Dec 1, 2021

John A. Hartz, 75, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.

John was born on December 26, 1945, in La Porte, IN, to Carl Kenneth and Isabelle M.(Moser) Hartz.

On February 14, 1996 in Knox, IN, he married Diann E. Bradley, who survives.  Also surviving are his daughters, Angel...

Dec 1, 2021

Vicki Darlene Dean, 69, passed away peacefully at 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City, with her girls by her side.

She was born on December 13, 1951 in Warren, OH, to Raymond and Dorothy (Beard) Swartzfager.

Surviving Vicki are her daughters, Nicole (Martin) Dean-Hernandez and Jesica (Josh) Watson; 5...

Nov 29, 2021

Bruce David Engle, 73, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Northwest Health - Porter.

Bruce was born on August 2, 1948 in Benton Harbor, MI, to Victor and Lucille (Dobbs) Engle.

On September 25, 1971 at St. John's Lutheran Church, La Porte, IN, he married Nancy Neuendorf who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Nov 28, 2021

Denah A. Childress, 69, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Denah was born on July 4, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Fred and Garnet (Meyers) Simar.

On May 8, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married Bradley Michael, who survives.  Also surviving are her sons, Mark (Wendy) Childress of La...

Nov 27, 2021

Hirian Clifford Wiltfong, 66, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Hirian was born on May 5, 1955 in LaPorte, IN, to Hiawathia Merle and Mildred Ava (Sutton) Wiltfong.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and brother-in-law, John Otto.  Surviving Hirian are his...

Nov 26, 2021

Jordan Robert King, 27, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 Jordan was born in La Porte, IN, on January 28, 1994 to Mindy S. King.

Surviving Jordan are his children, Charlotte Rose, Grayson Alexander, and Gavin Blane King; mother, Mindy S. King; stepfather, Billy Clemons; grandmother (Nana), Judy Pearce; aunt, Angela (Joseph Lewinski)...

Nov 25, 2021

Carol Jean Padgett, 72, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Carol was born in La Porte, IN, on January 5, 1949 to Louis L. and Frieda M. (Hapner) Solmos.

On December 2, 1967 in La Porte, IN, she married Gary L. Padgett who preceded her in death on May...

Nov 24, 2021

Kathleen M. Dolohery, 63, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace in La Porte.

Kathleen "Kathy" was born on June 8, 1958 in La Porte, IN, to Alfred "Ted" and Judith "Judy" I. (Schroeder) Dolohery.

Surviving are her parents of La Porte; sister, Julia; and 2 nephews, Michael and Ryan.

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Nov 19, 2021

Garland Mullins, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Northwest Health La Porte.

Garland was born on February 9, 1940 in Waldo, KY, to Jasper and Eva (Hale) Mullins.

On June 9, 1979 in Fish Lake, IN, he married Margie Fisher who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Kim (Kimberly)...

Nov 19, 2021

After a life well lived, Marian L. Heath (91) went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2021. A life-long resident of La Porte County, she was born on April 20, 1930 to Raymond H. and Edna (Hoeppner) Link.

As a child, she loved running with her dogs along Stone and Pine lakes.  She spent many...

Nov 19, 2021

Ewa Maria Barteczko, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Center for Hospice Center-Mishawaka. Ewa was born in Lumbomia, Poland, on March 24, 1975 to Karol and Brygida (Mikolajec) Godoj. Surviving are her children, Amanda (Thomas) Fielden, Justin Barteczko, and Kyle Barteczko; sister, Malgorzata (Gregor) Koczy; sister-in-law Nancy (Tim) Daniels; as well as numerous...

Nov 16, 2021

David Airy, 69, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  He was born in Iowa on June 7, 1952 to J. Eldon and Marjorie (Huff) Airy.  David graduated from Iowa State University in 1974 and married Christene Cook on June 7, 1975.

David was a Representative for ABS Global and retired in 2015.  He...

Nov 15, 2021

James "JB" Scooter Bigler, 46, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

JB was born on December 28, 1974 in Fort Morgan, CO, to Dennis Bigler and Pamela (Hall) Lackey.

Surviving JB are his children, Taylor Bigler, Cameron Bigler, Mason Bigler, and Stella Bigler, all of...

Nov 15, 2021

John  E. Houser, 76, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Life Care Center of Michigan City.

John was born on May 21, 1945 in Garrett, IN, to Wilson and Dora (Surfus) Houser.

On February 18, 1963 in Auburn, IN, he married Victoria "Vicky" who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Mark (Mary) W....

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara J. Hyde, 93, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. Barbara was born in La Porte, IN, on April 23, 1928 to Laurel J. and Edna (Fritzen) Weidman.

On August 28, 1949 in La Porte, IN, she married Jack M. Hyde, who preceded her in death on December...

Nov 7, 2021

Eleanor Marie Glenn, 72, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Eleanor was born on October 21, 1949 in Evergreen Park, IL, to Joseph John and Wanda Lee (Mick) Yagoda.

On December 20, 1980 in La Porte, IN, she married James Dale Glenn, who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Karen (Rick Wallace)...

Nov 6, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" Fredenburg, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in La Porte, Indiana.

Judy was born on May 16, 1940 in Michigan City, IN, to George P. and Mary E. (Ingersoll) Finney.

Surviving Judy are her children, Laura Beach of La Porte, Kevin Carr of North Fond Du Lac,...

Nov 5, 2021

Donald Gene Miller, 87, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Golden Living Center La Porte.

Donald was born on May 12, 1934 in Crawfordsville, IN, to Wayne and Vera (Brown) Miller.

On August 27, 1956 in Ladoga, IN, he married Evelyn Bullock, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, James (Patty) Michael Miller,...

Nov 2, 2021

Kathleen Lorraine Schimmel, 53, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Kathleen was born in Michigan City, IN, on July 13, 1968 to David Cripe and Betty Jean McIntosh.

Surviving Kathleen are her children, Anastasia Bailey of New Carlisle, Zachary Bailey of North Liberty, and Benjamin Schimmel of...

Nov 2, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Dwight Edgington, 68, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Steve was born on September 17, 1953 in Hammond, IN, to Miles and Mary (Fancil) Edgington.

On May 31, 1975 in La Porte, he married Hazel E. Moore who survives.  Also surviving are his...