Obituaries

Michael J. Bornell, Sr.

Michael J. Bornell, Sr.

Sep 9, 2023

Michael J. Bornell Sr., 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home.

Michael was born in Chicago, IL, on April 23, 1952 to Robert and Kathryne Boyaris Bornell.

He enjoyed over 20 years of marriage to Mary Scarborough who preceded him in death. Surviving Michael are his 3...

Holly Marie (Hershman)  Kolasa

Holly Marie (Hershman) Kolasa

Sep 7, 2023

Holly M. Kolasa, a beloved wife, mother, and community member, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2023, at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Born on August 30, 1983, in La Porte, IN, to Linda (Flory) and David W. Hershman, Holly's life was filled with love, laughter, and a commitment to her family and career.

In Nov. 2004, Holly...

Ethelwyn (Bartlett)  Eyrick

Ethelwyn (Bartlett) Eyrick

Sep 4, 2023

Ethelwyn "Winnie" (Bartlett) Eyrick, aged 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, in La Porte, Indiana. She was born on July 27, 1931, in East Orange, New Jersey, to Ralph and Elinor (Chambers) Bartlett.  Winnie grew up in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, graduated from Clifford Scott High School, and attended the Berkeley Secretarial School, both in East Orange. She...

Richard Lynn Jackson

Richard Lynn Jackson

Sep 3, 2023

Richard Lynn Jackson, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family.

Richard was born in La Porte IN, on March 21, 1955 to Robert Jackson and Reeda (Meyers) Jackson.

On June 21, 1975 in La Porte, IN, he married Lynn Curtis who survives. Also surviving...

Benjamin Stephen Soulcheck

Benjamin Stephen Soulcheck

Sep 1, 2023

Benjamin "Ben" Stephen Soulcheck, 35, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Ben was born in Michigan City on July 15, 1988, to Kerry and Susan (Hatton) Soulcheck.  He is survived by his 4 children, Myah, Bryson, and Brody Soulcheck of Michigan City and Madelyn Soulcheck of La...

Sharon Louise (Welch)  Fain

Sharon Louise (Welch) Fain

Aug 30, 2023

Sharon Louise Fain, a loving and selfless woman, passed away peacefully at the age of 79, on August 30, 2023. Born on December 26, 1943, in Plymouth, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Carl and Norma (Petcher) Welch.

In her formative years, Sharon found her faith, accepting Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was baptized...

Evelyn Eileen Miller

Evelyn Eileen Miller

Aug 30, 2023

Evelyn "Eileen" Miller, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Miller's Health and Rehab.

Eileen was born on July 5, 1933 in Crawfordsville IN to Andy "Sherman" Bullock and Lizzy (Prows) Bullock-Largent.

On August 27, 1956 in Ladoga, IN, she married Donald who preceded her in death. Surviving Eileen are her 3 children,...

Walter Allen Singleton, Sr.

Walter Allen Singleton, Sr.

Aug 30, 2023

Walter "Butch" Allen Singleton Sr., 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Walter was born on April 16, 1945 in La Porte county, IN to Perry and Margaret "Peg"(Worthington) Singleton.

On February 8, 1964 in Mill Creek, IN, he married Betsy Norris Singleton who survives. Also surviving...

Judith Kay (Owens)  Marlatt

Judith Kay (Owens) Marlatt

Aug 27, 2023

Judith Kay Marlatt, 62, passed away on August 27, 2023, in Rolling Prairie, IN.

She was born on February 24, 1961, in Hammond, IN Judith is survived by her daughter, Melissa Owens of Rolling Prairie; son, Scott Owens of Rolling Prairie; and grandchildren, Cody and Ciara Owens, both of Rolling Prairie. She is preceded in death by...

Sally Ruth (Philipi)  Borman

Sally Ruth (Philipi) Borman

Aug 26, 2023

Sally Ruth Borman, 73, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Sally was born on March 4, 1950 in Gary, IN.

On July 4, 1986 in Lake Station, IN, she married Edwin who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Douglas Borman of Michigan City and Sarah Lamb of La Porte;...

