Derrick Baney

Dec 21, 2024

Derrick Ryan Baney, 40, of Glendale, Arizona, formerly of Three Oaks Michigan, passed away on December 21, 2024 at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale, Arizona. He was born on October 4, 1984, in Niles, Michigan, to Teresa Lynn (Turman) Baney and Richard Alan Baney.

Derrick grew up in Michigan, Ohio, and Arizona and was adventurous his whole life. He always enjoyed making...

Emmette Higgins

Dec 21, 2024

Emmette Reginald "Reggie" Higgins, 87, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, with his wife and children by his side.

Born on October 26, 1937, in Union County, Mississippi, Reggie was the son of the late John L. Higgins and Jeanette L. (Andrews) Higgins.

He is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Bonnie L. Higgins, and their...

Stella "Weese" L. Perkins

Dec 19, 2024

Stella "Weese" Louise Perkins, 74, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Weese was born on August 14, 1950, in Harriman, TN, to James and Virginia (Howard) Lee.

Surviving Weese are her children, James Perkins of La Porte, Sheila Perkins of Harriman, TN, Chance Young of La Porte, and Brandy (William) Loop of La...

Titus Terrell Craft

Dec 18, 2024

Titus Terrell Craft, 40, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Northwest Health-Porter.

Titus was born on June 10, 1984, in Michigan City, IN, to Warren Craft and Reola (Haynes) Craft.

Surviving Titus are his 2 children, Adreena Craft of Elkhart and Tiler Craft of Michigan City; parents, Warren Craft and Reola Craft; sister, Tysheka Craft of Atlanta,...

Eleanor Mae Fritzen Huenecke

Dec 18, 2024

Eleanor Mae Fritzen Huenecke, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on December 18, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Settlers Place Assisted Living, La Porte.

Eleanor was born in Michigan City, on November 21, 1934, to LeRoy and Isabel (Christenson) Fritzen.

On June 5, 1954, at St. John's Lutheran Church, she married Herbert Edward Huenecke, who preceded her...

Barbara Lynn Smeester

Dec 16, 2024

Barbara "Barb" Lynn Smeester, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Barb was born on October 9, 1956, in La Porte, IN, to George Smeester and Florence Reed

Surviving Barb are her half-sister, Jill (Mewbourne) Carlson of Westville, as well as Barb's extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Florence Goblisch

Dec 16, 2024

Florence "Flo" Denise Goblisch, 59, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Flo was born on December 10, 1965, in Evergreen Park, IL, to Robert and Carol (Bennett) Goblisch.

In April 2020, at Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City, she married Michael Mittler, who survives. Also surviving are her son, Robert E. Mittler of La Porte; 2...

Donna Garwood

Dec 15, 2024

Donna Kay Garwood, 85, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on January 21, 1939, in LaPorte, IN, to Charles and Henrietta (Martinsen) Whitmer. 

On December 27, 1959, she married the love of her life, Carl Garwood, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Brian (Carey) Garwood, David (Dixie)...

Robert "Bob" L. Wideman

Dec 13, 2024

Robert "Bob" Leonard Wideman, 94, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on December 13, 2024 at Hamilton Communities.

Bob was born on October 19, 1930 in Rolling Prairie, IN, to Charles and Ruth (Wallace) Wideman.

On August 14, 1954, in Mill Creek, he married Jeanette Stombaugh, who preceded him in death. Surviving are his 3 daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Lenig of New Carlisle,...

Violet Mae Manino

Dec 13, 2024

Violet Mae Manino, 88, of La Porte, IN, passed away on December 13, 2024, at Rittenhouse Senior Living.

Violet was born on December 9, 1936 in Yawkey, WV, to Zelva (Brown) and Troy Adkins.

On October 3, 1959 in Chicago, IL, she married Louis Manino, who preceded her in death. Surviving Violet are her 2 children, Nancy Hill of La Porte and...

Diane Mary Christian Childs

Dec 9, 2024

Diane Mary Christian Childs, 77, of Palatine, IL, passed away from complications due to Alzheimer's on December 9, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family.

Diane was born on June 5, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to Frank J. and Ann M. (Branand) Christian.

On August 9, 1969, in La Porte, she married John J. Childs, who survives. Also surviving are her 2...

Patsy Ann Demo

Dec 8, 2024

Patsy Ann Demo, 73, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Patsy was born on November 1, 1951, in Pendelton, OR, to Henry and Evelyn (Sacks) Demo.

Surviving are her husband, Dave Tibbs; 3 brothers, Steve Demo of Valparaiso, Jim Demo of Westville, and Bill Demo of Houston, TX; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded...

William "Billy" Heiss, Jr.

Dec 8, 2024

William "Billy" Heiss Jr., 73, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Community Hospital-Munster.

Billy was born on November 8, 1951, in La Porte, IN, to William and Hope (Harding) Heiss.

He married Martha Bonilla, who survives.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly Spradling.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation...

Noah Allen John Dalton

Dec 6, 2024

Noah Allen John Dalton, 27 weeks gestation, beloved son of Wyatt C. Dalton and Gabrielle A. N. Chandler, of La Porte, was born sleeping on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Riley's Children's Hospital.

Surviving Noah are his parents; brother, Liam Dalton of La Porte; grandparents, Darcy and Shane Bish of Michigan City and James Chandler of Clearwater, FL; great-grandmother, Annette Golik...

Charlene Tyler

Dec 4, 2024

Charlene E. Tyler, 80, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Charlene was born on June 2, 1944, in Chicago, IL. Her parents were Lethel Gregory, Paul Allen, and Florence (Amos) Gregory.

Surviving Charlene are her 2 children, Sharon Smith of Michigan City and Cliffton (Terri) Stephney...

Rita G. Buss

Dec 3, 2024

Rita G. Buss, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed away on December 3, 2024, at Brentwood at La Porte.

Rita was born on June 1, 1929, in La Porte, IN, to Thomas and Margaret (Tucker) Gallagher.

On June 25, 1949, at the St. Joseph Sanctuary in La Porte, IN, she married Walter W. Buss, who preceded her in death. Surviving Rita are...

Doreen Legner

Nov 30, 2024

Doreen Andrea Legner, 68, of La Porte, IN, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her home.

Doreen was born on February 21, 1956, in La Porte, IN, to Rudolph and Patricia "Pat" (Ryan) Legner.

Surviving Doreen are her 4 children, Jessica (Christopher) Harding of La Porte, Cy Konieczny of La Porte, Darrell Becker of La...

Jeffrey Scott Council

Nov 30, 2024

Jeffrey Scott Council, 57, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jeff was born on October 6, 1967, in Gary, IN, to David H. Council and Kathleen (Schmidt) Council.

Jeff graduated from Hobart High School in 1986. In 1990, he graduated from Indiana University Northwest with a degree in criminal justice. In 1991,...

Margaret Ann Fillmore

Nov 27, 2024

Margaret Ann Fillmore, 68, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Margaret was born on June 24, 1956, in Waterloo, AL, to Bufford and Onita Tefteller.

She and her late husband, Delbert "Duke", celebrated over 30 years of marriage.

Surviving Margaret are her 3 sons, Brian (Kayla) Parker of Osceola, Keith (Robin) Parker of...

Barbara Jean Alban

Nov 24, 2024

Barbara Jean Alban, 84, of La Porte, IN, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Barbara was born on June 3, 1940, in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Mildred (Codding) Fowler.

On July 2, 1960, in La Porte, IN, she married Phillip "Phil" Alban, who preceded her in death. Surviving Barbara are her 2 daughters, Julie (Shawn)...