Wilma Mae Long

Jan 28, 2025

Our beloved family matriarch, Wilma Mae (Dove) Long, born March 19, 1938, in Jasper, IN, to Winford and Opal (Hill) Dove, passed away peacefully in her own home surrounded by so much love, laughter, comfort and peace from her beloved family and friends on January 28, 2025. She was at peace knowing she was going to join the Lord. We...

Jo-Ann Trapp

Jan 24, 2025

Jo-Ann "Jo" Theresa Trapp, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka.

Jo-Ann was born on February 25, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Stanley and Francis (Button) Pulaski.

On September 10, 1960, she married Charles Edward Trapp who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Mark (Juli) Trapp of La Porte and...

Donald Carlson

Jan 24, 2025

Donald "Chip" Braund Carlson Jr., 75, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, peacefully in his home with his wife and son by his side after a brave battle with cancer.

Donald was born on February 17, 1949, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, to Donald B. and Jeanne L. (Wolfe) Carlson, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of...

Jason Crum

Jan 22, 2025

Jason Scott Crum, 43, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home.

Jason was born on March 7, 1981, in La Porte, IN, to Billy Crum, Sr. and Brenda (Rogers) Holt.

Surviving are his sons, Nicholas Crum of La Porte, Andrew Crum of La Porte, and Owen Crum of Japan; mother, Brenda Rogers Holt; father, Billy...

Barbara Clark

Jan 21, 2025

Barbara "Barb" Ann Clark, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Brickyard Terrace.

Barbara was born on January 29, 1938, in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth and Charlotte (Reiser) Baker.

Barb married Joseph Raymond "Ray" Clark who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Michael (Angela) Clark of Oak Lawn, IL, Kathi (Gary) Tilling of...

Philip Herrold

Jan 21, 2025

Philip "Phil" Richard Herrold, 38, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Philip was born on September 12, 1986, in La Porte, Indiana to Richard G. and Julianna M. (Medema) Herrold.

Surviving are his parents; uncle and aunt, Dr. Robert Earl (Anne) Herrold of Chicago, Illinois; cousins, Dr....

Van Risley

Jan 18, 2025

Van Alan Risley, 57, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Van was born on September 29, 1967, in La Porte, Indiana, to Charles N. Risley and Kathleen E. (Rickenbaugh) Meaney.

Surviving are his children, Syan Risley and Pearce Risley, both of La Porte; 3 bonus children; 8 grandchildren; life...

Frederick Stigler

Jan 18, 2025

Frederick "Fred" A. Stigler, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Frederick was born on September 1, 1959, in Waukesha, WI, to Frederick and Dolores (Struck) Stigler.

Surviving are his siblings, Denise (Gary) Bunch of La Porte, Bradley P. Stigler of La Porte, Terese (Chris) Stigler of La...

Craig Baker

Jan 16, 2025

Craig Lee Baker, 62, of Wanatah, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.

Craig was born on August 25, 1962, in La Porte, IN, to Carl and Gussie Baker.

He married Terri Woodward who survives. Also surviving are his children, Joshua (Temple) Baker of Kingsford Heights and Krystal (Jeffrey) Baum of Wanatah; grandchildren, Michael, Breeanna, Cassandra,...

Billy Smith

Jan 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Carl Smith II, 46, of La Porte, Indiana, who passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Billy was born on September 17, 1978, in La Porte, IN, to Billy and Sally (Fugate) Smith.

Surviving are his sister, Carla (Tom) Tefft and his beloved nieces and nephews, Cayden, Logan, and Chloe...

Ronald Pressel

Jan 15, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Emery Pressel, 90, of Trail Creek Place Assisted Living, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from complications of Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.

Ronald was born June 12, 1934, in Union Township, Union Mills, Indiana to Emery and Anna (Bridegroom) Pressel.

Ron graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Agronomy. He then married Sheila Parker. Three children were born...

William Sullivan

Jan 15, 2025

William "Bill" Lee Sullivan, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home.

William was born on June 11, 1937, in Rolling Prairie, IN, to Eli and Virginia (Reuille) Sullivan.

On March 16, 1959, in La Porte, IN, he married Sandra Bradley who survives. Also surviving are his children, Vicky Gliva, Rhonda Sullivan and Phillip Sullivan,...

Julie Hilbish

Jan 14, 2025

Julie Blankschein Hilbish, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Miller's Health and Rehab.

Julie was born on October 19, 1940, in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Irene (Kemp) Blankschein.

On January 26, 1963, in La Porte, IN, she married Thomas Hilbish who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Jennifer Hilbish of Cincinnati, OH and...

Loretta Raymond

Jan 13, 2025

Loretta May Raymond, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home.

Loretta was born on July 22, 1944, in Pennsylvania, to Donavon and Mary (Perfors) Worthington.

Her daughter, Denise Henley of Valparaiso, survives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bonnie Johannen; and brother, Eddie Worthington.

Loretta...

Sandra Fay Wright

Jan 13, 2025

Sandra Fay Wright, 76, of La Porte, IN, passed away on January 13, 2025 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Sandra was born on June 10, 1948 in Ponchatoula, LA, to Algie and Florrie "Flo" (Jarrell) Ennis.

On September 16, 1972 in Michigan City, IN, she married James "Jim" Wright who survives. Also surviving are her son, Joshua (Valerie) Wright of Rogersville, TN; granddaughter,...

William Raymond Freese

Jan 12, 2025

William Raymond Freese, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away on January 12, 2025 at Franciscan Health - Crown Point.

William was born on January 14, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Clifford and Margaret (Gallo) Freese.

On June 20, 1970, in La Porte, IN, he married Barbara Ebert who survives. Also surviving are his 3 children, David (Amy) Porter of La...

Carolyn Lee Dadlow

Jan 12, 2025

Carolyn Lee Dadlow, 67, of La Porte, IN, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.

Carolyn was born on January 17, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to Russell and Helen (Rhoade) Canfield.

On November 8, 1980, in La Porte, IN, she married Gregory Dadlow who survives. Also surviving are her sister, Barbara Herrold of La Porte; daughters, Jennifer...

Vernon Satchwell

Jan 9, 2025

Vernon Louis Satchwell, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Trail Creek Place in Michigan City, Indiana.

 Vernon was born on May 21, 1947, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Bernard and Vivian (Bane) Satchwell.

On June 7, 1968, at Monon United Methodist Church in Monon, Indiana, he married Paula Ward, who survives. Also surviving are children Mark...

Kenneth McCann

Jan 7, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Wayne McCann, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Kenneth was born on November 15, 1944, in Sonoma, CA, to Ernest and Bonnie (Jennings) McCann.

Surviving are his sons, Kenneth McCann and Larry McCann, both of La Porte; daughter-in-law, Kimberly McCann; many nieces and nephews; and his caretakers at Brickyard...

William Smith

Jan 3, 2025

William Carl Smith, better known as "Carl," passed away on January 3, 2025, in New Carlisle, Indiana, at the age of 71. He was born on February 17, 1953, in Corbin, Kentucky, the son of Mildred (Bunton) Mobley and William Smith. 

Carl lived a life full of laughter and humor and had a way of putting you at ease. His sense...