Van Risley

Jan 18, 2025

Van Alan Risley, 57, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Van was born on September 29, 1967, in La Porte, Indiana, to Charles N. Risley and Kathleen E. (Rickenbaugh) Meaney.

Surviving are his children, Syan Risley and Pearce Risley, both of La Porte; 3 bonus children; 8 grandchildren; life partner, Cathy Beal; mother, Kathy...

Frederick Stigler

Jan 18, 2025

Frederick "Fred" A. Stigler, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Frederick was born on September 1, 1959, in Waukesha, WI, to Frederick and Dolores (Struck) Stigler.

Surviving are his siblings, Denise (Gary) Bunch of La Porte, Bradley P. Stigler of La Porte, Terese (Chris) Stigler of La...

Ronald Pressel

Jan 15, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Emery Pressel, 90, of Trail Creek Place Assisted Living, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from complications of Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.

Ronald was born June 12, 1934, in Union Township, Union Mills, Indiana to Emery and Anna (Bridegroom) Pressel.

Ron graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Agronomy. He then married Sheila Parker. Three children were born...

William Sullivan

Jan 15, 2025

William "Bill" Lee Sullivan, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home.

William was born on June 11, 1937, in Rolling Prairie, IN, to Eli and Virginia (Reuille) Sullivan.

On March 16, 1959, in La Porte, IN, he married Sandra Bradley who survives. Also surviving are his children, Vicky Gliva, Rhonda Sullivan and Phillip Sullivan,...

Julie Hilbish

Jan 14, 2025

Julie Blankschein Hilbish, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Miller's Health and Rehab.

Julie was born on October 19, 1940, in La Porte, IN, to Charles and Irene (Kemp) Blankschein.

On January 26, 1963, in La Porte, IN, she married Thomas Hilbish who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Jennifer Hilbish of Cincinnati, OH and...

Loretta Raymond

Jan 13, 2025

Loretta May Raymond, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home.

Loretta was born on July 22, 1944, in Pennsylvania, to Donavon and Mary (Perfors) Worthington.

Her daughter, Denise Henley of Valparaiso, survives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bonnie Johannen; and brother, Eddie Worthington.

Loretta...

Sandra Fay Wright

Jan 13, 2025

Sandra Fay Wright, 76, of La Porte, IN, passed away on January 13, 2025 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Sandra was born on June 10, 1948 in Ponchatoula, LA, to Algie and Florrie "Flo" (Jarrell) Ennis.

On September 16, 1972 in Michigan City, IN, she married James "Jim" Wright who survives. Also surviving are her son, Joshua (Valerie) Wright of Rogersville, TN; granddaughter,...

William Raymond Freese

Jan 12, 2025

William Raymond Freese, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away on January 12, 2025 at Franciscan Health - Crown Point.

William was born on January 14, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Clifford and Margaret (Gallo) Freese.

On June 20, 1970, in La Porte, IN, he married Barbara Ebert who survives. Also surviving are his 3 children, David (Amy) Porter of La...

Carolyn Lee Dadlow

Jan 12, 2025

Carolyn Lee Dadlow, 67, of La Porte, IN, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Northwest Health La Porte.

Carolyn was born on January 17, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to Russell and Helen (Rhoade) Canfield.

On November 8, 1980, in La Porte, IN, she married Gregory Dadlow who survives. Also surviving are her sister, Barbara Herrold of La Porte; daughters, Jennifer...

Vernon Satchwell

Jan 9, 2025

Vernon Louis Satchwell, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Trail Creek Place in Michigan City, Indiana.

 Vernon was born on May 21, 1947, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Bernard and Vivian (Bane) Satchwell.

On June 7, 1968, at Monon United Methodist Church in Monon, Indiana, he married Paula Ward, who survives. Also surviving are children Mark...

William Smith

Jan 3, 2025

William Carl Smith, better known as "Carl," passed away on January 3, 2025, in New Carlisle, Indiana, at the age of 71. He was born on February 17, 1953, in Corbin, Kentucky, the son of Mildred (Bunton) Mobley and William Smith. 

Carl lived a life full of laughter and humor and had a way of putting you at ease. His sense...

William O'Dell Whitmer

Jan 2, 2025

William O'Dell Whitmer, 49, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center.

William was born on August 21, 1975, in KY, to Bonnie S. (Whitmer) Ramey.

He is survived by his children, Iveri Whitmer of La Porte, Effie Ward of Mattoon, IL, Dayton Whitmer of La Porte, Bradley White of Watertown, NY, Taylor Whitmer...

Michael Christian Childs

Dec 30, 2024

Michael Christian Childs, 53, of Hannibal, MO, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024.

He was born on October 3, 1971, in La Porte, IN, to John J. and Diane M. (Christian) Childs.

Michael is survived by his father, John J. Childs of Palatine, IL; sister, Mary Childs of Palatine, IL; aunts, Carol Christian of Indianapolis and Missy (Larry) Martin of...

Jasmine Rose Webber

Dec 30, 2024

Jasmine Rose Webber, age 28, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Elkhart Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1996 the daughter of Arthur "Buddy" and Heidi (Fields) Webber in Elkhart, Indiana.

She is survived by three children, Nevaeh Rose Webber, Serenity Nicole Roberts, and Kaeden Sage Webber; her parents, Arthur "Buddy" (Bobbie) Webber of Elkhart,...

Wilma M. Stephens

Dec 28, 2024

Wilma M. Stephens, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center.

Wilma was born on October 22, 1934, in La Porte, IN, to Lloyd and Veoria (Emigh) Bartz.

On October 7, 1950, in La Porte, IN, she married Hershell who preceded her in death. Also surviving are her 5 children, David Stephens...

James Henoch

Dec 25, 2024

James Louis Henoch, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home.

James was born on April 1, 1949, in La Porte, IN, to Richard and Delores (Vermilyer) Henoch.

Surviving are niece, Lori L. (Jerry, Jr.) Hamlin of La Porte; cousins, Alan (Patty) Miller of The Villages, FL, Robert (Brenda) Miller of...

Elizabeth Blankenship

Dec 22, 2024

Elizabeth Gloria Blankenship, 75, of La Porte, IN, unexpectedly passed away on December 22, 2024 at Northwest Health La Porte, with her family by her side.

Elizabeth was born on July 14, 1949, in La Porte, IN, to Dean and Alice Gloria (Callander) Kreamer.

On May 13, 1977 in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Carl Blankenship, who survives....

Emmette Higgins

Dec 21, 2024

Emmette Reginald "Reggie" Higgins, 87, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, with his wife and children by his side.

Born on October 26, 1937, in Union County, Mississippi, Reggie was the son of the late John L. Higgins and Jeanette L. (Andrews) Higgins.

He is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Bonnie L. Higgins, and their...

Stella "Weese" L. Perkins

Dec 19, 2024

Stella "Weese" Louise Perkins, 74, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Weese was born on August 14, 1950, in Harriman, TN, to James and Virginia (Howard) Lee.

Surviving Weese are her children, James Perkins of La Porte, Sheila Perkins of Harriman, TN, Chance Young of La Porte, and Brandy (William) Loop of La...

Titus Terrell Craft

Dec 18, 2024

Titus Terrell Craft, 40, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Northwest Health-Porter.

Titus was born on June 10, 1984, in Michigan City, IN, to Warren Craft and Reola (Haynes) Craft.

Surviving Titus are his 2 children, Adreena Craft of Elkhart and Tiler Craft of Michigan City; parents, Warren Craft and Reola Craft; sister, Tysheka Craft of Atlanta,...