Feb 13, 2022

Richard "Dick" Earl Reel, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point.

Dick was born on August 18, 1947 in Vincennes, IN, to Morris and Katherine A. (McCraken) Reel.

On April 28, 1990 in La Porte, he married Mary Beth Welch who survives. ...

Feb 10, 2022

On February 10, 2022, Bonny Sue (Kegebein) Banic left this earth and passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family.

Bonny was born September 10, 1941 in Wanatah, IN.  She was the third daughter of Paul and Josephine (Bales) Kegebein....

Feb 10, 2022

Craig Alan Beckwith, 73, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Craig was born on July 13, 1948 in Niles, MI, to Rodney and Cleo Beckwith.

Surviving Craig are his sons, Eric Kreitner of Watervliet, MI, Cory Beckwith of Austin, TX, Steve (Tammy) Beckwith of Niles, MI, and Doug Beckwith of Niles, MI; 8 grandchildren,...

Feb 8, 2022

Vicki Ilene Bishop, 71, of La Porte, IN, passed away from Covid related complications at Northwest Health Hospital in La Porte on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  She left this world peacefully and surrounded by family and lifelong friends.

Vicki was born December 20, 1950, in Corbin, KY.  She is preceded in death by her parents, William and...

Feb 7, 2022

Mary Louise (Gullickson) Bass Milton, 69, of La Porte, passed away at her home on Monday, February 7, 2022 after a 20 year battle with early onset Alzheimer's.

Mary was born on September 23, 1952 in Orange City, IA , to Roland "Red" and Genevieve Veigh (Waggoner) Gullickson.  She graduated from La Porte High School in 1970...

Feb 6, 2022

Robert Cecil Irk, 26, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at VNA Hospice Center.

Robert was born on July 9, 1995 in Arizona.

He is survived by his adopted brothers, Bill (Irene Hartmann) Levendoski, Jody (Karla) Schoff, Frank Schoff, and Doug (Tanya) Hinshaw; and guardian, Sarah (Terry Young) Levendoski.

Robert was...

Feb 6, 2022

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James Clifton Lynch, Jr., 55, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family. James was born in La Porte, IN, on April 12, 1966 to James C. and Jeannie (Probst) Lynch.

On March 21, 2015, he married Teresa Lawson who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Feb 5, 2022

Doris Elaine Singleton, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Miller Health and Rehab.

Doris was born on June 20,1927 in Magog, Quebec, Canada to Francis and Cora (Woodard) Walden.

On June 7, 1946, in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, she married the love of her life, Earl Joseph Singleton, who preceded...

Feb 5, 2022

Sally Anita Stroud, 65, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Sally was born on August 12, 1956 in Valparaiso, IN, to Ord and Kathleen (Moore) Greening.

Surviving Sally are her siblings, Raymond (Helen) Greening of Michigan City, Thomas Greening of Michigan City, and Glenda Fagg of...

Feb 4, 2022

Grant Scott Tucker, 57, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Grant was born on July 30, 1964 in La Porte, IN, to David and Inez (Stevens) Tucker.

On September 15, 1984, at Grace Baptist Church, La Porte, he married Tina Faulkenburg who survives.  Grant...

Feb 3, 2022

Tammy Lynn Russell, 52, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Tammy was born on April 24, 1969 in Arkansas.

Surviving are her children, Danny (Alycia Braniger) Wilhelm of Michigan city, Johnathon (Brittany Bird) Russell of La Porte, and Timothy (Irma) Russell of Hamlet; 8 grandchildren, Gabriel, Arianna, Zandan,...

Feb 3, 2022

Lorene Beaty, 81, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Lorene was born on July 14, 1940 in Bacon, IN, to Thomas and Georgia (Blevins) Strother.

On December 11, 1957  in Paoli, IN, she married Dwight, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Dwight (Dawn) C. Beaty,...

Feb 3, 2022

Michael "Mike" Lee Arney, 68, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Northwest Hospital, La Porte after a short battle with brain cancer.

Mike was born on July 30, 1953, to Dr. Amos and Dorothy (Knable) Arney. On June 10, 1978, in La Porte, IN, he married Linda (Knoll), who survives. Also surviving is their daughter,...

Feb 2, 2022

Dennis Omer Eggleston, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Dennis was born on July 9, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, to Eugene Joseph and Peggy Ann (Keller) Eggleston.

On June 7, 1969 in La Porte, IN, he married Linda L Griswell who preceded him...

Feb 1, 2022

Robert Louis Cromey, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Robert was born on May 8, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to Joseph and Louise (Zimmerman) Cromey.

Surviving Robert are his siblings, Joseph Andrew Cromey of Albuquerque, NM and Cathleen Hahn of Niles, MI; sister-in-law, Barb Combs; as well as several nieces and nephews....

Jan 29, 2022

Althea Pearl Williams, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Althea was born on January 22, 1932 in Tefft, IN, to Clarance and Erna (Krug) Florer.

On August 16, 1952, Althea married George Williams, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2017.  Surviving Althea are her...

Jan 28, 2022

Catherine "Cathy"  E. West, 75, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Cathy was born on January 18, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to William and Hazel (Armstrong) Kabowski.

Surviving are her 4 daughters, Cynthia Weathers of La Porte, Michelle (Dean) Sansom of La Porte, Patricia West-Pace of La...

Jan 26, 2022

Howard Homer Jones, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Howard was born on June 6, 1938 in Malden, IN, to Homer and Ramona (Heron) Jones.

Surviving are his children, Mark (Susan) Jones of Lake City, MN, and Tammy (Gary) Glauser of La Porte; grandchildren, Tom (Brianne) Covington,...

Jan 26, 2022

Doris Winifred Thornburg McLean, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Fountainview Terrace - Golden Living Center, La Porte, soon after celebrating her ninety-second birthday on January 2.

Doris was born on January 2, 1930 in Walkerton, IN, to George F. and Bertha (Cavin) Thornburg.

After graduating from La Porte...

Jan 25, 2022

Marlene Dixie Colston, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Metacare Assisted Living Home in Metamora, MI.

Marlene was born on October 10, 1935 in Mill Creek, IN, to Clifford M. and Laura Etta (Snyder) Wiltfong.

On July 1, 1955 in La Porte, IN, she married Herbert A. Colston, who preceded her in...