Dec 6, 2021

Barbara S. Friedman, 86, formerly of LaPorte, Indiana, peacefully passed away at NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview, Illinois on Monday, December 6, 2021 while in hospice, which allowed her to be able to visit with family members in the final days of her life.  She leaves behind a lasting legacy as a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted attorney for...

Dec 5, 2021

Allene A. (Andrews) Welkie, 101, of Settlers Place, La Porte, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. The oldest of four children, she was born on October 8, 1920 to Clyde E. and Vera (Dye ) Andrews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clyde Elton Andrews of Michigan City, IN and Dr. Edwin Andrews of...

Dec 5, 2021

Michael James Swim, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Michael was born on December 31, 1950 in Michigan City, to Howard and Eleanor (Denow) Swim.

On September 3, 1975, he married Cindy Wimmer, who survives.  Also surviving are his sister Sue (Doug) Handlen; sister-in-law, Jenny (Bert) Dilworch; numerous nieces and nephews; as well...

Dec 5, 2021

Kyle J. Blanchard, 18, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital, with his family by his side.

Kyle was born on June 30, 2003 in La Porte, IN, to Ronald LeRoy and Karen Lynn (Waltz) Blanchard.

Kyle is survived by his mother, Karen Blanchard; siblings, Cody (Mariah)...

Dec 5, 2021

Rose Miracle, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home.

Rose was born on October 11, 1953 in Chicago, IL, to James and Lenora Finazzo.

On July 27, 1973 in Valparaiso, IN, she married Thomas, who preceded her in death on June 12, 2006.  Surviving Rose are her sons, Andrew Miracle of...

Dec 4, 2021

Kernie William Hayman, 78, of Union Mills, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home.

Kernie was born on December 6, 1942 in Owen County, IN, to William and Martine (Westerfield) Hayman.

On August 26, 1961 in Owensboro, KY, he married Patricia Ann Keown, who preceded him in death on October 5, 2021. ...

Dec 1, 2021

John A. Hartz, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.

John was born on December 26, 1945, in La Porte, IN, to Carl Kenneth and Isabelle M.(Moser) Hartz.

On February 14, 1996 in Knox, IN, he married Diann E. Bradley, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Angel...

Dec 1, 2021

Vicki Darlene Dean, 69, passed away peacefully at 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, with her girls by her side.

She was born on December 13, 1951 in Warren, OH, to Raymond and Dorothy (Beard) Swartzfager.

Surviving Vicki are her daughters, Nicole (Martin) Dean-Hernandez and Jesica (Josh) Watson; 5...

Nov 29, 2021

Bruce David Engle, 73, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Bruce was born on August 2, 1948 in Benton Harbor, MI, to Victor and Lucille (Dobbs) Engle.

On September 25, 1971 at St. John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, IN, he married Nancy Neuendorf who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Nov 28, 2021

Denah A. Childress, 69, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Denah was born on July 4, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Fred and Garnet (Meyers) Simar.

On May 8, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married Bradley Michael, who survives.  Also surviving are her sons, Mark (Wendy) Childress of La...

Nov 27, 2021

Hirian Clifford Wiltfong, 66, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Hirian was born on May 5, 1955 in LaPorte, IN, to Hiawathia Merle and Mildred Ava (Sutton) Wiltfong.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and brother-in-law, John Otto.  Surviving Hirian are his...

Nov 26, 2021

Jordan Robert King, 27, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 Jordan was born in La Porte, IN, on January 28, 1994 to Mindy S. King.

Surviving Jordan are his children, Charlotte Rose, Grayson Alexander, and Gavin Blane King; mother, Mindy S. King; stepfather, Billy Clemons; grandmother (Nana), Judy Pearce; aunt, Angela (Joseph Lewinski)...

Nov 25, 2021

Carol Jean Padgett, 72, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Carol was born in La Porte, IN, on January 5, 1949 to Louis L. and Frieda M. (Hapner) Solmos.

On December 2, 1967 in La Porte, IN, she married Gary L. Padgett who preceded her in death on May...

Nov 24, 2021

Kathleen M. Dolohery, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte.

Kathleen "Kathy" was born on June 8, 1958 in La Porte, IN, to Alfred "Ted" and Judith "Judy" I. (Schroeder) Dolohery.

Surviving are her parents of La Porte; sister, Julia; and 2 nephews, Michael and Ryan.

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Nov 19, 2021

Garland Mullins, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Garland was born on February 9, 1940 in Waldo, KY, to Jasper and Eva (Hale) Mullins.

On June 9, 1979 in Fish Lake, IN, he married Margie Fisher who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Kim (Kimberly)...

Nov 19, 2021

After a life well lived, Marian L. Heath (91) went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2021. A life-long resident of La Porte County, she was born on April 20, 1930 to Raymond H. and Edna (Hoeppner) Link.

As a child, she loved running with her dogs along Stone and Pine lakes.  She spent many...

Nov 19, 2021

Ewa Maria Barteczko, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Center for Hospice Center-Mishawaka. Ewa was born in Lumbomia, Poland, on March 24, 1975 to Karol and Brygida (Mikolajec) Godoj. Surviving are her children, Amanda (Thomas) Fielden, Justin Barteczko, and Kyle Barteczko; sister, Malgorzata (Gregor) Koczy; sister-in-law Nancy (Tim) Daniels; as well as numerous...

Nov 16, 2021

David Airy, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  He was born in Iowa on June 7, 1952 to J. Eldon and Marjorie (Huff) Airy.  David graduated from Iowa State University in 1974 and married Christene Cook on June 7, 1975.

David was a Representative for ABS Global and retired in 2015.  He...

Nov 15, 2021

James "JB" Scooter Bigler, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

JB was born on December 28, 1974 in Fort Morgan, CO, to Dennis Bigler and Pamela (Hall) Lackey.

Surviving JB are his children, Taylor Bigler, Cameron Bigler, Mason Bigler, and Stella Bigler, all of...

Nov 15, 2021

John  E. Houser, 76, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

John was born on May 21, 1945 in Garrett, IN, to Wilson and Dora (Surfus) Houser.

On February 18, 1963 in Auburn, IN, he married Victoria "Vicky" who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Mark (Mary) W....