May 16, 2022

Anthony James Amor, 30, of Columbus, passed away on May 16, 2022.  Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

May 14, 2022

James "Jim" E. Robinson, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Jim was born in La Porte, on April 12, 1943 to the late William and Margaret (Norris) Robinson. He was a 1962 graduate of Mill Creek High School and later served in the U.S. Army Reserves, stationed at Kingsbury, IN.

On December...

May 9, 2022

Mabel Fay Jackson, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Mabel was born on July 17, 1944 in South Bend, IN, to Harmon John and Bertha (Weigle) Jackson.

Mabel is survived by her sisters, Madelyn Jackson of La Porte, IN, Martha (Larry) Gillen of Puyallup,...

May 9, 2022

Jean W. Lawson, born December 16, 1950, reached the end of her life’s journey on Monday, May 9, 2022, with the same unwavering spirit and strength that touched so many lives during her 71 years. She passed away surrounded by family at her home in LaPorte, Indiana, one in which she filled with so many loving memories as a...

May 4, 2022

Matthew Paul Colston, 34, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Matthew was born on July 23, 1987 in La Porte, IN, to Henry and Deborah (Collings) Colston.

Surviving Matthew are his mother, Deborah Colston of La Porte, IN; daughter, Leticia Ann West of La Porte, IN; twin brother, Erik (Elizabeth) Colston of La Porte,...

May 3, 2022

Dolores L. Whiteman, 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family.

Dolores was born on March 27, 1933 in Gary, IN, to Darrell and Wilma "Lucille" (Thompson) Thompson.

In 1976, she married Thomas Whiteman who preceded her in death.  Surviving Dolores are her children, Terry (Marylyn) Stafford of Lowell,...

May 1, 2022

David  Layman, 68, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. David was born in Michigan City, IN, on January 20, 1954 to Edward  Joseph and Aleen Alma (Westphal) Layman.

On November 19, 1977, in La Porte, he married Joanne Schroeder who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Apr 30, 2022

Clara Lucille Salzer Hanna, 88, of Mill Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her home.

Clara was born on December 27, 1933 in Mill Creek, IN, to Bert and Sylvia (Bunton) Hamilton.

On June 5, 1952, in Westville, she married Harry E. Salzer, who preceded her in death on April 29, 1998....

Apr 20, 2022

Tabitha Ann Ludwig, 41, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Tabitha was born on January 11, 1981 in Saint Joseph, MI, to Myron "Butch" and Sheila  (Bowman) Conklin.

On December 6, 2008 in La Porte, IN, she married Peter who survives.  Also surviving is her son, Paul Ludwig of La Porte; 2 brothers, Christopher...

Apr 18, 2022

Steven Wayne Shepherd, 61, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Steve was born on February 26, 1961 in Knox, IN, to Kenny and LueVerna Shepherd.

Surviving Steven are his children, Cynthia (Michael) Charizopoulos of Naperville,IL and Steven A. Shepherd of Valparaiso, IN; 2 grandchildren, Evelyn and Theodore; parents,...

Apr 15, 2022

James “Jimbo” J. Corbett, 58, passed away, surrounded in love with his family on Friday, April 15th 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe Corbett and Louise Corbett, along with two brothers, Kimmy Lee and Robert Corbett.  Surviving are his siblings, Joseph (Katrina) Corbett, Terry Corbett, Sandra (Leslie)...

Apr 14, 2022

Martin Allen Barnes, aka "Marty", "Butch" and "PaPa", 80, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor, New Carlisle, IN.

Martin was born on June 3, 1941 in La Porte, IN, to Betty (Burden) Barnes and Martin John Hough.  He was later adopted by Keith Barnes.

On April 24,...

Apr 14, 2022

Edward Arnold Turner, 62, suddenly passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home.

Edward was born on August 4, 1959 in Hazard, KY, to Richard and Mary (Payne) Wellinski.

Surviving Edward are his son, Alfred "AJ" Moya of Tucson, AZ; grandson, Anthony Williams of Tucson, AZ; significant other, Kimberly Aust of La Porte;...

Apr 12, 2022

Nina Lucille Firebaugh, 92, of rural La Porte, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Chesterton Manor. Nina was born in La Porte, IN, on December 30, 1929, to Wheeler Richard and Iva Gertrude (Barnes) Meyers. She was the beloved wife of Charles “Dan” Firebaugh for 66 years. They were married on September 4,...

Apr 12, 2022

Virginia Lee Seabourn-Marlow, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, surrounded by family.

Virginia was born on May 16, 1933 in Walnut Ridge, AR, to Arthur and Luna (VanWinkle) Ramsey.

On February 14, 1952, Virginia married John Seabourn, who preceded her in death on December 26, 1985.  On October 6, 2018, after 19 years...

Apr 11, 2022

He never made it to Luckenbach, Texas, not with Waylon and Willie and the boys, but he reckoned he was just fine living the simple life right where he was.

Albert F. Wszolek, 78, of LaPorte, formerly of Gary, died April 11, 2022. He was a switchman for Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, retiring after 35 years,...

Apr 3, 2022

Pauline Faye Spencer, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Trail Creek Place.

Pauline was born on December 21, 1936 in Hanna, IN, to George and Emma (Grassmyer) Masterson.

On January 14, 1956 in La Porte, IN, she married Robert "Bob" Lewis who preceded her in death. Surviving are her...

Mar 30, 2022

Brett Daniel Curry, 26, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Brett was born in La Porte, IN, on June 28, 1995 to Daniel and Marcy Kay (Makina) Curry.

Surviving Brett are his parents; aunts, Lori (Gene) Guise of Mill Creek, Julie (Steve) Wisser Walkerton, and Debbie Wrobleski of La Porte; uncle, Dave (Priscilla)...

Mar 29, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Everett Dilloway, 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Larry was born on July 18, 1960 in South Bend, IN, to Robert and Arlene (Ponsier) Dilloway.

Surviving Larry are his son, Bryce (Ashley) Hooper of La Porte; 3 granddaughters, Khloe, Lily, and Daisy; mother, Arlene Dilloway of La Porte; sisters,...

Mar 29, 2022

Joseph W. Daley, Sr., 77, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home. Joseph was born in Chicago, IL, on April 21, 1944 to Joseph Francis and Mary June (Ratcliff) Daley.

On May 24, 1976 in Piedmont, MO, he married Joanne Boyd who preceded him in death on March 25, 2019.  Surviving Joseph...