Obituaries
Edward Eugene Modjeska
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...
Joan Claire (Patton) Cooper
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...
Roger Duane Sunn
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...
Dorothy Eunice (Flemming) Moellman
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...
Carrie Lynn (Dillard) Martin
Aug 18, 2021
Carrie Lynn (Dillard) Martin, 49, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
Carrie was born on May 10, 1972 in La Porte, IN, to Larry and Paula (Koepke) Dillard.
Surviving Carrie are her children, Broc Jurkowski, Karlie Martin, and Ethan Martin, all of La Porte; parents, Larry (Paula) Dillard of La Porte; siblings, Kim (Patrick)...
Sally Anne (Jones) Fischer
Aug 16, 2021
Sally Anne Fischer - August 16, 2021
Born on October 27, 1938 in Wiesbaden, Germany to parents Paul Jones and Sarah Jones.
Sally Anne was the eldest of three siblings - her sisters Cynthia Myers and Carol Lynne Wilson predeceasing her in the last 10 years.
She was married to Dr. Allan L....
Gene Marneal Jones
Aug 14, 2021
Gene Marneal Jones, 82, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Gene was born on January 26, 1939 on the family farm in Martin County, IN, to Paul H. and Catherine L.(Bouer) Jones.
On November 2, 1997 in Charlotte, NC, he married Cynthia Marie...
Ralph Bruce Lipscomb
Aug 13, 2021
Ralph Bruce Lipscomb, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home.
Ralph was born on January 4, 1930 in Harlan, KY, to James Edward and Debbie Jane (Simpson) Lipscomb.
On March 14, 1987 in La Porte, IN, he married Idella Ruth Fredricks who survives. Also surviving are his children,...
Lewis "Bud" A. Warfel
Aug 13, 2021
Lewis "Bud" A. Warfel, 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 13, 2021.
Lewis was born on January 26, 1936 in Wabash County, IN, to Darrel West and Flora (Marshall) Warfel.
On August 13, 1960 in La Porte, IN, he married Polly Parker who survives. Also surviving are...
Marc Joseph Christiano
Aug 10, 2021
Marc Joseph Christiano, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.
Marc was born on June 27, 1965 in La Porte, IN.
On October 1, 2005 in La Porte, IN, he married Kimberly Luther, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Meghan Pointon of La Porte;...
Sheila A. (Freyer) Halderman
Aug 10, 2021
Sheila A. Halderman, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.
Sheila was born on October 29, 1952 in Michigan City, IN, to Herbert and Evelyn (Smith) Freyer.
On April 24, 1982 in Fort Hood, TX, she married Duane F. Halderman, who preceded her in death. ...
Cheryl Denise (Bunton) Meyers
Aug 10, 2021
Cheryl Denise Meyers, 75, of Union Mills, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.
Cheryl was born on December 25, 1945 in La Porte, IN, to Gilbert and Marge (Rehlander) Bunton.
On December 4, 1965 in La Porte, IN she married George "Bill", who survives. Also surviving are her children,...
Everett "Nathan" Perry
Jul 26, 2021
Everett "Nathan" Perry, 70, of Walkerton, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home. Nathan was born in Clay County, IN, on August 27, 1950 to Estal P.and Alfreda (McDaniels) Perry.
On December 5, 1975 in La Porte, IN, he married his best friend, Beverly K. Walt, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Shawn...
Julie Anne (Neary) Owen
Jul 22, 2021
Julie Anne Owen, 53, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital, Lawrenceburg, IN.
Julie was born on August 8, 1967 in La Porte, IN, to Timothy Neary and Sylvia Thode.
On August 1, 1992 in La Porte, IN she married Thomas Jay Owen, who survives. Also surviving...
Ronald Lee Devenport
Jul 22, 2021
Pastor Ronald "Ron" Lee Devenport, 73, of Walkerton, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home.
Ron was born on November 19, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, MO, to William and Bonnie Rose (Tallent) Devenport.
On November 28, 1970 in Troy, OH, he married Rebecca Lynn Wiltheiss, who survives. ...
Lova T. Carter
Jul 21, 2021
Lova T. Carter, 90, of South Bend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Healthwin Specialized Care. Lova was the 7th and last child born to Hazel and Lawrence Taylor, October 31, 1930, in Marion, Indiana.
Married first to Roger Slack in 1949, together they had two sons. Later in 1975 she...
Marjory (Euler) Barnhart
Jul 21, 2021
Marjory Barnhart, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
Marjory was born on July 26, 1929 in La Porte, IN, to Walter and Fern Eva (Wilson) Euler.
On June 13, 1948 in La Porte, IN, she married Ronald Holt Barnhart, who preceded her in death...
Carol K. (Meier) Strauss
Jul 21, 2021
Carol K. Strauss, 88, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.
Carol was born on December 16, 1932 in LaPorte, IN, to Arthur J. and Lois (Wilken) Meier.
On June 21, 1957, Carol married Frank Wark, who preceded her in death on October 17, 1959. ...
Mona G. (Marcum) Gaut
Jul 19, 2021
Mona G. (Marcum) Gaut, 71, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mona was born on July 6, 1950, the daughter of Albert Marcum, Jr. and Rena (Keith) Marcum-Johnson. Rena survives.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert...
Bernadine Jaskot
Jul 14, 2021
Bernadine Jaskot, 69, of La Porte, passed away on July 14, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte. Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
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