Feb 5, 2021

Joanne Anna White, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 5, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Joanne was born on November 16, 1944 in Heimbach, Germany, to Josef and Anna Zajac.

On October 25, 1969 in La Porte, Joanne married Chuck White, who survives. She will be greatly missed by her children...

Feb 3, 2021

Raymond Arnold Metheny, Jr., 60, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Raymond was born on May 26, 1960 in South Bend, IN, to Raymond A. and Martha (Piscello) Metheny.

On March 3, 1979 in La Porte, IN, he married Belinda Meeks who survives.  Also surviving...

Feb 3, 2021

Betty Jean Loomis, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on March 19, 1926 in La Porte, IN, to Leo and Ida (Trubey) Dadlow.

On October 20, 1949, she married Robert Watson, who preceded her in death on June 12, 1964. ...

Feb 3, 2021

Jason Donald Jackman, 38, of Walkerton, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home, with family by his side.

Jason was born on February 17, 1982 in Valparaiso, IN, to Randy Joe Jackman and Lisa Donnette (Nelson) Wilke.  He was joyfully welcomed into the life of Kevin Wilke, who raised him as his son.

Feb 2, 2021

UPDATE:

Eric Frederick Yandt, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in La Porte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 1 - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Luhr Park Morgan Shelter, 3372-3672 S. 150 W., La Porte, IN 46350.

Memorial contributions may...

Feb 1, 2021

The much beloved Armina Carter Wolf, known affectionately as “Kitty” or “Nana”, finished her journey on this earth the morning of February 1, 2021, just shy of her 94th birthday. She fell peacefully asleep at home, on her favorite hillside overlooking the lake. Kitty was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 9, 1927 to Vera and Abe Carter. She...

Jan 31, 2021

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Glenn Earl Oman, Jr., 61, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Glenn was born in La Porte, IN, on January 6, 1960 to Glenn Earl and Kay (Travis) Oman.

On May 21, 1983 in Valparaiso, IN,...

Jan 30, 2021

Larry Sims, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in La Porte, IN, on February 4, 1939 to Lowell Ossie and AdaWilmina (Gemberling) Sims.

On July 28, 1962 in La Porte, IN, he married Carole Clendenen, who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 28, 2021

Daniel C. England, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Daniel was born on August 3, 1947 in Michigan City, IN, to Cleo J. and Rose Marie (Echimovich) England.

On January 1, 1994 in La Porte, IN, he married Sharon R. (Welches) Bowen who survives. ...

Jan 28, 2021

Barbara Ruth Lewis, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Barbara was born on May 3, 1944 in Russellville, AL, to Archie and Lillian (Burchum) Vinson.

On June 28, 1992 in Wheeler, IN, she married James E. Lewis who preceded her in death on July 15, 2016.  Surviving are her children,...

Jan 27, 2021

Jean Emily Foy, 99, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Walkerton, IN.

Jean was born on May 31, 1921 in Worcester, England, to Herbert Richard and Ethel Adela (Powick) Stokes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Foy; sisters, Della Southern, (Hilda) Mary Abbots, and Margaret Camus; and brothers,...

Jan 27, 2021

Donna Cain, 87, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.

Donna was born on January 4, 1934 in Columbia City, IN, to Fred C. and Pauline (Hill) Houser.

On May 3, 1953, she married Ralph Emerson who preceded her in death November 8, 2007.  Surviving are...

Jan 25, 2021

Mark Alan Goers, 68, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.

Mark was born on July 24, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to William Otto and Mary Jo (Jones) Goers.

Surviving Mark are his brother, Corey (Rita) Goers of La Porte; nephews, Corey (Meghan) Goers of Avon and Brandon Goers of La...

Jan 24, 2021

Douglas "Doug" L. Hines, 64, of La Porte passed away at La Porte Hospital on January 24, 2021.

He was born September 6, 1956 in La Porte, IN to Robert and Nancy (Dowden) Hines, who preceded him in death.

Doug was a fan of Chicago sports. He enjoyed gardening, building, and collecting antiques. Doug spent...

Jan 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" D. Hines, 93, of LaPorte peacefully passed away at home on January 22, 2021.

He was born July 30, 1927, in Royal Center, IN, to Tom and Julia (Carlson) Hines.

On September 6, 1952, he married Nancy J. Dowden.

Bob was a proud Army veteran of WWII and a member of...

Jan 21, 2021

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Floyd VanDusen, 68, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace - Golden Living Center, La Porte.

Floyd was born on September 3, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Floyd and LaDonna (Drews) VanDusen.

On September 12, 1970 in Rolling Prairie,...

Jan 21, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" George Jozwiak, 78, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jerry was born on May 2, 1942 in La Porte, IN, to Clemeus Phillip and Genevieve Lena (Miller) Jozwiak.

On June 2, 1962 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Rose Ella Cooley who preceded...

Jan 20, 2021

Beverly Ann Straight, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home.

Beverly was born on May 22, 1942 in Iowa, to Darrell and Bonita (Teager) Hale.

In 1961, she married Larry, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Beverly are her children, Teresa (Brad) Proud of Mill Creek, IN, Debbie (Brad) Lubiniecki of...

Jan 19, 2021

Timothy Albert Pieszchala, 63, of Spring Branch, Texas (formerly of La Porte, IN) passed away on January 19, 2021, with his wife by his side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Tim was born on July 16, 1957 to Chester and Theresa (Cuff) Pieszchala in La Porte, IN.  He had a strong, quiet...

Jan 19, 2021

Chester Ronald Cavinder, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, after a long, hard battle with cancer.

Chester was born on December 16, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI, to Emery and Velma (Short) Cavinder.

On November 2, 1968 in La Porte, he married Cynthia Francis, who...