Mar 21, 2022

Frances "Fran"  Maxine Mellenthin, 95, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Brentwood at La Porte.

Fran was born on August 4, 1926 in La Porte, IN, to Harold and Evelyn (Voss) Schumaker.

On July 13, 1946 in La Porte, IN, she married Irwin "Irv" Mellenthin,who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Mar 19, 2022

Judy C. Schontube, 80, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Judy was born on February 4, 1942 in Gary, IN, to Forrest and Barbara (Quaife) Blaker.

On April 13, 1963 in Lake County, IN, she married Steve Schontube, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Judy...

Mar 17, 2022

Brenda Lee (Armstrong) Ozdyck, 62, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Brenda was born on December 22, 1959 in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Seldon and Martha (Fletcher) Armstrong.

Surviving Brenda are the love of her life, Tim Cooley of Kingsbury; her children, Christopher (Lori) Wolff of Belton, TX, Monica...

Mar 15, 2022

Jerry A. Pletting, 72, of La Porte, passed away on March 15 after a month-long battle with COVID-19.

The second of six children by Henry Pletting and Olga (Larson) Pearson, Jerry was born and grew up in Downers Grove, IL. After high school, he worked several professions, including auto repair and restaurant management, before becoming the preeminent...

Mar 14, 2022

Sheila Ann Pressel , 86, of Union Mills, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 in her home. Sheila was born in La Porte, IN, on September 6, 1935 to Fay W. and Sabra Maxine (Beck) Parker. She lived in Union Township her entire life.

Surviving Sheila are her 3 children, Eric D. Pressel of Union Mills,...

Mar 13, 2022

Peter George Boulahanis, 55, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Peter was born in Oak Park, IL, on July 21, 1966 to Thomas and Janet (Henslee) Boulahanis.

On March 3, 1990, he married Sandra Leston who survives. Also surviving are his children, Tim (Rachel) Boulahanis of Westville, Peter Boulahanis of Buchanan, MI, and...

Mar 13, 2022

Beatrice Ivy Baker, 93, of La Porte, passed away on March 13, 2022 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at The Salvation Army, La Porte.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe Street, La...

Mar 5, 2022

Neftali Santiago, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Neftali was born on August 1, 1944 in Lares, Puerto Rico, to Benjamin and Obdulia (Camacho) Santiago.

Surviving Neftali are his children, Neftali (Jodi) Santiago Jr., Ricardo Santiago, Linette Santiago, Lourdes Santiago, and Daniel Santiago...

Mar 4, 2022

Jeffrey McCarty, 55, of La Porte, passed away, surrounded by his wife and family, on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Jeff was born on October 28, 1966 in Knox, IN, to Oscar McCarty and Mary Lou (Goble) Mullins.

On August 18, 1990 in La Porte, he married Tia Reshell Bruton who...

Feb 26, 2022

Linda Nadine Wright, "aka Old Lady", 70, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on July 31, 1951 to Freddie Walden and Marilyn Luise (Yaden) Elkins.

Surviving are her children, Mickey Harvey of La Porte, Marilyn (Santos) Guerrero of Kingsford Heights and Tammie...

Feb 22, 2022

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Sherri Anne Lundgren, 58, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family.

Sherri was born on July 23, 1963 in Omaha, NE, to Ned Nolan and Lita Derbyshire.  Later, she was adopted by John and Patricia Bluhm.

On August 1, 1998 in Union Mills, IN, she married...

Feb 22, 2022

Gloria May Childress, 90, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born on November 22, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Edwin L. and Gertrude Marie (Heimlich) Scholz.

On October 3, 1954 in La Porte, IN , she married Robert Lee, who...

Feb 19, 2022

Patricia Ann Bergren (née Dille) passed peacefully Saturday, February 19, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A lifelong resident of Chesterton, she was 85 years old.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Bergren; her daughters, Aimee Bergren and Christina (Craig) Thelen; her grandchildren, JJ (fiancé Ericka) Jablonski, Melanie (James) Randall, Lily...

Feb 19, 2022

Timothy Patton Thibault, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2022. Known as Tim by many who knew him, he was born on June 8, 1952, to Paul Thibault and Myrrha Thibault (McKay) in Geneva, Illinois, who predeceased him. Tim was the oldest boy of five, and second in the birth order of 10 siblings...

Feb 16, 2022

Randolph "Randy" Stout, 73, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center.

Randy was born on July 6, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth and Virginia (Howard) Stout.

On August 30, 1997 in Union Mills, he married Dolores M. Vandusen who survives.  Also surviving are his only...

Feb 16, 2022

Imogene Friend, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Fountainview Terrace - La Porte.

Imogene was born on January 16, 1930 in Harrisburg, AR, to Elmer and Lillie (Osborn) Stevens.

On October 4, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, she married Albert E. who proceeded her in death.  Also surviving are her...

Feb 15, 2022

Robert "Gene" Eugene Worthen, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Gene was born in Bush, IL, on November 15, 1936 to Robert and Mary (Gale) Worthen.

He married his hometown sweetheart, the farmer's daughter, Doris (Kaylor) on May 27, 1954.  Doris preceded him in death.  He then married Natalie Diane Bloomquist on February 16, 2008,...

Feb 15, 2022

Brian Joseph Galvas, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was born on January 22, 1957 in South Bend, IN, to Robert Stanley and Dolores Bernice (Wujcik) Galvas.

On September 13, 1980 in New Carlisle, IN, he married Debra Kay Simpson who...

Feb 15, 2022

Harry Joseph Pointon, Sr., 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home.

Harry was born on June 5, 1943 in La Porte, Indiana, to Dallis and Velma E.(Kain) Pointon.

On February 1, 1964 in La Porte, IN, he married Ilene L. Kuta who survives.  Also surviving are his son,...

Feb 13, 2022

Lillian Prascak, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Lillian was born on March 23, 1940 in Chicago, IL, to Lester and Charlotte (Watson) Edwards. Surviving are her sons, Erik Prascak of Oklahoma City, OK, Kevin Prascak of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Brian Prascak of Rowayton, CT; 2 grandchildren, Alexander and Julia...