Jun 14, 2021

John William Otto, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on April 4, 1945 in Gary, IN, to William and Linda (Ozment) Otto.

On April 2, 1977 in Mill Creek, IN, he married Vanasa White, who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jun 10, 2021

Gale Loren Schneider, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Gale was born on January 8, 1933 in Indianola, NE, to the late Carl and Ella (Unger) Schneider.

On January 20, 1956 in Crown Point, IN, he married Phyllis Weidner, who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jun 7, 2021

Richard "Dick" Stanley Wysocke, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Center For Hospice, Mishawaka.

Dick was born on May 26, 1933 in Chicago, IL, to Stanley and Martha (Peterson) Wysocke.

Surviving Dick are his dog, Coco; life-long partner of 30 years, Marcia Smith of La Porte; daughter-like figures, Sandy...

Jun 6, 2021

Richard Lee Stephansen, 62, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Silver Birch Assisted Living. Richard was born on December 25, 1958 to Marvin Stephansen and Verna (Northouse) Noles.

Surviving Richard are his children, Dustin Stephansen of Kingsford Heights, Jason (Patty) Stephansen of La Porte, and Natasha Kuykendall of Kingsford Heights; 13 grandchildren,...

Jun 4, 2021

Susan E. Cable, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Susan was born on June 20, 1941 in La Porte, IN, to Glen "Bud" and Ethel (Short) Cable

Surviving are her sister, Ellen (Dennis) Christensen of Fish Lake; sister-in-law, Barbara Cable; numerous nieces, nephews, great...

Jun 2, 2021

Phyllis Anne Nichols, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. She was born in Washington, D.C., on May 14, 1923 to H. Seymour and Imogen (Taylor) Walcott.

On June 12, 1948, she married Earl L. Dolaway who preceded her in death.  From that union, she welcomed Peggy (Thomas)...

Jun 2, 2021

Arthur Lee Lenig, 90, of Rolling Prairie, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Arthur was born on June 23, 1930 in La Porte, IN, to Daniel Kenneth and Ethel Mae (Fissgus) Lenig.

On June 7, 1953 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Rose Marie Mickelson who survives.  Also surviving are...

May 31, 2021

Ron Clindaniel, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in South Bend after a brief hospitalization.

Ron was born in October, 1935 in Walkerton, IN, to Harold and Nella (Wisler) Clindaniel. He graduated from Union Mills High School in 1954, where he played baseball, basketball, and ran track. He was coached there by...

May 31, 2021

UPDATE:  A Graveside Service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Rolling Prairie Cemetery .

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Benjamin "Damon" Winter, 50, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home.

Damon was born on October 9, 1970 in La Porte, IN, to Jerry and Sandra (Armstrong)...

May 31, 2021

John M. Hootman, 69, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City, with his family by his side.

John was born on January 14, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Thomas and Ruth (Unger) Hootman.

On November 6, 1971, he married Rebecca Housley, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Anndrea...

May 29, 2021

Derald Robert "Bob" Giles, 72, of Union Mills, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at home. Bob was born in Lake Preston, SD, on July 17, 1948 to Eugene and Beulah (Olson) Giles.

On August 28, 1976 in Ft. Madison, IA, he married Joyce Niggemeyer who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Michele Winkel of Ash...

May 27, 2021

Scott Allen Leets, 68, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Scott was born on September 20, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Anna (Reese) Leets.

Surviving Scott are his children, Christine Leets of Midland, TX, Sean Leets of Michigan City, and Benjamin Campbell of La Porte;...

May 27, 2021

David "Dave" Devon Lantz, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Settlers Place in La Porte. Dave was born in Michigan City, IN, on May 5, 1945 to the late Duane Devon and Josephine Emma (Schnick) Lantz.

Dave is survived by his children, Julie (Charles) Darwin, Joseph Lantz, and Jill Lantz, all...

May 26, 2021

Dennis Leroy Luther, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Dennis was born on January 25, 1945 in La Porte, IN, to Robert and Margaret (Ott) Luther.

On April 16, 1966 in La Porte, IN, he married Beverly Clark who survives.  Also surviving are his 4 daughters, Rhonda...

May 25, 2021

John Johnston, 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on May 25, 2021.  Born November 8, 1925 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England to the late Francis John Johnston and Catherine Reid (Stephenson) Johnston.

While a student, he expressed a desire to be a missionary in China, but the onset of World War II changed his plans.  He...

May 22, 2021

Virginia "Ginny"  Beuker, 89, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Ginny was born on July 13, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Charles and Elizabeth (Vermaire) Harkes.

On May 23, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI, she married Gordon Beuker, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Ginny are...

May 22, 2021

Greg Louis Luedeman Weiler, 67, of Fish Lake, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home. Greg was born in Michigan City, IN, on February 11, 1954 to Louis E. Weiler and Doris J. (Luedeman) Weiler-Morse.

On August 26, 1972 in Michigan City, IN, he married Lynn Fredenburg who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

May 19, 2021

Christina Marie (Hoops) McPherson, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her daughter's home.  Christina passed while surrounded by family.

Christina was born on August 3, 1947 in Linton, IN, to Willis Leroy and Nona Elizabeth (Carpenter) Hoops.

On September 28, 1985 in La Porte, IN, Christina married John Henry...

May 17, 2021

Sherry Lynn Siddall, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle.

Sherry was born on May 23, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Ray Carroll and Jessie Amelia (Elijah) Deardurff.

On October 23, 1999 in La Porte, IN, she married Barry Wayne Siddall, Sr., who preceded...

May 17, 2021

Victoria Susan Kegebein, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. Vickie was born in La Porte, Indiana, on September 19, 1969 to James and Mary Patricia (McDermott) Chudzynski.

On October 15, 2011 in La Porte, IN, she married Steven Kegebein, who survives.  Also surviving are her three children, Madison Gits of West Lafayette,...