Obituaries

Leon Little, Jr.

Leon Little, Jr.

Jan 20, 2022

Leon  Little, Jr., 65, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Leon was born on April 9, 1956 in Gary, IN, to Leon Little and Shirley (Williams) Johnson.

On September 15, 2012 in La Porte County, he married Kelley Henderson who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Carl Edwin MacKay Lintner

Carl Edwin MacKay Lintner

Jan 20, 2022

Carl Edwin MacKay Lintner, 78, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Carl was born on May 12, 1943 in Jasper Co., IN, to Harry and Flossie Elsie (Poisel) Lintner.

On May 21, 2016 in La Porte, IN, he married Mary Zollinger Rowland, who survives. ...

Myron "Butch" George Conklin, Jr.

Myron "Butch" George Conklin, Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Myron "Butch" George Conklin, Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home.

Butch was born on June 29, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Myron Conklin and Gloria (Smith) Weathers.

On June 28, 1980 in New Buffalo, MI, he married Sheila Bowman who preceded him in death.  Surviving Butch are his...

Randa M. (Elder)  Elder

Randa M. (Elder) Elder

Jan 15, 2022

Randa M. Elder, 35, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home.

Randa was born on March 1, 1986 in La Porte, IN, to Carl Elder and Mary Kay (Murphy) Long.

Surviving Randa are her sons, Stephen and Matthew; brothers, Joseph Elder of Fremont and Carl "Randall" Elder of La Porte; stepfather, Jerry...

Alexis Renee Piotrowicz

Alexis Renee Piotrowicz

Jan 15, 2022

Alexis "Lexy" Renee Piotrowicz, 21, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Lexy was born in Merrillville, IN, on May 21, 2000, to Jody L. and Tanya M. (Lesniak) Piotrowicz.

Surviving Lexy are her parents, Jody and Tanya Piotrowicz; brother, Justin (Loren) Piotrowicz; niece, Lennon; grandparents, Paul (Alice) Lesniak and Jody Piotrowicz,...

Carol Ann (Wolbert)  Lukac

Carol Ann (Wolbert) Lukac

Jan 15, 2022

Carol Ann Lukac, 64, of Kingsbury, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Carol was born in La Porte, IN, on April 15, 1957 to William Leroy and Elizabeth Ann (Snyder) Wolbert.

On September 29, 1984, she married Raymond Earl Lukac who preceded her in death on November 19, 2020.  Surviving...

Francis John Waldron

Francis John Waldron

Jan 13, 2022

Francis John Waldron, 77, died on January 13, 2022 at his home in New Carlisle, IN.

Frank leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Vivian Lenkaitis Waldron and their four children, David (Namiyo), Eric, Amy and Anna (Jeremey Wiss).

He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Isabella and Andrew O'Brien, Yoshiro Waldron, and...

Patricia E. (Houston)  Kellems

Patricia E. (Houston) Kellems

Jan 13, 2022

Patricia  E. Kellems, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Northwest Health - Portage.

Patricia was born on June 19, 1939 in La Porte, IN, to Guy and Evelyn (Cassidy) Houston.

Surviving are her fiance', Tom Perschke; children, Vicki (Dan Harcz) Kellems, Greg (Trisha) Perschke, and Kevin (Cathy Fejer) Perschke; grandchildren, Ashley (Titus)...

George "Bill" W. Meyers, Jr.

George "Bill" W. Meyers, Jr.

Jan 11, 2022

George "Bill" W. Meyers, Jr., age 77, of Union Mills, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Decatur, Indiana.

Bill was born on October 24, 1944, in New Buffalo, MI, to George William and Esther (Marsh) Meyers.

On December 4, 1965 in La Porte, IN, he married Cheryl Denise Bunton who preceded him in...

Carolyn Sue (Stone)  Glancy

Carolyn Sue (Stone) Glancy

Jan 11, 2022

Carolyn Sue Glancy, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at her home.

