Nov 19, 2021

Garland Mullins, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Garland was born on February 9, 1940 in Waldo, KY, to Jasper and Eva (Hale) Mullins.

On June 9, 1979 in Fish Lake, IN, he married Margie Fisher who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Kim (Kimberly)...

Nov 19, 2021

After a life well lived, Marian L. Heath (91) went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2021. A life-long resident of La Porte County, she was born on April 20, 1930 to Raymond H. and Edna (Hoeppner) Link.

As a child, she loved running with her dogs along Stone and Pine lakes.  She spent many...

Nov 19, 2021

Ewa Maria Barteczko, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Center for Hospice Center-Mishawaka. Ewa was born in Lumbomia, Poland, on March 24, 1975 to Karol and Brygida (Mikolajec) Godoj. Surviving are her children, Amanda (Thomas) Fielden, Justin Barteczko, and Kyle Barteczko; sister, Malgorzata (Gregor) Koczy; sister-in-law Nancy (Tim) Daniels; as well as numerous...

Nov 16, 2021

David Airy, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  He was born in Iowa on June 7, 1952 to J. Eldon and Marjorie (Huff) Airy.  David graduated from Iowa State University in 1974 and married Christene Cook on June 7, 1975.

David was a Representative for ABS Global and retired in 2015.  He...

Nov 15, 2021

James "JB" Scooter Bigler, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

JB was born on December 28, 1974 in Fort Morgan, CO, to Dennis Bigler and Pamela (Hall) Lackey.

Surviving JB are his children, Taylor Bigler, Cameron Bigler, Mason Bigler, and Stella Bigler, all of...

Nov 15, 2021

John  E. Houser, 76, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

John was born on May 21, 1945 in Garrett, IN, to Wilson and Dora (Surfus) Houser.

On February 18, 1963 in Auburn, IN, he married Victoria "Vicky" who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Mark (Mary) W....

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara J. Hyde, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. Barbara was born in La Porte, IN, on April 23, 1928 to Laurel J. and Edna (Fritzen) Weidman.

On August 28, 1949 in La Porte, IN, she married Jack M. Hyde, who preceded her in death on December...

Nov 7, 2021

Eleanor Marie Glenn, 72, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Eleanor was born on October 21, 1949 in Evergreen Park, IL, to Joseph John and Wanda Lee (Mick) Yagoda.

On December 20, 1980 in La Porte, IN, she married James Dale Glenn, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Karen (Rick Wallace)...

Nov 6, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" Fredenburg, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in La Porte, Indiana.

Judy was born on May 16, 1940 in Michigan City, IN, to George P. and Mary E. (Ingersoll) Finney.

Surviving Judy are her children, Laura Beach of La Porte, Kevin Carr of North Fond Du Lac,...

Nov 5, 2021

Donald Gene Miller, 87, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Donald was born on May 12, 1934 in Crawfordsville, IN, to Wayne and Vera (Brown) Miller.

On August 27, 1956 in Ladoga, IN, he married Evelyn Bullock, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, James (Patty) Michael Miller,...

Nov 2, 2021

Kathleen Lorraine Schimmel, 53, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Kathleen was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 13, 1968 to David Cripe and Betty Jean McIntosh.

Surviving Kathleen are her children, Anastasia Bailey of New Carlisle, Zachary Bailey of North Liberty, and Benjamin Schimmel of...

Nov 2, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Dwight Edgington, 68, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Steve was born on September 17, 1953 in Hammond, IN, to Miles and Mary (Fancil) Edgington.

On May 31, 1975 in La Porte, he married Hazel E. Moore who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Oct 29, 2021

Robert Lewis Chance, Jr.,  65, of Rolling Prairie, IN passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family; Father Paul Silva, LC; and Father Robert DeCesare, LC.

Robert was born on January 9, 1956 in Detroit, MI, to Robert Lewis and Margaret Therese (Gelineau) Chance.

On April 13, 1985 in...

Oct 22, 2021

Roseanna Jean Locke, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021.

She was born November 16, 1954, in Gary, IN to Ollie Ray Locke and Emma Jean (Varro) Thompson.

Ms. Locke served six years as a Sunday School Teacher for St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in LaPorte. She was a foster mother...

Oct 21, 2021

Rosemari Petersen, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. Rosemari was born on May 29, 1938 to Earl and Lucille (Meeks) Bowles.

She married Lawrence Robert Petersen who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her son, Don Petersen of Lafayette and two grandsons, Gavin and Colton Petersen.

Oct 16, 2021

Jerry Lynn Wakeman, 69, of Sparta, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2021 at his residence.

Jerry was born on February 24, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Warren and Gladys (Hunsley) Wakeman.

Surviving Jerry are his sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Brad Foldenauer of La Porte.

He was preceded in death...

Oct 13, 2021

Ronald "Froggy" Lee Ludwig, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Froggy was born in La Porte, IN, on December 24, 1951 to Irwin W. and Mildred C. (Lange) Ludwig.

Surviving Froggy are his sister, Carol Ludwig of La Porte; cousin, Lisa (Taylor) Jackson of Mill Creek; second cousins, Amanda (Brian) Kieft of...

Oct 7, 2021

Howard Leon Milam, 72, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Howard was born on April 1, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to Hugh and Cynthia La Vera (Hires) Milam.

On July 19, 1969 in La Porte, IN, he married Bonnie Zollman who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Shawn...

Oct 7, 2021

Cinda Ella Searing, 66, of La Porte, lost her battle with cancer.  She passed peacefully as she slept at 12:10 am on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home with Gary, Jason, Brian and Constance by her side.

Cinda was born on October 27, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to Harland Robert and Racheal Dean (Jones) Harvey....

Oct 5, 2021

Patricia Ann "MeeMa" Hayman, 75, of Union Mills, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Patricia was born on June 15, 1946 in Owensboro, KY, to James Edward and Nellie Marie (White) Keown.

On August 26, 1961, she married Kernie William Hayman, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters, Angela...