Obituaries

David Louis Steele

David Louis Steele

Oct 24, 2020

David Louis Steele, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at home.

David was born on March 13, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to David and Mary C. (Weisner) Steele.

On November 11, 1997, he married Pamela Letitia Withee who preceded him in death on November 3, 2014.  Surviving are his...

Nancy Sue Snodgrass

Nancy Sue Snodgrass

Oct 23, 2020

Nancy Sue Snodgrass, 79, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

Nancy was born on April 17, 1941 in Yorktown, IN, to Lee and Martha (Cox) Snodgrass.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Joan (Paul) Coffman, Virginia Shenefield, Robert (Glenna) Snodgrass, William Snodgrass; and brother-in-law,...

Lindsay Nicole Haack

Lindsay Nicole Haack

Oct 22, 2020

Lindsay Nicole Haack, 33, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Surviving are her mother, Pamela (Brian) Malott of La Porte; grandmother, Dolores Whiteman of La Porte; stepsister, Meagan Malott of La Porte; half brother, Tony Haack of Chesterton; fiancé, Aaron; and 2 stepchildren, Everly and Jacob.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather,...

Anthony D. Keeling

Anthony D. Keeling

Oct 22, 2020

Anthony D. Keeling, 39, of  La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Anthony was born in La Porte, IN, on May 13, 1981 to Ronnie and Brenda (Walton) Keeling.

Surviving are his 7 children, Mackenzie, Madison, Ian, Evan, Nevaeh, Isaiah, and Isaac Keeling; grandson, Jayden Keeling; his...

Elanda "Bae Bae" Ramsey

Elanda "Bae Bae" Ramsey

Oct 22, 2020

Elanda "Bae Bae" Ramsey, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

Elanda was born on August 15, 1954 in Springfield, IL, to Aaron Ford and Rosie Lee (King) Ramsey.

On April 29, 2017 in La Porte, IN, he married Beverly Starkey who survives.  Also surviving are his two sons, Aaron...

Andrew "Andy" Sherman Blevins, II

Andrew "Andy" Sherman Blevins, II

Oct 21, 2020

Andrew "Andy" Sherman Blevins, II, 55, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Andrew was born in La Porte, IN, on September 24, 1965 to James Blevins and Joan E. (Helterbrand) Calahan.

In November 1990, he married Dawn Ingole who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Daniel Blevins of Mishawaka;...

Michelle Renee Ferrara

Michelle Renee Ferrara

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...

Patricia A. (Tennant)  Steinke

Patricia A. (Tennant) Steinke

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...

Leonel "Leo" Ruiz Jr.

Leonel "Leo" Ruiz Jr.

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,...

Beverly Jean (Kenerson)  Lilley

Beverly Jean (Kenerson) Lilley

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...

Jason Edward Moon

Jason Edward Moon

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...

Amanda Gail (Laughlin)  Sorg

Amanda Gail (Laughlin) Sorg

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...

Harold "Allen" Milton

Harold "Allen" Milton

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...

Richard Dean Pardue

Richard Dean Pardue

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...

Donald B. Newland

Donald B. Newland

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,...

David Leo Nelson

David Leo Nelson

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)...

Agnes Ellen (Newman)  Metcalf

Agnes Ellen (Newman) Metcalf

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...

Marcella (Schoof)  Henning

Marcella (Schoof) Henning

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...

Marilyn Sue Gierke

Marilyn Sue Gierke

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...

Linda Susan Minnick

Linda Susan Minnick

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...