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)...

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,...

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...

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,...

Dec 18, 2018

Sanford Zwee “Sandy” Friedman, 88, of Michiana Shores, passed away peacefully at the home of his loving caregivers, Halina and Zbigniew Kasprzak in Trail Creek early on the morning of Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Born October 31, 1930 to Morton and Florence Friedman in Cleveland, Ohio, Friedman moved to LaPorte in 1956 where he married Barbara Shapiro,...

Dec 17, 2018

Lynne Dingman Kaser Lootens, 76, of Michigan City, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City.

Lynne and her twin brother, Lanny, were born in 1942 in Michigan City, IN, to Lowell and Lesley Dingman.  She graduated from MC Elston Sr. High School in 1960.  Lynne met Robert Kaser, a reporter for...

Dec 2, 2018

Jean Greybar, 91, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:05 am, Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2018 at Brentwood Assisted Living Home. She was born on July 17th, 1927, in Herrin, Illinois to David Pinkston and Myrtle (Rigsby) Pinkston. Jean married Fred Greybar II on May 1st, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois.

Jean is survived by her son Fred...

Nov 29, 2018

Viola "Vi" I.  Gregory, 95 of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Settlers Place. Viola was born on October 30, 1923 in Chester, Illinois to Otto and Dora (Herberts) Schmidt. On August 5, 1943, she married Harry W. Gregory; he preceded her in death on December 9, 2003.

She is survived by her...

Nov 28, 2018

Michelle Suzanne Eisenhauer, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home. Michelle was born in Ohio on May 23, 1948 to Stephen and Patricia Gereg.

Surviving are her beloved children, Steve (Carol) Eiserman of Snoqualmie, WA, Lory (Rob) Samford of La Porte, Shawna Mathew of Washington, Angela (Jake) Freshley of Highland,...

Nov 25, 2018

Donna Yvonne Jagger,  91, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, November 25, 2018.  She was born on August 31, 1927 in Des Moines, IA to George Williams and Velora (Smith) Williams.  On June 3, 1950 in Independence, MO, she married Lewis F. Jagger who preceded her in death on August 10,...

Nov 23, 2018

Sheila Ann Conklin, 56, of New Buffalo, passed away on November 23, 2018. Sheila was born in Sacramento, CA, on August 23, 1962 to Paul and Frances (Watts) Bowman.

On June 28 in 1980, she married Myron (Butch) who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, Tabitha and Peter Ludwig of La Porte, IN, Christopher and Jamie...

Nov 22, 2018

Edward Morris Bakwin, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. Edward was born in New York, NY, on May 13, 1928 to Harry and Ruth Mae (Morris) Bakwin.

Surviving are daughter, Elizabeth Bakwin of Chicago; granddaughters, Anna and Natalie Bakwin of Chicago; sister, Barbara Rosenthal of New...

Nov 21, 2018

Trey Wesley Bennett was born September 30, 1992 in Michigan City, IN to Adam and Terri Bennett.

On the evening of November 20th he was involved in a head on collision and passed away from  his injuries at 2:29 AM on the morning of November 21st surrounded by many of his friends and being held by his...

Nov 15, 2018

Ronald Lee Corsbie 73, of Wilmington, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 15. 2018 at H.B. Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH.. Ron was born on August 31, 1945 in LaPorte. IN, the son of Robert Lee and Frances C. (Goodson) Corsbie. He was a 20 year veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Ron will be greatly missed by...

Nov 9, 2018

Virginia Joy Fuller, 92, of Osceola, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte. Virginia was born in Pennsylvania, on December 18, 1925 to Orval and Edith (Frazier) Clark.

Surviving are her beloved children, Katherine (Dennis) Orszulak, Kim E. Callahan, Kary (Carolyn) Callahan, Kenneth (Melody) Callahan, Karen Ingle, Keith Callahan, and JoNina...

Nov 9, 2018

Priscilla Clark Felton, 78, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Priscilla was born on January 12, 1940 in Nashville, TN, to Jesse S. and Catherine (Dobbie) Dixon.

On September 5, 1959 in La Porte, IN, she married Gerald Lee Felton who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved...

Nov 5, 2018

Richard "Rich" Vern Lute, Sr., 75, of Hanna, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.

Rich was born on May 4, 1943 in South Bend, IN, to Vern C. and Edith (Holmberg) Lute.

On June 24, 1961 in La Porte, he married Harriet Marie Scarborough who survives.  Also surviving...

Nov 1, 2018

Gina Fern Tucker, 62, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Golden Living Fountain-view Terrace. Gina was born in Chicago, IL, on March 3, 1956 to David Alfred and Inez Fern (Stephens) Tucker.

Surviving are her siblings, Lance M. (Nina) Tucker and Grant S. (Tina) Tucker, both of La Porte; nieces and nephews,...

Oct 31, 2018

Christopher Leon Hart, 39, of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home. Christopher was born in Coldwater, MI, on November 14, 1978 to Guy and Barbara (Meyers) Hart .

On July 4, 2002 in La Porte, IN, he married Lesley Sterger who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his sons, Jackson...

Oct 30, 2018

David Carlos Cates, 38, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. David was born in Michigan City, IN, on February 20, 1980 to Forrest "Jimbo" and Marikey "Micky" (Collette) Kesler.

Surviving are his parents, Forrest "Jimbo" Cates and Mirikay "Micky" Kesler; fiance, Deborah Carrier of La Porte; brother,...