Obituaries

Leo David Lambert

Leo David Lambert

Oct 21, 2023

Leo David Lambert, a loving, funny, and thoughtful young man from Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2023, at the tender age of 14. Born on July 15, 2009, in La Porte, Indiana, Leo was the cherished son of Thomas L. Lambert and Christine M. (Smith) Maddox.

Leo is survived by his parents, Thomas...

Richard Albert Clark, Sr.

Richard Albert Clark, Sr.

Oct 20, 2023

Richard Albert Clark, Sr., 83, of Hamlet, IN, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on October 20, 2023.

Richard was born on March 28, 1940, in La Porte, IN to Bud E. and Ellen Lydia (Clark) Clark.

On December 16, 1960, in Hamlet, IN, he married Nancy Yoquelet who survives. Also...

Barry Stanley Reed

Barry Stanley Reed

Oct 18, 2023

Barry Stanley Reed, 82, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away, after a long illness, on October 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Wichita, KS on January 8, 1941, to Phillip A. Reed and Dorris E. (Mathews) Reed.

Barry honorably served his country in the United States Navy with the very first crew on...

Debra Kay (Miller)  Kuta

Debra Kay (Miller) Kuta

Oct 17, 2023

Debra Kay Kuta, 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home, with family by her side. Debra was born on April 19, 1952 in La Porte, IN to Gene and Rosemary (Slack) Miller.

On June 22, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV, she married Craig Kuta who survives.  Also surviving are her 2 daughters, Kayla...

Pearlie Sue (Banks)  Howard

Pearlie Sue (Banks) Howard

Oct 16, 2023

Pearlie Sue Howard, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on October 16, 2023, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Pearlie was born on April 23, 1942, in Jackson, KY to Arnie and Edna (White) Banks.

On December 19, 1963, in Jackson, KY, she married George Howard who preceded her in death on March 27, 1972.  Surviving...

Andrew Benjamin Daniel

Andrew Benjamin Daniel

Oct 10, 2023

Andrew Benjamin Daniel, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, 35, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Andrew "Benji" was born in La Porte, Indiana on August 5, 1988, to Clyde and Millie (Sechrest) Daniel.

On November 19, 2022, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he married his wife, Erica, who survives.  Also surviving...

Marlene Ann (Erickson)  Shreve

Marlene Ann (Erickson) Shreve

Oct 10, 2023

Marlene Ann Shreve, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Settlers Place.

Marlene was born in La Porte IN, on February 20, 1940 to Ralph and Luella (Swanberg) Erickson.

On October 25, 1958 in La Porte, she married Melvin who preceded her in death on November 18, 2011. Surviving...

Rodney H. Dillon

Rodney H. Dillon

Oct 6, 2023

Rodney H. Dillon, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on October 6, 2023, at his home, where he was surrounded by his loving family.

Rodney was born on May 5, 1953, in Charleston,WV to Darwin Dillon and Nora (Pettry) Bannwart.

On November 5, 1977, in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Beattie who survives....

Linda Le (Sullivan)  Glenn

Linda Le (Sullivan) Glenn

Oct 6, 2023

Linda Le Glenn, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Linda was born in Gary, IN, on March 15, 1941, to James and Lula (Meece) Sullivan.

On October 25, 1970, in Portage, IN, she married Harold who preceded her in death. Surviving Linda are her 5...

Amber Amanda Marie (Dyer)  Robison

Amber Amanda Marie (Dyer) Robison

Oct 5, 2023

Amber Amanda Marie Robison, 44, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

Amber was born on December 14, 1978, in Logan, West Virginia to Anthony Dyer and Naomi (Tomblin) Dyer.

Surviving Amber are her daughter, Christina Robison of Rolling Prairie; sisters, Elizabeth (Ken Rosentreter) Dyer of Fish Lake and Barbara Fowler-Dyer...

Robert "Bob" Earl Reum

Robert "Bob" Earl Reum

Oct 2, 2023

Robert "Bob" Earl Reum, 88, of South Bend, IN, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Brentwood at Niles.

