Aug 3, 2022

Dianne Sylvia McQueen, 81, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Dianne was born in Niles, MI, on November 18, 1940 to Henry and Cecilia (Wytens) Fletcher.

On August 21, 1959 in La Porte, she married Samuel, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Sherri (Mark) Litza...

Aug 2, 2022

"How proud I was to serve my country to support freedom for all Americans." was the reply Myron A."Whitey" Thornburg would always offer when he was thanked for his service to the U.S.A.

Four days after Whitey and his second wife, Joanne Shephard Thornburg, celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary, Myron passed away at Miller's Health and Rehab,...

Aug 1, 2022

Ted Church, 57, of Nashville, IN. passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Ted was born in La Porte, IN, on August 3, 1964 to Billy and Sandra (Salat) Church.

Surviving Ted are his mother, Sandra Church of La Porte; sister, Debbie Renfro of Trafalgar, IN; brother, Terry (Wendy) Church of La Porte; niece, Sarah Noakes; two...

Jul 31, 2022

Lola Jean Modjeska, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Lola was born on September 5, 1948 in Linton, IN, to Merrill and Veronica Louidith (Bailey) Moss.

On November 28, 1987 in La Porte, she married Edward Eugene who preceded her in death August 21, 2021. ...

Jul 31, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Wayne Worthen , 66, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Chuck was born on December 20, 1955 in Paducah, KY, to Robert "Gene" Eugene and Doris Marie (Kaylor) Worthen.

On July 16, 1990 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Pamela Jean Cawby who survives.   Also...

Jul 28, 2022

Victor Lavern Hlavsa, 96, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Victor was born on October 5, 1925, in Chicago, IL to Victor Frank Hlavsa and Nellie (Rose) Beyer.

On September 3, 1950 in La Porte, IN, he married the love of his life, Anna...

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Agnes Galloway, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare, La Porte.

Mary was born on February 7, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to Francis Eskridge and Agnes Martha (Newman) Eskridge-Gaw.

On May 8, 1944, she married Jesse Robert Galloway who preceded her in death.  Surviving Mary are...

Jul 27, 2022

Lisa Ann (Preston) Meck, 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab.

Lisa was born on December 6, 1968 in Plymouth, IN, to Jack and Carla (Searfoss) Preston.

Surviving Lisa are her children, Clayton Chitwood of Jeffersonville, IN, Tiffany (Rachael) Basurto of Anaheim, CA, and Devon Fant of Elkhart;...

Jul 25, 2022

Dr. Peter Crawford Kesling, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Peter was born on January 1,1932 in La Porte, IN, to Dr. Harold D. and Jean A. (Crawford) Kesling.

On September 4, 1954 in La Porte, IN, he married Charlene Kneisley who survives.  Also...

Jul 23, 2022

Tracy Renee Richardson-Pavey, 43, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Tracy was born on September 20, 1978 in La Porte, IN, to Robert E. Pavey and Darlene J. Forker.

Surviving Tracy are her parents, Darlene (Jonathan) Forker of La Porte and Robert (Roxy) Pavey of La Porte; sister, Madison Pavey of...

Jul 14, 2022

Robert Ray Keller, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on March 23, 1933 to Ray and Anna (Hahn) Keller.

On May 3, 1952  in La Porte, he married Dolores (Mellenthin) who survives.  Also surviving are his children,  Brad (Pam) Keller, Marcia (Bob) Vaughn, Todd (Ann)...

Jul 10, 2022

Miranda Elizabeth Ritchie, 23, of Westville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Miranda was born on January 13, 1999 in Michigan City, IN, to Tyrell S. Roberts and Kimberly A.(Ritchie) Hiatt.

Surviving Miranda are her parents, Tyrell Roberts of La Porte and Kimberly (Jeff) Hiatt of Mishawaka; siblings, Chris Richie, Ollie Roberts, and Chloe...

Jul 9, 2022

Allen Ray Warren, 82, of La Porte, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  Allen was born on August 15th, 1939, in La Porte, Indiana, to Jacob Bower and Thelma Margaret (Jones) Warren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Gene and Roy.

He was...

Jul 5, 2022

Mark Anthony Byers Sr. of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  Age 60, Mark was born to the late Eric and Lydia Byers of Saginaw, Michigan.  He was born December 19, 1961, in Chicago, IL.

Mark was the 4th of 7 children. Growing up, Mark loved to sing with his siblings and parents, and...

Jul 5, 2022

Jennifer Ann Francis, 52, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jennifer was born on November 22, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI, to Don and Beverly Utes.

On June 9, 1988, she married Lyle D. Francis who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Lyle Francis, Jr. of Kingsford Heights, Justin...

Jul 4, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" F. Krueger, age 51, passed away peacefully with the daughter of his heart, Jackie Ratz, by his side on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Life Care Center of Plainwell, Michigan.

Tommy was born on February 26, 1971, in La Porte, Indiana to Robert E. and Thelma (Steinfeldt) Krueger, both of La Porte. Tommy attended La...

Jun 27, 2022

James "Jimmy" Allen Domogola, 62, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home.

Jimmy was born on September 25, 1959 in La Porte, IN, to Ronald James Domogola and Nancy Lee (Renfro) Biller.

Surviving Jimmy are his mother, Nancy L. Biller; brothers, Ronnie (Donna) Domogola and Tommy (Chris) Domogola; sisters,...

Jun 27, 2022

Lester Ai Flanders, 81, of Blaine, TN, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his daughter's home.

He was born on October 3, 1940 in Derry, NH, to Prentice and Alice (Normandeau) Flanders.

Lester is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Kulp Flanders; daughter, Leslie (Greg) Kaniuk of La Porte; stepdaughters, April...

Jun 20, 2022

Theresa Ann Raschka, 61, of Michigan City, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, June 20, 2022.  She was surrounded by those who loved her when she left this world.

Theresa was born on May 4, 1961 in Michigan City, IN, to Roy Dale and Catherine Helen (Keen) Killingbeck.

Surviving Theresa are her children, John...

Jun 18, 2022

Donna Bernice Butler, 82, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Donna was born on December 30, 1939 in La Porte, IN, to Eugene S. and Sophia (Vermilyer) Newland.

On December 15, 1956 in La Porte, IN, she married Carney Butler, Sr. who preceded her in...