Jul 26, 2021

Everett "Nathan" Perry, 70, of Walkerton, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home. Nathan was born in Clay County, IN, on August 27, 1950 to Estal P.and Alfreda (McDaniels) Perry.

On December 5, 1975 in La Porte, IN, he married his best friend, Beverly K. Walt, who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Shawn...

Jul 22, 2021

Julie Anne Owen, 53, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital, Lawrenceburg, IN.

Julie was born on August 8, 1967 in La Porte, IN, to Timothy Neary and Sylvia Thode.

On August 1, 1992 in La Porte, IN she married Thomas Jay Owen, who survives.  Also surviving...

Jul 22, 2021

Pastor Ronald "Ron" Lee Devenport, 73, of Walkerton, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home.

Ron was born on November 19, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, MO, to William and Bonnie Rose (Tallent) Devenport.

On November 28, 1970 in Troy, OH, he married Rebecca  Lynn Wiltheiss, who survives. ...

Jul 21, 2021

Lova T. Carter, 90, of South Bend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Healthwin Specialized Care. Lova was the 7th and last child born to Hazel and Lawrence Taylor, October 31, 1930, in Marion, Indiana.

Married first to Roger Slack in 1949, together they had two sons.  Later in 1975 she...

Jul 21, 2021

Marjory Barnhart, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Marjory was born on July 26, 1929 in La Porte, IN, to Walter and Fern Eva (Wilson) Euler.

On June 13, 1948 in La Porte, IN, she married Ronald Holt Barnhart, who preceded her in death...

Jul 21, 2021

Carol K. Strauss, 88, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Carol was born on December 16, 1932 in LaPorte, IN, to Arthur J. and Lois (Wilken) Meier.

On June 21, 1957, Carol married Frank Wark, who preceded her in death on October 17, 1959. ...

Jul 19, 2021

Mona G. (Marcum) Gaut, 71, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mona was born on July 6, 1950, the daughter of Albert Marcum, Jr. and Rena (Keith) Marcum-Johnson.  Rena survives.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert...

Jul 14, 2021

Bernadine Jaskot, 69, of La Porte, passed away on July 14, 2021 at Northwest Health-La Porte.  Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

Jul 10, 2021

Granville “Jerry” Gardner, a devoted father and La Porte businessman, died peacefully at his daughter’s home Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10 p.m. at the age of 86.  He lived with his daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Dr. Ron Richmond, for the past 5 years in Mission Viejo, CA due to health challenges.

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Jul 10, 2021

Harold Lewis Gray, 78, of Hamlet, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Harold was born on April 1, 1943 in Port Huron, MI, to Harold and Martha (Prath) Gray.

On September 12, 1977, he married Rose Marie Johnson who survives.  Also surviving are his daughter, Tina of Ohio; 2 brothers,...

Jul 5, 2021

Betty Louise Shunk, 100, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Parkland Memory Care.

Betty was born on December 26, 1920 in La Porte, IN, to Roy S. and Mabel C. (Magnuson) McGuigan.

On November 24, 1939, she married Floyd O. Shunk who preceded her in death on May 19, 1985....

Jun 30, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Charles Passafume was born January 12, 1942, in Holy Family Hospital to Angelo and Josephine Passafume of La Porte, Indiana. Seven months later, he was baptized at St. Joseph’s Church in La Porte, Indiana by Father August Van Rie and exactly five years to the day of his birth on January 12, 1947, he received a baby...

Jun 27, 2021

Robert Franklin Womack, 49, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Robert was born on January 3, 1972, to Perry and Joan (Winters) Womack.

On April 21, 2021 in La Porte, IN he married Irene Cowgill who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Brittany (Drew) Wurster of Rolling Prairie and Brianna Womack of Mill Creek;...

Jun 26, 2021

Lisa Michelle Eldridge, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her home, surrounded by those that dearly love her.

Lisa was born on October 20, 1969 in La Porte, IN, to Edward Henry Kroening, II and Myrna Jean (Human) Kincannon.

Lisa is survived by her loving daughter, Elise Michelle Eldridge,...

Jun 20, 2021

Steven W. Bryant, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Northwest Health IN - Portage. Steven was born in Saginaw, MI, on September 6, 1954 to William W. Bryant and Lois A. (Shoemaker) Bryant-Didier.

On July 1, 1988 in Crown Point, IN, he married Patricia Johnson who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Jun 19, 2021

Ginger Lee McGee, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Crown Point.

Ginger was born on June 18, 1950 in Muncie, IN, to Lugene and Pattie (Parkison) Bright.

On March 7, 1970 in Muncie, IN she married Robert who survives.  Also surviving Ginger are her beloved children, Robby (Jackie) McGee, Rachel...

Jun 19, 2021

Danny W. Cavinder, Sr., 70, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Danny was born on December 22, 1950 in La Porte, IN, to Warren DeWayne and Arlene Ruth (McKeehan) Cavinder.

Surviving are his children, Gretchen (Mark) Good-Smith of Hudsonville, MI, Danny (Jennifer) Cavinder, Jr. of  Battle Creek,...

Jun 17, 2021

Arthur Frederick Schuck, II, 88, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Aperion Care Arbors at Michigan City.

Arthur was born on February 6, 1933 in Elmhurst, IL, to Arthur Frederick and Cleopha (Bessmer) Schuck.

On October 19, 1957, he married the love of his life, Frances Rosemary Jeschke who preceded...

Jun 14, 2021

John William Otto, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on April 4, 1945 in Gary, IN, to William and Linda (Ozment) Otto.

On April 2, 1977 in Mill Creek, IN, he married Vanasa White, who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jun 10, 2021

Gale Loren Schneider, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Gale was born on January 8, 1933 in Indianola, NE, to the late Carl and Ella (Unger) Schneider.

On January 20, 1956 in Crown Point, IN, he married Phyllis Weidner, who survives.  Also surviving are...