Obituaries

Angie Jo (Cummins-Cooley)  Ash

Angie Jo (Cummins-Cooley) Ash

Feb 27, 2021

Angie Jo Ash, 34, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Angie was born on April 27, 1986 in La Porte, IN, to Tim Cooley and Kathy Williams.

On July 7, 2018 in La Porte, IN, she married Jason Timothy Ash, who survives.  Also surviving...

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Sullivan

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Sullivan

Feb 26, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Sullivan, 85, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home. Gerald was born on January 31, 1936 in La Porte, IN, to Eli Alvin and Virginia Cleo (Reuille) Sullivan. On August 7, 1971 in La Porte, IN, he married BonnieVore who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Ronald (Brenda) Sullivan of La Porte, Debra...

Angeline (Pedroza)  Conley

Angeline (Pedroza) Conley

Feb 23, 2021

Angeline Conley, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Hamilton Communities.

Angeline was born on April 27, 1929 in East Chicago, IN, to Jose and Catalina (Quezada) Pedroza.

On May 19, 1951 in Crown Point, IN she married Lenzie, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Angeline are her children, Stephen (Dianne) Conley...

Nancy Sue (Cripe)  Reese

Nancy Sue (Cripe) Reese

Feb 16, 2021

Nancy Sue Reese, 77, of Mill Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home, with her husband by her side.

Nancy was born on October 8, 1943 to Charles and Zelma Kathryn (Walters) Cripe.

On May 5, 1963 in Walkerton, IN, she married Lewis "Lewie" R. Reese, who survives.  Also surviving are...

Barry Lee Forst

Barry Lee Forst

Feb 14, 2021

Barry Lee Forst, 68, of Westville, passed away on February 14, 2021 at Brentwood of La Porte.  Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

William "Bill" Fletcher Brown

William "Bill" Fletcher Brown

Feb 10, 2021

William "Bill" Fletcher Brown, 64, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Bill was born on August 11, 1956 in Valparaiso, IN, to Wallace and Marlene Brown.

On July 7, 1978 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Linda Blasko, who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Stephen (Beth) Brown of Mill Creek; siblings,...

Joanne Anna (Zajac)  White

Joanne Anna (Zajac) White

Feb 5, 2021

Joanne Anna White, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 5, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Joanne was born on November 16, 1944 in Heimbach, Germany, to Josef and Anna Zajac.

On October 25, 1969 in La Porte, Joanne married Chuck White, who survives. She will be greatly missed by her children...

Raymond Arnold Metheny, Jr.

Raymond Arnold Metheny, Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

Raymond Arnold Metheny, Jr., 60, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Raymond was born on May 26, 1960 in South Bend, IN, to Raymond A. and Martha (Piscello) Metheny.

On March 3, 1979 in La Porte, IN, he married Belinda Meeks who survives.  Also surviving...

Betty Jean (Dadlow)  Loomis

Betty Jean (Dadlow) Loomis

Feb 3, 2021

Betty Jean Loomis, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on March 19, 1926 in La Porte, IN, to Leo and Ida (Trubey) Dadlow.

On October 20, 1949, she married Robert Watson, who preceded her in death on June 12, 1964. ...

Jason Donald Jackman

Jason Donald Jackman

Feb 3, 2021

Jason Donald Jackman, 38, of Walkerton, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home, with family by his side.

Jason was born on February 17, 1982 in Valparaiso, IN, to Randy Joe Jackman and Lisa Donnette (Nelson) Wilke.  He was joyfully welcomed into the life of Kevin Wilke, who raised him as his son.

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Eric Frederick Yandt

Eric Frederick Yandt

Feb 2, 2021

UPDATE:

Eric Frederick Yandt, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in La Porte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 1 - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Luhr Park Morgan Shelter, 3372-3672 S. 150 W., La Porte, IN 46350.

Memorial contributions may...

Kitty (Carter)  Wolf

Kitty (Carter) Wolf

Feb 1, 2021

The much beloved Armina Carter Wolf, known affectionately as “Kitty” or “Nana”, finished her journey on this earth the morning of February 1, 2021, just shy of her 94th birthday. She fell peacefully asleep at home, on her favorite hillside overlooking the lake. Kitty was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 9, 1927 to Vera and Abe Carter. She...

Glenn Earl Oman, Jr.

Glenn Earl Oman, Jr.

Jan 31, 2021

**PLEASE NOTE SERVICE DATE CHANGE**

Glenn Earl Oman, Jr., 61, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Glenn was born in La Porte, IN, on January 6, 1960 to Glenn Earl and Kay (Travis) Oman.

On May 21, 1983 in Valparaiso, IN,...

Larry Sims

Larry Sims

Jan 30, 2021

Larry Sims, 81, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in La Porte, IN, on February 4, 1939 to Lowell Ossie and AdaWilmina (Gemberling) Sims.

On July 28, 1962 in La Porte, IN, he married Carole Clendenen, who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Daniel C. England

Daniel C. England

Jan 28, 2021

Daniel C. England, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Daniel was born on August 3, 1947 in Michigan City, IN, to Cleo J. and Rose Marie (Echimovich) England.

On January 1, 1994 in La Porte, IN, he married Sharon R. (Welches) Bowen who survives. ...

Barbara Ruth (Vinson)  Lewis

Barbara Ruth (Vinson) Lewis

Jan 28, 2021

Barbara Ruth Lewis, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Barbara was born on May 3, 1944 in Russellville, AL, to Archie and Lillian (Burchum) Vinson.

On June 28, 1992 in Wheeler, IN, she married James E. Lewis who preceded her in death on July 15, 2016.  Surviving are her children,...

Jean Emily (Stokes)  Foy

Jean Emily (Stokes) Foy

Jan 27, 2021

Jean Emily Foy, 99, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Walkerton, IN.

Jean was born on May 31, 1921 in Worcester, England, to Herbert Richard and Ethel Adela (Powick) Stokes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Foy; sisters, Della Southern, (Hilda) Mary Abbots, and Margaret Camus; and brothers,...

Donna (Houser)  Cain

Donna (Houser) Cain

Jan 27, 2021

Donna Cain, 87, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.

Donna was born on January 4, 1934 in Columbia City, IN, to Fred C. and Pauline (Hill) Houser.

On May 3, 1953, she married Ralph Emerson who preceded her in death November 8, 2007.  Surviving are...

Mark Alan Goers

Mark Alan Goers

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...

Douglas "Doug" L. Hines

Douglas "Doug" L. Hines

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...