Obituaries

Linda Sue (Miller)  Platt

Linda Sue (Miller) Platt

Jan 19, 2019

Linda Sue Platt, 69, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Linda was born on December 4, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to Homer and Thelma Pauline (Stacy) Miller.

On April 16, 1992 in La Porte, IN, she married James E. Platt who survives.  Also surviving are her...

Kenneth L. Henriott,   Jr.

Kenneth L. Henriott, Jr.

Jan 16, 2019

Kenneth L. Henriott, Jr, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. Born June 1, 1951 in Lafayette, IN to Kenneth L Henriott, Sr. & Sarah I. (Cundiff) Henriott.  Kenneth lived most of his life in La Porte.

Surviving are his children, twins, Heather A. Fisher (Kelly)...

Mollie N. (Bargy)  Germek

Mollie N. (Bargy) Germek

Jan 13, 2019

Mollie N. Germek, 72, of New Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Mollie was born in Hammond, IN, on April 9, 1946 to Nicholas and Agnes (Mikan) Bargy.

On April 22, 1990 in Highland, IN, she married George Germek, Jr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved...

Grant William Breseke

Grant William Breseke

Jan 12, 2019

Grant William Breseke, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; 2 daughters, Christine (Ray) Byers and Angela Bunchek; and 3 grandchildren.

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be shared with the...

Richard Neal Loomis

Richard Neal Loomis

Jan 10, 2019

Richard Neal Loomis, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Brentwood at La Porte. Richard was born in Rural La Porte County, IN, on August 29, 1931 to Vern and Aldean (Link) Loomis.

Richard married Betty (Dadlow) Loomis who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Neal Loomis of...

Linda Lee (Gregory)  Stevens

Linda Lee (Gregory) Stevens

Jan 7, 2019

Linda Lee Stevens, 69, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on January 3, 1950 to Fred and Elizabeth (Renfro) Gregory.

On  April 18, 1975 in La Porte, she married Richard Stevens who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved...

Kathleen Ann (Miller)  Miller

Kathleen Ann (Miller) Miller

Jan 6, 2019

Kathleen Ann Miller, 60, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Kathleen was born on March 28, 1958 in La Porte, IN, to Walter Thomas and Betty Jane (Young) Miller.

Surviving are her beloved sons, Benjamin Janatik of Michigan City and Franklin Janatik of La Porte; mother, Betty...

Virginia Irene (Nichols)  Crim

Virginia Irene (Nichols) Crim

Jan 4, 2019

Virginia Irene Crim, 73, of Union Mills, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Virginia was born in Pecos, TX, on June 4, 1945 to Charles Thomas and Irene (Westbrook) Nichols.

On July 10, 1965 in Crown Point, IN, she married John William Crim who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, James...

Shirley (East)  Wozniak

Shirley (East) Wozniak

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley Wozniak, 74, of Michigan City, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her home. Shirley was born in Michigan City, IN, on August 27, 1944 to James and Lois (Shepperson) East, Sr.

On December 26, 1997, she married Donald Lee Wozniak who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children, Suzanna (Terrance) Ekstrom of...

Debra J. (Sales)  Piotrowski

Debra J. (Sales) Piotrowski

Dec 30, 2018

Debra J. Piotrowski, 45, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at La Porte Hospital. Debra was born in La Porte, IN, on September 25, 1973 to James E. and Lois J. (Smigelski) Sales.

On August 16, 1997, she married James Piotrowski who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Bryce J.L. Piotrowski of...

Bruce Walter Ludwig

Bruce Walter Ludwig

Dec 30, 2018

Bruce Walter Ludwig, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Miller Health and Rehab, and heaven received one heck of a good man.

Bruce was born in La Porte, IN, on May 9, 1942 to Bolsar F. and Mary L. (Decker) Ludwig.

On April 16, 1964 in La Porte, IN,...

Dean L. Wolff

Dean L. Wolff

Dec 29, 2018

Dean L. Wolff, 62, of Hanna, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

Dean was born on December 29, 1956 in La Porte, IN, to Louie A. and Marjorie E. (Clingenpeel) Wolff.

On June 12, 1976, he married Frances Kutch who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children,...

Princeton James and Piper Elaine Fall

Princeton James and Piper Elaine Fall

Dec 27, 2018

Princeton James and Piper Elaine Fall, twin brother and sister, were born on December 19, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend to Sabrina N. Mullins and Sky D. Fall of La Porte.

Just under 24 hours in this world, "Prince James" passed away peacefully in his mother's arms on December 20, 2018 at the Beacon Children's...

Delores Marie (Womack)  Mueller

Delores Marie (Womack) Mueller

Dec 26, 2018

Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Delores Marie Mueller (Womack) departed to her heavenly home on December 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. “Dee” was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 19, 1939. She was the daughter...

Kenneth Leroy Baker

Kenneth Leroy Baker

Dec 26, 2018

Kenneth Leroy Baker, 92 of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Oak Woods Manor. Kenneth was born in Medaryville, IN, on October 16, 1926 to Elmer J. and Jessie I. Rayburn Baker. On September 7, 1952 in Wheeler, IN, he married Sarah "Sally" Baker who preceded him in death in 2005.  Surviving are his beloved...

Kirk Castle Huffman

Kirk Castle Huffman

Dec 25, 2018

Kirk Castle Huffman, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home. Kirk was born in Valparaiso, IN, on August 15, 1948 to Gene and Nancy (Whipple) Huffman.

On October 7, 1988, he married Carla Huffman who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Stacy Green of La Porte; son, Adam Poteet of...

Jeannellen "Jean" (Giggy)  Mullins

Jeannellen "Jean" (Giggy) Mullins

Dec 25, 2018

Jeannellen "Jean" Mullins, 60, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home. Jeannellen was born in La Porte, IN, on March 22, 1958 to Fred W. and Jeanne (Foster) Giggy.

On October 25, 2012 in La Porte, IN, she married Dale Mullins who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Victoria (Donald)...

Laura Lynn (Arndt)  Zajac

Laura Lynn (Arndt) Zajac

Dec 23, 2018

Laura Lynn Zajac, 60, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer with her loving family by her side. Laura was born in La Porte, IN, on July 20, 1958 to John Charles and Darlene Mae (Shuta) Arndt.

On March 27, 2012 in La Porte,...

Nora Mills

Nora Mills

Dec 23, 2018

Nora Mills, 70, of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Porter Regional Hospital. Nora was born in East Chicago, IN, on March 12, 1948 to Albert and Eleanore (McMahon) Sanders.

Nora was married to Edward Christianson who preceded her in death.  She then married Lloyd Mills on August 30, 1996 who also preceded...

Larry L. Peterson

Larry L. Peterson

Dec 23, 2018

Larry L. Peterson, Sr., 81, of Hamlet, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Porter Regional Hospital.

Larry was born on July 13, 1937 in Detroit, MI, to Landon E. and Lorraine F. (Kern) Peterson.  He was raised by his paternal grandmother, Linda Ehmke Stockdale.

On November 2,...