Courtney Lynn Deming

Apr 15, 2020

Courtney Lynn Deming, 25, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Courtney was born on March 24, 1995 in Michigan City, IN, to David and Cheryl (Metheny) Deming.

Surviving are her sons, Jordan and Josiah; nephew, Isiah; parents; siblings, Cydney and Derrian Deming; grandparents, David N. Deming, Bud (Patty) Metheny, and Jim (Linda)...

Barry Wayne Bush

Apr 14, 2020

Barry Wayne Bush, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Barry was born on December 12, 1938 in Rolling Prairie, IN, to Frank and Eva (Collyer) Bush.

On July 16, 1988 in New Buffalo, MI, he married Glenda Dew who preceded him in death on September 3, 2000.  Surviving are his son, Jason Bush...

Evelyn S. (Stegall) Leffew

Apr 12, 2020

Evelyn S. Leffew, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Evelyn was born on September 21, 1929 in Harriman, TN, to William Floyd and Tennie Belle (McGaha) Stegall.

On July 15, 1949 in Harriman, TN, she married Lawrence Leffew who preceded her in death.  Surviving are...

Wilbur Ray Stoewer

Apr 11, 2020

Wilbur Ray Stoewer, 90, of La Porte, passed away on April 11, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.   Please share your fond memories of Wilbur and condolences to his family and friends on Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Tribute Wall.

Rose Ella (Cooley) Jozwiak

Apr 10, 2020

Rose Ella Jozwiak, 77, of Rolling Prairie, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Rose was born on March 5, 1943 in La Porte, IN, to Oliver Leo and Ruby Della (Bennett) Cooley.

On June 2, 1962 in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Jerome "Jerry" Jozwiak who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jean Marie Zurcher

Apr 10, 2020

Jean Marie Zurcher, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Jean was born on September 19, 1940 in Fort Wayne, IN, to Mark and Marguerete Vosmeier.

On June 6, 1964 in Ft. Wayne, IN, she married Carl Joseph Zurcher who preceded her in death on December 16, 2019.  Surviving are her...

Margaret "Peggy" E. MacLeod

Apr 5, 2020

Margaret "Peggy"  E. MacLeod, 76, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Miller Health and Rehab, La Porte. Peggy was born in Gary, IN, on December 19, 1943 to Alexander T. and Elsie Mae (Jones) MacLeod.

Peggy is survived by her sister-in-law, RoseAnn MacLeod of Fish Lake; nephews, Scott (Kerrie) MacLeod of Rolling Prairie,...

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Ward

Apr 5, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Ward, 58, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born in Gary, IN, on February 23, 1962 to Ronald Wayne and Carol June (Truth) Ward.

On August 15, 2016, he became engaged to Carla Novreske, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Benji Kidd of Ft....

Tina Lynn Hamlin

Apr 4, 2020

Tina Lynn Hamlin, 52, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

Tina was born on January 3, 1968 in Nebraska to Charles and Linda Hamlin.

Surviving are her children, Constance Searing, Matthew Rancatore and Dillon Hamlin; 11 grandchildren; and her life partner, Ernie Martinez.

She was preceded in death...

Michele Kay Williams

Apr 2, 2020

Michele Kay Williams, 54, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Michele was born on November 22, 1965 in Kouts, IN, to David and Karen (Stoddard) Anderson.

Surviving Michele are her daughter, Madison Draves of La Porte; brother, Craig (Donna) Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA; as well as...

Scott D. Novak

Apr 1, 2020

Scott D. Novak, 39, of La Porte, passed away on April 1, 2020 at his home.

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

Marion Wanser Jones

Apr 1, 2020

Marion Wanser Jones passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at home with her family. Marion was born on June 4, 1934 in Long Branch, New Jersey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Margaret Wanser and sons, Allen and Kenny Jones.

Marion is survived by her son, Steven "T-Bone" (Connie) Jones;...

Tyler A. Terusiak

Mar 28, 2020

Tyler A. Terusiak, 20, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Tyler was born in La Porte, IN, on August 26, 1999 to Eric Terusiak and Dawn (Richardson) Vitale.

Surviving are his parents, Eric (Jody) Terusiak of Kingsford Heights and Dawn (Jason) Vitale of La Porte; siblings,...

Avis "Jean" (Welch) Phillips

Mar 26, 2020

Avis Jean Phillips, referred to as “Jean”, 87, went to be with the Good Lord on March 26, 2020.

Jean was born May 2, 1932 in Epps, LA to Rufus and Lillian (Shows) Welch.

Jean was a Plainfield, IN resident and former longtime resident in La Porte, IN.  She passionately taught art for over 30...

Catalina Gutierrez

Mar 25, 2020

Catalina Gutierrez, 91, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her son's home in Valparaiso. Catalina was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico on November 25, 1928 to Simon and Julia (Hernandez) Garcia.

On November 24, 1945 in Monterrey, Mexico, she married Manuel Gutierrez who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children,...

Phyllis Ann McVicker

Mar 24, 2020

Phyllis Ann McVicker, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital.

Phyllis was born on April 7, 1941 in Muncie, IN, to C. Harold and Ester (Cardif) McVicker.

Phyllis is survived by her brother, Howard (Erma Gene) McVicker; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew, and great-great nieces and nephew; as...

Ronald William Crane

Mar 22, 2020

Ronald William Crane, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Ronald was born on January 4, 1929 in Newark, OH, to William B. and Ethel J. (Sigler) Crane.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Donna Schroeder-Crane; daughter, Belinda Branstool; sons, Michael (Lois) Crane and...

Charles Smith Taylor

Mar 21, 2020

Charles Smith Taylor, 77, formerly of Portage and Hobart, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Charles was born on May 16, 1942 in Greenville, KY, to Herbert  and Helen (Raley) Taylor.

Surviving are his children, Brian Taylor of Valparaiso and Donna (Jeff) Council of La Porte; 4 grandchildren,...

Kai Erik Nyby

Mar 20, 2020

Kai Erik Nyby, 67, of Georgetown, TX, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 20, 2020. Kai was born in Hammond, IN, on March 10, 1953 to Folmer and Vera Nyby, who both currently reside in Michigan City.

Kai grew up in Portage, IN and attended Portage High School where...

Anna "Lois" Browning

Mar 16, 2020

Anna  "Lois" Browning, 80, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home.

Lois was born on November 12, 1939 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, to James and Bertha (Lagrand) Bratcher.

On January 20, 1956, she married Leon Keeling, who preceded her in death on September 19, 2001.  On February 27, 1990,...