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...

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...

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,...

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...

Sep 22, 2021

Balynda Cornett, 40, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Balynda was born in La Porte, IN, on January 11, 1981 to Vickie (Tipton) Wood.

Surviving are her children, Erica (Jacob Lemons) Romo of La Porte, Cristina Romo of La Porte and Aiden Comstock of La Porte; grandchildren, Isaiah and Elias Lemons; mother, Vickie...

Sep 20, 2021

Eulalah Virginia Smith, 86, of Hastings, MI, passed away, with her family by her side, on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home.

Eulalah was born on January 26, 1935 in Lima, OH, to Floyd and Ethel Gertrude (Leedy) Stevenson.

On November 6, 1953, she married Robert Lee Smith, who preceded her in death on...

Sep 20, 2021

Margaretta "Margie" Ann Pawlak, 77, of Michigan City, peacefully went home, with her loving husband and three children by her side, on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Margie was born on December 12, 1943 in La Porte, IN, to Robert E. and Betty Jane (Magley) Nell.

On August 5, 1961, she...

Sep 18, 2021

Nora "Dolly" J. Hamlin, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Dolly was born on October 13, 1943 in Rensselaer, IN, to Lloyd Francis and Madeline (Akers) Clifton.

On February 17, 1961 in Walkerton, IN, she married Jerry Allen Hamlin, who preceded her in death. ...

Sep 17, 2021

Eugene Myers, 87, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Eugene was born on November 18, 1933 in Linton, IN, to Orville and Elma (Miller) Myers.

Surviving Eugene are his wife of over 60 years, Beverly Myers of La Porte; children, Juli Moore of La Porte, Wanda Smith...

Sep 15, 2021

James M. Lovejoy, 75, a happily retired lifelong resident of the town of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

James was born on January 9, 1946 in Great Falls, MT, to James M. Lovejoy and Helen Marion Martinowitz.

On November 13, 1965, he married Sue...

Sep 14, 2021

Donna Jean King, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on October 8, 1951 in Michigan City, IN, to Alvina (Lauer) Korner.

On August 1, 2008 in Redding, CA, she married Roy W. King, who survives.  Also surviving are her mother,...

Sep 12, 2021

Natalie Kay Gilpin, 32, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. Natalie was born in South Bend, IN, on November 5, 1988 to Greg Gilpin and Brenda L. O'Banion.

Surviving are her mother and father, Brenda (Mark Samford) O'Banion; father, Greg Gilpin; half sisters, Karly Rogers, Destiny Daley, and Nikki Daley;...

Sep 12, 2021

Dennis E. Barger, III, 20, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Dennis was born on January 2, 2001 in Michigan City, IN, to Dennis Eugene Barger, Jr. and Amber Lynn Hartke.

Surviving Dennis are his parents, Dennis E. (Jackie) Barger, Jr. and Amber Hartke; brothers, Owen...

Sep 11, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Holeman, 82, of Union Mills, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at University of Chicago Medical Center.

Jerry was born on June 28, 1939 in Litchfield, IL, to David and Lola (Wall) Holeman.

On October 26, 1978 in Gary, IN, he married Gloria J. Dyer who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Sep 10, 2021

Phyllis J. Tuholski, 70, of Mill Creek, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Phyllis was born in La Porte, IN, on April 22, 1951 to Phillip Heim and Frances (Shaw) Wegiel.

On June 17, 1972 in La Porte, IN, she married Lawrence "Larry" Tuholski who survives.  Also surviving are her...

Sep 7, 2021

Darlene Ann McCoy, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Darlene was born on May 9, 1940 in La Porte City, IN, to Bernard and Lois (Barnes) McCoy.

Surviving Darlene are her daughter, Anna McCoy of Puryear, TN; granddaughter, Aaliyah James of Puryear, TN; son-in-law, Ryan James of Puryear,...

Sep 6, 2021

Gary A. Barnes, 56, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Gary was born on April 12, 1965 in La Porte, IN, to Dale L. and Joyce (Kebr) Barnes.

Surviving Gary are his father, Dale L. Barnes; siblings, Bonnie (Donald) Stoner of Rolling Prairie, Darlene Barnes...

Sep 4, 2021

Jeanne Ellen Culp, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Jeanne was born in Elkhart, IN, on August 17, 1931 to Ned R. and Darley (Clark) Foster.

On November 18, 1972 in La Porte, IN, she married Charles, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Jeanne are her...

Sep 3, 2021

Edwin "Edd" Alan Eskridge, 69, of La Porte, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Edd was born in La Porte, IN, on October 17, 1951 to Edwin J. and Imogene N. (McKeehan) Eskridge.

On August 9, 1997, he married Tammy Wagoner who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jaime...

Sep 3, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Young, 79, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Rittenhouse Village in Michigan City.

Joan was born on February 15, 1942 in Hammond, IN, to John and Helen (Johnson) Larson.

On September 26, 1963 in Hammond, IN, she married Mark J. Young who survives.  Also surviving are her 2 sons, Bill (Michelle)...