May 15, 2021

Daisy Webb, 86, of Walkerton, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her home.

Daisy was born on December 28, 1934 in La Porte, IN, to John and Goldie Pisello.

In 1963, she married Robert Webb, Sr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving Daisy are her children, Mandy Slay, Regina Ward, Shelley Webb, Becky ...

May 14, 2021

Rhoda "Ann" Peters, 84, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Morgan County ARH Hospital, West Liberty, KY.

Ann was born on June 12, 1936 in Saginaw, MI, to John and Evelyn Klemish.

Surviving Ann are her children, Evelyn Miller, Gerald Scalf, John Scalf, Jackie Scalf, Josie Holmes, Raymond Peters, and Shelly Peters; 17...

May 13, 2021

Lisa M. Usher-Coster, 53, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, following a long illness. Lisa was born in Gary, IN, on December 29, 1967 to Richard and Jacqueline (Haffini) Usher.

Surviving Lisa are her children, Justin (Michelle) Usher of Valparaiso and Brandi Usher of Portage; parents, Richard...

May 12, 2021

L. B. Johnson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Northwest Health - Porter.

L. B. was born on July 27, 1941 in White Oak, KY to Lucas and Bettie (Rison) Johnson.

On October 14, 2001 in La Porte, he married Lena Turner who preceded him in death.  Surviving L.B. are his sons,...

May 10, 2021

Leona Marian Dittmer, 96, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Leona was born on June 6, 1924 in Michigan City, IN, to William and Ida (Raffel) Miller.

In 1941, she married Clarence William Dittmer, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Leona are her sister, Gladys Nelson of La Porte; daughter,...

May 9, 2021

Mrs. Eunice Marlene (Osborn-Arens) Westergren, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Settlers House.

Marlene was born on September 3, 1934 in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Sheldon Eugene and Helen Eunice (Foltz) Wolfe and had lived in La Porte since 1954, coming from Watertown, New York.  She was a 1952 graduate of Valparaiso...

May 8, 2021

Janet Christine Erne, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home.

Janet was born on December 10, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to James and Henrietta (Schroeder) Schroff.

On July 24, 1992 in La Porte, IN, she married John David Erne, who survives.  Also surviving are her son, Alan James Barber of...

May 6, 2021

Frederick "Lynn" Goldenstern, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Lynn was born in Chicago, IL, on July 28, 1942 to Fred Joseph and Marjorie Blanch (Muschenheim) Goldenstern.

On January 12, 1963 in La Porte, IN, he married Mary Beth Burden who survives.  Also surviving...

May 4, 2021

Roger Poorman Hearn, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Roger was born on July 18, 1937 in Huntingdon, PA, to Lois (Poorman) Emery.

On June 15, 1971, he married Lois Lagenour, who survives.  In addition to joining in marriage with Lois, on that special day Roger accepted Lois'...

May 2, 2021

Thelma LaDonna (Schoff) McGinnis, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, surrounded by her family. Thelma was born in La Porte, IN, on April 27, 1936 to Emery Flavious and Mary Elizabeth (Lovekin) Schoff.

On May 9, 1959 in La Porte, IN, she married Jack Merle McGinnis, Sr., who preceded her in death...

May 1, 2021

Elvera "Vera" May Travis, 91, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.

Vera was born in Donora, PA, on January 30, 1930 to Carmen and Mary Marie (Volp) De'Gidio.

On August 14, 1950 in Monongahela, PA, she married Robert, who preceded her in death on December...

Apr 30, 2021

Dr. Robert J. “Bob” McMonigal peacefully passed on into Heaven at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida on April 30, 2021.

Bob was born to Robert and Mary McMonigal on July 5, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He began his career in the U. S. Air Force and later retired after 30 years from NIPSCO as a...

Apr 30, 2021

Carla "Connie" Ann Powers, 84, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home.

Connie was born on June 3, 1936 in La Porte, IN, to Chester Hal and Elva Irene (Headley) Younggreen.

On January 25, 1960 in La Porte, IN, she married Grover Cleveland Powers who preceded her in...

Apr 29, 2021

Belinda M. Mullins, 48, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Belinda was born on December 27, 1972 in Knox, IN, to Leon and Mary (Goble) Mullins.

Surviving Belinda are her son, Derek Olson of Michigan City; 3 brothers, Donald (Dana) McCarty of Trail Creek, Jeff...

Apr 27, 2021

Veva "Jackie" Irene Downs, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Jackie was born on March 20, 1934 in Palestine, IL, to Alva and Faye (Meeks) Wesner.

On April 4, 1953 in Michigan City, she married Richard "Dick" Downs, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Jackie...

Apr 24, 2021

Harvey Leroy King, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Harvey was born in San Diego, CA, on April 13, 1948 to Robert and Annabelle (Riggins) King.

Surviving Harvey are his better half, Judy Pearce; stepdaughter, Angela (Joe Lewinski) Pearce; children, Mindy King and Corey King; 6...

Apr 23, 2021

Patricia "Tricia" Ann Kessler, 61, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Patricia was born on June 26, 1959 to Victor F. and Lucille (Parthun) Kessler in La Porte, Indiana.

Surviving are her brother, Bruce (Donna) Kessler of Tucson, AZ; nephews, Michael, Christopher, Steven, and Alan Kessler; niece,...

Apr 23, 2021

Daniel Robert Hora, 76, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte.

Daniel was born on November 13, 1944 in Des Plaines, IL.

On June 17, 1972, he married Mary L. Jackson who preceded him in death on March 21, 2006.  Surviving are his 2 stepsons, Edward (Cheri Blackston) Jackson...

Apr 21, 2021

Derrick David Wolford, 30, of Michigan City, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Ohio.

Derrick was born in La Porte, IN, on June 20, 1990 to Tad and Teri (Miller) Wolford.

Surviving are his children, Julianna and Marcus Wolford; mother, Teri Wolford of La Porte; 2 sisters, Lyndsey Krcilek of La Porte and...

Apr 21, 2021

Lulabell Catherine O'Banion, 99, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at her daughter's home, surrounded by those that love her dearly.

Lulabell was born on March 11, 1922 in Mishawaka, IN, to John A. and Lillian (Drake) Musary.

On April 28, 1945 in DeMotte, IN , she married Lawrence Matthew O'Banion,...