Dortha "Dot" E. (Oster) Ryan

Jan 5, 2021

On January 5th, 2021 Dortha "Dot" E. Ryan passed away peacefully at home and was welcomed into heaven by God. Dortha was 97 years young, born on June 13, 1923 in Michigan City, IN, to Alfred and Almeda Oster.

Dot, known to many, was always talking, smiling, and enjoying life. On July 3, 1954 in La Porte,...

Vern K. Schoof

Jan 3, 2021

Vern K. Schoof, 86, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home.

Vern was born on December 3, 1934 in Union Mills, IN, to William J. and Daisey May (Giesler) Schoof.

On May 19, 1962, he married Lorraine Laverne Hubner who preceded him in death.  Surviving Vern are his sons,...

Donna Marie Latchford

Jan 3, 2021

Donna Marie Latchford, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Northwest Health in La Porte.

Donna was born on August 31, 1942 in Buffalo, NY, to Joseph and Josephine (LoBrutto) Calderaro.

On August 20, 1960 in Buffalo, NY, she married William J. Latchford who survives.  Also surviving are her children,...

Glen "Butch" Roy Cable

Jan 3, 2021

Glen "Butch" Roy Cable, 77, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home.

Butch was born on March 10, 1943, in La Porte, IN, to Glen "Bud" and Ethel (Short) Cable.

On October 15, 1983 at Rolling Prairie Christian Church, he married Barbara Deutscher who survives.  Also surviving are his...

Joe Roy Travis

Jan 2, 2021

Joe Roy Travis, 80, of La Porte, passed away on January 2, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City.  Arrangements are pending with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

William "Bill" J. Schoof

Jan 2, 2021

William "Bill" Junior Schoof, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home.

Bill was born on January 28, 1930 in La Porte, IN, to William and Daisie Bernice (Geisler) Schoof.

Surviving are his 4 daughters, Laura (Bill) Pointon of La Porte, Kathy (Michael) Brooks of North Carolina, Karen (Leonard)...

Douglas "Doug" Howard Marvel

Jan 1, 2021

Douglas "Doug" Howard Marvel, 73, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Majestic Care of Jefferson Point in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Douglas was born on July 4, 1947 in La Porte, IN, to Howard and Betty Marvel.

Surviving are his daughter, Wendy Marvel of La Porte and grandson, Seth Marvel.

He was...

Charles Joseph Underwood

Jan 1, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Joseph Underwood, 65, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home.

Chuck was born on January 24, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana.

On September 26, 1981 in La Porte, Indiana, he married Pamela (Harde) Underwood, who survives. They celebrated 39 years of marriage together. Also surviving are his beloved children, Jessica...

L. Anne (Hamilton) Wegner

Dec 31, 2020

L. Anne Wegner, 99, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Northwest Health in La Porte. Anne was born on May 13, 1921 in Rochester, IN, to Ralph A. Hamilton and Dessie Honor (Sibert) Hamilton Orr. On March 15, 1947, at the First United Methodist Church in La Porte, she married Richard G. Wegner who...

Roger Gene Jeffers, Jr.

Dec 31, 2020

Roger Gene Jeffers, Jr., age 59, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

Roger was born in La Porte, IN, on May 29, 1961 to Roger Gene and Delores (Rochon) Jeffers, Sr.

On June 7, 1996 in Valparaiso, IN, he married Linda Wendt who survives.  Also...

Sandra Lee (Norris) Lane

Dec 29, 2020

Sandra Lee Lane, 81, of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home.

Sandra was born on April 7, 1939 in Mill Creek, IN, to Max and Ardene (Wiltfong) Norris.

On March 20, 1978 in Michigan City, IN, she married Charles A. Lane, Sr. who survives.  Also surviving are her children,...

Patricia "Patty" Lynn (Schrier) Wiltfong

Dec 29, 2020

Update:  A Celebration of Life Gathering and Meal will be held from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Kesling Park Shelter #2, 2150 A St., La Porte, IN.

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Patricia "Patty" Lynn Wiltfong, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her...

John C. Bush

Dec 28, 2020

John Clement Bush , 74, of La Porte, passed away on December 28, 2020.  A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Ruby M. Beehler

Dec 28, 2020

Ruby M. Beehler, 78, of Mill Creek, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Northwest Health, Porter.

Ruby was born on July 11, 1942 in Fall River, MA, to Frank Laverne Williams and Dorothy A. (Lewis) Gomes.

On March 10, 2012, she married Jerry who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Russ (Carla) Burke...

Diana K. (Henning) Makina

Dec 28, 2020

Diana K. Makina, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Northwest Health, La Porte.

Diana was born on September 7, 1942 in La Porte, to Willard and Yolanda (Tennis) Henning.

In 1968, she married Leo Makina, who preceded her in death.  Surviving Diana are her children, Lori (Gene) Guise of...

Corey Matthew Wayne Cooper

Dec 25, 2020

Corey Matthew Wayne Cooper, 24, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home.

Corey was born on August 20, 1996 in Chattanooga, TN, to Kevin and Deborah (Murphy) Cooper.

Corey is survived by his parents, Kevin (Angela) Cooper of La Porte; siblings, Stephen (Angela) Rose of Walkerton, Christina (Alex Wiggins) Cooper of North...

Joshua Allen Arvin

Dec 24, 2020

Joshua Allen Arvin tragically died in an auto accident on Thursday, December 24, 2020.

He was born in La Porte, IN on October 14, 1991 to Larissa Smith Lump. When she remarried, Joshua was adopted by her second husband, Steven Arvin and therefore became Joshua Allen Arvin. Joshua is survived by all of his parents, Larissa (Anthony)...

Lloyd Floyd Gurley

Dec 23, 2020

Lloyd Floyd Gurley, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Aperion Care Arbors in Michigan City.

Lloyd was born on September 7, 1934 in Huntsville, AL, to Roy George and Fanny Lee (Clark) Gurley.

On July 5, 1954 in Georgia, he married Geneva Jeanette Henley who survives.  Also surviving are his 9 children,...

Stacy Starr Sawaya

Dec 20, 2020

Stacy Starr Sawaya, 46, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

Stacy was born on September 28, 1974 in Michigan City, IN, to Sam and Sharon (Peters) Sawaya.

On April 21, 2018 in La Porte, IN, she married Jeremy Reed who survives.  Also surviving are her daughter, Sophia Affeld...

Joan Elaine (Luther) Scherer

Dec 20, 2020

Joan Elaine Scherer, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Joan was born in La Porte, IN, on August 10, 1937 to Bernard and Dolores (Diedrich) Luther.

On January 23, 1954 in La Porte, IN, she married Ronald Scherer who survives.  Also surviving are her 3 sons,...