Oct 7, 2022

Roscoe Joseph, 81, of LaPorte, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Roscoe was born on November 23, 1940, in Huesyville, KY, to Roscoe and Josephine (Wireman) Joseph. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, MaryEllen; his brother, James Joseph (Maria) of Gallatin, Tennessee; his children, Kim Heath (Steve) of Willow Park, TX, Scott Joseph...

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Thompson F. Schroeder, of LaPorte, formerly of Union Mills, passed from this life to eternal rest on October 6, 2022.

Thompson was born on July 9, 1934 in Calumet City, IL, to Walter and Faye Schroeder.  He was married to Mildred (Gray) Schroeder for 69 years and has 5 children, Thomas/Christine (Fabian) Schroeder who proceeded him...

Oct 6, 2022

Jessie “Jeanie” Emojean (Lell) Nesler, 98, of La Porte, Indiana went home to heaven on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Clare Nesler Alexander; son-in-law, David Alexander; granddaughter, Elise Alexander Kunkel; grandson-in-law, Raun Kunkel; great grandchildren, Amelia, Silas, and Harrison Kunkel; and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Jeanie was born on...

Oct 5, 2022

Charles Ray Buck, 80, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

Charles was born on September 24, 1942, in Brazil, IN, to Frederick James and Lorraine (Dolly) Buck.

On December 9, 1962, in Jasonville, IN, he married Brenda Joyce Boston who preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Edie (Jerry Seymour) Wise...

Oct 4, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Maurice Jackson, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Ron was born on August 1, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Maurice and Frieda (Haehnel) Jackson. He grew up in Hammond, Indiana, and graduated from Hammond Clark High School in 1954 and Purdue University in 1958, with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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Oct 4, 2022

Richard Edward Thompson, 59, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Richard was born on August 14, 1963 in Fort Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, to Russell Adam and Evelyn Josephine (Schott) Thompson.

In April of 1998 in Wichita Falls, TX, he married Pamela Sue Helms who survives. ...

Oct 2, 2022

Talisa Joyce Adams, 51, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home.

Talisa was born on February 25, 1971 in La Porte, IN, to Roy and Patricia (Clifton) Meadway.

Surviving are her children, Justin Geren of Kingsford Heights, Kayla Cangiano of La Porte, Auston Pezzuto of La Porte, and Jerris Pezzuto of La...

Sep 29, 2022

Patricia Marie Harrold, 63, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Bellevue Medical Center, Bellevue, NE. She was born to the late Thomas and Betty Johnson on October 2, 1958, in Marshalltown IA. After high school she entered the U.S. Navy in 1979. Shortly after her service began, Patricia married William Burton Harrold on...

Sep 27, 2022

Edward "Ed" William Ahlgrim, 89, of La Porte, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Brentwood at La Porte. He was born in La Porte, IN, on April 3, 1933 to Edward W. and Eleanor M. (Miller) Ahlgrim.

Ed graduated from La Porte High School in 1951 and attended Ball State.  He proudly...

Sep 26, 2022

Constance "Connie" Lee (McGuire) Beckwith, 72, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Connie was born on September 4, 1950 in Harrison, OH.  She was the first of four children of Delmus Leroy and Dorothy Irene (Jacobs) McGuire.

Connie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  A writer, photographer, and successful...

Sep 23, 2022

Ronald Griffin, 65, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home, with his family by his side.

Ronald was born on October 9, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Annie (Fields) Griffin.

On June 2, 2010 in La Porte, IN,  he married Medistella Williams who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Ronald...

Sep 23, 2022

Jerry Lynn Mayes, 81, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Community Hospital, Munster. Jerry was born on December 14, 1940 to James and Blanche (Sigmond) Mayes.

On August 11, 1962 in Bloomington, IN, he married Janet Sue Pennel who survives.  Also surviving are his two sons, Brian (Kimberly) Mayes of Carmel,...

Sep 22, 2022

James R. Baumer, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

James was born on June 13, 1950, in La Porte, IN, to Edward and Margaret Baumer.

On August 23, 1980, in La Porte, IN, he married Janice, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jennifer (Mike) Schuster and Sean (Penny) Tracey;...

Sep 21, 2022

Tony A. Passafume passed away on September 21, 2022 in a tragic automobile accident.

He was born on March 17, 1965 in La Porte, Indiana to Michael and Sandi Passafume.  Tony was 57 years old at the time of his death.

In 1983, he graduated from Colonial High School, Orlando, Florida. Tony was a La...

Sep 21, 2022

Myrna "Jean" Kincannon, 84, of La Porte, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Jean was born on November 23, 1937 in Lafayette, IN, to James F. and Agnes Human.

She married Edward Kroening II who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Sep 21, 2022

LeRoy "Lee" Klingbeil, age 93, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Lee was born on February 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Rose (Sima) Klingbeil.

On April 12, 1958 in Chicago, IL, he married Angeline B. Andriano who preceded him in death in 2013.  Surviving are his beloved children,...

Sep 18, 2022

Barbara Brown, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Barbara was born on February 4, 1936, in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Mable Henning.

On April 7, 1956, in La Porte, IN , she married Liston "Sonny" L. Brown who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children,...

Sep 15, 2022

Terry L. Troth, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Hamilton Communities.

Terry was born on June 10, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to Oliver J. and Mary Jayne (Corson) Troth.

On August 23, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia "Jeannie" Nutting who preceded him in death.  Surviving Terry is his...

Sep 14, 2022

Rose Ann Russ, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at The Caring Cottage, South Bend.

Rose was born on September 2, 1924 in Michigan City, IN, to Ignatz and Pauline (Putz) Malcer.

On October 19, 1946, she married Stanley Russ who preceded her in death on September 3, 1989.  Surviving...

Sep 12, 2022

Judith Maureen Lipe, 63, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Judith was born on February 19, 1959 in Chicago, IL, to James and Myrtle (Graham) Dempsey.

On March 12, 1983, she married Alvin Lipe who preceded her in death.  Surviving Judith are her children, Shawn (Tisha) Davis of...