Apr 4, 2020

Tina Lynn Hamlin, 52, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at La Porte Hospital.

Tina was born on January 3, 1968 in Nebraska to Charles and Linda Hamlin.

Surviving are her children, Constance Searing, Matthew Rancatore and Dillon Hamlin; 11 grandchildren; and her life partner, Ernie Martinez.

She was preceded in death...

Apr 2, 2020

Michele Kay Williams, 54, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Michele was born on November 22, 1965 in Kouts, IN, to David and Karen (Stoddard) Anderson.

Surviving Michele are her daughter, Madison Draves of La Porte; brother, Craig (Donna) Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA; as well as...

Apr 1, 2020

Scott D. Novak, 39, of La Porte, passed away on April 1, 2020 at his home.

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

Apr 1, 2020

Marion Wanser Jones passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at home with her family. Marion was born on June 4, 1934 in Long Branch, New Jersey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Margaret Wanser and sons, Allen and Kenny Jones.

Marion is survived by her son, Steven "T-Bone" (Connie) Jones;...

Mar 28, 2020

Tyler A. Terusiak, 20, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Tyler was born in La Porte, IN, on August 26, 1999 to Eric Terusiak and Dawn (Richardson) Vitale.

Surviving are his parents, Eric (Jody) Terusiak of Kingsford Heights and Dawn (Jason) Vitale of La Porte; siblings,...

Mar 26, 2020

Avis Jean Phillips, referred to as “Jean”, 87, went to be with the Good Lord on March 26, 2020.

Jean was born May 2, 1932 in Epps, LA to Rufus and Lillian (Shows) Welch.

Jean was a Plainfield, IN resident and former longtime resident in La Porte, IN.  She passionately taught art for over 30...

Mar 25, 2020

Catalina Gutierrez, 91, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her son's home in Valparaiso. Catalina was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico on November 25, 1928 to Simon and Julia (Hernandez) Garcia.

On November 24, 1945 in Monterrey, Mexico, she married Manuel Gutierrez who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children,...

Mar 24, 2020

Phyllis Ann McVicker, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital.

Phyllis was born on April 7, 1941 in Muncie, IN, to C. Harold and Ester (Cardif) McVicker.

Phyllis is survived by her brother, Howard (Erma Gene) McVicker; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew, and great-great nieces and nephew; as...

Mar 22, 2020

Ronald William Crane, 91, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Ronald was born on January 4, 1929 in Newark, OH, to William B. and Ethel J. (Sigler) Crane.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Donna Schroeder-Crane; daughter, Belinda Branstool; sons, Michael (Lois) Crane and...

Mar 21, 2020

Charles Smith Taylor, 77, formerly of Portage and Hobart, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

Charles was born on May 16, 1942 in Greenville, KY, to Herbert  and Helen (Raley) Taylor.

Surviving are his children, Brian Taylor of Valparaiso and Donna (Jeff) Council of La Porte; 4 grandchildren,...

Mar 20, 2020

Kai Erik Nyby, 67, of Georgetown, TX, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 20, 2020. Kai was born in Hammond, IN, on March 10, 1953 to Folmer and Vera Nyby, who both currently reside in Michigan City.

Kai grew up in Portage, IN and attended Portage High School where...

Mar 16, 2020

Anna  "Lois" Browning, 80, of Michigan City, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home.

Lois was born on November 12, 1939 in Muhlenberg Co., KY, to James and Bertha (Lagrand) Bratcher.

On January 20, 1956, she married Leon Keeling, who preceded her in death on September 19, 2001.  On February 27, 1990,...

Mar 13, 2020

Jerrold Dean Worthington, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Jerrold was born on May 2, 1932 in La Porte, IN, to John and Vertie (Anderson) Worthington.

On June 6, 1959 in La Porte, IN, he married Mary Ann Lindwall who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Christine (Robert) Duttlinger...

Mar 12, 2020

Robert "Hop" Wayne Eldridge, 72, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at La Porte Hospital. Robert was born in La Porte, IN, on February 20, 1948 to Wayne and Claire (Hohn) Eldridge.

On December 30, 1971 in La Porte, IN, he married Catherine Fitzpatrick who survives.  Also surviving are his children,  Benjamin Eldridge...

Mar 11, 2020

Sharon Ann Urban, 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Trail Creek Place.

Sharon was born on August 7, 1940 in Milford, MI, to Gilbert and Madeline (Deriemaker) Urban.

Surviving are Sharon's siblings, Doris (Frank) Kotecki of Manistee, MI, Gilbert (Michael) Urban of Phoenix, AZ, Dean (Robert) Urban of La Porte, and Kirk...

Mar 10, 2020

Aria Elizabeth Scarborough, anxiously awaited little one to Felisha Stout and Lucas Scarbrough of Kingsford Heights, passed away due to complications at 2:45 pm CST on March 10, 2020 in Michigan City. Aria is survived by her parents; her 3 brothers, Colson of Kingsford Heights, Ryder and Landyn of La Porte; grandparents, Scott and Jennifer Stout of Union Mills...

Mar 9, 2020

Patricia Marie Johnson, 36, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Patricia was born on April 9, 1983 in Terre Haute, IN, to Frank and Deborah (McMeans) Johnson.

Surviving Patricia are her parents; sister, Peggy Johnson of Mishawaka; nephew, Gerald Johnson of Mishawaka; as well as numerous aunts...

Mar 9, 2020

Lorraine J. Osterstock, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

Lorraine was born in Easton, PA, on September 10, 1930 to William J.and Lena B. (Bickford) Jones.

On September 11, 1948 in Nazareth, PA, she married Robert Osterstock, Sr. who preceded her...

Mar 9, 2020

Lonnie Jay Garner, 42, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence.

Lonnie was born on March 14, 1977 in La Porte, IN, to Lonnie and Patty (Davis) Garner.

Surviving are Lonnie's children, Felicia Garner of Michigan City and Colton Garner of Reynolds; brother, Ronnie Garner of Wabash; stepsister, Lacey Garner of La...

Mar 8, 2020

Brenda Carol Murray, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Franciscan Health of Michigan City.

Brenda was born on December 29, 1952 in La Porte, IN, to Loyal and Mary Jane (Bettuo) Harley.

On January 9, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married John Kenneth, who survives.  Also surviving are...