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...

Apr 20, 2019

Ralph Francis Gee, Sr., 73, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.

Ralph was born on April 27, 1945 in Knox, IN, to Kenneth Orville and Della Florence (Weaver) Gee.

Surviving are his beloved children, Ralph Francis (Carol) Gee, Jr. of La Porte and Cathy Gee of North Manchester;...

Apr 19, 2019

Travis Wayne Shipley, Sr., 75, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home.

Travis was born on March 31, 1944 in Vincennes, IN, to Charles Denver and Joy Mae (Helton) Shipley.

On October 5, 1990 at Springville Church in La Porte, he married Sherry Gemberling who survives.  Also surviving are...

Apr 19, 2019

Retha M. Mattox, 70, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Retha was born in Sullivan, IN, on July 20, 1948 to Kenneth and Blanche P. (Dayton) Corey.

On June 6, 1971, she married Joe Mattox who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved daughter, Lesa (Wojtek Kochan) Anthony of Kingsford...

Apr 19, 2019

Robert "Bob" George Dure, 84, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home. Robert was born in Baltimore, MD, on November 25, 1934 to George and Caroline (Bishop) Dure.

On July 18, 1970 in Arbutus, MD, he married Rose Marie Baker who survives. Also surviving are his beloved children, Robert (Lisa) Dure...

Apr 17, 2019

Linda Kay Woodruff, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on October 5, 1948 to Ward and Betty (Lain) Eikelberg.

On December 19, 1967 in Wiesbaden, Germany, she married James Woodruff who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Sharon (Mike) Glassman of La Porte and...

Apr 15, 2019

Michael "Mike" D. Meer, Jr., 40, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Michael was born on July 12, 1978 in Michigan City, IN, to Michael and Vicki (Stone) Meer, Sr.

On July 17, 2012, he married Samantha Toothman who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved sons, Dominique, Allen, and Charlie Meer,...

Apr 12, 2019

John Albert Smith, 72, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Golden Living Center.

John was born on December 2, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Wilbert and CoraMae (McGee) Smith.

On May 6, 1967 in La Porte, he married Pamela Peterson who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved sons, Jason Smith of La...

Apr 12, 2019

Ann Marie Stefano, 48, of Fish Lake, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Ann was born in South Bend, IN, on March 6, 1971 to George and Carolyn (Doms) Stefano.

Ann is survived by her 3 children, Brooke (Sarah Kush) Forrester of Pueblo, CO, Holly (Jon) Dudley of La...

Apr 10, 2019

Jessica L Magnuson, 31, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Jessica was born in La Porte, IN, on August 8, 1987 to Robert and Bethany (Moellman) Kasten. On June 3, 2017 in La Porte, she married Eugene Magnuson.   She became his best friend and travel companion.  Jessica was a...

Apr 7, 2019

Randall Eugene Schwarzkopf, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home. Randall was born in La Porte, IN, on January 4, 1939 to Walter Fredrick and Arlene (Shippee) Schwarzkopf.

Surviving are his sister, Marilyn Hill of La Porte; niece, Lori Hill of La Porte; nephews, Mark (Lesa) Hill of La Porte...

Apr 6, 2019

Darlene June Jaycox, 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving children, extended family and friends.

She was preceded by her loving husband, B. Raymond Jaycox, on December 24, 2009, who was a beloved 4th grade teacher at Crichfield Elementary School. She is survived by two daughters,...

Mar 31, 2019

Donald Robert Nehl, 67, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Donald was born in La Porte, IN, on August 13, 1951 to George and Gladys (Thompson) Nehl.

On June 9, 1973, he married Carolyn Stout who survives.  Also surviving are his 3 sons, Jeffery R. (Stephanie) Nehl, Tobey (Traci)...

Mar 28, 2019

Robert Alan Hale, 53, passed away at home on Thursday night, March 28, 2019 surrounded by his wife and three kids. Bob was born on December 28, 1965 in Michigan City, IN, to Robert Ashton Hale, Jr. and Judy L. (Hibner) Hale.

On July 13, 1985, Bob married his best friend Shannon (Barton) Hale who survives.  Also...

Mar 28, 2019

Harold Carl Glenn, 77, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Wintersong Village in Knox. Harold was born in Takoma Park, MD, on September 14, 1941 to Harold D. and Lourine (Cyr) Glenn.

On October 25, 1970 in Portage, IN, he married Linda L. Sullivan who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Brett...

Mar 25, 2019

Joanne Daley, 71, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Joanne was born in East Liverpool, OH, on January 23, 1948.

On May 25, 1975, in Piedmont, MO, she married Joseph W. Daley who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Toni (Jerry) Jackson of La Porte, Joseph Daley, Jr....

Mar 22, 2019

Betty Jane Richardson-Rathbun-Trickler, 89, of La Porte, IN passed on March 22, 2019 at Brentwood Senior Living Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Elizabeth (Grewey) Richardson and siblings, Claudine R. Janes, Doris Irene Dobson, I. Dale Richardson, Louis Arthur Richardson, and Philip Eugene Richardson. Betty was born on September 21, 1929 on...

Mar 18, 2019

Shirl M. Bietry of Michigan City passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Shirl was born October 1, 1948 in Michigan City, IN, to Ben and Jenny (Smith) Dant.

She is survived by her 3 sons, Brendan Bietry of San Diego, CA, Christian (Krystl) Bietry of La Porte, and Sean...

Mar 15, 2019

Rose R. Showley, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Golden Living Center.

Rose was born on December 15, 1921 in Michigan City, IN, to Nehman and Mary (Daher) Nowfel.

On November 20, 1948, she married James Harris, Jr. who preceded her in death.  On May 6, 1961, she married...

Mar 14, 2019

Edna Mae Kotwa, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace La Porte. Edna was born in South Bend, IN, on June 14, 1938 to William and Goldie (Flick) Kellems.

Surviving are her son, William (Bill) Hubner of La Porte; daughter, Lori Hawk of La Porte; her beloved grandchildren, Michelle Ashton,...