Jan 3, 2024

***TOM CASSIDY'S CELEBRATION OF LIFE GATHERING WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024 FROM 3-5 PM CST AT OGLE'S INN, 603 MICHIGAN AVENUE, LA PORTE.

Thomas Lee Cassidy, affectionately known by several names including Papa Bear, Red Dog, TC, TLC, and Big Daddy, 74, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2024, at...

Jan 3, 2024

Ronald "Ron" James Bussie, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Aperion Care Arbors at Michigan City.

Ron was born on October 29, 1944 in La porte, IN, to James Bussie and Yvonne (Ullery) Bussie-Knowlton.

On June 30, 1979 in Fish Lake, IN, he married Barbara Flores, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Dec 31, 2023

Frank Harry Hardesty Jr., 59, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home.

Frank was born on January 9, 1964 in Gary, IN to Frank Sr. and Mabel (Wilson) Hardesty.

On November 10, 2012 in La Porte, IN, he married Georgette who survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, Ace Brown and Tiffany...

Dec 29, 2023

William "Bill" H. Edlen, aged 76, of Michigan City, Indiana, departed this life peacefully at his home on December 29, 2023. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 10, 1947, to the late Frank and Mildred Marie (Feldkamp) Edlen, William was a beacon of strength and joy to his family and friends. In his youth, he was affectionately known as...

Dec 28, 2023

Terri Jean Alban, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Terri was born in La Porte, IN, on November 9, 1960, to Phillip and Barbara (Fowler) Alban.

Surviving Terri are her parents, Phillip and Barbara Alban; 2 sisters, Julie (Shawn) Hannon and Cindy (Roger) Jackson, all...

Dec 24, 2023

Rodger Dale LaGard, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Rodger was born on March 17, 1947 in Dallas, TX to Raymond and Meridel (McLane) LaGard.

On October 14, 1972 in Mishawaka, IN, he married Carol LaGard, who survives. Also surviving are his 2 sons, Rodney...

Dec 24, 2023

Sherry Ann (Emigh) Jones, 90, of Rolling Prairie, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 24, 2023.  She is now with her beloved, David, both of whom were madly in love with each other. Sherry was born in La Porte, IN, on February 26, 1933 to Virgil LeRoy and Ada (McPherson) Emigh.

On October 2,...

Dec 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Siddall, 75, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home.

Pat was born in La Porte, IN, on October 6, 1948, to Harold L. and Dewana M. (Jackson) Maerz.

In Michigan City, she married Glenn "Corky" Allan Siddall, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2018. ...

Dec 20, 2023

**Please note service and visitation time changes since initial publication**

Adele Mae Fontanelli, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at University of Chicago Hospital.

Adele was born in Monongahela, PA, on September 18, 1948 to Michael and Stella (King) Ayers.

Surviving Adele are...

Dec 15, 2023

Henry Lachowin, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on December 15, 2023.

Henry was born on July 12, 1929 in Gary, IN to Paul and Rose (Olenski) Lachowin.

On May 14, 1952 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Marie Landorf who survives. Also surviving Henry are his 2 children, Curtis Henry Lachowin (Jennifer Bewley) of Brooklyn,...

Dec 14, 2023

Louanna June Gourley, 95, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Louanna was born on May 29, 1928 in La Porte, Indiana to John E. and Edna A. (Tarnow) Sampson.

On November 29, 1947 in La Porte, she married Kenneth F.Gourley who preceded her in death.  Surviving are...

Dec 13, 2023

Donald Eugene Blaze, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Don was born in La Porte, IN, on September 6, 1929, to Albert and Alice (Lang) Blaze.

On August 1, 1952, in La Porte, IN, he married Joanne Huba who preceded him in death on August...

Dec 12, 2023

Stephen Mark Purcell, 79, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Stephen was born on December 2, 1944 in La Porte, IN, to Frank James and Ferrie Belle (Groves) Purcell.

On June 26, 1973 in Kingsbury, IN, he married Martha Jane Alexander.  Stephen and Martha are now joined together after 50...

Dec 12, 2023

Pamela Ann Smith, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home.

Pamela was born on July 20, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Lawrence and Velma (Irwin) Peterson.

On May 6, 1967, in La Porte, IN, she married John Smith, who preceded her in death. Surviving Pamela are her 4 sons, Jason,...

Dec 11, 2023

Hershel "Herk" Van Weaver, Jr., 56, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family that dearly loved and cared for him.

Herk was born in Chicago, IL, on October 21, 1967 to Hershel V. Weaver, Sr. and Karen (Simpkins) Weaver.

Herk is survived by his daughter,...

Dec 9, 2023

Charles V. Burns, 88, passed away on December 9, 2023, at Hamilton Communities.

Charles was born on August 26, 1935 in Michigan City, IN, to Irving R. and Theresa (Westphal) Burns, who preceded him in death.

He had 3 children, Christine Smith, Patricia (Rick) Brown, and Charles I. (Sherry) Burns, all who survive.  Charles was...

Dec 4, 2023

Deborah Lee Johnson, 60, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born on December 26, 1962 in Valparaiso, IN to Geordia and Olive Johnson.

Deborah is survived by her daughter, Peggy Johnson of La Porte; grandsons, Gerald, Jackson, and Jason Johnson; great-grandsons, Carson and Carter Johnson; sisters,...

Dec 3, 2023

Ronnie Lynn Cooper, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

He was born on June 14, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of the late Clyde and Katherine (Propes) Cooper. He was a 1967 graduate of Union Township High School.

After retiring from the Department of Public Works...

Dec 1, 2023

Brian Lee Lidgard, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2023.

Brian was born on December 25, 1959 in La Porte,IN to Richard and Alice (O'Krey) Lidgard.

On April 19, 1980 at St. John's Lutheran Church in La Porte, IN, he married Christine Hagenow who survives.  Also surviving...

Nov 29, 2023

Cheryl May Williams, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Tanya's Helping Home, Valparaiso.

Cheryl was born on December 15, 1951 in La Porte, IN to John and Phyllis (Kirkham) Richardson.

On May 10, 1997, in La Porte, IN, she married Roger James Williams, who preceded her in death. Surviving...