Orlando Avila Armstrong

May 22, 2024

Orlando Avila Armstrong, 57, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home, with family by his side.

Orlando was born on February 28, 1967 on the small island of Terciera in the Azores, Portugal to Earl and Betty (Wilkins) Armstrong.

Surviving Orlando are his 3 children, Amanda Beadles of Kingsford Heights, Sarah (Dillon) Schoff of La Porte,and John Van Dusen...

Donna Marie Wagner

May 21, 2024

Donna Marie Wagner, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Donna was born May 28, 1936, to Paul A. Hay and Mary (Baker) Hay in Somerset Township, Somerset, PA, in a small town called Zimmerman, which was a coal mining town. She attended a one room school...

Debra Hughes

May 18, 2024

Debra Joann Hughes, 72, of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Born Debra Joann Shreves on May 17th, 1952, to a large family, Deb was one of nine children. She attended South Central High School, graduating in 1970. After graduation she lived a quiet and compassionate life with her husband, Joe Edward Hughes....

Raymond Jack Ambers

May 14, 2024

Mr. Raymond Jack Ambers, 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on September 25, 1928, to the late Joseph and Anna (Kwasigroch) Ambers, in Chicago Heights, IL.

On March 21, 1953, he married his loving wife, Charlotte Goodson, from La Porte, IN. Every spring, they celebrated their anniversary. They enjoyed 71...

Helen Alice Hendricks

May 14, 2024

Helen Alice Hendricks, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on December 16, 1932 in Groton, MA, to Harold and Alice (Forrest) Weymouth.

On December 20, 1986 in La Porte, IN, she married Charles Hendricks, who survives. Also surviving are her 3 daughters, Linda Kesling, Janet Kesling, and Sandra Kesling; 2...

Victor Hull

May 10, 2024

Victor Leland Hull, 64, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on May 10, 2024 at Brickyard Health-La Porte Care Center.

Victor was born on January 27, 1960 in La Porte, IN, to Theodore and Mary (Harding) Phillips.

At St. John's, over 30 years ago, he married Brenda Barnes, who preceded him in death on May 1, 2024. Surviving Victor are his 4...

Gerald Dale Marshall

May 9, 2024

Gerald Dale Marshall, 67, of La Porte, IN, passed away on May 9, 2024 at VNA Hospice of Valparaiso. Gerald was born in La Porte, IN, on June 13, 1956, to Darl C. and Jeannette L. (Rutz) Marshall.On February 28, 1998 in La Porte, IN, he married Lisa Holt who survives. Also surviving are his 3 sons, Gary (Amy) Marshall of...

Sammie Convie Clowers

May 7, 2024

Sammie Convie Clowers, 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Hamilton Communities.

He was born on July 5, 1955, in Chicago, IL, to Convie and Daisy (Stegall) Clowers.

Sammie is survived by his 3 siblings, Marilyn (Pete) Bealor, Dale (Fem) Clowers, and Betty (Gary) Huston, all of La Porte; as well as many nieces...

Michael William Felton

May 5, 2024

Michael William Felton, 69, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Michael was born on January 23, 1955 in La Porte, IN, to Norman and Lillian (Brown) Felton.

On July 19, 1976 in La Porte, IN, he married Kay Novak who survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, Melissa "Missy" Felton and William Felton, both of La...

Douglas Anderson

May 1, 2024

Douglas Oliver Anderson, born October 28, 1940 in La Porte, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Preceding him in death are the love of his life, his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Judith K. (Lowery); his beloved sister, LouAnn Steele; and his cherished parents, Mr. Oliver and Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson.

Well known for his determination and entrepreneurship,...

Brenda Sue Hull

May 1, 2024

Brenda Sue Hull, 56, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on May 1, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born on June 8, 1967 in La Porte, IN, to Martin and Connie (Dittmer) Barnes.

At St. John's, over 30 years ago, she married Victor Hull, who survives. Also surviving are her 3 children, Lindsey (John) Berry of...

Lynn Marie Davis

Apr 30, 2024

Lynn Marie Davis, 63, of Osceola, IN and longtime resident of Union Mills, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born in Madison, WI, on March 20, 1961 to Robert J. and Corrine P.(Kempfer) Hammer.

Lynn was a loving and devoted wife and mother. On August 14, 1981 in Michigan City,...

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...