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,...

Apr 20, 2021

Margarita "Margo" Miro Beauchamp, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.

Margo was born on March 18, 1928 in Ciales, Puerto Rico, to Gaspar Miro and Maria Beauchamp.

Surviving Margo are her son, Abiezer Antonio Irizarry of Chicago, IL; 6 grandchildren, Jackie Beuchamp, Suzanna Beauchamp, Wilfredo Vega, Jason...

Apr 11, 2021

Justin Timothy Barnes, 32, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, following an unfortunate accident.

Justin was born on June 16, 1988 in La Porte, IN, to Timothy "Tim" and Tamara "Tami" (Siford) Barnes.

Surviving Justin are his children, Isabel "Izzy" and Chase Barnes; parents, Tim and Tami Barnes; brothers, Brandon and...

Apr 11, 2021

Doris Jean Stanley, 75, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Doris was born in Baroda, MI, on May 26, 1945 to Edwin W. and Leona Elinore (Kizer) Schmaltz.

On December 4, 1964 in La Porte, she married Don Harold Stanley, who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Apr 10, 2021

Ryan Aaron Timm, 41, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Ryan was born in La Porte, Indiana on September 11, 1979 to Dennis E. and Bonnie (McMahan) Timm.

Surviving are his parents; brother, Jarred Timm; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Apr 7, 2021

Harry L. Medlock, 92, of Belleview, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Estelle's Hospice House. Harry was born on January 5, 1929 to parents, James and Tola Medlock of Watseka, Illinois. The family later moved to La Porte, Indiana where he spent the remainder of his childhood.

Harry graduated in 1949 and went on...

Apr 7, 2021

Lesley Mae Dingman-Wooton, 97, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Hamilton Communities. Lesley was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 3, 1924 to Albert and Laura (Hileman) Peo. On May 24, 1941 in La Porte, IN, she married Lowell G. Dingman, who preceded her in death.  Then, in Mishawaka, IN, on October 18,...

Apr 3, 2021

Arturo Zobek Barrón, 45, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Arturo was born on September 21, 1975 in Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico to Arturo and Josefina (Bustos) Barrón.

On December 20, 2000 in Zacatecas, Mexico, he married Evangelina Sandoval who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Apr 3, 2021

Harry Smith Berry, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home, with his wife and family by his side.

Harry was born in Valparaiso, IN, on May 20, 1940 to Jack Berry.

On August 31, 1991 in La Porte, IN, he married Julie Wilhelm who survives.  Also surviving are...

Mar 31, 2021

Gloria Jean Arndt, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Settlers Place in La Porte.

Gloria was born on December 1, 1929, in Wanatah, IN, to Lester Harvey and Ethel Jean (Howell) Steinke.

On June 4, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte, she married Walter Louis Arndt,...

Mar 23, 2021

Roger Lynn Jones, 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Roger was born on February 16, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to Paul and Mildred (Barden) Jones.

On April 6, 1980 in La Porte, IN, he married Penny Bell who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Bradley (Jenna)...

Mar 20, 2021

George W. Schmutte, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home.

George was born on January 23,1937 in Indianapolis, IN, to George and Marie (Weimer) Schmutte.

On August 26, 1967, he married Sandra Taylor who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Angela Massarella of Tampa, FL and Jeffrey (Christine) Schmutte of La...

Mar 18, 2021

Robert Lee Childress, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on March 18, 1931 in Paradise, KY, to Everett Lee and Cynthia (Mason) Childress.

On October 3, 1954 in La Porte, IN, he married Gloria May Scholz who survives.  Also surviving...

Mar 13, 2021

Anastaisya "Aisya" Dora Walker, 15, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Aisya was born in La Porte, IN, on October 1, 2005 to Robert "Bob" L. and Mauhrai Delaine (Oman) Walker.

Aisya is survived by her parents; siblings, Tyler (Angie) Walker, Tori Walker, Caleb Walker, Noah Walker, and Titus Walker; nieces, Winter and...

Mar 13, 2021

Randall "Randy" L. Kessler, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Randy was born on January 19, 1944 in La Porte, IN, to Leo and Marie (Clark) Kessler.

On August 17, 1991 he married Carol Cains, who survives.  Also surviving are his children,  Pamela (Eric)...