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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Mar 13, 2020

Jerrold Dean Worthington, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Jerrold was born on May 2, 1932 in La Porte, IN, to John and Vertie (Anderson) Worthington.

On June 6, 1959 in La Porte, IN, he married Mary Ann Lindwall who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Christine (Robert) Duttlinger...

Mar 12, 2020

Robert "Hop" Wayne Eldridge, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at La Porte Hospital. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on February 20, 1948 to Wayne and Claire (Hohn) Eldridge.

On December 30, 1971 in La Porte, IN, he married Catherine Fitzpatrick who survives.  Also surviving are his children,  Benjamin Eldridge...

Mar 11, 2020

Sharon Ann Urban, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Trail Creek Place.

Sharon was born on August 7, 1940 in Milford, MI, to Gilbert and Madeline (Deriemaker) Urban.

Surviving are Sharon's siblings, Doris (Frank) Kotecki of Manistee, MI, Gilbert (Michael) Urban of Phoenix, AZ, Dean (Robert) Urban of La Porte, and Kirk...

Mar 10, 2020

Aria Elizabeth Scarborough, anxiously awaited little one to Felisha Stout and Lucas Scarbrough of Kingsford Heights, passed away due to complications at 2:45 pm CST on March 10, 2020 in Michigan City. Aria is survived by her parents; her 3 brothers, Colson of Kingsford Heights, Ryder and Landyn of La Porte; grandparents, Scott and Jennifer Stout of Union Mills...

Mar 9, 2020

Patricia Marie Johnson, 36, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Patricia was born on April 9, 1983 in Terre Haute, IN, to Frank and Deborah (McMeans) Johnson.

Surviving Patricia are her parents; sister, Peggy Johnson of Mishawaka; nephew, Gerald Johnson of Mishawaka; as well as numerous aunts...

Mar 9, 2020

Lorraine J. Osterstock, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

Lorraine was born in Easton, PA, on September 10, 1930 to William J.and Lena B. (Bickford) Jones.

On September 11, 1948 in Nazareth, PA, she married Robert Osterstock, Sr. who preceded her...

Mar 9, 2020

Lonnie Jay Garner, 42, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence.

Lonnie was born on March 14, 1977 in La Porte, IN, to Lonnie and Patty (Davis) Garner.

Surviving are Lonnie's children, Felicia Garner of Michigan City and Colton Garner of Reynolds; brother, Ronnie Garner of Wabash; stepsister, Lacey Garner of La...

Mar 8, 2020

Brenda Carol Murray, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Franciscan Health of Michigan City.

Brenda was born on December 29, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Loyal and Mary Jane (Bettuo) Harley.

On January 9, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married John Kenneth, who survives.  Also surviving are...

Mar 5, 2020

Elizabeth E. (Garner) Cox Nickell, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana.

Elizabeth was born on October 15, 1923 in Tennessee, the daughter of Venoy and Amanda (Ramey) Garner.

Elizabeth worked at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant during WWII.  After WWII, she became an LPN and worked for many...

Mar 4, 2020

Daniel "Dan" Surma, 65, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago. Daniel was born on January 7, 1955 in La Porte, Indiana to Fredrick and Sylvia (Duell) Surma.  He graduated from La Porte High School in 1973 and Moody Bible Institute in 1978.  He received a BA Music from the American...

Mar 2, 2020

Gordon L. Hamlin, 53, of La Porte, passed away on March 2, 2020 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.  A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mar 1, 2020

Charles H. Wilson, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home. Charles was born in Chesterton, IN, on March 5, 1948 to Everett Edward and Dorothy Gladys (Striker) Wilson.

On December 23, 1983 in Greenfield, Ohio, he married Betty Benson who survives.  Also surviving are his 5 children, Earl (Kendall) Wilson,...

Feb 17, 2020

Ronald William Schrier, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. Ron was born in La Porte, IN, on August 11, 1962 to Henry H. and Kathaleen L. (Cowgill) Schrier.

He is survived by his sisters, Cynthia (Chris Sexton) Schrier of La Porte, Lauri (Calvin) Chapman of South Bend, and Pat...

Feb 16, 2020

Shirley Ann Fort, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Shirley was born in Kentucky on September 1, 1941 to Henry and Ethel (Creech) Richie.  She moved to Indiana as a young child.  Shirley grew up in Starke County and graduated from North Judson High School in 1959....

Feb 16, 2020

Baby Justice passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

He was born on February 16, 2020 to Chloe Justice.

Surviving are his mother; grandparents, Cori (Ronnie) Walker and Chris (Michelle) Justice, all of La Porte; aunt, Chelsy Scarborough of La Porte; uncle, Chevy Justice of La Porte; and...

Feb 15, 2020

Kyle Thomas Schweder, 28, was received in heaven on February 15, 2020 at LaPorte Hospital and Health Systems.

Kyle was born on February 8, 1992 in LaPorte, IN, to Nancy (Teter) Addie and Dennis Schweder.

Kyle is survived by his 2 year old son, Leo; parents, Nancy (Chad) Addie and Dennis Schweder, all of LaPorte;...