Obituaries
David Holt
Oct 25, 2024
David Allen Holt, 61, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away on October 25, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family.
David was born on September 19, 1963, in La Porte, IN, to Doyal A. and Carol A. (Avery) Holt.
Surviving David are his children, Matthew (Tracy) Hamlin and Jessica (Ryan) Manns; brother, Danny Holt of Rolling Prairie; aunts, Nadine Dunk of La...
Laura Mae Day
Oct 21, 2024
Laura Mae Day, 87, of La Porte, IN, passed away on October 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Laura was born on May 25, 1937, in La Porte, IN, to Virron and Ethal (Pace) Goodson.
On September 22, 1956 in La Porte, IN, she married Robert Day who survives. Also surviving are her son, Rodney (Tina) Day of...
Linda Sue Hunsley
Oct 20, 2024
Linda Sue Hunsley, 74, of Hanna, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.
Linda was born on August 10, 1950, in Niles, MI, to Ray and Dorothy (Groth) Batten.
Surviving Linda are her husband, Darin R. Hunsley of Hanna; son, Brandon (Lindsey) Hunsley of Crown Point; granddaughters, Amelia and Charlotte Hunsley; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and...
Betty Jane Rosebaum
Oct 20, 2024
Betty Jane Rosebaum, 85, of Hanna, IN, passed away on October 20, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on November 21, 1938, in Culver, IN, to David and Freda (Reed) Burns.
On December 25, 1958, in Oceanside, CA, she married John Edward Rosebaum who survives. Also surviving are her adoring children, Colette Rosebaum of La Porte,...

Sabrina Louise Stewart
Oct 19, 2024
Sabrina Louise Stewart, 26, of La Porte, IN, passed away on October 19, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.
Sabrina was born on January 31, 1998, in La Porte, IN, to Richard T. Stewart and Erin L. (Rempa) Grant.
Surviving Sabrina are her parents; sister, Savana L. Allen of AZ; brother, William D. Allen of New Albany, MS; grandparents, Carol Rempa of MS...
Carla Preston
Oct 19, 2024
Carla May Preston, 75, of Walkerton, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care, Inc.
Carla was born on October 11, 1949, in La Porte, IN, to Morris and Byrdie Searfoss.
On July 19, 1968, in Plymouth, IN, she married Jack N. Preston who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 2 children, Jack (Kelly) Preston, II, of...
Phyllis Jane Logan
Oct 18, 2024
Phyllis Jane Logan, 72, of Greenwood, IN, unexpectedly passed away on October 18, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.
Phyllis was born on May 31, 1952, in La Porte, IN, to Leo and Caroline (Heck) Spence.
On May 5, 1973, in La Porte, IN, she married David, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 2 daughters, Carissa (Jeff) Harden of Greenwood and...
Patrick Mullins
Oct 12, 2024
Patrick "Pat" William Mullins, 56, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.
Pat was born on June 5, 1968, in La Porte, IN, to Larry and Sarah (Huffman) Mullins.
Surviving are his children, Katie Mullins of Michigan City, Leo Lindsey-Mullins and Carrie Mullins; 3 grandchildren; dear friends, Jerry (Kristie) Weathers of Salem Heights, Selena...
Daniel Peter Shoaf
Oct 9, 2024
Daniel Peter Shoaf, 39, of Kingsford Heights, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
Daniel was born on November 7, 1984, in Valparaiso, IN, to Peter and Cheryl (Cannon) Shoaf.
Surviving are his father, Peter (Becky) Shoaf of Jasper, GA; brothers, Stephen (Janet) Cannon of Valparaiso, Michael (Allison) Shoaf of Michigan City, and...
Kelly Claussen
Oct 7, 2024
Kelly Lynn Claussen, 62, of Union Mills, IN, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at VNA Hospice Center.
Kelly was born on August 15, 1962, in Hobart, IN, to Charles and Darlene (Paul) Lake.
On July 13, 1992, in Valparaiso, IN, she married Daniel Claussen, who survives. Also surviving are her 3 children, Steven (Roberta) Claussen of...
