Obituaries

Christine Helen (Cox)  Moody

Christine Helen (Cox) Moody

Dec 11, 2022

Christine Helen Moody, 80, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home with her family by her side Christine was born in La Porte, IN, on December 21, 1941 to Lester Theodore and Helen Casimira (Siperek) Cox.

Christine is survived by her daughters, Kellie (Rod) Wahl of La Porte and Klorissa "Mollie"...

Carl Joe Magers

Carl Joe Magers

Dec 10, 2022

Carl Joe Magers, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at home, with family by his side.

Carl was born on May 19, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to Garland and Imogene (Burger) Magers.

On April 11, 1992 in La Porte, he married Kimberly Arlene Abiney who survives.  Also surviving are...

Stephen L. Squires

Stephen L. Squires

Dec 10, 2022

Stephen L. Squires, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Stephen was born in Elkhart, IN, on August 19, 1950 to Gordon and Nathene M. (Farnsworth) Squires.

On June 30, 1973, he married Jean Schacht who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Brady Squires of MI and...

Weldon John Cooke, MD

Weldon John Cooke, MD

Dec 7, 2022

Weldon John Cooke, MD, passed away on December 7, 2022. Weldon was born on July 27, 1927, in Oakland, CA to Robert and Mrs. Olive (Montgomery) Cooke. He went on to graduate from high school and then went to Wheaton College. At Wheaton College, he met and married Frances Willard, and they were married for 32 years. At the...

JoAnn (Jackson)  Morton

JoAnn (Jackson) Morton

Dec 5, 2022

JoAnn Morton, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

JoAnn was born on October 1, 1942 in Springfield, IL, to Ernest Henery and Alma Florence (Taylor) Jackson.

On April 22, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI, she married Elmer "Butch" Robert Morton who preceded her in...

Dr. Ross LaVerne Lawrence

Dr. Ross LaVerne Lawrence

Dec 4, 2022

Dr. Ross LaVerne Lawrence, 86, beautiful friend and loving family man, passed away at Northwest Health, La Porte, on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Ross was born in Walkerton, Indiana, on February 5, 1936, to David and Evelyn (Ross) Lawrence. He graduated from Walkerton High School and went on to Purdue University where he graduated with a bachelor’s...

Eyvette Kay (Mishler)  Rose

Eyvette Kay (Mishler) Rose

Dec 1, 2022

Eyvette Kay Rose, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Eyvette was born on June 13, 1941 in Kosciusko County, IN, to John G. and Arles K.(Greene) Mishler.

On June 4, 1960 in La Porte, IN, she married Jan D. Rose who preceded her in...

John "Jack" William Wuggazer

John "Jack" William Wuggazer

Nov 30, 2022

John "Jack" William Wuggazer, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jack was born in Van Dyke, MI, now Warren, MI, on February 13, 1931 to Martin A. and Dorothy M. (Kobb) Wuggazer.

On October 15, 1966 in Berrien Springs, MI, he married Barbara, who preceded him...

Matthew David Lambert

Matthew David Lambert

Nov 28, 2022

Matthew David Lambert, 45, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. Matthew was born in La Porte, IN, on December 13, 1976 to Leonard Ray Lambert and Cathy Ann (Bupp) Lambert.

Matthew is survived by his children, Megan and Luke Lambert, both of La Porte; parents, Leonard (Sherry) Lambert of South Bend and Cathy...

Barbara Mae (Mansfield)  Klosowski

Barbara Mae (Mansfield) Klosowski

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara Mae Klosowski, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Barbara was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 3, 1928, to Fred William and Elsie Marian (Phillips) Mansfield.

On July 16, 1988 in La Porte, IN, she married Robert Klosowski, who preceded her in death on June...

Laura Jo Caponigro

Laura Jo Caponigro

Nov 25, 2022

Laura J. Caponigro, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Northwest Health- La Porte.

Laura was born in Chicago, IL, on April 19,1976 to Frank and Susan (Kristufek) Caponigro.

Surviving Laura are her parents, Susan of La Porte and Frank of Oaklawn, IL; children, Nicolina and Giovanni Caponigro and Caleb...

William Albert Marlow, Jr.

William Albert Marlow, Jr.

Nov 24, 2022

William Albert Marlow, Jr., 87, of La Porte, passed away on November 24, 2022.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.  A private graveside service at Pine Lake Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Polish Falcons of America Nest 564,...

Martha Jane (Alexander)  Purcell

Martha Jane (Alexander) Purcell

Nov 24, 2022

Martha Jane Purcell, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha was born on September 5, 1951 in La Porte, IN, to Raymond Edward and Phyllis Marine (Nelson) Alexander.

On June 26, 1973 in Kingsbury, IN, she married Stephen Mark Purcell, who survives.  Also surviving are her...

Vicki Lynn (Smith)  Schultz

Vicki Lynn (Smith) Schultz

Nov 23, 2022

Vicki Lynn Schultz, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Vicki was born on November 5, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Grover and Juanita (Kowalski) Smith.

On February 14, 2002 in La Porte, she married Curtis Schultz, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters, Kelly (Sam) Benn...

Michelle Therese (Stonewall)  Stonewall

Michelle Therese (Stonewall) Stonewall

Nov 19, 2022

Michelle Therese Stonewall, 45, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Michelle was born on March 12, 1977 in Rockford, IL, to Michael Peter and Loretta Kay (Dawson) Stonewall.

Surviving Michelle are her parents, Michael and Loretta Stonewall of La Porte; sister, Nicole Stonewall of La...

Pauline E. (Frame)  Smyers

Pauline E. (Frame) Smyers

Nov 18, 2022

Pauline E. Smyers, 76 of Westville, IN, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 14, 1946, in La Porte, IN.  Pauline was the daughter of the late Otto and Agnes E. (Wood) Frame.

Pauline was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  She enjoyed ceramics,...

Betty Lucille (McCrocklin)  Rademacher

Betty Lucille (McCrocklin) Rademacher

Nov 16, 2022

Betty Lucille Rademacher, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925 in Riley, IN, to Virgil and Matilda Ann (Kiefner) McCrocklin.

On August 24, 1958 in Terre Haute, IN, she married Robert Carl Rademacher who...

Nancy R. (Boyd)  Cota Brinklow

Nancy R. (Boyd) Cota Brinklow

Nov 15, 2022

Nancy R. Cota Brinklow, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Nancy was born on June 29, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN, to Kenneth Edwin and Margie Eileen (Sullivan) Boyd.

On June 12, 1971, in Indianapolis, IN, she married Robert Arnold Cota, who preceded her in...

Beverly J. (Truett)  Moreau

Beverly J. (Truett) Moreau

Nov 12, 2022

Beverly J. Moreau, 75, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Beverly was born on August 2, 1947 in Gary, IN, to Everett and Mary (Bonner) Truett.

On September 28, 1968, she married Richard, who preceded her in death on May 29, 2019.  Surviving Beverly are her children, Richard...

William "Billy" Harold Miller, III

William "Billy" Harold Miller, III

Nov 10, 2022

William "Billy" Harold Miller, III, 39, of Michigan City, formerly of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Billy was born on February 9, 1983 in La Porte, IN, to Anita Lee (Young) Rosentreter and William Miller, Jr.

Surviving Billy are his mother and stepfather, Anita and Ken Rosentreter of Mill Creek; father,...

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