Obituaries

Sue Ann Lovejoy

Sue Ann Lovejoy

Sep 2, 2021

It bears heavy hearts to announce that on September 2, 2021, at 6:32 PM CST, Sue Ann Lovejoy passed away at the age of 73.

Sue was born on November 22, 1947 to Kenneth Dean and Geraldine (Devereaux) Fall.

Sue married James Lovejoy on November 13,1965 and shared 55 loving years together.  Surviving are her...

Michele Nauyokas

Michele Nauyokas

Sep 2, 2021

Michele Nauyokas, 73, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:40 a.m. Michele was born in Muncie, Indiana, on September 17, 1947 to Doug and Betty (Moody) Adams. On June 13, 1992, she married Robert A. Nauyokas who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Adam (Jennifer) Heeg of Englewood, Florida and...

Abrelia J. Bodmer

Abrelia J. Bodmer

Aug 31, 2021

Abrelia J. Bodmer, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home.

Abrelia was born on October 21, 1941 in Saldee, Kentucky.

On December 8, 1972 in Knox, Indiana, she married Frederick Bodmer who preceded her in death on September 16, 1999.  Surviving are her children, Charlotte A. (Fred) Pastrovicchio of Stuart, Florida,...

Charles "Charlie" Douglas Droege

Charles "Charlie" Douglas Droege

Aug 30, 2021

Charles "Charlie" D. Droege, 94, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Charlie was born July 9, 1927 in La Porte, Indiana, to Alvin and Henrietta (Sallwasser) Droege.

On January 1, 1956 in La Porte, he happily married Peggy E. Birkholz.

He is survived...

Ronald Dale Johnson

Ronald Dale Johnson

Aug 29, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Dale Johnson, 57, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home. Ron was born in La Porte, IN, on June 19, 1964 to Dale D. and Marsha (Senne) Gourley.

Surviving are his daughter, Christin Johnson of South Bend; mother, Marsha Gourley of La Porte; sister, Kathy (Jeff) Searing of La...

Ingrid Dawn Johanson-Voelker

Ingrid Dawn Johanson-Voelker

Aug 28, 2021

Ingrid Dawn Johanson-Voelker, 60, of Michigan City, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home. Ingrid was born in Chicago, IL, on February 12, 1961 to Gustav R. and Hilda M. (Clark) Johanson.

She was married to Robert W. Voelker, Jr. who preceded her in death on June 7, 2018.  Surviving are son, Robert (Christina)...

Kimberly Ann Kasprzyk

Kimberly Ann Kasprzyk

Aug 27, 2021

Kimberly Ann Kasprzyk, 33, of Michigan City, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Franciscan Health Michigan City surrounded by family.

Kim was born in South Bend, IN, on July 15, 1988 to Joseph and Carol Ann (White) Kasprzyk.

Surviving are her father, Robert "Bob" Pinda of La Porte; 3 sisters, Andrea Rahme of...

Dallas Howard Butts

Dallas Howard Butts

Aug 22, 2021

Dallas Howard Butts, 80, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Rittenhouse Village.

Dallas was born on May 1, 1941 in Michigan City, IN, to Howard and Irene (Thorpe) Butts.

On January 23, 1988 in La Porte, IN, he married Carol Jean King, who survives.  Also surviving are his stepsons, Michael...

Edward Eugene Modjeska

Edward Eugene Modjeska

Aug 21, 2021

Edward "Eddie" Eugene Modjeska, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Edward was born on May 10, 1948 in La Porte, IN, to Frank F. and Regina (Wozniak) Modjeska.

On November 28, 1987 in La Porte, IN, he married Lola Jean Moss, who survives.  Also...

Joan Claire (Patton)  Cooper

Joan Claire (Patton) Cooper

Aug 19, 2021

Joan Claire (Patton) Cooper, 81, of Michigan City, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.

Joan was born on January 24, 1940 in Hammond, IN, to Jack and Jessie (Barney) Patton of Hammond, IN.

