Oct 19, 2020

Michelle Renee Ferrara, 38, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Michelle was born on April 13, 1982 in La Porte, IN, to Thomas and Joanna "Josie" (Jongkind) Ferrara.

Surviving Michelle are her beloved children, Tyler and Lola West; mother, Joanna "Josie" Ferrara of La Porte; siblings, Thomas (Janette) Ferrara II of La Porte, Amy...

Oct 18, 2020

Patricia A. Steinke, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso. Patricia was born on August 26, 1937 in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Doris (Underwood) Tennant. Surviving Patricia are her son, Tad Steinke and wife Cheryl of West Jefferson, NC; one grandchild, Breanna Meehan and husband Daniel; and nieces, Lynn Bennett Jobst...

Oct 17, 2020

Leonel "Leo" Ruiz, Jr., 49, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Leo was born on May 22, 1971 in Harlingen, TX, to Ovet H. Surowiec and Leonel Ruiz, Sr.

Surviving Leo are his children, Ariel (Tyler) Pennington, Dante Ruiz, and Danielle (Alex) Alonso, all of Houston,...

Oct 16, 2020

Beverly Jean Lilley, 88, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Brentwood at La Porte.

Beverly was born on July 9, 1932 in Barre, VT, to Delton and Nora (Whitcomb) Kenerson.

In 1956, she married Roderick Lilley, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Beverly are her children, Dr. Jay (Nan) Lilley of Hunstville, AL...

Oct 15, 2020

Jason Edward Moon, 33, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home.

Jason was born on March 26, 1987 in Elwood, IN, to Jamey Moon and Gayla (Patterson) Hiatt.

On September 8, 2006 in Marion, IN, he married LaShanda, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Rylan, Rylie, Grayson, Gavin...

Oct 14, 2020

In keeping with Amanda’s strict instructions, there will be no sad crap in this obituary.  She was very clear.  We should celebrate her life, and when this pandemic winds down, we will do just that. Her request was no funeral, just have a party, complete with bingo, sparkles, and snow cones. And no tears. Seriously. Don’t think she didn’t...

Oct 11, 2020

Harold "Allen" Milton, 69, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his home.

Allen was born on October 11, 1951 in Rensselaer, IN, to Elmer Harold and Norma Mae (Bonstra) Milton.

On October 9, 1999, in La Porte, IN, he married Mary Louise Gullickson who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Oct 9, 2020

Richard Dean Pardue, 75, of Union Mills met his Savior on October 9, 2020. He was born in Kentland, IN, on February 8, 1945, to Ottis and Mary Kate (Rountree) and grew up near Monon, IN. Rich was the youngest of seven siblings and learned to joke and tease out of necessity; he was the last surviving sibling. Siblings...

Oct 9, 2020

Donald B. Newland, 82, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home.

Donald was born on March 6, 1938 in La Porte, IN, to Eugene Sedwick and Sophia Schalauclif (Vermilyer) Newland.

On February 9, 1957, Donald married Jeannie Bush who preceded him in death.

On April 7, 1979,...

Oct 9, 2020

David Leo Nelson, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City. David was born in La Porte, IN, on June 28, 1950 to Cecil and Vera (Hundt) Nelson. On July 23, 1977, in La Porte, Indiana, he married Patricia Powers who survives.  Also surviving are his two sons, David (Tina)...

Oct 7, 2020

Agnes Ellen Metcalf, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Oak Woods Manor.

Agnes was born on December 11, 1929 in Enfield, IL, to Phillip and Clara (Gwaltney) Newman.

On November 10, 1948 in KY, she married William, who preceded her in death on January 31. 1999.  Agnes is survived by her 3...

Sep 30, 2020

Marcella Henning, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Marcella was born on April 4, 1922 in La Porte, IN, to William and Daisy (Giesler) Schoof.

On October 3, 1942 in La Porte, she married her first husband John Paul, who preceded her in...

Sep 30, 2020

Marilyn Sue Gierke, 80, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home. Marilyn was born in La Porte, IN, on February 12, 1940 to Willard George and Katherine Lillian (Schoch) Senne.

Surviving Marilyn are her children, Steve (Becky) Gierke of Valparaiso, Sharin (Doug) McGuire of Rolling Prairie, and Scott (Cindy) Gierke of...

Sep 29, 2020

Linda Susan Minnick, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Linda was born on December 1, 1948 in Crawfordsville , IN, to Robert J. and Lorraine (Gustafson) Alban.

On February 25, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married Charles Edward who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Sep 28, 2020

Patricia A. Simpson, 88, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Hamilton Communities.

Patricia was born on March 13, 1932 in Mishawaka, IN, to Norman and Margaret (Walterhouse) Nicholas.

On April 17, 1954 in Walkerton, IN, she married Walter who preceded her in death.  Surviving Patricia are her children, Reathel A. Simpson of Mill...

Sep 28, 2020

Anna May Gersch, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Anne was born on October 5, 1925 in Belleville, IL, to Edwin F. and Frieda (Mohr) Blum.

On June 3, 1944, she married Robert B. who preceded her in death.  Surviving Anne are her children,...

Sep 26, 2020

Daniel Lee Pauley, 83, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, Indiana.

Daniel was born on June 1, 1937 in Georgetown, IN, to Carl M. and Olive Alice (Siferd) Pauley.

On September 13, 1956 in Michigan City, IN, he married Sarah Jane Wible who survives. ...

Sep 26, 2020

Larry L. Lubs, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Golden Living Center. Larry was born in La Porte, IN, on January 27, 1936 to Clarence C. and Louise S. (Fritz) Lubs.

On August 5, 1955 in La Porte, IN, he married Norma Fleet who survives. Also surviving are his children, Larry...

Sep 18, 2020

Eugene S. Newland, 101, of La Crosse, passed away on September 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.

Eugene was born on January 11, 1919 in Hammond, IN, to Byron G. and Rosa May (Johnson) Newland.

In 1937, he married Sophie Newland, who preceded him in death on September 22, 1981.  On June 5,...

Sep 12, 2020

Ramona Irene Dillard, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Ramona was born in Highland Park, MI, on August 19, 1928 to Raymond and Blanch Irene May.

Surviving Ramona are her children, Betty (David) Durham of Kingsbury, Larry (Paula) Dillard of Kingsbury, Jack (Jennifer) Dillard of La Porte,...