Bob was born on June 23, 1935 in Niles, MI to Robert and Olive (Dunneman) Reum.

On March 2, 1996 in South Bend, he married Jacqueline Harvey-Reum who survives. Also surviving are his son, Robert W....

Stephen "Steve" Wesley Hand

Stephen "Steve" Wesley Hand

Oct 1, 2023

Beloved brother in Christ, Stephen "Steve" Wesley Hand, 40, of La Porte, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2023.

Steve was born on August 3, 1983 to Stephen and Beverly (Corey) Hand.

On September 1, 2007, he married Alliegra Peting who survives. Also surviving are his son, David: parents; sister,...

Sonja Marie (Harrison)  Mathis

Sonja Marie (Harrison) Mathis

Sep 30, 2023

Sonja M. Mathis, age 85, of La Porte, Indiana, peacefully passed away at her home on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 12, 1938, in Loon Lake, IN, she was the daughter of the late Hollis and Marie (Rex) Harrison. Sonja shared a deep love with her husband, Wilbur "Willie" Mathis. The...

John Allen Lewis

John Allen Lewis

Sep 27, 2023

John Allen Lewis, 54, of La Porte, IN, formerly of FL, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

John was born in Toledo, OH, on June 2, 1969 to Donald Lewis and Margery (Pizer) Kramer.

Surviving John are his 3 children, Nathan, Hannah, and Sarah Lewis, all of La Porte; father and step-mother, Donald and...

Gerald "Jerry" Dean Hill

Gerald "Jerry" Dean Hill

Sep 25, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Dean Hill, 82, of Deltona, Florida, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Advent Health Fish Memorial Hospital.

Jerry was born on April 27, 1941 in La Porte, IN to Harvey and Helen (Madison) Hill.

On August 5, 1961 in La Porte, IN, he married Marsha A. Crowe, who preceded him in death...

Victor "Vic" S. Bohannon

Victor "Vic" S. Bohannon

Sep 25, 2023

Victor "Vic" S. Bohannon, 74, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Life Care Center in Michigan City, Indiana.

Victor was born on April 6, 1949, in Long Beach, CA, to Fred and Beverly (Pease) Bohannon.

Surviving are his mother, Beverly Bohannon of Newport, NC; siblings, Julie Barthel of Newport, NC and Steven (Julie)...

Thelma Jane (Bailey)  Cole

Thelma Jane (Bailey) Cole

Sep 25, 2023

Thelma Jane Cole, 72, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle.

Thelma was born on June 5, 1951 in Pressenburg, KY to Noah and Maxie (Rice) Bailey.

Surviving Thelma are her 4 sons, Coon (Joyce) Cole of Magoffin County, KY, Noah (Jeanette) Cole of North Liberty, James Cole of Magoffin...

James Don Forrest

James Don Forrest

Sep 22, 2023

James "Trees" Don Forrest, born on February 14, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, left our world on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Miller's Health & Rehab in La Porte, Indiana. Jim was born to Don and Dorothy Forrest, and grew up alongside his siblings, Hank (Barb) Forrest, Patty Loiacano, and Nancy Boling.  He was preceded in death by his brother,...

William "Bill" J. Armour

William "Bill" J. Armour

Sep 12, 2023

William "Bill" J. Armour, 62, of Mill Creek, IN, unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2023.

Bill was born in Eau Claire, WI on July 30, 1961, to Myron Armour and Harriet (Sheffer) Armour.

On September 19, 1998, in La Porte, he married Shelley L. Swanson.  Bill is survived by his wife, Shelley; sister, Roberta...

Charles Edward Blair

Charles Edward Blair

Sep 10, 2023

Charles Edward Blair, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

The only child of Arlie Hiram and Elise Viola (Webb) Blair, Charles was born on December 22, 1930, in Whitesburg, KY.

On June 11, 1949, in Mayking, KY, Charles married Peggy Craft who survives. Also surviving are...

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