Jul 28, 2019

Dayman Earl Kimberlind Chatman, 18, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Dayman was born in Chicago, IL, on September 1, 2000 to Dayman Chatman and Chanel Spralls.

Surviving are his parents; siblings, Jerimiah Chatman, Jacob Chatman, Iris Talley, Daya Chatman, Landon Grant, DayJené Spralls, and Jeneya Spralls as well as his grandmothers, Alice Chatman...

Jul 20, 2019

Mary E. Waak, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July  20, 2019 at her home.

Mary was born in Washington DC, on March 28, 1943 to William and Florence (Lacey) Fary. On August 16, 1958 in Dillon, SC, she married Jack Waak, who passed April 27, 2019.  Surviving are her children,  Judy (Steven) Waak-Pearce of...

Jul 18, 2019

David Tolson, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Golden Living Center La Porte. David was born in La Porte, IN, on September 15, 1944 to Wallace and Sylvia Tolson.

David was preceded in death by his parents Sylvia and Wallace Tolson; wife, Patrica Diane Tolson (Owen); sister, Donna Tolson; and nephew,...

Jul 17, 2019

Philip Frederic Heminger, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Philip was born in La Porte, IN, on October 19, 1948 to Frederic and Kay (Banis) Heminger.

On September 7, 1968 in New Carlisle, IN, he married Kathy Bennitt who survives. Also surviving are his sister,...

Jul 14, 2019

Joyce Elaine Allison, 75, of La Porte, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Golden Living Center, La Porte, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Baroda, MI, on October 3, 1943 to Edwin and Leona (Kizer) Schmaltz.

Surviving are her children, Robert (Debbie) Allison of La Porte, Lynn...

Jul 12, 2019

Linda M. Messman, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Linda was born in Dowagiac, MI, on November 30, 1947 to Ahlie G. Abiney and Lucille F. (Smith) Emery.

On August 12, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married Richard Messman who preceded her in death. ...

Jul 11, 2019

Thomas Lee Nablo, 74, of Union Mills, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Thomas was born in La Porte, IN, on February 20, 1945 to Cecil and Edna (Koontz) Nablo.

On June 20, 1981 in La Porte, he married Joyce Gribble who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Erin (John)...

Jul 9, 2019

Bruce John Seidelman, age 81 of New Carlisle, IN passed away on July 9, 2019.

Bruce was born February 9, 1938 in Detroit, MI to his parents John and Helene Seidelman who each preceded him in death.  He is the beloved husband to and is survived by his wife, Marlyce (Schoonover) of 47 years.  He is the...

Jul 6, 2019

Raeanne Fisher, 61, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Raeanne was born on August 11, 1957 in Valparaiso, IN, to Larry R. and Ruth A. (Gray) Shoupe.

Surviving are her children, Dale (Kelli) Fisher of La Porte and Michelle (Patrick) Pence of Crossville, TN; 4 grandchildren, Brittany...

Jul 4, 2019

Joyce Helen Wysocki, 77, of Walkerton, passed away at home on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Joyce was born on October 26, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to Fred and Madeline (VanArkle) Hamer.

On October 16, 1958, she married Lawrence Wysocki, Sr. who preceded her on November 4, 2012.  Surviving are her children, Sandra Wysocki of WI,...

Jul 2, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Clarence West, 93, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home.

Joe was born on September 11, 1925 in Royalton, KY, to Clarence and Leona (Marshall) West.

In 1976, he married June J. Joiner who preceded him in death on January 4, 2008.  Surviving are his 7 daughters,...

Jun 29, 2019

Mary E. Alber, December 11, 1948 – June 29, 2019

Mary E. Alber née Stanton of Michigan City passed away peacefully this Saturday morning at age 70.

Visitation will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in La Porte on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed...

Jun 28, 2019

Ezra Douglas Holbrook, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Ezra was born in Prestonsburg, KY, on March 24, 1942 to Sollie and Zella Mae (Prater) Holbrook.

January 1963 in Norton, VA, he married his beloved Stella (Owsley), who preceded him in death on August 12,...

Jun 26, 2019

Liam was born on February 10, 2019 to Alex Schlagel and Kelsey Siddall in LaPorte, IN and unexpectedly passed away June 26, 2019 in their home at just 4 months old.

Since his birth, Liam has been stealing the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him. He enjoyed trying new foods and...

Jun 25, 2019

Ron LeRoy Blanchard, 52, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in South Bend.  He fought a valiant, decade long battle against Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Ron was born on January 13, 1967 in Fairfax, VA, to LeRoy Blanchard and Toni Sollars, who survive.

On September 25,...

Jun 21, 2019

Allen E. Sabo, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace.

Allen was born on March 6, 1938 in Valparaiso, IN, to John J. and Marcella (Condit) Sabo.

Surviving are his children, Felicia (Bruce) Clark of La Porte, Kelaine (David) Harman of Washington, IN, Darren Sabo of West Hollywood,...

Jun 18, 2019

Richard John Howell, 89, of Union Mills, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Richard was born on July 9, 1929 in Tracy, IN to Leo and Kathryn (Grage) Howell.

On March 7, 1959 in Union Mills, IN, he married Janet Louise Heironimus who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jun 15, 2019

Annie Lorine Wilke, 74, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Annie was born on September 26, 1944 in Stanton, TN, to John T. and Nancy J. (Simpson) Jackson.

On May 9, 1964 in Michigan City, she married Ronald, who preceded her...

Jun 11, 2019

Richard Simon, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor.

Richard was born on July 15, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Gizella (Kesce) Simon.

On September 30, 1953 in Michigan City, he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Sadenwater, who preceded him in death, after 64 wonderful years of...

Jun 8, 2019

Michael Douglas Kiger, 15, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Michael was born in La Porte, IN, on July 14, 2003 to Ron M. Papke and Angie M. (Kiger) Miller.

Surviving are his father, Ron M. (Jessica) Papke of Trail Creek; mother, Angie M. Miller of La Porte; brother,...