Sep 4, 2022

Douglas P. Taylor, 73, left this world on September 4, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on September 7, 1948 to Peter "Scotty" and Edith "Peggy" (Murray) Taylor in La Porte, IN.  For many years, Doug was the owner and operator of Cloudmaker Glass Studios in Michigan City.  He was an...

Aug 31, 2022

Marjorie Dale Guibert, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Marjorie was born on August 14, 1939 in Chesterton, IN, to Robert E. Brandon and Helen M. (Payne) Brandon-Burke.

On April 20, 1971 in Michigan City, IN, she married Dale who survives.  Also surviving are her sons, Dave (Karen)...

Aug 29, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Clemons, 67, of Walkerton, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Kathy was born in La Porte, IN, on June 17, 1955 to Carl and Elaine Carlson.

On December 11, 1978 in Winamac, IN, she married Arnold Clemons who preceded her in death.  Surviving Kathy are her children, Stephanie (Brett) Binversie, Jamie (Jason) Hopkins,...

Aug 28, 2022

Marilyn Jane Grimes, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her home.

Marilyn was born on July 11, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to Arthur and Mildred (Burke) Grimes.

Surviving Marilyn are her daughter, Ashley (Scott) Martinelli of La Porte; granddaughter, Elizabeth Edlen of La Porte; sister, Carole Grimes of LeRoy, IL; and...

Aug 26, 2022

Matthew Ryan West, 42, of Hanna, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Matthew was born in La Porte, IN, on February 25, 1980 to Terry West and Lori (Berg) Smutzer.

Surviving are his daughters, Katrina and Sienna West and their mother, Heather Kabowski; sons, Braxton and Bradyen West and their mother, Heather West; mother, Lori Smutzer...

Aug 24, 2022

Sanford "Sandy" Augustus Kurth, Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center.

Sandy was born on October 21, 1935 in Buffalo, NY, to Sanford and Beatrice (Comeau) Kurth, Sr.

On June 18, 1955, he married Phyllis Byerly who preceded him in death on November 14, 2016.  Surviving Sandy...

Aug 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" M. Fleisher, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Bovard, PA, on September 21, 1936 to William Luther and Blanche Ella (Wentzel) Fleisher.

On November 24, 1962 in La Porte, IN, he married Carol McBurney who survives.  Also surviving are...

Aug 16, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Zapala, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Mary was born on April 30, 1947 in Paducah, KY, to Rex and Mary (Mitchell) Nicholson.

On Januray 6, 1973, she married Richard Zapala who preceded her in death.  Surviving Mary are her children, Kimberly Zapala, Richard (Kim...

Aug 15, 2022

Daniel "Danny" S. Jesko, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Casa of Hobart.

Danny was born on September 24, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to Walter J. and Anna C. (Hybiack) Jesko.

On October 11, 1969, he married Nancy Pahs who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Sherri (Michael) Matthews...

Aug 9, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of John Joseph Conway III on August 9, 2022. He was born November 22, 1950, in La Porte, Indiana.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Conway II. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte (Clark) Conway.

John was a life-long resident...

Aug 8, 2022

Richard Lee Eliyas, 73, passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022, at his home, with his loving wife, Tina, at his side.  He was born on August 18th, 1948, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Mike and Leona (Ludy) Eliyas.

On December 28th, 1992, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he married Tina Perkins, who survives. Also surviving is one...

Aug 8, 2022

James Allen Koopman, 50, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Munster Community Hospital.

James was born on February 26, 1972 in El Paso, TX, to James Koopman and Jennie (Mesman) Kornas.

Surviving James are his father, James Koopman of Lakeville; mother, Jennie Kornas of Gary; sister, Lisa (Josh) Rice of Tyner; brother, Joe...

Aug 8, 2022

Joan Marie Dorencz, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center, La Porte.

Joan was born on December 10, 1929 in Chicago Heights, IL, to Michael and Marie (Beyer) Mulligan.

Surviving are her children, two sons, Norman (Sandy) Craig of La Porte and Michael (Mary) Craig...

Aug 4, 2022

Naureen Gail Bostelman, 78, of Hudson Lake, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Naureen was born on February 29, 1944 in Blue Island, IL, to Gustav R. and Ethelyn L.(Mahaffay) Johanson.

On February 29, 1980 in Palos Park, IL, she married Charles S., who survives.  Also surviving are...

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...