Richard "Rick" Addison Coburn, Sr.

Richard "Rick" Addison Coburn, Sr.

Aug 19, 2023

Richard "Rick" Addison Coburn, Sr., a loving, hardworking and selfless man, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Northwest Health - La Porte, at the age of 82. Born on July 1, 1941, in Morgantown, WV to Robert and Thelma Mae (Savage) Coburn, Rick grew up to become a person of remarkable...

Helen Ivis (Wilcox)  Bradley

Helen Ivis (Wilcox) Bradley

Aug 18, 2023

Helen Bradley (Wilcox) passed away in La Porte on August 18, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Robert F. Wilcox and A. Leone Wilcox (nee Rommel), and her husband of 62 years, John H. Bradley. Helen is survived by two sons, Frederick W. Bradley (Kim) of Lafayette, IN and Christopher H. Bradley (Jane)...

Deborah Lynn (Barnes)  Duncan

Deborah Lynn (Barnes) Duncan

Aug 15, 2023

Deborah Lynn Barnes-Duncan, 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 15, 2023, in La Porte, IN. She was born on December 18, 1959, in Michigan City, IN, to Robby Barnes and Edith (Dabkowski) Barnes. Known for her funny, adventurous, and selfless spirit, Deborah's life was a demonstration of love, resilience, and dedication.

Deborah was...

Betty Marie (Cooley)  Inman

Betty Marie (Cooley) Inman

Aug 15, 2023

Betty Marie Inman, a beloved resident of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Northwest Health - La Porte. Born on March 5, 1941, Betty was the cherished daughter of Oliver Leo and Ruby Della (Bennett) Cooley. Known for her loving, friendly, and thoughtful nature, Betty's life was a testament...

Richard Mikel Smith

Richard Mikel Smith

Aug 13, 2023

Richard Mikel Smith, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Aperion Care Arbors at Michigan City. Richard was born in Chicago, IL, on October 16, 1950 to Kenneth Clifford and Dorothy Marie (Sonniker) Smith.

On July 19, 2008 in La Porte, IN, he married Andrea who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Michelle Lorraine (Carlson)  Johnson

Michelle Lorraine (Carlson) Johnson

Aug 5, 2023

Michelle Lorraine Johnson, a beloved mother, daughter, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 50 on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Northwest Health - La Porte. Born on September 3, 1972, in La Porte, Indiana, Michelle was a lifelong resident and a cherished member of the community.

She was the loving daughter of Lorraine (Carlson)...

Mary (Grundeling)  Wadsworth-Cooke

Mary (Grundeling) Wadsworth-Cooke

Aug 2, 2023

Mary Wadsworth-Cooke, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 14, 1934 to Freda (Grundeling) and Frederick Buekes.

In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Mary was a cherished friend.  Her warm smile, infectious laughter, and genuine interest in others, endeared her to...

Judith O. (O'Harrow)  Greenberg

Judith O. (O'Harrow) Greenberg

Jul 28, 2023

Judith O. Greenberg, 89, of Rolling Prairie, IN and Chicago, IL, passed away quietly on Friday, July 28, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family Judith was born on November 2, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN, to Dennis and Georgia (Brass) O'Harrow. After a whirlwind romance, she married Aubrey J. Greenberg in Chicago, IL, on October 30, 1957. Surviving Judith...

James Edward Leston

James Edward Leston

Jul 22, 2023

James Edward Leston, 96, of Lombard, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

James was born on May 16, 1927 in Elmhurst, IL, to Stephen Nicholas and Anna Elizabeth (Hanseder) Leston.

On June 19, 1948 in St. Alexander Church, Villa Park, IL, he married June Mildred Hofmann, who...

Jamie R. Steele

Jamie R. Steele

Jul 21, 2023

Jamie R. Steele, 47, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jamie was born on February 21, 1976 in South Bend, IN, to Kenneth and Theresa Steele.

Surviving Jamie are his children, Kendra Steele and Jacob Seidner, both of La Porte; significant other, Sara Seidner of La Porte; parents,...

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