Obituaries

Donald Leroy Hickey, Jr.

Donald Leroy Hickey, Jr.

Nov 5, 2024

Donald Leroy Hickey Jr., 84, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Don was born on December 11, 1939, in Jacksonville, IL, to Donald L. and Floreca M. (Lindsey) Hickey, Sr.

On May 1, 1965, in Chicago, IL, Don married Judith "Judie" Lahn, who survives. Also surviving are his 3 children, Paul...

Nikki Suzanne Cebra

Nikki Suzanne Cebra

Nov 5, 2024

Nikki Suzanne Cebra, 50, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her home, where she was surrounded by her family.

Nikki was born on August 13, 1974, in East Chicago, IN, to Thomas and Sharron (Korem) Costino.

Surviving Nikki are her 2 children, Skylar (Michael) Watson of La Porte and Bryson Cebra of La Porte; 1 grandson,...

Debra "Deb" Ann Perkins

Debra "Deb" Ann Perkins

Nov 3, 2024

Debra "Deb" Ann Perkins, 70, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on November 3, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Deb was born on May 24, 1954, in Knox, IN, to Calvin Clawson and Audrey (Whitaker) Clawson-Lehiy.

On June 2, 1979 in Fish Lake, IN, she married Benjamin Perkins who survives. Also surviving are her 2 daughters, Angie (Chris) Ward...

Lyman Perkins

Lyman Perkins

Nov 1, 2024

Lyman Duke Perkins Jr., 80, of La Porte, IN, passed away on November 1, 2024 at Miller's Health and Rehab.

Lyman was born on January 6, 1944, to Lyman Perkins, Sr. and Dorothy (Patton) Perkins.

Surviving Lyman are his sister, Dorothy Schmidt; 2 nieces, Susan Yarde and Peggy (Mark) Olive; and 4 nephews,

Les (Sharon) Yarde, Greg...

Anna Marie Feldman

Anna Marie Feldman

Oct 29, 2024

Anna Marie Feldman, 66, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Anna was born on June 2, 1958, in La Porte, IN, to Norma E. Colston.

Surviving are her 2 children, Nicole (Allen) Santana of La Porte and Adam Snyder of Knox; 4 granddaughters, Aaliyah Snyder, Brooklyn Snyder, Cali Snyder, and Nevaeh Santana;...

Pamela Kay Richardson

Pamela Kay Richardson

Oct 27, 2024

Pamela Kay Richardson, 62, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Miller's Health and Rehab, surrounded by her family.

Pam was born on November 11, 1961, in La Porte, IN, to Jack and Judy (Weiler) Jones.

Surviving Pam are her 2 children, Kyle Richardson of La Porte and Bailey Nichols of La Porte; 2 granddaughters, Mila Richardson...

David Holt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...