Sep 12, 2021

Dennis E. Barger, III, 20, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Dennis was born on January 2, 2001 in Michigan City, IN, to Dennis Eugene Barger, Jr. and Amber Lynn Hartke.

Surviving Dennis are his parents, Dennis E. (Jackie) Barger, Jr. and Amber Hartke; brothers, Owen...

Sep 11, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Holeman, 82, of Union Mills, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at University of Chicago Medical Center.

Jerry was born on June 28, 1939 in Litchfield, IL, to David and Lola (Wall) Holeman.

On October 26, 1978 in Gary, IN, he married Gloria J. Dyer who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Sep 10, 2021

Phyllis J. Tuholski, 70, of Mill Creek, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Phyllis was born in La Porte, IN, on April 22, 1951 to Phillip Heim and Frances (Shaw) Wegiel.

On June 17, 1972 in La Porte, IN, she married Lawrence "Larry" Tuholski who survives.  Also surviving are her...

Sep 7, 2021

Darlene Ann McCoy, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Darlene was born on May 9, 1940 in La Porte City, IN, to Bernard and Lois (Barnes) McCoy.

Surviving Darlene are her daughter, Anna McCoy of Puryear, TN; granddaughter, Aaliyah James of Puryear, TN; son-in-law, Ryan James of Puryear,...

Sep 6, 2021

Gary A. Barnes, 56, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Gary was born on April 12, 1965 in La Porte, IN, to Dale L. and Joyce (Kebr) Barnes.

Surviving Gary are his father, Dale L. Barnes; siblings, Bonnie (Donald) Stoner of Rolling Prairie, Darlene Barnes...

Sep 4, 2021

Jeanne Ellen Culp, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jeanne was born in Elkhart, IN, on August 17, 1931 to Ned R. and Darley (Clark) Foster.

On November 18, 1972 in La Porte, IN, she married Charles, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Jeanne are her...

Sep 3, 2021

Edwin "Edd" Alan Eskridge, 69, of La Porte, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Edd was born in La Porte, IN, on October 17, 1951 to Edwin J. and Imogene N. (McKeehan) Eskridge.

On August 9, 1997, he married Tammy Wagoner who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jaime...

Sep 3, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Young, 79, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Rittenhouse Village in Michigan City.

Joan was born on February 15, 1942 in Hammond, IN, to John and Helen (Johnson) Larson.

On September 26, 1963 in Hammond, IN, she married Mark J. Young who survives.  Also surviving are her 2 sons, Bill (Michelle)...

Sep 2, 2021

It bears heavy hearts to announce that on September 2, 2021, at 6:32 PM CST, Sue Ann Lovejoy passed away at the age of 73.

Sue was born on November 22, 1947 to Kenneth Dean and Geraldine (Devereaux) Fall.

Sue married James Lovejoy on November 13,1965 and shared 55 loving years together.  Surviving are her...

Sep 2, 2021

Michele Nauyokas, 73, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:40 a.m. Michele was born in Muncie, Indiana, on September 17, 1947 to Doug and Betty (Moody) Adams. On June 13, 1992, she married Robert A. Nauyokas who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Adam (Jennifer) Heeg of Englewood, Florida and...

Aug 31, 2021

Abrelia J. Bodmer, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home.

Abrelia was born on October 21, 1941 in Saldee, Kentucky.

On December 8, 1972 in Knox, Indiana, she married Frederick Bodmer who preceded her in death on September 16, 1999.  Surviving are her children, Charlotte A. (Fred) Pastrovicchio of Stuart, Florida,...

Aug 30, 2021

Charles "Charlie" D. Droege, 94, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Charlie was born July 9, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, to Alvin and Henrietta (Sallwasser) Droege.

On January 1, 1956 in La Porte, he happily married Peggy E. Birkholz.

He is survived...

Aug 29, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Dale Johnson, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home. Ron was born in La Porte, IN, on June 19, 1964 to Dale D. and Marsha (Senne) Gourley.

Surviving are his daughter, Christin Johnson of South Bend; mother, Marsha Gourley of La Porte; sister, Kathy (Jeff) Searing of La...

Aug 28, 2021

Ingrid Dawn Johanson-Voelker, 60, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home. Ingrid was born in Chicago, IL, on February 12, 1961 to Gustav R. and Hilda M. (Clark) Johanson.

She was married to Robert W. Voelker, Jr. who preceded her in death on June 7, 2018.  Surviving are son, Robert (Christina)...

Aug 27, 2021

Kimberly Ann Kasprzyk, 33, of Michigan City, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City surrounded by family.

Kim was born in South Bend, IN, on July 15, 1988 to Joseph and Carol Ann (White) Kasprzyk.

Surviving are her father, Robert "Bob" Pinda of La Porte; 3 sisters, Andrea Rahme of...

Aug 22, 2021

Dallas Howard Butts, 80, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Rittenhouse Village.

Dallas was born on May 1, 1941 in Michigan City, IN, to Howard and Irene (Thorpe) Butts.

On January 23, 1988 in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Jean King, who survives.  Also surviving are his stepsons, Michael...

Aug 21, 2021

Edward "Eddie" Eugene Modjeska, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Edward was born on May 10, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Frank F. and Regina (Wozniak) Modjeska.

On November 28, 1987 in La Porte, IN, he married Lola Jean Moss, who survives.  Also...

Aug 19, 2021

Joan Claire (Patton) Cooper, 81, of Michigan City, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.

Joan was born on January 24, 1940 in Hammond, IN, to Jack and Jessie (Barney) Patton of Hammond, IN.

On October 6, 1967, she married her loving husband of 54 years, Buddy Cooper, who...

Aug 18, 2021

Roger Duane Sunn, 56, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Roger was born in Henderson, KY, on June 19, 1965 to Thomas Raymond Sunn and Geraldine "Gerrie" (Parrish) Allen.

Surviving Roger are his son, Devon Cole Sunn of Kingsford Heights; mother, Gerrie Allen; siblings, Tommy Sunn of La Porte and Tracy (Mike) Sunn-Allen...

Aug 18, 2021

Dorothy Eunice Moellman, 93, of La Porte, peacefully passed away, with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Dorothy was born on November 4, 1927 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, to George E. and Laura E. (Bock) Flemming.

On April 24, 1949 in St. Clair...