Obituaries

Donald E. Hall

Donald E. Hall

May 20, 2020

Donald E. Hall, 78, of La Porte, passed away on May 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Please share your fond memories of Donald and condolences to his family and friends on Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Tribute Wall.

Kostas "Gust" C. Zissides

Kostas "Gust" C. Zissides

May 20, 2020

Kostas "Gust" C. Zissides, 91, of Chesterton, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Gust was born on October 24, 1928 in Ano Mitrousi, Serras, Greece to Christos and Anastasia (Kaneli) Zissides.

Surviving are his children, Ann Buhner of Valparaiso and Peter Zissides of Chicago; grandson, Evan Buhner of Chicago; 2 sisters, Marianthi Pantelides and...

Martha "Punk" Eloise (West)  Hindsley

Martha "Punk" Eloise (West) Hindsley

May 11, 2020

Martha "Punk" Eloise Hindsley, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home.

Martha was born on March 23, 1932 in Delfore, AR, to Cromwell and Nanette (Medley) West.

On April 15, 1954 in San Diego, CA, she married James, who preceded her in death in 2001.  Surviving Martha are...

Helen Marie (Cobb)  Burgess

Helen Marie (Cobb) Burgess

May 3, 2020

Helen Marie Burgess, 88, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Jackson, MI, on March 5, 1932 to Leonard and Marybelle Amelia (Ford) Cobb.

On May 22, 1954 in Jackson, MI, she married Jerry who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her daughters,...

LaVerne Mae (Tomlinson)  Anderson

LaVerne Mae (Tomlinson) Anderson

May 1, 2020

LaVerne Mae Anderson, 94, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace.

LaVerne was born on October 15, 1925 in La Porte, IN, to Chester A. and Anna (Celis) Tomlinson.

On July 20, 1946, she married Bud Lester Anderson, who preceded her in death one month after their 50th anniversary. ...

Judy K. Chronister

Judy K. Chronister

Apr 28, 2020

Judy K. Chronister, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on June 27, 1946 in West Plains, MO, to Oscar and Emma (Ellison) Lovan.

On June 24, 1968 in Willow Springs, MO, she married Billy Dean who preceded her in death.  Surviving are...

Mary Louise (Oakes)  Craft

Mary Louise (Oakes) Craft

Apr 26, 2020

Mary Louise Craft, 105, of West Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence, exactly one week before her 106th birthday.

Mary was born on May 3, 1914 in Buckingham, IL, to Frank A. and Nellie (Reed) Oakes. She was the third of six children.  She graduated from Kingsbury High School in 1930 and...

Sandra Lae Tarantino

Sandra Lae Tarantino

Apr 26, 2020

Sandra Lae Tarantino, 75, of La Porte, passed away on April 26, 2020 at her home.  Please share your fond memories of Sandra and condolences to her family and friends on Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Tribute Wall.

John "Steve" Stephen Johnson

John "Steve" Stephen Johnson

Apr 26, 2020

Steve Johnson 1963-2020

John Stephen "Steve" Johnson, passed away at his home in Kingsbury on April 26, 2020.

Steve was born in La Porte on September 7, 1963 to Donna and John Johnson.  He was a graduate of La Porte High School in 1982.  Steve was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and served between...

Jerry Dean Lambert

Jerry Dean Lambert

Apr 21, 2020

Jerry was born in Boone, NC, on March 21, 1953 to Willard and Juanita (Gantt) Lambert.

On September 30, 2012 in LasVegas, NV, he married Carilyn "Carrie" Rehlander who survives.  Also surviving are his sons, Jason (Trevor) Lambert-Novak of Michigan City and Brandon (Ashley Terry) Lambert of Michigan City; stepdaughters, Sara (Dustin) Kling of La Porte and...

Rodney Dale Williams

Rodney Dale Williams

Apr 16, 2020

Rodney Dale Williams, 65, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Rodney was born on June 27, 1954 in Chicago, IL, to Wilbur and Jennie (Simpson) Williams.

On March 29, 1982 in Union City, TN, he married Maureen Bell who preceded him in death.  Surviving Rodney are his...

Eleanor V. (Jones)  DeMarco

Eleanor V. (Jones) DeMarco

Apr 15, 2020

Eleanor V. (Jones) DeMarco, 91, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN. Eleanor was born in New Carlisle, IN, St. Joseph County, on July 3, 1928 to the late Ellis and Neva M. (Rodgers) Jones. Surviving are her beloved children, Davelle E. DeMarco of Indianapolis, IN and Dawn E. DeMarco of Mechanicsville,...

Courtney Lynn Deming

Courtney Lynn Deming

Apr 15, 2020

Courtney Lynn Deming, 25, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Courtney was born on March 24, 1995 in Michigan City, IN, to David and Cheryl (Metheny) Deming.

Surviving are her sons, Jordan and Josiah; nephew, Isiah; parents; siblings, Cydney and Derrian Deming; grandparents, David N. Deming, Bud (Patty) Metheny, and Jim (Linda)...

Barry Wayne Bush

Barry Wayne Bush

Apr 14, 2020

Barry Wayne Bush, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Barry was born on December 12, 1938 in Rolling Prairie, IN, to Frank and Eva (Collyer) Bush.

On July 16, 1988 in New Buffalo, MI, he married Glenda Dew who preceded him in death on September 3, 2000.  Surviving are his son, Jason Bush...

Evelyn S. (Stegall)  Leffew

Evelyn S. (Stegall) Leffew

Apr 12, 2020

Evelyn S. Leffew, 90, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Evelyn was born on September 21, 1929 in Harriman, TN, to William Floyd and Tennie Belle (McGaha) Stegall.

On July 15, 1949 in Harriman, TN, she married Lawrence Leffew who preceded her in death.  Surviving are...

Wilbur Ray Stoewer

Wilbur Ray Stoewer

Apr 11, 2020

Wilbur Ray Stoewer, 90, of La Porte, passed away on April 11, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.   Please share your fond memories of Wilbur and condolences to his family and friends on Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Tribute Wall.

Rose Ella (Cooley)  Jozwiak

Rose Ella (Cooley) Jozwiak

Apr 10, 2020

Rose Ella Jozwiak, 77, of Rolling Prairie, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Rose was born on March 5, 1943 in La Porte, IN, to Oliver Leo and Ruby Della (Bennett) Cooley.

On June 2, 1962 in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Jerome "Jerry" Jozwiak who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jean Marie Zurcher

Jean Marie Zurcher

Apr 10, 2020

Jean Marie Zurcher, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Jean was born on September 19, 1940 in Fort Wayne, IN, to Mark and Marguerete Vosmeier.

On June 6, 1964 in Ft. Wayne, IN, she married Carl Joseph Zurcher who preceded her in death on December 16, 2019.  Surviving are her...

Margaret "Peggy" E. MacLeod

Margaret "Peggy" E. MacLeod

Apr 5, 2020

Margaret "Peggy"  E. MacLeod, 76, of Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Miller Health and Rehab, La Porte. Peggy was born in Gary, IN, on December 19, 1943 to Alexander T. and Elsie Mae (Jones) MacLeod.

Peggy is survived by her sister-in-law, RoseAnn MacLeod of Fish Lake; nephews, Scott (Kerrie) MacLeod of Rolling Prairie,...

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Ward

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Ward

Apr 5, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Ward, 58, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born in Gary, IN, on February 23, 1962 to Ronald Wayne and Carol June (Truth) Ward.

On August 15, 2016, he became engaged to Carla Novreske, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Benji Kidd of Ft....

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