John Phillip Seymour

Sep 20, 2024

John Phillip Seymour, 46, of Kingsbury, IN, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.

John was born on April 3, 1978, in La Porte, IN, to Phillip and Patricia (Kapuscinski) Seymour.

Surviving John are his 2 children, Evan Garay of Westville and Cheyenne Hyatte of Bardstown, KY; mother, Patricia Seymour of La Porte; brother, Adam (Sarah) Seymour of La Porte; 4 nieces,...

George Deutscher

Sep 19, 2024

George Edward Deutscher, 72, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on September 19, 2024 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN.  

George was born on July 5, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Paul and Lucille (Reuille) Deutscher. 

On July 6, 1974 in La Porte, IN, he married Donna Metts who survives. Also surviving are his children, Matthew (Alicia)...

Reba Typpi

Sep 19, 2024

Reba Dean Typpi, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2024.

Reba was born on March 22, 1937 in Trumann, AR, to Woodroe Stotts and Mary Lavelle (Garner) Thomas.

On September 2, 1983 in Michigan City, IN, she married Michael H. Typpi who survives. Also surviving are her son, Michael T. (Lisa) Typpi of La...

Barbara Meeks

Sep 18, 2024

Barbara Ann Meeks, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on September 18, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Barbara was born on April 5, 1943, in Morgantown, WV, to Elden and May (Savage) Coburn.

Barbara married Harry Wilson Meeks, Sr. who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Belinda Metheny, Harry Meeks, Jr., Cindy (Jeff) Coffman, Jeff Meeks,...

Charles Wellinski

Sep 14, 2024

Charles Anton Wellinski, 53, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Northwest Health La Porte.

Charles was born on February 20, 1971, in South Bend, IN, to Richard and Mary Sue (Payne) Wellinski.

Surviving are his siblings, Suzanne (Eddie) Dowdy of La Porte, John (Stefanie) Wellinski of La Porte, James (Billie Jo) Wellinski of Florence, AL, Lisa...

Pat Whitney

Sep 13, 2024

Patrice "Pat" Robert Whitney, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Pat was born on August 29, 1962, in Cleveland, OH, to Robert and Evelyne Whitney.

Surviving are his fiancé, Patricia Larson of La Porte; stepdaughter, Maggie Larson of Ogden Dunes; stepson, Max Larson of Michigan City; grandson, Jason Adkins of La Porte; sister, Valerie Whitney of...

Honorable Magistrate Walter Jonathan Forker

Sep 11, 2024

Honorable Magistrate Walter Jonathan Forker, 72, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Settlers Place.

Walter was born on August 18, 1952, in Asbury Park, NJ, to Walter and Janet (Luckenbaugh) Forker.

On August 21, 2016, in Las Vegas, NV, he married Darlene (Dickey) Pavey who survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, Nick Forker of Niles,...

Marvin "Dan" Arthur Danielson

Sep 7, 2024

Marvin "Dan" Arthur Danielson, 98, of Naples, FL, passed away on September 7, 2024.

Dan was born on July 14, 1926, at St. Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, IN, to Marvin and Virginia (Fouts) Danielson. 

Surviving are his children, Mark Andrew (Linda) Danielson of La Porte and Debra (Steve) DeVitt of Marshfield, WI; stepchildren, Kathy Murphy, John (Beth) Murphy, and Terry (Maryann) Murphy;...

Lois Hearn

Sep 7, 2024

Lois Hazel Hearn, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center.

Lois was born on December 18, 1933, in Martin Co., IN, to Willie and Hazel (Emmons) Lagenour.

On June 15, 1971, she married Roger who preceded her in death on May 4, 2021. Surviving Lois are her...

Oren Meyers

Sep 1, 2024

Oren Wade Meyers, 88, of La Porte, IN, passed away on September 1, 2024, at his home, with family by his side.

Oren was born on September 8, 1935, in Buchanan, MI, to George William Meyers, Sr. and Esther Margaret (Marsh) Meyers.

