Obituaries

James Clifton Lynch, Jr.

James Clifton Lynch, Jr.

Feb 6, 2022

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James Clifton Lynch, Jr., 55, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family. James was born in La Porte, IN, on April 12, 1966 to James C. and Jeannie (Probst) Lynch.

On March 21, 2015, he married Teresa Lawson who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Doris Elaine (Walden)  Singleton

Doris Elaine (Walden) Singleton

Feb 5, 2022

Doris Elaine Singleton, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Miller Health and Rehab.

Doris was born on June 20,1927 in Magog, Quebec, Canada to Francis and Cora (Woodard) Walden.

On June 7, 1946, in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, she married the love of her life, Earl Joseph Singleton, who preceded...

Sally Anita (Greening)  Stroud

Sally Anita (Greening) Stroud

Feb 5, 2022

Sally Anita Stroud, 65, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Sally was born on August 12, 1956 in Valparaiso, IN, to Ord and Kathleen (Moore) Greening.

Surviving Sally are her siblings, Raymond (Helen) Greening of Michigan City, Thomas Greening of Michigan City, and Glenda Fagg of...

Grant Scott Tucker

Grant Scott Tucker

Feb 4, 2022

Grant Scott Tucker, 57, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Grant was born on July 30, 1964 in La Porte, IN, to David and Inez (Stevens) Tucker.

On September 15, 1984, at Grace Baptist Church, La Porte, he married Tina Faulkenburg who survives.  Grant...

Tammy Lynn Russell

Tammy Lynn Russell

Feb 3, 2022

Tammy Lynn Russell, 52, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Tammy was born on April 24, 1969 in Arkansas.

Surviving are her children, Danny (Alycia Braniger) Wilhelm of Michigan city, Johnathon (Brittany Bird) Russell of La Porte, and Timothy (Irma) Russell of Hamlet; 8 grandchildren, Gabriel, Arianna, Zandan,...

Lorene (Strother)  Beaty

Lorene (Strother) Beaty

Feb 3, 2022

Lorene Beaty, 81, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Lorene was born on July 14, 1940 in Bacon, IN, to Thomas and Georgia (Blevins) Strother.

On December 11, 1957  in Paoli, IN, she married Dwight, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Dwight (Dawn) C. Beaty,...

Michael Lee Arney

Michael Lee Arney

Feb 3, 2022

Michael "Mike" Lee Arney, 68, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Northwest Hospital, La Porte after a short battle with brain cancer.

Mike was born on July 30, 1953, to Dr. Amos and Dorothy (Knable) Arney. On June 10, 1978, in La Porte, IN, he married Linda (Knoll), who survives. Also surviving is their daughter,...

Dennis Omer Eggleston

Dennis Omer Eggleston

Feb 2, 2022

Dennis Omer Eggleston, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Dennis was born on July 9, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, to Eugene Joseph and Peggy Ann (Keller) Eggleston.

On June 7, 1969 in La Porte, IN, he married Linda L Griswell who preceded him...

Robert Louis Cromey

Robert Louis Cromey

Feb 1, 2022

Robert Louis Cromey, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Robert was born on May 8, 1954 in La Porte, IN, to Joseph and Louise (Zimmerman) Cromey.

Surviving Robert are his siblings, Joseph Andrew Cromey of Albuquerque, NM and Cathleen Hahn of Niles, MI; sister-in-law, Barb Combs; as well as several nieces and nephews....

Althea Pearl Williams

Althea Pearl Williams

Jan 29, 2022

Althea Pearl Williams, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Miller's Merry Manor in New Carlisle.

Althea was born on January 22, 1932 in Tefft, IN, to Clarance and Erna (Krug) Florer.

On August 16, 1952, Althea married George Williams, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2017.  Surviving Althea are her...

Catherine "Cathy" E. West

Catherine "Cathy" E. West

Jan 28, 2022

Catherine "Cathy"  E. West, 75, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Cathy was born on January 18, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to William and Hazel (Armstrong) Kabowski.

Surviving are her 4 daughters, Cynthia Weathers of La Porte, Michelle (Dean) Sansom of La Porte, Patricia West-Pace of La...

Howard Homer Jones

Howard Homer Jones

Jan 26, 2022

Howard Homer Jones, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Howard was born on June 6, 1938 in Malden, IN, to Homer and Ramona (Heron) Jones.

Surviving are his children, Mark (Susan) Jones of Lake City, MN, and Tammy (Gary) Glauser of La Porte; grandchildren, Tom (Brianne) Covington,...

Doris Winifred (Thornburg)  McLean

Doris Winifred (Thornburg) McLean

Jan 26, 2022

Doris Winifred Thornburg McLean, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Fountainview Terrace - Golden Living Center, La Porte, soon after celebrating her ninety-second birthday on January 2.

Doris was born on January 2, 1930 in Walkerton, IN, to George F. and Bertha (Cavin) Thornburg.

After graduating from La Porte...

Marlene Dixie (Wiltfong)  Colston

Marlene Dixie (Wiltfong) Colston

Jan 25, 2022

Marlene Dixie Colston, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Metacare Assisted Living Home in Metamora, MI.

Marlene was born on October 10, 1935 in Mill Creek, IN, to Clifford M. and Laura Etta (Snyder) Wiltfong.

On July 1, 1955 in La Porte, IN, she married Herbert A. Colston, who preceded her in...

Betty Joan (Gray)  Wright

Betty Joan (Gray) Wright

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. ...

Charles Lee Howell

Charles Lee Howell

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...

Jakob Lakota Olsen

Jakob Lakota Olsen

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...

Richard Lee Wolhowe

Richard Lee Wolhowe

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. ...

Joel Paul DeGrand

Joel Paul DeGrand

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...

Bradford Lloyd Thompson

Bradford Lloyd Thompson

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...

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