Obituaries

Beatrice Ivy Baker

Beatrice Ivy Baker

Mar 13, 2022

Beatrice Ivy Baker, 93, of La Porte, passed away on March 13, 2022 at Golden Living Center, La Porte.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at The Salvation Army, La Porte.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Salvation Army, 3240 Monroe Street, La...

Neftali Santiago

Neftali Santiago

Mar 5, 2022

Neftali Santiago, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Neftali was born on August 1, 1944 in Lares, Puerto Rico, to Benjamin and Obdulia (Camacho) Santiago.

Surviving Neftali are his children, Neftali (Jodi) Santiago Jr., Ricardo Santiago, Linette Santiago, Lourdes Santiago, and Daniel Santiago...

Jeffrey McCarty

Jeffrey McCarty

Mar 4, 2022

Jeffrey McCarty, 55, of La Porte, passed away, surrounded by his wife and family, on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Jeff was born on October 28, 1966 in Knox, IN, to Oscar McCarty and Mary Lou (Goble) Mullins.

On August 18, 1990 in La Porte, he married Tia Reshell Bruton who...

Linda Nadine (Elkins)  Wright

Linda Nadine (Elkins) Wright

Feb 26, 2022

Linda Nadine Wright, "aka Old Lady", 70, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on July 31, 1951 to Freddie Walden and Marilyn Luise (Yaden) Elkins.

Surviving are her children, Mickey Harvey of La Porte, Marilyn (Santos) Guerrero of Kingsford Heights and Tammie...

Sherri Anne Lundgren

Sherri Anne Lundgren

Feb 22, 2022

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Sherri Anne Lundgren, 58, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family.

Sherri was born on July 23, 1963 in Omaha, NE, to Ned Nolan and Lita Derbyshire.  Later, she was adopted by John and Patricia Bluhm.

On August 1, 1998 in Union Mills, IN, she married...

Gloria May (Scholz)  Childress

Gloria May (Scholz) Childress

Feb 22, 2022

Gloria May Childress, 90, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born on November 22, 1931 in La Porte, IN, to Edwin L. and Gertrude Marie (Heimlich) Scholz.

On October 3, 1954 in La Porte, IN , she married Robert Lee, who...

Patricia Ann (Dille)  Bergren

Patricia Ann (Dille) Bergren

Feb 19, 2022

Patricia Ann Bergren (née Dille) passed peacefully Saturday, February 19, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A lifelong resident of Chesterton, she was 85 years old.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Bergren; her daughters, Aimee Bergren and Christina (Craig) Thelen; her grandchildren, JJ (fiancé Ericka) Jablonski, Melanie (James) Randall, Lily...

Timothy Patton Thibault

Timothy Patton Thibault

Feb 19, 2022

Timothy Patton Thibault, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2022. Known as Tim by many who knew him, he was born on June 8, 1952, to Paul Thibault and Myrrha Thibault (McKay) in Geneva, Illinois, who predeceased him. Tim was the oldest boy of five, and second in the birth order of 10 siblings...

Randolph "Randy" Stout

Randolph "Randy" Stout

Feb 16, 2022

Randolph "Randy" Stout, 73, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center.

Randy was born on July 6, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Kenneth and Virginia (Howard) Stout.

On August 30, 1997 in Union Mills, he married Dolores M. Vandusen who survives.  Also surviving are his only...

Imogene (Stevens)  Friend

Imogene (Stevens) Friend

Feb 16, 2022

Imogene Friend, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Fountainview Terrace - La Porte.

Imogene was born on January 16, 1930 in Harrisburg, AR, to Elmer and Lillie (Osborn) Stevens.

On October 4, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, she married Albert E. who proceeded her in death.  Also surviving are her...

Robert "Gene" Eugene Worthen

Robert "Gene" Eugene Worthen

Feb 15, 2022

Robert "Gene" Eugene Worthen, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Gene was born in Bush, IL, on November 15, 1936 to Robert and Mary (Gale) Worthen.

