Oct 26, 2020

Thomas J. Kelly, 61, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Thomas was born on May 18, 1959 in Chicago, IL, to Edward and Lucille (Koca) Kelly.

On April 16, 1989 in Maywood, IL, he married Ann Rhode who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Ryan (Rachel Cavarrubias) Kelly...

Oct 25, 2020

Delmon Colston Lindsey, 77, of Hamlet, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte. Delmon was born in Giles Co., TN, on April 14, 1943 to Edward W. and Lillie M (Colston) Lindsey .

On April 25, 1970 in La Porte, IN, he married Patricia Picklesimer who preceded him in death.  Surviving Delmon...

Oct 24, 2020

John Anthony Matthews, 61, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis from complication of liver failure.

John was born on May 6, 1959 in Michigan City, IN, to William and Regina (Joyner) Matthews.

Surviving John are his siblings, Virginia Weaver, Joan (Michael) Day, Jane Cox, Larry (Patricia) Matthews, Deborah...

Oct 24, 2020

Jeff Gabriel VanMeter, 44, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Jeff was born on December 15, 1975 in Wood River, IL, to Gregory and Susan (Paulovich) VanMeter.

On February 8, 2002 in Wanatah, IN, he married Jennifer Conboy who survives.  Also surviving are his sons, Vincent and Jasper VanMeter, both of La Porte; parents,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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)...