Jan 25, 2022

Betty Joan (Gray) Wright, 95, of LaPorte passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 14, 1926 in Bellmont, IL, to John Raymond and Leona Irene (Gray) Gray.

On July 2, 1947, in Philadelphia she married Jack Charles Wright, who preceded her in death. ...

Jan 23, 2022

On January 23, 2022, Charles Lee Howell (PawPaw), a man of dignity, kindness and service to family and friends, formerly from Union Mills, IN, passed away in Houston, TX.

Charles was born to Leo and Katherine (Grage) Howell on March 5, 1927 in Union Mills, IN.

He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army's...

Jan 21, 2022

Jakob Lakota Olsen, 10, of La Porte, passed away on January 21, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Benjamin Palmer officiating.

Memorial contributions may be...

Jan 20, 2022

Richard Lee Wolhowe, 86, of LaPorte, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Northwest Health - LaPorte, with family by his side.

Richard was born on June 4, 1935 in Thief River Falls, MN, to Lawrence Gustav and Lois Eleanor (Erickson) Wolhowe.

On December 22, 1963, in Bagley, MN he married Shirley Jane Colligan. ...

Jan 20, 2022

Joel Paul DeGrand, inimitable artist and cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, died on January 20, 2022, in the embrace of his wife, Amanda, at their home in Beverly Shores, Indiana. He is also survived by his beloved children, Colton and Anna Cara (Lulu) DeGrand, and sister, Kathy Cigola.

For five years, Joel met the challenge...

Jan 20, 2022

Bradford Lloyd Thompson, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Bradford was born on April 24, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, to John and Juanita (Curbeaux) Thompson.

Surviving Bradford are his brother, Michael Thompson of Gainesville, FL; children, Ryan (Anna) Thompson of Bargersville, JoAnna (Heather Glenn) Thompson of...

Jan 20, 2022

Leon  Little, Jr., 65, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Leon was born on April 9, 1956 in Gary, IN, to Leon Little and Shirley (Williams) Johnson.

On September 15, 2012 in La Porte County, he married Kelley Henderson who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jan 20, 2022

Carl Edwin MacKay Lintner, 78, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Carl was born on May 12, 1943 in Jasper Co., IN, to Harry and Flossie Elsie (Poisel) Lintner.

On May 21, 2016 in La Porte, IN, he married Mary Zollinger Rowland, who survives. ...

Jan 19, 2022

Myron "Butch" George Conklin, Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home.

Butch was born on June 29, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Myron Conklin and Gloria (Smith) Weathers.

On June 28, 1980 in New Buffalo, MI, he married Sheila Bowman who preceded him in death.  Surviving Butch are his...

Jan 15, 2022

Randa M. Elder, 35, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home.

Randa was born on March 1, 1986 in La Porte, IN, to Carl Elder and Mary Kay (Murphy) Long.

Surviving Randa are her sons, Stephen and Matthew; brothers, Joseph Elder of Fremont and Carl "Randall" Elder of La Porte; stepfather, Jerry...

Jan 15, 2022

Alexis "Lexy" Renee Piotrowicz, 21, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Lexy was born in Merrillville, IN, on May 21, 2000, to Jody L. and Tanya M. (Lesniak) Piotrowicz.

Surviving Lexy are her parents, Jody and Tanya Piotrowicz; brother, Justin (Loren) Piotrowicz; niece, Lennon; grandparents, Paul (Alice) Lesniak and Jody Piotrowicz,...

Jan 15, 2022

Carol Ann Lukac, 64, of Kingsbury, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Carol was born in La Porte, IN, on April 15, 1957 to William Leroy and Elizabeth Ann (Snyder) Wolbert.

On September 29, 1984, she married Raymond Earl Lukac who preceded her in death on November 19, 2020.  Surviving...

Jan 13, 2022

Francis John Waldron, 77, died on January 13, 2022 at his home in New Carlisle, IN.

Frank leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Vivian Lenkaitis Waldron and their four children, David (Namiyo), Eric, Amy and Anna (Jeremey Wiss).

He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Isabella and Andrew O'Brien, Yoshiro Waldron, and...

Jan 13, 2022

Patricia  E. Kellems, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Northwest Health - Portage.

Patricia was born on June 19, 1939 in La Porte, IN, to Guy and Evelyn (Cassidy) Houston.

Surviving are her fiance', Tom Perschke; children, Vicki (Dan Harcz) Kellems, Greg (Trisha) Perschke, and Kevin (Cathy Fejer) Perschke; grandchildren, Ashley (Titus)...

Jan 11, 2022

George "Bill" W. Meyers, Jr., age 77, of Union Mills, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Decatur, Indiana.

Bill was born on October 24, 1944, in New Buffalo, MI, to George William and Esther (Marsh) Meyers.

On December 4, 1965 in La Porte, IN, he married Cheryl Denise Bunton who preceded him in...

Jan 11, 2022

Carolyn Sue Glancy, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at her home.

Carolyn was born on July 7, 1949 in Kennett, MO, to Thomas W. and Gladys E. (Lawson) Stone.

On October 3, 1977 in La Porte, IN, she married Thomas E. Glancy, who preceded her in death on January...

Jan 11, 2022

Betty Ann Peterson, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Northwest Health, La Porte.

Betty was born on August 30, 1953 in La Porte, IN, to Stanley and Allene (Peterson) Chlebowski.

Surviving Betty are her children, Paul (Brandee) Peterson of Cape Coral, FL and Jackie (Danny Koontz) Peterson of Michigan...

Jan 10, 2022

John Aaron Bello, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.

John was born on December 6, 1953 in Clinton, IN, to Nicholas A. and Miriam M. (Deeds) Bello.

On August 15,1973 in Bridgman, MI, he married Donna K. Eigenmann, who survives.  Also surviving are his sons,...

Jan 6, 2022

Wilbur Frederick Dadlow, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his home.

Wilbur was born on September 17, 1929 in La Porte, IN, to Frederick J. and Edith Marie (Ehmke) Dadlow.

On October 7, 1950 in St. John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, he married Leota Thompson, who survives.  Also surviving...

Jan 4, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" J. Warg, 68, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022, at Northwest Health in La Porte.

He was born on Halloween in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the second of five siblings. He left home in 1971 to pursue a degree in social work from Valparaiso University, and liked to speculate that the movie “Animal House” was based...