Eddie Baud

Mar 19, 2025

Eddie Ray Baud, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Eddie was born on September 20, 1947, in La Porte to Raymond L. and Angeline (Wellinski) Baud.

He is survived by his sister, Rayetta Sandy of La Porte; his brother, Tom (Amy) Baud of Danbury, CT; and his beloved niece, Samantha Baud. Eddie was preceded in...

Thomas Russell Salat, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Thomas Russell Salat, Sr., 73, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on March 18, 2025 at Northwest Health La Porte, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born on April 10, 1951, in Michigan City, Indiana to Jack Salat and Irene (Batzel) Salat-Archer.

On August 15, 1970, in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Anita Emerick, who survives. Also surviving are his 3...

Bob Curry

Mar 18, 2025

Bob Richard Curry, 73, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.

Bob was born on May 6, 1951, in Dowagiac, MI, to Bill and Charlotte (Doberstein) Curry.

On October 10, 1981, he married the love of his life, Deborah Richards, who survives. Also cherishing his memory are his...

Alan Gator Brooks

Mar 14, 2025

Alan Gator Brooks, 63, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on March 14, 2025 at Northwest Health-Porter.

Alan was born on December 11, 1961, in Michigan City, IN, to Kenneth and Sharon (Wienke) Brooks.

Surviving are his 2 children, Benjamin (Cora) Brooks of South Bend and Kathy Brooks of the Philippines; 4 grandchildren, Keith, Leon, Ashley, and Princess Azumi Brooks-Lumanglas, all of...

Richard Ernie Walker

Mar 13, 2025

Richard Ernie Walker, 76, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 1, 1948, in Michigan City, IN. Richard was the son of William Foster and Nina E. (Wines) Walker.

Richard married Teresa Smith, the love of his life, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Paul "Mike" Michael Singleton

Mar 13, 2025

Paul "Mike" Michael Singleton, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born on September 7, 1950, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to George and Delores "Jean" (Heinold) Singleton.

On November 27, 1971, in La Crosse, Indiana, he married Roberta "Bobbie" Wright who survives. Also surviving are his 3 brothers, Allen...

Sylvia Annette Thompson

Mar 10, 2025

Sylvia Annette Thompson, 88, of La Porte, IN, passed away on March 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Sylvia was born on July 2, 1936 in Wanatah, IN, to Lawrence and Pauline (Bruck) Machler.

Surviving Sylvia are her 3 sons, Daniel (Terry) Thompson, Ronald (Vickey) Thompson, and Brian (Anna) Thompson; 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great, great-grandchild; sister, Lillian Norton; as...

Mari Edd Gayda Smutzer

Mar 9, 2025

Mari Edd Gayda Smutzer, 70, of Union Mills, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Mari was born on October 23, 1954, in La Porte, IN, to Edward J. and Patricia (Cummings) Gayda, who passed when Mari was very young. At the tender age of two and a half, Mari was lovingly adopted by Mary Jane Gayda, upon the marriage...

Robert McCuen

Mar 6, 2025

Robert "Mac" Arthur McCuen, Sr., 83, of Knox, Indiana was born to Eternal Life on Thursday, March 6, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on January 1, 1942, to Clarence Arthur and Beuliah Ernestine (Galloway) McCuen in Murphysboro, Illinois.

On May 28, 1966, in Cairo, IL, he married Elizabeth Ann Casper. They were married for 52 years before she passed...

William "Bill" Junior Bertsch

Feb 28, 2025

William "Bill" Junior Bertsch, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Miller's Health and Rehab.

Bill was born on November 28, 1934, in Honduras, IN, to William and Wilma (Beer) Bertsch.

On July 7, 1985, in Champaign, IL, he married Betty Mandeville, who survives. Also surviving are his 3 daughters, Cynthia "Cindy" Sanders of Valparaiso, Kristina...

Lorna M. Cooksey

Feb 28, 2025

Lorna M. Cooksey, 93, of La Porte, IN, passed away on February 28, 2025 at Oak Woods Manor.

