andrews of Michigan City, IN and Dr. Edwin Andrews of...

Dec 5, 2021

Michael James Swim, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Michael was born on December 31, 1950 in Michigan City, to Howard and Eleanor (Denow) Swim.

On September 3, 1975, he married Cindy Wimmer, who survives.  Also surviving are his sister Sue (Doug) Handlen; sister-in-law, Jenny (Bert) Dilworch; numerous nieces and nephews; as well...

Dec 5, 2021

Kyle J. Blanchard, 18, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital, with his family by his side.

Kyle was born on June 30, 2003 in La Porte, IN, to Ronald LeRoy and Karen Lynn (Waltz) Blanchard.

Kyle is survived by his mother, Karen Blanchard; siblings, Cody (Mariah)...

Dec 5, 2021

Rose Miracle, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home.

Rose was born on October 11, 1953 in Chicago, IL, to James and Lenora Finazzo.

On July 27, 1973 in Valparaiso, IN, she married Thomas, who preceded her in death on June 12, 2006.  Surviving Rose are her sons, Andrew Miracle of...

Dec 4, 2021

Kernie William Hayman, 78, of Union Mills, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home.

Kernie was born on December 6, 1942 in Owen County, IN, to William and Martine (Westerfield) Hayman.

On August 26, 1961 in Owensboro, KY, he married Patricia Ann Keown, who preceded him in death on October 5, 2021. ...

Dec 1, 2021

John A. Hartz, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.

John was born on December 26, 1945, in La Porte, IN, to Carl Kenneth and Isabelle M.(Moser) Hartz.

On February 14, 1996 in Knox, IN, he married Diann E. Bradley, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Angel...

Dec 1, 2021

Vicki Darlene Dean, 69, passed away peacefully at 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, with her girls by her side.

She was born on December 13, 1951 in Warren, OH, to Raymond and Dorothy (Beard) Swartzfager.

Surviving Vicki are her daughters, Nicole (Martin) Dean-Hernandez and Jesica (Josh) Watson; 5...

Nov 29, 2021

Bruce David Engle, 73, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Bruce was born on August 2, 1948 in Benton Harbor, MI, to Victor and Lucille (Dobbs) Engle.

On September 25, 1971 at St. John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, IN, he married Nancy Neuendorf who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Nov 28, 2021

Denah A. Childress, 69, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Denah was born on July 4, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Fred and Garnet (Meyers) Simar.

On May 8, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married Bradley Michael, who survives.  Also surviving are her sons, Mark (Wendy) Childress of La...

Nov 27, 2021

Hirian Clifford Wiltfong, 66, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Hirian was born on May 5, 1955 in LaPorte, IN, to Hiawathia Merle and Mildred Ava (Sutton) Wiltfong.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and brother-in-law, John Otto.  Surviving Hirian are his...

Nov 26, 2021

Jordan Robert King, 27, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 Jordan was born in La Porte, IN, on January 28, 1994 to Mindy S. King.

Surviving Jordan are his children, Charlotte Rose, Grayson Alexander, and Gavin Blane King; mother, Mindy S. King; stepfather, Billy Clemons; grandmother (Nana), Judy Pearce; aunt, Angela (Joseph Lewinski)...

Nov 25, 2021

Carol Jean Padgett, 72, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Carol was born in La Porte, IN, on January 5, 1949 to Louis L. and Frieda M. (Hapner) Solmos.

On December 2, 1967 in La Porte, IN, she married Gary L. Padgett who preceded her in death on May...

Nov 24, 2021

Kathleen M. Dolohery, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte.

Kathleen "Kathy" was born on June 8, 1958 in La Porte, IN, to Alfred "Ted" and Judith "Judy" I. (Schroeder) Dolohery.

Surviving are her parents of La Porte; sister, Julia; and 2 nephews, Michael and Ryan.

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