Obituaries

James Allen Domogola

James Allen Domogola

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,...

Lester Ai Flanders

Lester Ai Flanders

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...

Theresa Ann (Killingbeck)  Raschka

Theresa Ann (Killingbeck) Raschka

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...

Donna Bernice (Newland)  Butler

Donna Bernice (Newland) Butler

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...

Ivah W. Shoaf

Ivah W. Shoaf

Jun 17, 2022

Ivah W. Shoaf, 95, of Mishawaka, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Wedgewood Pines Group Home in South Bend.

Ivah was born on June 17, 1927 in Taegue, South Korea to SongYoung and Pak Ho.

On December 28, 1955 in Pusan, Korea, she married Marvin W. Shoaf who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Paul Michael Ross

Paul Michael Ross

Jun 15, 2022

Paul Michael Ross, 76, of La Porte, formerly Riverside, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his home.

Paul was born on March 4, 1946 in Chicago, IL, to Paul and Carmela (Mancini) Ross.

On November 8, 1980 in Riverside, IL, he married Barbara Jane Earle who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Gene Raymond Bancroft

Gene Raymond Bancroft

Jun 12, 2022

Gene Raymond Bancroft, 82, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Gene was born on February 5, 1940 in Niles, MI, to Edgar and Theola M.(Krueger) Bancroft.

On April 10, 1959 in Michigan City, IN, he married his high school sweetheart,Yvonne Mae Seedorf who survives.  Also...

Loretta Ruth Vaughn

Loretta Ruth Vaughn

Jun 11, 2022

Loretta R. Vaughn, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in La Porte. Loretta was born in North Judson, IN, on September 12, 1931 to Dewey and Eunice (Vaughn) Scott.

Surviving are her beloved children, Sharon (Alex) Gurbatow and Norma (John) Mulzon, both of La Porte; 2 grandchildren, Carie (Bruce) Roberts of La...

Lois Ruth (Hills)  Dawson

Lois Ruth (Hills) Dawson

Jun 7, 2022

Lois Ruth Dawson, 95, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in La Porte

Lois was born on May 11, 1927 in Porterville, IL, to Eugene C. and Mary E. (Faught) Hills.

On September 22, 1945 in La Porte, IN, she married Forrest E. Dawson when he returned home from overseas after...

Herman Hammonds

Herman Hammonds

Jun 4, 2022

Herman Hammonds, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Herman was born on July 18, 1938 in Cookeville, TN, to Horace Ervin and Auda (Woolbright) Hammonds.

On November 22, 1958, Herman married Gail Joyce Kerchner who preceded him in death.  Later on May 22, 1999...

Donald Leroy Page, Jr.

Donald Leroy Page, Jr.

Jun 3, 2022

Donald  Leroy Page, Jr. , 70, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022.

Donald was born on February 22, 1952 in Alton, IL, to Donald and Colene (Hatfield) Page.

Surviving Donald are his children, Kimberly S. Jarnecke of Niles, MI, David M. (Bri Evans) Page of Westville, IN, and Christine M. Taylor of La Porte,...

Marlene Carol (Francis)  Neubeck

Marlene Carol (Francis) Neubeck

May 31, 2022

Marlene Carol Neubeck, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Marlene was born on October 1, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Mirwood and Dorothy (Chadderdon) Francis.

On July 2, 1972 in Las Vegas, NV, she married Martin A. Neubeck who preceded her in death on March 18, 2010.  Surviving Marlene are her children,...

Beverly Jeanne (Lumley)  Walker

Beverly Jeanne (Lumley) Walker

May 31, 2022

Beverly "Jeanne" Walker, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare-La Porte Care Center.

Jeanne was born on May 26, 1928 in North Russell, NY, to Harold and Evelyn (Blanchard) Lumley.

On April 14, 1949 in Canton, NY, she married Lowell who preceded her in death.  Surviving Jeanne are her sons, Harold...

Jesus Sanchez Perez

Jesus Sanchez Perez

May 31, 2022

Jesus Sanchez Perez, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Jesus was born in Paraiso, Tabasco, Mexico on March 5, 1936 to Arturo and Hermila (Sanchez) Perez.

On January 20, 1962 in Crown Point, IN, he married Wanda Humphrey who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Madelyn "Maddie" Sue (Fettinger)  Lynn

Madelyn "Maddie" Sue (Fettinger) Lynn

May 30, 2022

Madelyn "Maddie" Sue Lynn, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.

Maddie was born on October 17, 1957 in Princeton, IN, to George and Geraldine (Reed) Fettinger.

On June 7, 1982 in Oklahoma City, OK, she married Mark Alan who preceded her in death on...

Sheila Mae (Lowery)  Curley

Sheila Mae (Lowery) Curley

May 25, 2022

Sheila Mae Curley, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Sheila was born on December 14, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Forrest Lamar Lowery and Marvel (Dickson) Padgett.

On November 27, 1971, in Michigan City, IN, she married Michael Curley who...

Larry Downs Ussery

Larry Downs Ussery

May 24, 2022

Larry Downs Ussery, 74, of La Porte, passed away on May 24, 2022.

Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

A private family Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022.

David Joseph Huss

David Joseph Huss

May 24, 2022

David Joseph Huss passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2022, at the age of 83. His life will be celebrated at a gathering on June 4th from 2 to 5 pm at the Pine Grove Banquet Hall located at 4293 N. US Highway 35 in La Porte, IN.

Dave was born in December 1938 in...

Catherine "Louise" (Rongey)  Grieger

Catherine "Louise" (Rongey) Grieger

May 24, 2022

Catherine "Louise" Grieger, age 97, of La Porte, Indiana died May 24, 2022, at 1:30 a.m. at her home.

Born July 16, 1924, in St. Louis Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Amelia (Grindstaff) Rongey.  She graduated from Doniphan High School in 1942.  After graduation, Louise went to St. Louis to work as...

"Mike" James Michael Martyn

"Mike" James Michael Martyn

May 23, 2022

This is the story of a life well-lived and a man whose motto was ‘be kind’.

James Michael "Mike" Martyn, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022 at StoryPoint in Chesterton, IN after a long illness with Multiple Systems Atrophy.

Mike was born on August 11, 1938 in Oshkosh, WI, to Jim and...

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