Carolyn was born on July 7, 1949 in Kennett, MO, to Thomas W. and Gladys E. (Lawson) Stone.

On October 3, 1977 in La Porte, IN, she married Thomas E. Glancy, who preceded her in death on January...

Betty Ann (Chlebowski)  Peterson

Betty Ann (Chlebowski) Peterson

Jan 11, 2022

Betty Ann Peterson, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Northwest Health, La Porte.

Betty was born on August 30, 1953 in La Porte, IN, to Stanley and Allene (Peterson) Chlebowski.

Surviving Betty are her children, Paul (Brandee) Peterson of Cape Coral, FL and Jackie (Danny Koontz) Peterson of Michigan...

John Aaron Bello

John Aaron Bello

Jan 10, 2022

John Aaron Bello, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.

John was born on December 6, 1953 in Clinton, IN, to Nicholas A. and Miriam M. (Deeds) Bello.

On August 15,1973 in Bridgman, MI, he married Donna K. Eigenmann, who survives.  Also surviving are his sons,...

Wilbur Frederick Dadlow

Wilbur Frederick Dadlow

Jan 6, 2022

Wilbur Frederick Dadlow, 92, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his home.

Wilbur was born on September 17, 1929 in La Porte, IN, to Frederick J. and Edith Marie (Ehmke) Dadlow.

On October 7, 1950 in St. John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, he married Leota Thompson, who survives.  Also surviving...

Lawrence "Larry" J. Warg, Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" J. Warg, Jr.

Jan 4, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" J. Warg, 68, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022, at Northwest Health in La Porte.

He was born on Halloween in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the second of five siblings. He left home in 1971 to pursue a degree in social work from Valparaiso University, and liked to speculate that the movie “Animal House” was based...

Larry Leigh Heimer, Jr.

Larry Leigh Heimer, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Larry Leigh Heimer, Jr., 63, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Larry was born on August 5, 1958 in La Porte, IN, to Larry and Elsie (Collings) Heimer.

On September 7, 2020 in Nashville, IN, he married Tami Lynn Mathis who survives.  Also surviving are...

Gregory Scott McConnell

Gregory Scott McConnell

Jan 3, 2022

Gregory Scott McConnell, 52, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Gregory was born in Torrington, WY, on February 8, 1969 to Edward Harold and Verla Jean (Greenbush) McConnell.

On September 3, 2011 in La Porte, he married Donna Makowski, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Shelby...

Mary Sue (Payne)  Wellinski

Mary Sue (Payne) Wellinski

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Sue Wellinski, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at her home.

Mary was born on December 2, 1938 in West Van Lear, KY, to John David and Margaret Edna (Rasnick) Payne.

On January 2, 1968 in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Richard Charles, who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Anacecilia Reina Cotton

Anacecilia Reina Cotton

Jan 2, 2022

Anacecilia Reina Cotton, 24, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Anacecilia was born on July 24, 1997 in La Porte, IN, to Jasmine (Cotton) Gonzalez.

Surviving Anacecilia are her parents, Jasmine and Alejandro Gonzalez of La Porte; brothers, Elijah Cotton and Emilio Gonzalez, both of La Porte; grandparents, Beverly (Kevin) Jones...

David "Dave" John Schaefer

David "Dave" John Schaefer

Dec 31, 2021

David "Dave" John Schaefer, 70, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 5, 1951 to Alfred "Al" and Barbara (Watson) Schaefer.

On August 29, 1976 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Bette Watnick Diedrich...

Ray Edward Scarborough

Ray Edward Scarborough

Dec 29, 2021

Ray Edward Scarborough, 64, of Westville, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Franciscan Health South, Indianapolis.

Ray was born on August 13, 1957 in La Porte, IN, to John and Mary Margorie (Amor) Scarborough.

On October 12, 1996, he married Anita Looney, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Shanon (Lisa) Scarborough of ...

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