Jan 3, 2022

Larry Leigh Heimer, Jr., 63, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Larry was born on August 5, 1958 in La Porte, IN, to Larry and Elsie (Collings) Heimer.

On September 7, 2020 in Nashville, IN, he married Tami Lynn Mathis who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jan 3, 2022

Gregory Scott McConnell, 52, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Gregory was born in Torrington, WY, on February 8, 1969 to Edward Harold and Verla Jean (Greenbush) McConnell.

On September 3, 2011 in La Porte, he married Donna Makowski, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Shelby...

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Sue Wellinski, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at her home.

Mary was born on December 2, 1938 in West Van Lear, KY, to John David and Margaret Edna (Rasnick) Payne.

On January 2, 1968 in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Richard Charles, who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Jan 2, 2022

Anacecilia Reina Cotton, 24, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Anacecilia was born on July 24, 1997 in La Porte, IN, to Jasmine (Cotton) Gonzalez.

Surviving Anacecilia are her parents, Jasmine and Alejandro Gonzalez of La Porte; brothers, Elijah Cotton and Emilio Gonzalez, both of La Porte; grandparents, Beverly (Kevin) Jones...

Dec 31, 2021

David "Dave" John Schaefer, 70, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 5, 1951 to Alfred "Al" and Barbara (Watson) Schaefer.

On August 29, 1976 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Bette Watnick Diedrich...

Dec 29, 2021

Ray Edward Scarborough, 64, of Westville, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Franciscan Health South, Indianapolis.

Ray was born on August 13, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to John and Mary Margorie (Amor) Scarborough.

On October 12, 1996, he married Anita Looney, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Shanon (Lisa) Scarborough of ...

Dec 29, 2021

Robert "Butch" C. Siford, 83, of Rolling Prairie, passed away, with his loving family by his side, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab.

Butch was born on April 1, 1938 in La Porte, IN, to Robert D. and Jane (Traver) Siford.

On May 21, 1966, he married Grace Lenig, who survives. ...

Dec 27, 2021

Timothy "Tim" Edward Kreamer, aka "The Chief", age 62, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Tim was born on July 10, 1959 in La Porte, IN, to Dean Eldon and Alice Gloria (Callander) Kreamer.

Surviving are his brother, Jonathan (Ron) Kreamer of San Diego, CA; his sisters, Elizabeth (Carl) Blankenship, Rebekah (Terrance) O'Krey, Mary...

Dec 26, 2021

Ronald William Fisher, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Ronald was born August 21, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to John E. and Frieda I. (Schultz) Fisher.

Surviving are his two children, Tonya McGregor and Derek (Jamie) Fisher; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Marion) Dulen, Betty (Albert) Fisher, Ruth...

Dec 25, 2021

Duane Richard Wallace, 89, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Duane was born in Hillsdale, MI, on October 8, 1932 to Bernal Bacon and Agnes Bertha (Black) Wallace.

On July 3, 2011 in La Porte, IN, he married Marilyn Fedorchak who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Tanya Wallace...

Dec 24, 2021

Aaron Lawerance Leonard Kessler, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 24, 2021 from his home.

Aaron was born on May 14, 1945 in La Porte, IN, to Lawerance W. and Esther H. (Fischer) Kessler.

Surviving are his former wife, Judy E. (Rigelwood) Kessler; brother, Rev. Karl H. (Dala) Kessler of...

Dec 23, 2021

Connie Ann Skinner, 94, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Connie was born in Fennville, MI, on May 19, 1927 to Edward and Anna (Schultz) Felker.

On August 10, 1946 in Allegan, Michigan, she married Norman Skinner who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, Kirk Skinner and...

Dec 23, 2021

Jack "Skip" McGinnis, Jr., 61, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Skip was born on August 18, 1960 in Michigan City, IN, to Jack Merle and Thelma LaDonna (Schoff) McGinnis.

On September 20, 1986 in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Dawn E. Holley who survives.  Also...

Dec 22, 2021

Lorena M. Beauchamp, 43, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Lorena was born on June 23, 1978 in Michigan City, IN, to Willard and Lois (Jarrell) Thatcher.

On October 3, 1998, she married Jack Beauchamp who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Dakota, Austin, Montana, and Sierra Beauchamp,...

Dec 20, 2021

Muriel Louise Berryman, 89, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 with her family by her side.

Muriel was born on September 4, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to Ralph and Luella (Swanberg) Erickson.

Surviving are her five children, Vicki (Larry) Deutscher, Pamela (Walter) Armstrong, Judith Steigely, Dale (Carol) Moyer, and Jeff (Laura) Moyer.

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Dec 20, 2021

Richard Shoffner, 91, of Hamlet, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Richard was born on March 3, 1930 in La Follette, TN, to Rose Sterling and Hiley Katherine (Hill) Shoffner.

On January 30, 1958 in La Follette, TN, he married Betty Lou Evans who preceded him in death. ...

Dec 19, 2021

Anne Pauline Craft, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at her home.

Anne was born on August 29, 1943 in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom, to Jack Eric and Kathleen Dorothy (Page) Smith.

Surviving are her 2 sons, Mark and Paul Jongkind of La Porte; 2 granddaughters, Ashley and Jillian Evans;...

Dec 16, 2021

Rex Lowe Daugherty, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Rex was born on April 29, 1942 in Hazleton, Indiana, to Rex Lowe and Mildred (Westfall) Daugherty, Sr.

On January 15, 2000 in La Porte, IN, he married Norma Jean Sitar who preceded him in death on March...

Dec 14, 2021

Richard "Dick" Michael (Jones) Russ, 77, of Mill Creek, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Dick was born on October 22, 1944 in Washington D.C., to Melvin H. Russ and Dorothy H. (Rapp) Gaw.

On June 1, 2002 in La Porte, he married Sharon Kaye Mills, who...

Dec 9, 2021

Cynthia "Cindi" Marie Zemanek, 57, of Walkerton, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Cindi was born on September 3, 1964 in Kankakee, IL, to Fred Eugene Hartman and Beverly Ann (Carlson) Hartman-Hill.

On June 5, 2004  in Hanna, IN, she married Daniel Joseph Zemanek, Jr., who survives.  Also...