He married his hometown sweetheart, the farmer's daughter, Doris (Kaylor) on May 27, 1954.  Doris preceded him in death.  He then married Natalie Diane Bloomquist on February 16, 2008,...

Brian Joseph Galvas

Brian Joseph Galvas

Feb 15, 2022

Brian Joseph Galvas, 65, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was born on January 22, 1957 in South Bend, IN, to Robert Stanley and Dolores Bernice (Wujcik) Galvas.

On September 13, 1980 in New Carlisle, IN, he married Debra Kay Simpson who...

Harry Joseph Pointon

Harry Joseph Pointon

Feb 15, 2022

Harry Joseph Pointon, Sr., 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home.

Harry was born on June 5, 1943 in La Porte, Indiana, to Dallis and Velma E.(Kain) Pointon.

On February 1, 1964 in La Porte, IN, he married Ilene L. Kuta who survives.  Also surviving are his son,...

Lillian (Edwards)  Prascak

Lillian (Edwards) Prascak

Feb 13, 2022

Lillian Prascak, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Lillian was born on March 23, 1940 in Chicago, IL, to Lester and Charlotte (Watson) Edwards. Surviving are her sons, Erik Prascak of Oklahoma City, OK, Kevin Prascak of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Brian Prascak of Rowayton, CT; 2 grandchildren, Alexander and Julia...

Richard "Dick" Earl Reel

Richard "Dick" Earl Reel

Feb 13, 2022

Richard "Dick" Earl Reel, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point.

Dick was born on August 18, 1947 in Vincennes, IN, to Morris and Katherine A. (McCraken) Reel.

On April 28, 1990 in La Porte, he married Mary Beth Welch who survives. ...

Bonny Sue (Kegebein)  Banic

Bonny Sue (Kegebein) Banic

Feb 10, 2022

On February 10, 2022, Bonny Sue (Kegebein) Banic left this earth and passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family.

Bonny was born September 10, 1941 in Wanatah, IN.  She was the third daughter of Paul and Josephine (Bales) Kegebein....

Craig Alan Beckwith

Craig Alan Beckwith

Feb 10, 2022

Craig Alan Beckwith, 73, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Craig was born on July 13, 1948 in Niles, MI, to Rodney and Cleo Beckwith.

Surviving Craig are his sons, Eric Kreitner of Watervliet, MI, Cory Beckwith of Austin, TX, Steve (Tammy) Beckwith of Niles, MI, and Doug Beckwith of Niles, MI; 8 grandchildren,...

Vicki Ilene (Smith)  Bishop

Vicki Ilene (Smith) Bishop

Feb 8, 2022

Vicki Ilene Bishop, 71, of La Porte, IN, passed away from Covid related complications at Northwest Health Hospital in La Porte on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  She left this world peacefully and surrounded by family and lifelong friends.

Vicki was born December 20, 1950, in Corbin, KY.  She is preceded in death by her parents, William and...

Mary Louise (Gullickson)  Bass Milton

Mary Louise (Gullickson) Bass Milton

Feb 7, 2022

Mary Louise (Gullickson) Bass Milton, 69, of La Porte, passed away at her home on Monday, February 7, 2022 after a 20 year battle with early onset Alzheimer's.

Mary was born on September 23, 1952 in Orange City, IA , to Roland "Red" and Genevieve Veigh (Waggoner) Gullickson.  She graduated from La Porte High School in 1970...

Robert Cecil Irk

Robert Cecil Irk

Feb 6, 2022

Robert Cecil Irk, 26, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at VNA Hospice Center.

Robert was born on July 9, 1995 in Arizona.

He is survived by his adopted brothers, Bill (Irene Hartmann) Levendoski, Jody (Karla) Schoff, Frank Schoff, and Doug (Tanya) Hinshaw; and guardian, Sarah (Terry Young) Levendoski.

Robert was...

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