Obituaries

Gary Lee Havens

Gary Lee Havens

Mar 9, 2023

Gary Lee Havens, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center.

Gary was born in La Porte, IN, on February 14, 1945 to Eugene Alfred and Dorothy O'June (Lashbrook) Havens.

Surviving are his children, Christopher (Robin) Havens of La Porte and Juli (Jason Gohsman) Verkler...

Barbara "Barb" J. Hooper

Barbara "Barb" J. Hooper

Mar 9, 2023

Barbara "Barb" J. Hooper, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Settlers House.

Barb was born on September 5, 1949 in Queens, NY, to Anthony and Lillian (Walthers) Wroblewski.

Surviving Barb are her sisters, Linda Askew of Amsterdam, NY and Jayne DeBois of Mastic, NY; and dear friends, Cindy Ault, Lorraine Tighe and...

Mary Ann (Frye)  Carr

Mary Ann (Frye) Carr

Mar 8, 2023

Mary Ann Carr, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home.

Mary Ann was born on June 10, 1943 in Chicago, IL, to Phillip A.and Helen Jean (LaMarche) Frye.

Surviving are her beloved daughter, Patricia Carr of La Porte; 6 grandchildren, Grace Elkins, Senn Zellers, Andrew Revak, Kiya Long,...

Dana (Nelson)  Muret

Dana (Nelson) Muret

Mar 5, 2023

Dana Nelson Muret, beloved wife of Don Muret and proud mother of Madeline Claire and Carolyn Audrey, died on March 5, 2023, after a short illness. Dana was born on July 20, 1963 in northwest Indiana and graduated from Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in social work from Ball State University...

Stanley "Stan" Kukla, Jr.

Stanley "Stan" Kukla, Jr.

Mar 5, 2023

Stanley "Stan"  Kukla, Jr., 59, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center, Inc. Stan was born in La Porte, IN, on April 25, 1963 to Stanley Adam and Pauline (Mrozinski) Kukla.

On May 31, 2008,  in La Porte, he married Tammy who survives him.  Also surviving are his sons,...

Todd Eric Williamson

Todd Eric Williamson

Mar 4, 2023

Todd Eric Williamson, 40, of La Porte, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Todd was born on December 31, 1982 in La Porte, IN, to Todd Eric Rose and Michelle (Williamson) Combs.

Surviving Todd are his children, Asher and Leah Williamson of La Porte; mother, Michelle; stepfather, Brian Combs of La Porte; grandmother,...

LeRoy Langford

LeRoy Langford

Mar 3, 2023

LeRoy "Roy" Langford, 91, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 6, 1932 in Rose Hill, AL, to Eula Mae (Moore) and Hugh Langford.

Roy was a 1950 graduate of Straughn High School and a 1956 graduate of Auburn University.  Between high school...

Rosalie June (Rademacher)  Brettin

Rosalie June (Rademacher) Brettin

Feb 28, 2023

Rosalie June Brettin, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Rosalie was born on June 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL, to John and Rose (Kirschenstein) Rademacher.

On November 5, 1949, she married Edward Brettin, who preceded her in death on November 7, 2007.  Surviving Rosalie are her children, Carolyn Brettin of...

Gloria Deanne (Freese)  Applegate

Gloria Deanne (Freese) Applegate

Feb 23, 2023

Gloria Deanne Applegate, 85, of La Porte, left this earth to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 23, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Gloria was born on November 5, 1937 in La Porte, Indiana, to Clifford Raymond and Margaret Lucille (Gallo) Freese.

On...

Dennis John White

Dennis John White

Feb 19, 2023

Dennis John White, 73, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Hamilton Grove Nursing Home in New Carlisle.  He was born on June 24, 1949 in La Porte, IN, the son of Erwin C. White, Sr. and Adelaide White.  Dennis was preceded in death in 2016 by Marva White, his wife of 38 years and...