Doris M. Eldridge
Oct 7, 2024
Doris M. Eldridge, 95, of La Porte, IN, passed away on October 7, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte.
Doris was born on August 16, 1929 in Walkerton, IN, to Orville and Norma (Tinkey) Gensinger. She resided in La Porte most of her life.
In September 1947, Doris married Carl W. Johnson. Together they had two children, Judy and Carl. After Carl's...
Douglas Lee Adams
Oct 5, 2024
Douglas Lee Adams, 60, of Union Mills, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Douglas was born on April 13, 1964, in La Porte, IN, to Joe L. Adams and Judy Ann Helt.
Surviving Douglas are his two daughters, Danielle Adams of Westville and Katelyn Adams of St. Louis, MO; father, Joe (Sheila) Adams of Rolling Prairie; and step-brother, Ray (Ellen)...
Daniel Semla
Oct 3, 2024
Daniel H. Semla, 70, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Addison Pointe in Chesterton, IN.
Daniel was born on June 10, 1954, in Michigan City, IN, to Henry and Antionette (Janowski) Semla.
Surviving are his children, Danielle (Joe) Scott, Matthew (Mallory) Semla, Thomas (Natalie) Semla, and Sarah (Eric) Semla; 3 grandchildren, McKenzlie, Zaya and...
Rebecca Constance Garrett
Sep 30, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Constance Garrett, 65, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Northwest Health La Porte.
Becky was born on January 15, 1959, in Portland, IN, to John and Joan (Hoffman) Dell.
Surviving Becky are her 2 sons, John Garrett of La Porte and Ronald Garrett of Michigan City; 6 grandchildren, Kayli DeGeneres, Braxton Garrett, Payton Parmley,...
Danny Kenneth Werdine
Sep 28, 2024
Danny Kenneth Werdine, 69, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home.
Danny was born on May 11, 1955, in Michigan City, IN, to Kenneth and Dorothy "Joann" (Moore) Werdine.
Surviving are his mother and niece, Kaley Werdine. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Cathy L. Werdine.
Danny graduated from Purdue University in...
Doris Mae "Dorcey" Martin
Sep 26, 2024
Doris Mae "Dorcey" Martin, 97, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on September 26, 2024.
Dorcey was born on July 2, 1927, in Pound, VA, to Noah and Nona (Adams) Hubbard. She was a graduate of Pound High School, where she was captain of the girls' basketball team.
For 43 years, she was married to Adam Ramey, Jr., before he went home...
Vicky Lynn Gauger
Sep 25, 2024
Vicky Lynn Gauger, 68, of Mill Creek, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Vicky was born on March 17, 1956, in Wausau, WI, to Delores (Page) Wasserford.
On September 14, 1974, in Milwaukee, WI, she married Charles, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Keith Gauger of La Porte and Jennifer (Todd) Conrad of Mill Creek; 4 grandchildren, Trevvor (Sabrina)...
Marlyce Seidelman
Sep 24, 2024
Marlyce Darlene Seidelman, 75, of Mulberry, passed away on September 24th, 2024.
The world was brightened when she was born on June 28th, 1949, to Edward and Myrtle "Jean" Schoonover in Rochester, MI. She married Bruce John Seidelman on October 2, 1971, and they shared a loving marriage of 47 years until his passing in 2019. She and...
Ruth Mauch
Sep 20, 2024
Ruth Ellen Mauch, 72, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Northwest Health La Porte.
Ruth was born on September 17, 1952, in East Chicago, IN, to Albert "Al" and Verna (Hamnik) Dray.
Surviving Ruth are her daughter, Elizabeth (Dion) Bergeron of Michigan City; 3 grandsons, Orion Frank of La Porte, Donovan Bergeron...
Mildred Alberta Schroeder
Sep 20, 2024
Mildred Alberta Schroeder, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.
Mildred was born on June 23, 1934, in East Chicago, IN, to Earl and Vera (Lengyel) Gray.
On July 25, 1953, she married Thompson Faye Schroeder who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 4 children, Tracy Schroeder of La Porte, Trinette Schroeder...
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