Obituaries

Mary Agnes (Eskridge)  Galloway

Mary Agnes (Eskridge) Galloway

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Agnes Galloway, 97, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare, La Porte.

Mary was born on February 7, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to Francis Eskridge and Agnes Martha (Newman) Eskridge-Gaw.

On May 8, 1944, she married Jesse Robert Galloway who preceded her in death.  Surviving Mary are...

Lisa Ann (Preston)  Meck

Lisa Ann (Preston) Meck

Jul 27, 2022

Lisa Ann (Preston) Meck, 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Woodland Manor Nursing and Rehab.

Lisa was born on December 6, 1968 in Plymouth, IN, to Jack and Carla (Searfoss) Preston.

Surviving Lisa are her children, Clayton Chitwood of Jeffersonville, IN, Tiffany (Rachael) Basurto of Anaheim, CA, and Devon Fant of Elkhart;...

Dr. Peter Crawford Kesling

Dr. Peter Crawford Kesling

Jul 25, 2022

Dr. Peter Crawford Kesling, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Peter was born on January 1,1932 in La Porte, IN, to Dr. Harold D. and Jean A. (Crawford) Kesling.

On September 4, 1954 in La Porte, IN, he married Charlene Kneisley who survives.  Also...

Tracy Renee Richardson-Pavey

Tracy Renee Richardson-Pavey

Jul 23, 2022

Tracy Renee Richardson-Pavey, 43, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Tracy was born on September 20, 1978 in La Porte, IN, to Robert E. Pavey and Darlene J. Forker.

Surviving Tracy are her parents, Darlene (Jonathan) Forker of La Porte and Robert (Roxy) Pavey of La Porte; sister, Madison Pavey of...

Robert Ray Keller

Robert Ray Keller

Jul 14, 2022

Robert Ray Keller, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on March 23, 1933 to Ray and Anna (Hahn) Keller.

On May 3, 1952  in La Porte, he married Dolores (Mellenthin) who survives.  Also surviving are his children,  Brad (Pam) Keller, Marcia (Bob) Vaughn, Todd (Ann)...

Miranda Elizabeth Ritchie

Miranda Elizabeth Ritchie

Jul 10, 2022

Miranda Elizabeth Ritchie, 23, of Westville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Miranda was born on January 13, 1999 in Michigan City, IN, to Tyrell S. Roberts and Kimberly A.(Ritchie) Hiatt.

Surviving Miranda are her parents, Tyrell Roberts of La Porte and Kimberly (Jeff) Hiatt of Mishawaka; siblings, Chris Richie, Ollie Roberts, and Chloe...

Allen Ray Warren

Allen Ray Warren

Jul 9, 2022

Allen Ray Warren, 82, of La Porte, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  Allen was born on August 15th, 1939, in La Porte, Indiana, to Jacob Bower and Thelma Margaret (Jones) Warren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Gene and Roy.

He was...

Mark Anthony Byers, Sr.

Mark Anthony Byers, Sr.

Jul 5, 2022

Mark Anthony Byers Sr. of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  Age 60, Mark was born to the late Eric and Lydia Byers of Saginaw, Michigan.  He was born December 19, 1961, in Chicago, IL.

Mark was the 4th of 7 children. Growing up, Mark loved to sing with his siblings and parents, and...

Jennifer Ann (Utes)  Francis

Jennifer Ann (Utes) Francis

Jul 5, 2022

Jennifer Ann Francis, 52, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jennifer was born on November 22, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI, to Don and Beverly Utes.

On June 9, 1988, she married Lyle D. Francis who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Lyle Francis, Jr. of Kingsford Heights, Justin...

Thomas "Tommy" Frederick Krueger

Thomas "Tommy" Frederick Krueger

Jul 4, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" F. Krueger, age 51, passed away peacefully with the daughter of his heart, Jackie Ratz, by his side on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Life Care Center of Plainwell, Michigan.

Tommy was born on February 26, 1971, in La Porte, Indiana to Robert E. and Thelma (Steinfeldt) Krueger, both of La Porte. Tommy attended La...

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...

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