Apr 25, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Knoll Ransom, 49, of Brownsburg, tragically passed away from a house fire on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  Jeff's beloved dog, Penny, also perished in the fire.

Jeff was born on March 10, 1974 in La Porte, IN, to Richard Keith and Nancy Jean (Knoll) Ransom.

He is survived by his son, Lawrence "Knoll"...

Apr 25, 2023

Donna Charlene Brown, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home, surrounded by those who dearly loved her.

Donna was born on December 21, 1938 in Syracuse, NY, to George and Lucille (Donaldson) Tripp.

On July 8, 1961 in Onondaga Hill, NY, she married Donald Leonard Brown, who survives.  Also surviving are...

Apr 24, 2023

Dennis Pat Gardner, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Dennis was born in South Bend, IN, on November 24, 1935 to Ivan Warren and Lois Mae (Held) Gardner.

On June 15, 1957 in Michigan City, IN, he married Barbara Ganschow who survives.  He is also...

Apr 16, 2023

Mary Florence Allen, 68, surrounded by her family, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

She was born on December 8, 1954  in Brazil, IN, to George and Lucille (Kaminski) Grover.

On October 5, 1974 in La Porte, IN, she married John Richard Allen Jr., who...

Apr 15, 2023

Shirley Johnson Kaber, 95, passed away at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  Shirley had moved, to Manitowoc from La Porte in September of the previous year, to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law.

Shirley was born August 18, 1927 in La Porte to the late Evans H. and...

Apr 14, 2023

Sherry K. Waters, a friendly, intelligent, and faith-filled woman, passed away peacefully in La Porte, IN, on April 14, 2023. Born on September 18, 1925, in La Porte, IN, to J. Thomas Keel and Minnie (Schweder) Keel, Sherry lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family, friends, and community.

On February 3, 1944,...

Apr 11, 2023

Harrel Dean Jarrett, Jr., 56, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Harrel was born on May 28, 1966 in La Porte, IN, to Harrel D. Jarrett, Sr. and Pamela R. (Zellers) Johnson.

Harrel is survived by his sisters, Dawn Jarrett and Valerie Jarrett; and niece, Tonya Jarrett.

Apr 7, 2023

Wilbur "Bill" Warren Gaut, Jr., 74, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Northwest Health-LaPorte, surrounded by loved ones.

Bill was born on August 12, 1948, in South Bend, IN, to Wilbur W. Gaut Sr. and Mary L. (Holcomb) Gaut.

Our own rockstar, "Little Willie" was known by many for the song California Sun...

Apr 6, 2023

Randy Christopher Curless, 61, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago.

Randy was born on October 30, 1961 in La Porte, IN, to Albert Edwin and Juanita "Neet" Mae (Kindig) Curless.

On December 5, 1981 in New Carlisle, IN, he married Angela M. Zelasko, who survives.  Also...

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Baker Welch, age 90, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  She was born October 25,1932 in Zanesville, Ohio to Dean M. and Mary Patterson Baker.  Mary graduated from Willis High School in Delaware, Ohio, attended Ohio State University and completed courses at Purdue University.

On August 11, 1951, in Delaware, Ohio, she married Donald A. Welch...

Apr 4, 2023

Eleanore "Elly" Helen Kruger, 94 of La Porte, IN, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

She was born on August 1, 1928 in Chicago, IL, to Fritz and Frida (Lichlblaw) Hekter.

Mrs. Kruger was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. John's Thrift Shop volunteer, Swanson Senior Center, Healthport, and Retired Telephone Operators...

Apr 4, 2023

Christopher J. Miller, 55, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2023, at his home, from a rare, aggressive, and relentless form of pancreatic cancer.

A kind, fun-loving, and considerate man, Chris will forever be known for his ability to find a friend (or girlfriend) in any crowd… the guy you want to share the...

Apr 3, 2023

Ruth "Kay" Garbacik, 78, of Michigan City, IN passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 3, 2023.

Kay was born in Huntington, IN on July 4, 1944, to Michael and Ruth (Smith) Zonyk and she proved to be quite the ‘firecracker’ from that day on! She was big sister to Jay and Jan Zonyk, both of...

Apr 3, 2023

Philip Webb McLoughlin, 54, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Philip was born on June 17, 1968 in La Porte, IN, to Philip and Oma Jean "Jean" (Denney) McLoughlin.

Surviving are his sisters, Pamala McLoughlin and Vickie Harmon; brother-in-law, Delbert Brooks; granddaughter, Farrah Voris; nieces, Jasmine Landers, Savannah...

Mar 26, 2023

Alice Jean "AJ" Helmken, a faith-filled, loving, and kind woman, passed away on March 26, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on March 22, 1947, in Michigan City, IN, Alice dedicated her life to her family, her work, and her community.

On May 11, 2002, in La Porte, IN, Alice married the love of her life,...

Mar 21, 2023

Ronald Earl Curry, Jr., 62, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Ronald was born on October 11, 1960 in La Porte, IN, to Ronald Curry, Sr. and Carol (Wolfenbarger) Alward.

Surviving Ronald are his children, Jerome Curry of Fort Wayne, Jamie Berrum of Fort Wayne, Jody Curry of Fort Wayne, Jessica Curry of La...

Mar 16, 2023

Vernelle Jean Bush, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Vernelle was born on February 12, 1947 in Chicago, IL, to Warren and Jean (Warren) Bush.

Surviving Vernelle are her brother, Lloyd (Bertha) Bush of Saint Joseph, MI; and nephew, Tim Bush of Saint Joseph, MI.

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Mar 16, 2023

Mary Ann Huber, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Trail Creek Place.

Mary was born on July 29, 1937 in La Porte, IN, to Lester and Ruth (Parthun) Diederich.

On August 6, 1955 in La Porte IN, she married Raymond Francis Huber, Jr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Mar 9, 2023

Leonard "Len" John Urban, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte, surrounded by close family members.

Len was born on April 23, 1946 in Melrose Park, IL, to Richard and Emily Urban.

On September 13, 1969 in East Chicago, IN, he married Cecilia Ann Sobolewski,...

Mar 9, 2023

Jean Aldona Clagg, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center. Jean was born in Lithuania, on September 27, 1942 to Joseph and Elena (Elsteris) Rudzinskas.  She married Don Clagg in January 1961.

Surviving Jean are her daughter, Aldona "Cris" C. Clagg of La Porte; sisters, Ann Ziegler...