Sigrid "Sig" G. McMahan

Apr 20, 2024

Sigrid "Sig" G. McMahan, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on the 20th day of April, 2024. She passed at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

Sig was born in Hildesheim, Germany on August 4, 1949 to Fritz and Erna Pinkepank.

On November 1, 1969 in La Porte, IN, she married Gary McMahan. Surviving are her children, Derek...

Pamela J. Steck

Apr 17, 2024

Pamela J. "Pam" Steck, 73, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at University of Chicago Medical Center. 

Pamela was born to Brenton and Jean (Larson) Steck, Sr. on May 30, 1950 in La Porte, IN and lived here her entire life in the community she loved.Surviving are her sister, Michele (Bob) Ryan of Marion, IA; brothers,...

Robert "Bob" Lee Lower

Apr 17, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lee Lower, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on November 28, 1940 in La Porte, IN, to Austin and Asenath (Wood) Lower.

On July 28, 1959 in La Porte, IN, he married the love of his life,...

Edgar Adrian Osornio

Apr 16, 2024

Edgar Adrian Osornio, 24, of Kingsbury, IN, passed away on April 16, 2024, at Riley Hospital for Children, after a valiant fight against cancer.

Edgar was born on April 22, 1999 in La Porte, IN, to Baltazar and Esther (Medina) Osornio.

On April 12, 2024, in Indianapolis, he married Mackenzie Roberts, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Baltazar and Esther Osornio;...

Michael Humphrey

Apr 14, 2024

Michael T. Humphrey, 58, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Michael was born on February 11, 1966 in La Porte, IN, to George Humphrey, Jr. and Marilyn (Steiner) Tindle.

Surviving Michael are his daughter, Joellan (Lawrence) Wallace; mother, Marilyn Tindle; sisters, Maxi Schultz and Gina Bernacchi; brother, John Humphrey; significant other of over 20 years, Jan...

Wallace "Wally" Gayheart

Apr 11, 2024

Wallace "Wally" Lee Gayheart, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Wallace was born on November 1, 1943, in Handshoe, Kentucky to Lois and Dixie (Bailey) Gayheart.

On August 12, 1967, in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Beverly White who survives. Also surviving are his children, Shannon (Jennifer) Gayheart and Kristen (Larry) Joseph, both of La Porte.

He...

Jack Werner

Apr 11, 2024

*Please note service date has changed since published in La Porte Herald Argus*

Jack Dean Werner, 88, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away on April 11, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on September 1, 1935 in La Porte, IN, to Valentine and Esther (Reeves) Werner.

On March 21, 1959 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Union Mills, he married Marian...

Roy H. Pennington, Sr.

Apr 11, 2024

Roy Harold Pennington Sr., 75, of La Porte, Indiana, suddenly passed away on April 11, 2024 at his daughter's home, where he was surrounded by his loving family

Roy was born on April 13, 1948 in Viper, KY, to Luther and Dora (Fields) Pennington.

On February 13, 1971 in La Porte, IN, he married Tonya Vermilyer, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Jeffrey Klinedinst

Apr 9, 2024

Jeffrey "Jeff" Thomas Klinedinst, 59, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family, after a valiant 10 year battle against cancer.

Jeff was born on October 22, 1964 in La Porte, IN, to Thomas Klinedinst and Valerie (Szynal) Anez.

On February 14, 2007 in La Porte, IN, he married Crystal Rial,...

Robert Powell

Apr 4, 2024

Robert Michael Powell, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Settlers Place.

Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on June 7, 1930, to Michael and Ethel (Smith) Powell.

On June 6, 1953 in La Porte, he married Pauline Steinfeldt, who preceded him in death on October 12, 2022. Surviving Robert are his 2 sons, Michael...

Juanita Curless

Apr 4, 2024

Juanita Mae Curless, 96, of New Carlisle passed away on April 4, 2024 at Hamilton Communities.

Juanita was born in La Porte, Indiana on October 25, 1927 to Emery and Alta (Arndt) Kindig.

She married Albert "Ob" Curless who preceded her in death. Surviving are her sons, Terry (Yvonne) Curless of La Porte and Gary (Linda) Curless of New Carlisle; daughter-in-law, Angie...

Ovidio Ovalle

Apr 1, 2024

Ovidio Ovalle Ramos, 95, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Ovidio, husband, father and grandfather was known always for advising and helping others to improve their wellbeing. He lived a long and happy life, born in Chiriguana, Colombia on December 29, 1928. He went to study in Brazil where he graduated as...

Mabel Thorp

Mar 31, 2024

Mabel Elizabeth Thorp, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Mabel was born on March 5, 1949 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Noah and Maxie (Rice) Bailey.

On August 31, 1989 in La Porte, Indiana, she married Terry Thorp who preceded her in death. Surviving are her 3 children, Terry Porter of Royalton, Kentucky, Edison (Toni) Porter of...

Frank Burnett

Mar 28, 2024

Frank Eldon Burnett, Jr., 79, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He endured over 70 chemo treatments.

Frank was born in New Roads, Louisiana on May 22, 1944 to Frank and Lillian (Picard) Burnett.

On February 14, 2004 in La Porte, Indiana, he married Osa Nyby who survives....

Christine Jarrett

Mar 27, 2024

Christine Renee Jarrett, 67, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Christine was born in La Porte, IN, on February 25, 1957 to Charles R. and Catherine B. (Zollinger) Jarrett, Sr.

Surviving are her daughter, Janeen (Randy) Messer of La Porte; son, Justin Jarrett of Michigan City; grandchildren, Jagger (Skylar) and Desney (Jose) Comstock,...

Barbara Button

Mar 26, 2024

Barbara Jane Button, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Barbara was born on August 15, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Richard and Bonnie (Smith) Button.

Surviving are her brother, Richard Button; nieces, Shelby Cotten of Los Angeles, California and Stacey Bacon of Plano, Texas; great-nephew, Clark Bacon of Plano Texas; and great-niece, Jill Bacon of...

Therese Young

Mar 25, 2024

Therese Kaye Young, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on March 25, 2024 at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center.

Therese was born in Moline, IL on October 10, 1942 to Arthur and Isabel (Chapman) Folk.

Surviving are her 2 daughters, Jennifer (Ronald) Downs of La Porte and Anita (Ken) Rosentreter of Mill Creek; grandchildren, Wade Downs,...

David Potter

Mar 24, 2024

David George Potter, son of George and Elsie (Bailey) Potter, was born in Orange, New Jersey, on October 14, 1948, and departed this life on March 24, 2024, at the age of 75.

He is survived by his two children, Ariane (TK) Durham of Springhill, Tennessee, Joel (Becca) Potter of Norwich, Kansas; four grandchildren, Zane Durham, Sela, Emeth, and Jotham Potter;...

Richard Cerajewski

Mar 22, 2024

Richard Matthew Cerajewski entered the gates of heaven at 11:02 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on Sept. 12, 1947, in Chicago, IL, he was adopted by Chester and Albina Cerajewski. Rich was the loving husband of 51 years to his wife Patricia (Toft) Cerajewski.  He was the proud father of Lindsay (Jimmy) Adams,...

Barbara Ann Fort

Mar 17, 2024

Barbara Ann Fort, 83, of Union Mills, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Campbell, MO, on May 10, 1940, to Norman "Clyde" and Katherine (Propes) Cooper.

She is survived by her husband, Russell W. Fort, Sr.; 3 children, Robyn (Dan) Grzelak of Union Mills, Russell "Rusty" Fort, Jr. of Union...