Jan 25, 2021

Mark Alan Goers, 68, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.

Mark was born on July 24, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to William Otto and Mary Jo (Jones) Goers.

Surviving Mark are his brother, Corey (Rita) Goers of La Porte; nephews, Corey (Meghan) Goers of Avon and Brandon Goers of La...

Jan 24, 2021

Douglas "Doug" L. Hines, 64, of La Porte passed away at La Porte Hospital on January 24, 2021.

He was born September 6, 1956 in La Porte, IN to Robert and Nancy (Dowden) Hines, who preceded him in death.

Doug was a fan of Chicago sports. He enjoyed gardening, building, and collecting antiques. Doug spent...

Jan 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" D. Hines, 93, of LaPorte peacefully passed away at home on January 22, 2021.

He was born July 30, 1927, in Royal Center, IN, to Tom and Julia (Carlson) Hines.

On September 6, 1952, he married Nancy J. Dowden.

Bob was a proud Army veteran of WWII and a member of...

Jan 21, 2021

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Floyd VanDusen, 68, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Fountainview Terrace - Golden Living Center, La Porte.

Floyd was born on September 3, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Floyd and LaDonna (Drews) VanDusen.

On September 12, 1970 in Rolling Prairie,...

Jan 21, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" George Jozwiak, 78, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Jerry was born on May 2, 1942 in La Porte, IN, to Clemeus Phillip and Genevieve Lena (Miller) Jozwiak.

On June 2, 1962 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Rose Ella Cooley who preceded...

Jan 20, 2021

Beverly Ann Straight, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home.

Beverly was born on May 22, 1942 in Iowa, to Darrell and Bonita (Teager) Hale.

In 1961, she married Larry, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Beverly are her children, Teresa (Brad) Proud of Mill Creek, IN, Debbie (Brad) Lubiniecki of...

Jan 19, 2021

Timothy Albert Pieszchala, 63, of Spring Branch, Texas (formerly of La Porte, IN) passed away on January 19, 2021, with his wife by his side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Tim was born on July 16, 1957 to Chester and Theresa (Cuff) Pieszchala in La Porte, IN.  He had a strong, quiet...

Jan 19, 2021

Chester Ronald Cavinder, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, after a long, hard battle with cancer.

Chester was born on December 16, 1942 in Kalamazoo, MI, to Emery and Velma (Short) Cavinder.

On November 2, 1968 in La Porte, he married Cynthia Francis, who...

Jan 19, 2021

Vincent Richard Shortt, 82, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Vincent was born on February 7, 1938 in Windber, PA, to Vincent W. and Evelyn Marie (Dobbins) Shortt.

On November 26, 1960 in St. Peter Catholic Church, La Porte, he married Linda Lucille...

Jan 17, 2021

F. Dianna (Hale) Bye, 71, passed away suddenly in her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Born to Charles Franklin "Frank" Hale and Norma (née Greene) Hale on March 19, 1949 in Madisonville, KY.  Dianna graduated from La Porte High School in 1967.  She then put herself through nursing school at Ivy Tech Community College to become...

Jan 14, 2021

Christopher Michael Bangs, 28, of Rochester, MN, formerly of La Porte, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Mayo Clinic.

Christopher was born on August 16, 1992 to Stuart and Sandra (Curry) Bangs.

Surviving him are his parents; sister, Melissa (Matthew) Henderson of Shelbyville, IN; 1 grandmother, LaVon Hines of La Porte; as well as...

Jan 14, 2021

Kimberly Ann Handy, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home. Kimberly was born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 7, 1957 to Dean and Julia (Hartz) Handy.

Surviving Kimberly are her children, Eric Watson of Knox, Anthony Watson of La Porte, and Ian (Jessica) Spry of La Porte; 8 grandchildren; and...

Jan 13, 2021

John William Adams, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home. John was born in South Bend, IN on July 28, 1947 to Herman and Lois (Palmer) Adams. On June 8, 1974 in La Porte, IN, he married Marlene Joyce Guernsey who preceded him in death on March 28, 2014.  Surviving are his...

Jan 12, 2021

Phillip "Phil" R. Liverman, 75, of La Porte, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Phil was born on July 26, 1945 in Michigan City, IN, to the late Phillip Ray Liverman and Dorothy (Kahn) Liverman-Ciulewicz.  His memory and legacy will live on through his beloved family and friends.

Jan 10, 2021

Arthur Benjamin Kidder, 98, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family, longtime caregivers, Eric and Sandra Kidder.

Arthur was born on April 11, 1922 in Bristol, IN to Sylvanus and Olga (Eskilson) Kidder.

On December 23, 1945 in Elkhart, IN, he married Norene Skaggs who...

Jan 10, 2021

Lynn Carol Westney, 73, of La Porte, IN passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle, IN.

Born on December 24, 1947 in Chicago IL to Joseph and Alma (Stankovitch) Tvrdik (both now deceased), Lynn lived a rich life filled with curiosity, exuberance and passion. In June 1980, she married William Homer...

Jan 7, 2021

John V. Miller, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

John was born on May 6, 1937 in Westville, to Margaret (Bohart) Moretti.

On May 26, 1962 at St. Anthony's Church in Fish Lake, he married Sally Tarpley Miller, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Stacy Miller...

Jan 7, 2021

Elizabeth (Liz) Jane Jackson, 56, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Munster Community Hospital.

Liz was born on August 20, 1964 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Jim and Barbara (Looper) Beasley. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

Liz is survived by her husband of...

Jan 7, 2021

Peggy E. Hollifield, 43, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home.

Peggy was born on May 5, 1977 in Valparaiso, IN, to Doug and Betty (McMeans) Kingery.

Peggy is survived by her 3 children, Mariah (Kyle) Lindsey and their 3 children, Nicki (Jason) Fisher and their 4 children, and Derek Fisher, Jr...

Jan 7, 2021

Edwina June Lewis, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Edwina was born on March 8, 1949 in Oakland City, IN, to Edwin R. Kell and Ermadel June (Null) Miller.

On March 9, 1968 in Michigan City, IN, she married Robert "Bob" A. Lewis...