Obituaries
Sandra Lee (Norris) Lane
Dec 29, 2020
Sandra Lee Lane, 81, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home.
Sandra was born on April 7, 1939 in Mill Creek, IN, to Max and Ardene (Wiltfong) Norris.
On March 20, 1978 in Michigan City, IN, she married Charles A. Lane, Sr. who survives. Also surviving are her children,...
Patricia "Patty" Lynn (Schrier) Wiltfong
Dec 29, 2020
Update: A Celebration of Life Gathering and Meal will be held from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Kesling Park Shelter #2, 2150 A St., La Porte, IN.
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Patricia "Patty" Lynn Wiltfong, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her...
John C. Bush
Dec 28, 2020
John Clement Bush , 74, of La Porte, passed away on December 28, 2020. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Ruby M. Beehler
Dec 28, 2020
Ruby M. Beehler, 78, of Mill Creek, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Northwest Health, Porter.
Ruby was born on July 11, 1942 in Fall River, MA, to Frank Laverne Williams and Dorothy A. (Lewis) Gomes.
On March 10, 2012, she married Jerry who survives. Also surviving are her children, Russ (Carla) Burke...
Diana K. (Henning) Makina
Dec 28, 2020
Diana K. Makina, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.
Diana was born on September 7, 1942 in La Porte, to Willard and Yolanda (Tennis) Henning.
In 1968, she married Leo Makina, who preceded her in death. Surviving Diana are her children, Lori (Gene) Guise of...
Corey Matthew Wayne Cooper
Dec 25, 2020
Corey Matthew Wayne Cooper, 24, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home.
Corey was born on August 20, 1996 in Chattanooga, TN, to Kevin and Deborah (Murphy) Cooper.
Corey is survived by his parents, Kevin (Angela) Cooper of La Porte; siblings, Stephen (Angela) Rose of Walkerton, Christina (Alex Wiggins) Cooper of North...
Joshua Allen Arvin
Dec 24, 2020
Joshua Allen Arvin tragically died in an auto accident on Thursday, December 24, 2020.
He was born in La Porte, IN on October 14, 1991 to Larissa Smith Lump. When she remarried, Joshua was adopted by her second husband, Steven Arvin and therefore became Joshua Allen Arvin. Joshua is survived by all of his parents, Larissa (Anthony)...
Lloyd Floyd Gurley
Dec 23, 2020
Lloyd Floyd Gurley, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Aperion Care Arbors in Michigan City.
Lloyd was born on September 7, 1934 in Huntsville, AL, to Roy George and Fanny Lee (Clark) Gurley.
On July 5, 1954 in Georgia, he married Geneva Jeanette Henley who survives. Also surviving are his 9 children,...
Stacy Starr Sawaya
Dec 20, 2020
Stacy Starr Sawaya, 46, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Northwest Health - La Porte.
Stacy was born on September 28, 1974 in Michigan City, IN, to Sam and Sharon (Peters) Sawaya.
On April 21, 2018 in La Porte, IN, she married Jeremy Reed who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Sophia Affeld...
Joan Elaine (Luther) Scherer
Dec 20, 2020
Joan Elaine Scherer, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Joan was born in La Porte, IN, on August 10, 1937 to Bernard and Dolores (Diedrich) Luther.
On January 23, 1954 in La Porte, IN, she married Ronald Scherer who survives. Also surviving are her 3 sons,...
Grace E. (Schreiber) Goers
Dec 19, 2020
Grace E. Goers, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Grace was born on August 21, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Frank and Lucinda (Thompson) Schreiber.
On September 17, 2003, she married Dennis Robert Goers who preceded her in death on May 8,...
Scott M. Moyer
Dec 18, 2020
Scott M. Moyer, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020.
Scott was born on August 15, 1957 in South Bend, IN to Paul Dickens and Patricia (McKay) Moyer. He was raised by Patricia and Michael Moyer.
On August 16, 2010 in Lakeville, IN, he married Deborah Widener who survives. Also surviving...
Gabriella Grace Swager
Dec 14, 2020
Gabriella Grace Swager passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.
Gabriella was born on December 14, 2020 in La Porte, IN, to Nahul L. and Marisa R. (Garcia) Swager.
Surviving Gabriella are her parents; sister, Lilyana R. Swager; grandparents, Amy Puentes, Theresa Loera, and Jackie and Jorge Loera; and bonus...
Mary Jane (Robison) Szynal
Dec 13, 2020
Mary Jane Szynal, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2020 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle.
Mary was born on October 23, 1926 in La Porte, IN, to Fred and Margaret (Monteith) Robison.
In April 1951, she married Joseph, who preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving Mary are her children, Rebecca (Robert) Stanton and...
Carolyn Ann Hunt
Dec 13, 2020
Carolyn Ann Hunt, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home, where she was lovingly cared for by her sister.
Carolyn was born on April 28, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth Allen and Bernice Caroline (Theis) Hunt.
Surviving are her twin sister, Marolyn Klockow of La Porte,...
Carl Brenton Johnson
Dec 12, 2020
Carl Brenton Johnson, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home. Carl was born in La Porte, IN, on April 16, 1952 to Carl W. Johnson and Doris (Johnson) Eldridge.
Surviving are his daughter, Heidi (Andrew) Chalik of La Porte; 2 grandchildren, Travis and Victoria Chalik of La Porte; mother, Doris...
Clara Delores (Fogus) Zook
Dec 10, 2020
Clara Delores Zook, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Oak Woods Manor.
Clara was born on March 28, 1926 in Michigan City, IN, to Dewey and Hattie (Killingbeck) Fogus.
On March 7, 1953 in Michigan City, IN, she married Clifford D. who preceded her in death in 2000. Surviving...
Beverly "Sue" Susan (Frank) Bougher
Dec 10, 2020
Beverly "Sue" Susan Bougher, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.
Sue was born on April 7, 1952 in Louisville, KY, to Glenn Adair and Othilda Loke (Donner) Frank.
On May 28, 1988 in Michigan City, IN, she married Francis A. Bougher, who survives. Also surviving...
Nancy Elizabeth (Spencer) Bohlin
Dec 8, 2020
Nancy Elizabeth (Spencer) Bohlin, 85, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.
Nancy was born on August 16, 1935 in La Porte, IN, to George H. "Bill" and Dorothy A. (Kistler) Spencer.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Michigan City, IN.
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John Michael Kieszkowski
Dec 7, 2020
John Michael Kieszkowski, 54, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.
John was born on September 11, 1966 in Louisville, KY, to John Kieszkowski and Miriam Lane.
On May 25, 2018 in La Porte, IN he married Sheila Miller, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, John H. Kieszkowski of...
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