Lorna was born on May 2, 1931, to Walter and Ilo Lavon (Eaglebarger) Nifong.

On January 16, 1950 in Plymouth, IN, she married Arthur Cooksey, who preceded her in death. Surviving Lorna are her 3 daughters and son-in-law, Janet (Jack) Kenyon of New Carlisle,...

Jack Wayne Fantin

Feb 27, 2025

Jack Wayne Fantin, age 79, passed away February 27, 2025, at home after a three year battle with cancer.

Jack was born on April 28, 1945 to Lester A. Fantin and Helen J. (Koves) Fantin.

He graduated from Merrillville High School Class of 1963. Fresh off the farm, he joined the US Army. He was a Vietnam Era Veteran, having served from...

Russell Thomas Clark

Feb 27, 2025

Russell Thomas Clark, 75, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home.

Russell was born on May 22, 1949, in Middleville, MI, to Joseph and Loretta Clark.

Surviving Russell are his children, A.J. (Paige) Clark of Huntsville, AL and Heather (Jeremy) Parmley of New Buffalo, MI; 4 grandchildren, Kristah (Cade) Parmley, Jade Parmley, Kaden Parmley, and...

Venia Mae Odle Wendt

Feb 25, 2025

Venia Mae Odle Wendt, 90, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Venia was born on August 15, 1934, in Pine Knot, KY, to Virgil and Sula (Gilreath) Stephens.

Surviving Venia are her 3 children, Greg (Gail) Odle of La Porte, Regina (Steve) Wawok of Culver, IN, and Denise Gardner of...

Kay Borg

Feb 21, 2025

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Kay Marie Borg, 72, of La Porte, IN, passed away at her home on Feb. 21, 2025. She was born to her father, Kenneth Zieske, and her mother, Barbara Zieske, on Oct. 5, 1952. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and younger brother, Jim Zieske. She is survived by her husband, Bernard "Butch"...

Patsy J. Hurt

Feb 21, 2025

Patsy J. Hurt, 73, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center.

Patsy was born on May 15, 1951, in Colbert County, AL, to Tom L. and Ruby E. (Randolph) Hamm.

Surviving Patsy are her children, Patrick D. Hurt and Jason I. Hurt; grandchildren, Lindsey N. Hurt, Corey Hurt, Blade Hurt, Donald A....

LaVena Edith Moore

Feb 17, 2025

LaVena Edith Moore, 79, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her home.

LaVena was born on November 28, 1945, in Hamilton, IL, to Lee and Elvie Williams.

On October 15, 2005, in La Porte, IN, she married C. Michael "Mike" Moore, who survives. Also surviving are her 4 daughters, Amy Schammert of St. Cloud, FL, Christy...

Donna J. Cranmer

Feb 14, 2025

Donna J. Cranmer, age 87, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 in at the Center for Hospice Esther’s House in Elkhart. She was born on May 29, 1937 in Elkhart and was the daughter of Maurice Longenecker, DDS and Frances (Mahin) Longenecker. On August 14, 1955, she married Harold Cranmer in Elkhart. 

 She is survived by her...

Allen David Dreske, Jr.

Feb 14, 2025

Allen David Dreske Jr., 81, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Allen was born on February 7, 1944, in La Porte, IN, to Allen and Angela (Putchaven) Dreske.

Surviving Allen are his 2 stepsons, Timothy (Kristine) Bell of Lafayette and Todd Bell of Ames, IA; step-grandchildren, Sarah, Tyler and Camron; and sister-in-law, Sheila...

Dennis Eugene Stout

Feb 12, 2025

Our beloved brother, Dennis Stout, recently passed away in La Porte, IN, after a lengthy illness.

Dennis spent an active childhood in Chesterton, IN, where he participated in football and even won the Porter County Soap Box Derby! He subsequently graduated from CHS in 1977. Dennis loved both the telling and hearing of a good story. He worked and...