Jan 3, 2023

Guy LaVaughn Hart, 71, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Guy was born in Coldwater, MI, on September 25, 1951 to Jonas LaVaughn Hart and Verna (DeForest) Turnpaugh.

On July 28, 1973 in La Porte, IN, he married Barbara "Barb" Meyers, who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 3, 2023

Jeanette Louise Wideman, 90, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jeanette was born in Fish Lake, IN, on October 7, 1932 to Robert A. and Mildred E. (Holland) Stombaugh.

On August 14, 1954, in Mill Creek, IN, she married Robert, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters,...

Jan 1, 2023

Alice (Drake) Woolslayer, 78, passed away January 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Alice was a long-time resident of Michigan City and went to Elston High School.  She currently was a resident of Carlsbad, CA.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Tom in 1987.  She is survived by her 5...

Jan 1, 2023

William Conrad Whitacre , 84, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart.

William was born on October 20, 1938 in South Bend, IN, to Arnet and Loa (Geifer) Whitacre.

On December 15, 1961 in Brandywine, MI, he married Mildred Harris, who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his children,...

Dec 27, 2022

Oliver "Bob" Marlin Lane, 87, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Bob was born on February 13, 1935, in Pittsboro, MS, to Oliver P. and Mary Sue (Enoch) Lane.

On September 14, 1979, in Michigan City, IN, he married Jeanette Arlene Waldo, who preceded...

Dec 26, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Moyer, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Elizabeth was born on November 30, 1956 in South Bend, IN, to Lawrence Matthew and Lulabell Catherine (Musary) O'Banion.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Hazel (William "Happi") Ruskowsky of La Porte, Lee Joseph of...

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara L. Sanchez, 62, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Barbara was born on February 5, 1960, in Martinsville, IN, to Albert and Sandra Northern.

Surviving are her children, Michael (Heather) Wakeman of North Liberty, Nicholas Wakeman of Walkerton and Krystal Camacho of Walkerton; eight grandchildren, Brisa, Cynthia, Isaiah, Lluvia,...

Dec 24, 2022

Jeannette Ann (Ditto) Washluske, 80, of Rolling Prairie, peacefully passed away at Franciscan Health Michigan City on Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Jeannette was born May 23, 1942, in Michigan City, IN, to the late Robert Overton Ditto, Jr. and Eileen Mary (Hasemeyer) Ditto. On April 14, 1961, she married Wayne Washluske in Michigan City, IN. ...

Dec 20, 2022

Robert Michael Gurley, 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Robert was born on August 9, 1955 in Birmingham, AL, to Lloyd and Geneva (Henley) Gurley.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Tamitha (Bruno) Moreno of Hebron and Kaylyn Gurley of Lexington, KY; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Wilma (Al) Bond of Rapid City, SD, Jeff...

Dec 20, 2022

Evelyn Mary Lambert, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Evelyn was born on February 21, 1927 in Buchanan, MI, to Joseph and Anna (Velacek) Mottl.

On August 20, 1946 in La Porte, she married James Dale Lambert, who preceded her in death.  Evelyn is survived...

Dec 20, 2022

Jerry Paul Cotton, 84, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Jerry was born on July 12, 1938, in Walkerton, IN to Jay W. Cotton and Mary M. (nee Easterday) Cotton.  He graduated in 1956 from Walkerton High School and set out to tackle the world....

Dec 16, 2022

Adam P. Childress, 42, of Laporte IN, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Adam was born in La Porte, Indiana, on June 21, 1980 to Bradley Michael and Denah Simar Childress.

Surviving are his sons, Patrick and Benjamin Childress of La Porte; father, Brad Childress of Rolling Prairie;...

Dec 11, 2022

Margaret  "Maggie" Ann Childress, 79, of Chesterton, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Northwest Health - Porter. Maggie was born on April 2, 1943 to Frederick C.and Bernice Gertrude (Vardaman) Sensow.

On January 5, 1968, Maggie was united in marriage to Walter A. McFarland, who preceded her in death on June 9, 1996.  Several years...

Dec 11, 2022

William "98" Drewes, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side.

William was born on April 18, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Karl and Vera (Wild) Drewes.

On September 19, 1969 in Michigan City, IN, he married Elizabeth Ennis who survives.  Also surviving William are...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...