May 31, 2019

Ellis Jr. Martin, 90, of Michigan City, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home.

Ellis was born on November 29, 1928 in Guin, AL, to Valentine and Cleo (Riddle) Martin.

On June 7, 1997 in La Porte, IN, he married Doris Mae Hubbard who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Angela...

May 29, 2019

Richard Louis Moreau, Sr., 71, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Richard was born in Gary, IN, on August 12, 1947 to Kenneth Leroy and Kathleen Sue (James) Moreau.

On September 28, 1968, he married Beverly Jean (Truett) Moreau who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children,...

May 26, 2019

Sheila Anne (Brannon) Pinda, 65, of South Bend, passed away, after a brief illness, on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.

Sheila was born on March 20, 1954 in Eupora, MS, to Joseph Wiley Brannon, Jr. and Sarah Kathleen (Grammar) Brannon.

On September 20, 2002 in Michigan City, IN...

May 26, 2019

Robert Simon of LaPorte, Indiana passed on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Robert was the son of Richard and Karen (Sadenwater) Simon, eldest brother to Roger (Sherry) Simon, Wendy (Wayne) Vance and John (Lorie) Simon, and friend to countless others. Robert’s adventure began 62 short years ago in Gary, Indiana. A family man, he spent 42 wonderful years married to...

May 25, 2019

After a long and bravely fought battle, John (Jack) A. Wilczynski, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born on July 25, 1960 in Gary, IN, to John and Helen (Lissy) Wilczynski.

On June 30, 1979, he married his love and best friend,...

May 24, 2019

Wade Edward Kanney, 100, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Wade was born on July 23, 1918 in La Porte, IN, to Vincent A. and Helen C. (Wade) Kanney.

Surviving are many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...

May 24, 2019

Pastor Kevin Gene Galloway, 50, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Kevin was born on April 23, 1969 in La Porte, IN, to Gene Galloway and Sheila Galloway.

On January 6, 1990 in Bedford, IN, he married his best friend, Davena Fields, who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Zachary...

May 23, 2019

Philip Bruce Thornburg, 66, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home. Philip was born in La Porte, IN, on December 29, 1952 to Myron "Whitey" Albert and Anna  Katherine "Kate" (Wetter) Thornburg.

On October 8, 1994 in La Porte, IN, he married Jan (Scott) who survives.  Also surviving are his father, Myron...

May 22, 2019

Wilma F. Lewis, age 95 , of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Wilma was born in Mc Leansboro, IL, on January 6, 1924 to Harry G. and Nora M. (Gibbs) Gunter.

On May 25, 1943, she married Howard A. Lewis in St. Louis, MO.  Surviving are her beloved...

May 20, 2019

Lois Sharlene Seymour, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side.

Lois was born on December 2, 1929 in La Porte, IN, to Arthur Carl and Kittie (Proud) Rameier.

On May 30, 1948 in La Porte, IN, she married James Wilbur Seymour who...

May 17, 2019

Lucille was born a true coal miner's daughter in Kentucky.  She spent her young years in coal towns in Tennessee with her loving family, wonderful hard working parents, two sisters and three brothers.

In 1942, the family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.  In 1948, the first of her three children was born.  She had two daughters, Sharon and...

May 10, 2019

Phillip A. Janik, Sr., 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Phillip was born on October 7, 1939 in East Chicago, IN, to Michael and Mary (Yameroz) Janik.

On September 16, 1957, he married Wilma Dian Cooper who preceded him in death in 2016. Surviving are his...

May 7, 2019

Joey A. Bradley, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Joey was born in South Bend, IN, on July 10, 1962 to Jerry and Betty (Wiltfong) Bradley.

On June 22, 1985 in New Carlisle, he married Cathleen Simonton who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, ...

May 5, 2019

John A. Sornson, 80, passed away at home on Sunday, May 5, 2019.

John was born on July 30, 1938 in Dyess, AR, to William W. and Mabel  L. (Gowans) Sornson.

Surviving are his beloved children, Michael Sornson of OR, David Mark Sornson of FL, Montie Moses of TX, and Rita Schroeder of La Porte;...

May 4, 2019

Asa Charles Reid, Sr., 70, of La Porte, passed away at home on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Asa was born on March 6, 1949 in Hastings, MI, to Charles Franklin and Ruth May (Jones) Reid.

On November 13, 1988 in Augsburg Lutheran Church, Chesterton, IN, he married Elizabeth "Beth"  Molnar who survives.  Also surviving are...

May 1, 2019

Maurice LeRoy Hurni, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Maurice was born in Newville Township, IN, on March 1, 1924 to Willard LeRoy and Olive Odessa (Mettert) Hurni.

On August 20, 1949 at First Christian Church in La Porte, he married Doris Ann Hostetler who survives. ...

Apr 28, 2019

Eugene C. Ruggles, 95, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City.

He was born on February 19, 1924 at 915 Ohio Street in Michigan City, IN, to Leslie E. and Clara (Schmidt) Ruggles.

After graduation from Elston High School, Class of 1941, Gene served three years in the US...

Apr 27, 2019

Jack D. Waak Sr., 85, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Golden Living Center. Jack was born in La Porte, IN, on January 10, 1934 to Lester and Mary E. (Bennett) Waak.

Jack graduated from Stillwell High School in 1954.

On August 16, 1958 in Dillon, SC, he married Mary...

Apr 26, 2019

Lalena Marshall, 45, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Lalena was born on March 25, 1974 in La Porte, to Richard and Elizabeth (Rock) Waltman.

Surviving are her beloved daughters, Elisha Krauth, Myra Ward, and Desirea Ward, all of La Porte; son, Myron Ward, III of Ft. Stewart, GA; 2 grandsons, Braxton Jeffers and...

Apr 23, 2019

Lorraine Lena Gresham, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Golden Living Center in La Porte.

Lorraine was born on September 4, 1931 in Myrtle, MS to Joseph and Ruth (Tucker) Lowery.

Surviving are her daughter, Phoebe (Terry) Miller of Washburn, WI; three sons, Jeff Orszulak of La Porte, Danny Orszulak of Michigan...