On June 5, 1955, in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Arlene Kirkham Meyers who preceded him...

Joel Andres-Rincon

Aug 31, 2024

Joel Andres-Rincon, 22, of La Porte, IN, passed away on August 31, 2024.

Joel was born on September 7, 2001, in Pomona, CA, to Jesus Andres Alejo and Rocio Tejeda Rincon.

Surviving Joel are his parents and 5 siblings, Jesus Andres, Jr. of La Porte, Rocio E. Beauchamp of Seattle, WA, Jonathan Andres of La Porte, Alexander Andres...

Edmund "Ed" Arthur Richter

Aug 26, 2024

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Edmund Arthur Richter. Ed, as he was known to everyone, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 3:29 p.m. at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center, when his broken heart, for his wife Judy, gave up.

Ed was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania and later adopted by Edmund B. and Louise (Hansen) Richter and...

Kellie Marie Moody Wahl

Aug 26, 2024

Kellie Marie Moody Wahl, 59, of La Porte, Indiana, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Kellie was born in La Porte, IN, on September 5, 1964 to Lawrence "Larry" and Christine (Cox) Moody.

On November 14, 2020, at their home in La Porte, she married Rodney "Dude", who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Kodie (Tyler)...

Joseph Defanski, Jr.

Aug 23, 2024

Joseph Defanski, Jr., 97, of Michigan City passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home.

Joseph was born on October 5, 1926, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Mary (Polak) Defanski.

Surviving Joseph are his friends, David (Michele) Spence of Walkerton, Sarah Gould of La Porte, Leo Spence of Walkerton, Shirley Butiste of La Porte, and Dr. Liz (Tony) Rassel...

Elizabeth "Betty" Cowgill

Aug 20, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Cowgill passed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of strength and prayer.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Leon Cowgill; her daughters, Julie Crick and Cheryl Cowgill; granddaughter, Carissa Crick; her parents; and siblings.

Betty's surviving family members include sons, Howard C. Cowgill, Michael (Donna) Cowgill, and Kevin Cowgill;...

Robert "Bob" J. Smith

Aug 16, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Smith, Sr., 95, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2024 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle.

Bob was born on September 21, 1928 in Chicago, IL, to Eugene and Margaret (Crowley) Smith.

On May 4, 1958 in La Porte, IN, he married Jane Ann Fisher, who preceded him in death. Surviving Bob are his 2 sons, Thomas...

Dennis Jay Francis

Aug 15, 2024

Dennis Jay Francis, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at this home, surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born on September 29, 1941, in La Porte, IN, to George and Dorothy Chadderton Francis.

On March 16, 1962 in Jacksonville, NC, he married Sue Cornelius who survives. Also surviving are his children, Dennis (Terri) James Francis, April Armstrong, and Kevin Francis,...

Carolyn Louise Tibbs

Aug 14, 2024

Carolyn Louise Tibbs, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born on June 30, 1951 in La Porte, IN, to Delmar Price and Marilyn Antisdel.

Surviving Carolyn are her 3 daughters, Jennifer (Jim) Johnson of La Porte, Jamie (Michael) Hay of La Porte, and Stacy (Brian) Watts of TX; 8 grandchildren, Skyler,...

Lyle Dean Francis, Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

Lyle Dean Francis Jr., 35, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident.

Lyle was born on January 25, 1989, in Gwinnet County, GA to Lyle and Jennifer (Utes) Francis.

Surviving Lyle are his 4 children, Hailey, Brooke, Nostalgia, and an unborn baby; father, Lyle D. Francis, Sr. of Hamlet; brother, Justin (Amber) Francis of La Porte; uncle,...

Laura Hill

Aug 9, 2024

Laura Louise Hill, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Laura was born in La Porte, IN, on August 30, 1947 to Paul and Eleanora (Frye) Johnson.

On April 15, 1972, she married Dennis P. Hill, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 3 children, Jeff S....