On October 6, 1967, she married her loving husband of 54 years, Buddy Cooper, who...

Roger Duane Sunn

Roger Duane Sunn

Aug 18, 2021

Roger Duane Sunn, 56, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Roger was born in Henderson, KY, on June 19, 1965 to Thomas Raymond Sunn and Geraldine "Gerrie" (Parrish) Allen.

Surviving Roger are his son, Devon Cole Sunn of Kingsford Heights; mother, Gerrie Allen; siblings, Tommy Sunn of La Porte and Tracy (Mike) Sunn-Allen...

Dorothy Eunice (Flemming)  Moellman

Dorothy Eunice (Flemming) Moellman

Aug 18, 2021

Dorothy Eunice Moellman, 93, of La Porte, peacefully passed away, with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Dorothy was born on November 4, 1927 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, to George E. and Laura E. (Bock) Flemming.

On April 24, 1949 in St. Clair...

Carrie Lynn (Dillard)  Martin

Carrie Lynn (Dillard) Martin

Aug 18, 2021

Carrie Lynn (Dillard) Martin, 49, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Carrie was born on May 10, 1972 in La Porte, IN, to Larry and Paula (Koepke) Dillard.

Surviving Carrie are her children, Broc Jurkowski, Karlie Martin, and Ethan Martin, all of La Porte; parents, Larry (Paula) Dillard of La Porte; siblings, Kim (Patrick)...

Sally Anne (Jones)  Fischer

Sally Anne (Jones) Fischer

Aug 16, 2021

Sally Anne Fischer - August 16, 2021

Born on October 27, 1938 in Wiesbaden, Germany to parents Paul Jones and Sarah Jones.

Sally Anne was the eldest of three siblings - her sisters Cynthia Myers and Carol Lynne Wilson predeceasing her in the last 10 years.

She was married to Dr. Allan L....

Gene Marneal Jones

Gene Marneal Jones

Aug 14, 2021

Gene Marneal Jones, 82, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Gene was born on January 26, 1939 on the family farm in Martin County, IN, to Paul H. and Catherine L.(Bouer) Jones.

On November 2, 1997 in Charlotte, NC, he married Cynthia Marie...

Ralph Bruce Lipscomb

Ralph Bruce Lipscomb

Aug 13, 2021

Ralph Bruce Lipscomb, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home.

Ralph was born on January 4, 1930 in Harlan, KY, to James Edward and Debbie Jane (Simpson) Lipscomb.

On March 14, 1987 in La Porte, IN, he married Idella Ruth Fredricks who survives.  Also surviving are his children,...

Lewis "Bud" A. Warfel

Lewis "Bud" A. Warfel

Aug 13, 2021

Lewis "Bud" A. Warfel, 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Lewis was born on January 26, 1936 in Wabash County, IN, to Darrel West and Flora (Marshall) Warfel.

On August 13, 1960 in La Porte, IN, he married Polly Parker who survives.  Also surviving are...

Marc Joseph Christiano

Marc Joseph Christiano

Aug 10, 2021

Marc Joseph Christiano, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Marc was born on June 27, 1965 in La Porte, IN.

On October 1, 2005 in La Porte, IN, he married Kimberly Luther, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Meghan Pointon of La Porte;...

Sheila A. (Freyer)  Halderman

Sheila A. (Freyer) Halderman

Aug 10, 2021

Sheila A. Halderman, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Sheila was born on October 29, 1952 in Michigan City, IN, to Herbert and Evelyn (Smith) Freyer.

On April 24, 1982 in Fort Hood, TX, she married Duane F. Halderman, who preceded her in death. ...

Cheryl Denise (Bunton)  Meyers

Cheryl Denise (Bunton) Meyers

Aug 10, 2021

Cheryl Denise Meyers, 75, of Union Mills, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Cheryl was born on December 25, 1945 in La Porte, IN, to Gilbert and Marge (Rehlander) Bunton.

On December 4, 1965 in La Porte, IN she married George "Bill", who survives.  Also surviving are her children,...

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