Obituaries

Sue Ann Duncan

Sue Ann Duncan

May 31, 2020

Sue Ann Duncan, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.

Sue was born on April 30, 1948 in Sweetwater, TX, to Peggy Duncan.

Sue is survived by her sister, Barbara Duncan of La Porte. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Sue was a restaurant manager...

Barbara "Barbie" Lynn O'Dell

Barbara "Barbie" Lynn O'Dell

May 31, 2020

Barbara "Barbie" Lynn O'Dell, 66, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Barbie was born on January 19, 1954 in Michigan City, IN, to Eugene Russell and Joyce (Angeledes) Cleveland.

On June 6, 1993, she married Roy who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Melissa Dombkowski of Michigan...

Lou Ann (Kapp)  Wiencken

Lou Ann (Kapp) Wiencken

May 26, 2020

Lou Ann Wiencken, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Lou was born on July 12, 1935 in Springfield, MO, to Alden and Neva (Rogers) Kapp.

On October 18, 1958 in Michigan City, she married John who preceded her in death on March 11, 2009.  Surviving...

Robert "Bob" L. Truesdell

Robert "Bob" L. Truesdell

May 25, 2020

Robert "Bob" L. Truesdell, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on April 22, 1929 to Irene and Preston L. Truesdell, in Logansport, IN.  He was the oldest of five children.  His siblings include Josephine Tolly of Liburn, GA, Marilyn (Lenny) Woznicki of...

Anthony "Joey" McCoy

Anthony "Joey" McCoy

May 24, 2020

Anthony "Joey"  McCoy, 37, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Joey was born on August 29, 1982 in Plymouth, IN.

At the age of 16, Joey entered the home of this beloved Guardians, William and Virginia Finney, who survive.  Also surviving are his brothers, Trey Finney, Michael...

Raymond D. Webb

Raymond D. Webb

May 22, 2020

Raymond "Ray" DeVon Webb, 87, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Raymond was born on February 25, 1933 in Knox City, IN, to Roy and Ada (Riggleman) Webb, Sr.

On May 17, 1952 in Door Village, IN, he married Janette Dyer who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Ronald B. Stelter

Ronald B. Stelter

May 20, 2020

Ronald B. Stelter, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at home with his loving wife by his side. Ronald was born in Chicago, IL, on September 24, 1930 to Erick and Victoria (Wisniewski) Stelter.

On January 16, 1954 in Chicago, IL, he married Marie Orman who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Cynthia Lou Hyde

Cynthia Lou Hyde

May 20, 2020

Cynthia Lou Hyde, 69, of Valparaiso, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital. Cynthia was born in Columbus, IN, on February 25, 1951 to Jack M.and Barbara J. (Weidman) Hyde.

Surviving Cynthia are her children, Brian (Kim) Jones of Waterville, OH and Jaime Jones of Plano, IL; 3 grandchildren, Zach Jones, Avery Jones...

Donald E. Hall

Donald E. Hall

May 20, 2020

Donald E. Hall, 78, of La Porte, passed away on May 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Please share your fond memories of Donald and condolences to his family and friends on Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Tribute Wall.

Kostas "Gust" C. Zissides

Kostas "Gust" C. Zissides

May 20, 2020

Kostas "Gust" C. Zissides, 91, of Chesterton, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Gust was born on October 24, 1928 in Ano Mitrousi, Serras, Greece to Christos and Anastasia (Kaneli) Zissides.

Surviving are his children, Ann Buhner of Valparaiso and Peter Zissides of Chicago; grandson, Evan Buhner of Chicago; 2 sisters, Marianthi Pantelides and...

Martha "Punk" Eloise (West)  Hindsley

Martha "Punk" Eloise (West) Hindsley

May 11, 2020

Martha "Punk" Eloise Hindsley, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home.

Martha was born on March 23, 1932 in Delfore, AR, to Cromwell and Nanette (Medley) West.

On April 15, 1954 in San Diego, CA, she married James, who preceded her in death in 2001.  Surviving Martha are...

Helen Marie (Cobb)  Burgess

Helen Marie (Cobb) Burgess

May 3, 2020

Helen Marie Burgess, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Jackson, MI, on March 5, 1932 to Leonard and Marybelle Amelia (Ford) Cobb.

On May 22, 1954 in Jackson, MI, she married Jerry who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughters,...

LaVerne Mae (Tomlinson)  Anderson

LaVerne Mae (Tomlinson) Anderson

May 1, 2020

LaVerne Mae Anderson, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace.

LaVerne was born on October 15, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to Chester A. and Anna (Celis) Tomlinson.

On July 20, 1946, she married Bud Lester Anderson, who preceded her in death one month after their 50th anniversary. ...

Judy K. Chronister

Judy K. Chronister

Apr 28, 2020

Judy K. Chronister, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on June 27, 1946 in West Plains, MO, to Oscar and Emma (Ellison) Lovan.

On June 24, 1968 in Willow Springs, MO, she married Billy Dean who preceded her in death.  Surviving are...

Mary Louise (Oakes)  Craft

Mary Louise (Oakes) Craft

Apr 26, 2020

Mary Louise Craft, 105, of West Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence, exactly one week before her 106th birthday.

Mary was born on May 3, 1914 in Buckingham, IL, to Frank A. and Nellie (Reed) Oakes. She was the third of six children.  She graduated from Kingsbury High School in 1930 and...

Sandra Lae Tarantino

Sandra Lae Tarantino

Apr 26, 2020

Sandra Lae Tarantino, 75, of La Porte, passed away on April 26, 2020 at her home.  Please share your fond memories of Sandra and condolences to her family and friends on Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Tribute Wall.

John "Steve" Stephen Johnson

John "Steve" Stephen Johnson

Apr 26, 2020

Steve Johnson 1963-2020

John Stephen "Steve" Johnson, passed away at his home in Kingsbury on April 26, 2020.

Steve was born in La Porte on September 7, 1963 to Donna and John Johnson.  He was a graduate of La Porte High School in 1982.  Steve was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and served between...

Jerry Dean Lambert

Jerry Dean Lambert

Apr 21, 2020

Jerry was born in Boone, NC, on March 21, 1953 to Willard and Juanita (Gantt) Lambert.

On September 30, 2012 in LasVegas, NV, he married Carilyn "Carrie" Rehlander who survives.  Also surviving are his sons, Jason (Trevor) Lambert-Novak of Michigan City and Brandon (Ashley Terry) Lambert of Michigan City; stepdaughters, Sara (Dustin) Kling of La Porte and...

Rodney Dale Williams

Rodney Dale Williams

Apr 16, 2020

Rodney Dale Williams, 65, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Rodney was born on June 27, 1954 in Chicago, IL, to Wilbur and Jennie (Simpson) Williams.

On March 29, 1982 in Union City, TN, he married Maureen Bell who preceded him in death.  Surviving Rodney are his...

Eleanor V. (Jones)  DeMarco

Eleanor V. (Jones) DeMarco

Apr 15, 2020

Eleanor V. (Jones) DeMarco, 91, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN. Eleanor was born in New Carlisle, IN, St. Joseph County, on July 3, 1928 to the late Ellis and Neva M. (Rodgers) Jones. Surviving are her beloved children, Davelle E. DeMarco of Indianapolis, IN and Dawn E. DeMarco of Mechanicsville,...