Obituaries

Barbara J. (Weidman)  Hyde

Barbara J. (Weidman) Hyde

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara J. Hyde, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. Barbara was born in La Porte, IN, on April 23, 1928 to Laurel J. and Edna (Fritzen) Weidman.

On August 28, 1949 in La Porte, IN, she married Jack M. Hyde, who preceded her in death on December...

Eleanor Marie (Yagoda)  Glenn

Eleanor Marie (Yagoda) Glenn

Nov 7, 2021

Eleanor Marie Glenn, 72, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Eleanor was born on October 21, 1949 in Evergreen Park, IL, to Joseph John and Wanda Lee (Mick) Yagoda.

On December 20, 1980 in La Porte, IN, she married James Dale Glenn, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Karen (Rick Wallace)...

Judith "Judy" Ann (Finney)  Fredenburg

Judith "Judy" Ann (Finney) Fredenburg

Nov 6, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" Fredenburg, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in La Porte, Indiana.

Judy was born on May 16, 1940 in Michigan City, IN, to George P. and Mary E. (Ingersoll) Finney.

Surviving Judy are her children, Laura Beach of La Porte, Kevin Carr of North Fond Du Lac,...

Donald Gene Miller

Donald Gene Miller

Nov 5, 2021

Donald Gene Miller, 87, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Donald was born on May 12, 1934 in Crawfordsville, IN, to Wayne and Vera (Brown) Miller.

On August 27, 1956 in Ladoga, IN, he married Evelyn Bullock, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, James (Patty) Michael Miller,...

Kathleen Lorraine (Cripe)  Schimmel

Kathleen Lorraine (Cripe) Schimmel

Nov 2, 2021

Kathleen Lorraine Schimmel, 53, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Kathleen was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 13, 1968 to David Cripe and Betty Jean McIntosh.

Surviving Kathleen are her children, Anastasia Bailey of New Carlisle, Zachary Bailey of North Liberty, and Benjamin Schimmel of...

Stephen "Steve" Dwight Edgington

Stephen "Steve" Dwight Edgington

Nov 2, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Dwight Edgington, 68, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Steve was born on September 17, 1953 in Hammond, IN, to Miles and Mary (Fancil) Edgington.

On May 31, 1975 in La Porte, he married Hazel E. Moore who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Robert Lewis Chance, Jr.

Robert Lewis Chance, Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

Robert Lewis Chance, Jr.,  65, of Rolling Prairie, IN passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family; Father Paul Silva, LC; and Father Robert DeCesare, LC.

Robert was born on January 9, 1956 in Detroit, MI, to Robert Lewis and Margaret Therese (Gelineau) Chance.

On April 13, 1985 in...

Roseanna Jean (Locke)  Locke

Roseanna Jean (Locke) Locke

Oct 22, 2021

Roseanna Jean Locke, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021.

She was born November 16, 1954, in Gary, IN to Ollie Ray Locke and Emma Jean (Varro) Thompson.

Ms. Locke served six years as a Sunday School Teacher for St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in LaPorte. She was a foster mother...

Rosemari Petersen

Rosemari Petersen

Oct 21, 2021

Rosemari Petersen, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. Rosemari was born on May 29, 1938 to Earl and Lucille (Meeks) Bowles.

She married Lawrence Robert Petersen who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her son, Don Petersen of Lafayette and two grandsons, Gavin and Colton Petersen.

...

Jerry Lynn Wakeman

Jerry Lynn Wakeman

Oct 16, 2021

Jerry Lynn Wakeman, 69, of Sparta, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2021 at his residence.

Jerry was born on February 24, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Warren and Gladys (Hunsley) Wakeman.

Surviving Jerry are his sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Brad Foldenauer of La Porte.

He was preceded in death...

Ronald "Froggy" Lee Ludwig

Ronald "Froggy" Lee Ludwig

Oct 13, 2021

Ronald "Froggy" Lee Ludwig, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Froggy was born in La Porte, IN, on December 24, 1951 to Irwin W. and Mildred C. (Lange) Ludwig.

Surviving Froggy are his sister, Carol Ludwig of La Porte; cousin, Lisa (Taylor) Jackson of Mill Creek; second cousins, Amanda (Brian) Kieft of...

Howard Leon Milam

Howard Leon Milam

Oct 7, 2021

Howard Leon Milam, 72, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Howard was born on April 1, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to Hugh and Cynthia La Vera (Hires) Milam.

On July 19, 1969 in La Porte, IN, he married Bonnie Zollman who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Shawn...

Cinda Ella (Harvey)  Searing

Cinda Ella (Harvey) Searing

Oct 7, 2021

Cinda Ella Searing, 66, of La Porte, lost her battle with cancer.  She passed peacefully as she slept at 12:10 am on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home with Gary, Jason, Brian and Constance by her side.

Cinda was born on October 27, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to Harland Robert and Racheal Dean (Jones) Harvey....

Patricia Ann (Keown)  Hayman

Patricia Ann (Keown) Hayman

Oct 5, 2021

Patricia Ann "MeeMa" Hayman, 75, of Union Mills, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Patricia was born on June 15, 1946 in Owensboro, KY, to James Edward and Nellie Marie (White) Keown.

On August 26, 1961, she married Kernie William Hayman, who survives.  Also surviving are her daughters, Angela...

Carol Sue (Sanderson)  Chapman

Carol Sue (Sanderson) Chapman

Oct 4, 2021

Carol Sue Chapman, 79, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Brentwood at La Porte.

Carol was born on February 16, 1942 in Logansport, IN, to Robert and Evelyn (Rariden) Sanderson.

On January 13, 1963 in Camden, IN, she married Darrell Chapman, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Carrie (Tom) Ann Blades of...

Jerry Lee Gunter

Jerry Lee Gunter

Oct 2, 2021

Jerry Lee Gunter, 53, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jerry was born on August 1, 1968 in La Porte, IN, to Donald Lee Gunter of Mc Leansboro, IL and Eleanor Marie (Yagoda) Glenn of Fish Lake.

On September 5, 1992 in Kingsford Heights, IN,...

Paul Eugene Kreamer

Paul Eugene Kreamer

Oct 2, 2021

Paul Eugene Kreamer, 68, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Paul was born on November 16, 1952 in La Porte, IN to Dean and Alice (Callander) Kreamer.

On December 22, 1973 in La Porte, IN, he married Dorinda McAfee who survives.  Also surviving are his sons, Paul (Christine) Kreamer of La Porte and Steven...

Michael Hand

Michael Hand

Oct 1, 2021

Michael Hand, 54, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Northwest Health, Porter. Michael was born in La Porte, IN, on October 17, 1966 to Michael Hand and Martha (Blake) Hand.

Surviving Michael are his son, Jakob Hand; brother, Matthew (Tracy) Hand; stepmother, Vonda Hand; uncle, David Hand; aunt, Sue Anderson; uncle, David...

Mary Beth Watterson

Mary Beth Watterson

Sep 24, 2021

On Friday, September 24, the Lord's angels carried Mary Beth Watterson's soul to meet Him and be reunited with her parents.

She was born May 16, 1949, in La Porte to Jim and Helen Reed.

She married the love of her life, Charles Watterson Jr., who survives, on July 3, 1992.  They moved to Rutherfordton,...

Barbara Ann (Voorhees)  Cook

Barbara Ann (Voorhees) Cook

Sep 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Cook, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, September 23,  2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on August 2, 1946 in La Porte, IN, to Jess and Wilma (Kroening) Voorhees.

On August 15, 1964 in La Porte, IN she married Jack E. Cook, who survives.  Also...

Share by: