Dec 15, 2023

Henry Lachowin, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on December 15, 2023.

Henry was born on July 12, 1929 in Gary, IN to Paul and Rose (Olenski) Lachowin.

On May 14, 1952 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Marie Landorf who survives. Also surviving Henry are his 2 children, Curtis Henry Lachowin (Jennifer Bewley) of Brooklyn,...

Dec 14, 2023

Louanna June Gourley, 95, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Louanna was born on May 29, 1928 in La Porte, Indiana to John E. and Edna A. (Tarnow) Sampson.

On November 29, 1947 in La Porte, she married Kenneth F.Gourley who preceded her in death.  Surviving are...

Dec 13, 2023

Donald Eugene Blaze, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare-Terrace Care Center.

Don was born in La Porte, IN, on September 6, 1929, to Albert and Alice (Lang) Blaze.

On August 1, 1952, in La Porte, IN, he married Joanne Huba who preceded him in death on August...

Dec 12, 2023

Stephen Mark Purcell, 79, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Stephen was born on December 2, 1944 in La Porte, IN, to Frank James and Ferrie Belle (Groves) Purcell.

On June 26, 1973 in Kingsbury, IN, he married Martha Jane Alexander.  Stephen and Martha are now joined together after 50...

Dec 12, 2023

Pamela Ann Smith, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home.

Pamela was born on July 20, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Lawrence and Velma (Irwin) Peterson.

On May 6, 1967, in La Porte, IN, she married John Smith, who preceded her in death. Surviving Pamela are her 4 sons, Jason,...

Dec 11, 2023

Hershel "Herk" Van Weaver, Jr., 56, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family that dearly loved and cared for him.

Herk was born in Chicago, IL, on October 21, 1967 to Hershel V. Weaver, Sr. and Karen (Simpkins) Weaver.

Herk is survived by his daughter,...

Dec 9, 2023

Charles V. Burns, 88, passed away on December 9, 2023, at Hamilton Communities.

Charles was born on August 26, 1935 in Michigan City, IN, to Irving R. and Theresa (Westphal) Burns, who preceded him in death.

He had 3 children, Christine Smith, Patricia (Rick) Brown, and Charles I. (Sherry) Burns, all who survive.  Charles was...

Dec 4, 2023

Deborah Lee Johnson, 60, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born on December 26, 1962 in Valparaiso, IN to Geordia and Olive Johnson.

Deborah is survived by her daughter, Peggy Johnson of La Porte; grandsons, Gerald, Jackson, and Jason Johnson; great-grandsons, Carson and Carter Johnson; sisters,...

Dec 3, 2023

Ronnie Lynn Cooper, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

He was born on June 14, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of the late Clyde and Katherine (Propes) Cooper. He was a 1967 graduate of Union Township High School.

After retiring from the Department of Public Works...

Dec 1, 2023

Brian Lee Lidgard, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2023.

Brian was born on December 25, 1959 in La Porte,IN to Richard and Alice (O'Krey) Lidgard.

On April 19, 1980 at St. John's Lutheran Church in La Porte, IN, he married Christine Hagenow who survives.  Also surviving...

Nov 29, 2023

Cheryl May Williams, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Tanya's Helping Home, Valparaiso.

Cheryl was born on December 15, 1951 in La Porte, IN to John and Phyllis (Kirkham) Richardson.

On May 10, 1997, in La Porte, IN, she married Roger James Williams, who preceded her in death. Surviving...

Nov 28, 2023

Phillip Smith, 89, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

He was born in Champaign, IL, on July 12, 1934 to the late Phillip Smith and Margaret Mullady.

Phillip is survived by his son, Warren (Michelle) Smith of La Porte; daughter, Phyllis Carter of...

Nov 28, 2023

John Ray Boone, Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

He was born on November 2, 1945 in La Porte, IN to Garfield and Delilah (Bowman) Boone.

John is survived by his son, John (Rhienna) Boone Jr. of La Porte; daughter, Justina Boone of Elkhart; grandchildren, Jessica (Cleston) Boone, Ashlee Boone,...

Nov 18, 2023

Emma Frances Cody, 98, of La Porte, Indiana, formerly of Monticello, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Settler's Place.

Emma was born on December 15, 1924, in Nancy, Kentucky, to Arch and Wilmoth (Morris) Weddle.

On November 22, 1942 in Monticello, Illinois, she married Clifford L. Cody, who preceded her in death.

Nov 12, 2023

John William Crim, 81, of Union Mills, Indiana, passed away on November 12, 2023 at his home, where he was surrounded by his family.

John was born on July 31, 1942 in Scottsburg, IN to John and Nellie (Louvell) Crim.

On July 10, 1965 in Crown Point, IN, he married Virginia Nichols who preceded him...

Nov 10, 2023

Alan Robert Surber, 24, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Alan was born on December 4, 1998, in Michigan City, IN to Alan Buckmaster and Robin Surber.

He is survived by his mother; father; sisters, Shayna (Brandon) Ebert of Portage, Amanda Carter of Michigan City, and Autumn (Daniel) Brown of NC; nieces, Stella Carter...

Nov 8, 2023

In loving memory of Hannah Grace Harrison, who passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 25, at Northwest Health La Porte in La Porte, Indiana.

Hannah came into this world on May 11, 1998, in La Porte, IN, born to her loving parents, Mark and Tracy (Miller) Harrison.

Hannah is survived by...

Nov 7, 2023

Martha "Marti" Jean (Murray) Fridh, 72 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 7, 2023 at Franciscan Health - Michigan City.

Marti was born on April 4, 1951 in La Porte, IN to Larry and Irene (Pankowski) Murray.

She married the love of her life, Dr. Daniel Fridh,...

Nov 6, 2023

(William) Reid Biberstine, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, 2023, in La Porte, IN.

Reid was born November 6, 1953, in Rhinelander, WI to Joegene and Romanel (Reid) Biberstine and at a young age moved to La Porte, where the family grew up loving life on Pine Lake. He graduated from La Porte High School...

Nov 5, 2023

Dennis Arnold Christensen, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at VNA Hospice Center.

Dennis was born on August 28, 1944, in Mokena, IL to Arnold and Evelyn (Barr) Christensen.

On May 25, 1968 in La Porte, IN, he married Ellen Cable who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Kelly (Mike) Smutzer of La...