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...

Jun 7, 2021

Richard "Dick" Stanley Wysocke, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Center For Hospice, Mishawaka.

Dick was born on May 26, 1933 in Chicago, IL, to Stanley and Martha (Peterson) Wysocke.

Surviving Dick are his dog, Coco; life-long partner of 30 years, Marcia Smith of La Porte; daughter-like figures, Sandy...

Jun 6, 2021

Richard Lee Stephansen, 62, of Michigan City, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Silver Birch Assisted Living. Richard was born on December 25, 1958 to Marvin Stephansen and Verna (Northouse) Noles.

Surviving Richard are his children, Dustin Stephansen of Kingsford Heights, Jason (Patty) Stephansen of La Porte, and Natasha Kuykendall of Kingsford Heights; 13 grandchildren,...

Jun 4, 2021

Susan E. Cable, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Susan was born on June 20, 1941 in La Porte, IN, to Glen "Bud" and Ethel (Short) Cable

Surviving are her sister, Ellen (Dennis) Christensen of Fish Lake; sister-in-law, Barbara Cable; numerous nieces, nephews, great...

Jun 2, 2021

Phyllis Anne Nichols, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Miller Health and Rehab. She was born in Washington, D.C., on May 14, 1923 to H. Seymour and Imogen (Taylor) Walcott.

On June 12, 1948, she married Earl L. Dolaway who preceded her in death.  From that union, she welcomed Peggy (Thomas)...

Jun 2, 2021

Arthur Lee Lenig, 90, of Rolling Prairie, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Arthur was born on June 23, 1930 in La Porte, IN, to Daniel Kenneth and Ethel Mae (Fissgus) Lenig.

On June 7, 1953 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Rose Marie Mickelson who survives.  Also surviving are...

May 31, 2021

Ron Clindaniel, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in South Bend after a brief hospitalization.

Ron was born in October, 1935 in Walkerton, IN, to Harold and Nella (Wisler) Clindaniel. He graduated from Union Mills High School in 1954, where he played baseball, basketball, and ran track. He was coached there by...