Lyle Schmidt

Lyle Schmidt

Feb 18, 2023

Lyle Schmidt of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away February 18, 2023, at the Lane House, with family by his side. He was 85 years old.

Born in La Porte, IN, he was the son of Norman & Eunice (Glassman) Schmidt. He graduated from La Porte HS and received a Bachelors’ Degree from Indiana State. He was awarded the...

Charlotte Catherine (Clark)  Conway

Charlotte Catherine (Clark) Conway

Feb 18, 2023

Charlotte Catherine Conway, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center.

Charlotte was born on June 15, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to William and Ethel (Barker) Clark.

Surviving Charlotte are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Joseph Conway...

Mary Lou (Peters)  Nielsen

Mary Lou (Peters) Nielsen

Feb 18, 2023

Mary Lou Nielsen, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Hamilton Communities.

Mary Lou was born on February 14, 1927 in La Porte, IN, to Edward and Mary Eva (Gibson) Peters.

On September 21, 1947 in Hanna, IN she married Erik A. Nielsen, who preceded her in death on September...

Jack Terrence Stroh

Jack Terrence Stroh

Feb 17, 2023

Jack Terrence Stroh, 85, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jack was born on August 26, 1937 in Paxton, IL, to Albert and Pauline (Johnson) Stroh.

On September 26, 1958, he married Karen Sayles, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Angela "Angie" (Alan) Palmer of La Porte;...

Mary "Joann" (Comerford)  Sager

Mary "Joann" (Comerford) Sager

Feb 12, 2023

Mary "Joann" Sager, 85, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Joann was born on October 19, 1937 in Decatur, IL, to Robert and Helen (Noonan) Comerford.

On September 1, 1956, she married Richard, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Kent (Michelle) Sager and Connie Norton, all of La...

Lillian Laura (Aulner)  Ramirez

Lillian Laura (Aulner) Ramirez

Feb 10, 2023

Lillian Laura Ramirez, 67, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.

Lillian was born on December 29, 1955 in La Porte, IN, to Francis and Mary (Keller) Aulner .

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Whitney Ramirez of Remington; 2 grandsons, Jensen Riesland and Abraham Ramirez; 1 sister, Rose Haden of Waukesha, WI; 2 nieces,...

Mary Louise (Ginther)  Ginther

Mary Louise (Ginther) Ginther

Feb 7, 2023

Mary Louise Ginther, 68, of La Porte, IN, passed away February 7th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.  Mary was born on May 2, 1954 to Edward F. and Barbara (Hopkins) Ginther.

Mary loved spending time with family watching movies, playing games, and listening to audio books.

Surviving Mary are her son, Michael (Kandi)...

William "Billy" Jinkins Davis, Jr.

William "Billy" Jinkins Davis, Jr.

Feb 7, 2023

William "Billy" Jinkins Davis, Jr., 59, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at VNA Hospice of Valparaiso. Billy was born in Milwaukee, WI, on July 27, 1963 to William and Angeline (Schkeryantz) Davis.

On June 15, 2011 in Albion, IN, he married Tracy Cripe, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Aubrianna Davis...

Bruno Esteban Puentes

Bruno Esteban Puentes

Feb 5, 2023

Bruno Esteban Puentes, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Bruno was born on August 3, 1971 in Sinaloa, Mexico, to Chavelo Puentes and Martha Quevedo.

Surviving Bruno are his children, Thalia Garcia-Castro of Warsaw, Alejandra Puentes of Nappanee, Jaden Puentes of La Porte, Christian Garcia of La Porte, Marisa Swager...

Daniel Floyd Lotter

Daniel Floyd Lotter

Feb 4, 2023

Daniel Floyd Lotter, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Daniel was born on July 25, 1955 in La Porte, IN, to Coy and Beulah Bell (Hancock) Lotter.

On September 22, 1995, he married Kaye Diane Kinch, who preceded him in death.  Surviving Daniel are his sisters, Donna (Harold) Rowe of...

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