Douglas "Doug" Howard Marvel

Jan 1, 2021

Douglas "Doug" Howard Marvel, 73, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Majestic Care of Jefferson Point in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Douglas was born on July 4, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to Howard and Betty Marvel.

Surviving are his daughter, Wendy Marvel of La Porte and grandson, Seth Marvel.

He was...

Charles Joseph Underwood

Jan 1, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Joseph Underwood, 65, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home.

Chuck was born on January 24, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana.

On September 26, 1981 in La Porte, Indiana, he married Pamela (Harde) Underwood, who survives. They celebrated 39 years of marriage together. Also surviving are his beloved children, Jessica...

L. Anne (Hamilton) Wegner

Dec 31, 2020

L. Anne Wegner, 99, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Northwest Health in La Porte. Anne was born on May 13, 1921 in Rochester, IN, to Ralph A. Hamilton and Dessie Honor (Sibert) Hamilton Orr. On March 15, 1947, at the First United Methodist Church in La Porte, she married Richard G. Wegner who...

Roger Gene Jeffers, Jr.

Dec 31, 2020

Roger Gene Jeffers, Jr., age 59, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Roger was born in La Porte, IN, on May 29, 1961 to Roger Gene and Delores (Rochon) Jeffers, Sr.

On June 7, 1996 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Linda Wendt who survives.  Also...

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...