Aug 12, 2019

George Allesee Jr., 97 years old of La Porte, IN, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 in his home surrounded by family.  George was born March 18, 1922 to George and Florence Allesee, La Porte.  He was the oldest of four siblings, Margie (deceased, age 6), Dick (deceased, July 2019), Bob (MI), and Tom (FL).  His dad, George Allesee...

Aug 11, 2019

David Lloyd Wiltfong, 63, of Lake Station, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home. David was born in La Porte, IN, on October 28, 1955 to Clarence Edward and Helen Ileen (Paxton) Wiltfong.

On October 27, 1995 in Michigan City, IN he married Bonnie Daniels who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Katherine Wiltfong,...

Aug 11, 2019

Kathy L. Heminger, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Kathy was born in La Porte, IN on August 28, 1950 to James and Norma (Haverstock) Bennitt.

On September 7, 1968 in New Carlisle, IN, she married Philip, who preceded her in death on...

Aug 10, 2019

Lora-Lee Snyder, 86, of Fish Lake, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home, with her children at her side. Lora-Lee was born in Chicago, IL on September 22, 1932 to Albert Frederick II and Elly Jean (Lunde) Nyland.

On November 15, 1952 in Chicago, she married Henry who preceded her in death. ...

Aug 3, 2019

Terry Ellis Martin, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence.

Terry was born on May 19, 1966 in La Porte, IN to Ellis and Johnye Mae (Brown) Martin.

Surviving are his children, Amanda (Kevin) Jones of Valparaiso and Tristan Martin; sisters, Angela DeLong of FL, Janice (Scott) Alm of OH, and...

Aug 2, 2019

James "Al" Alvin Penny, 91, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Al was born on January 11, 1928 in Cordele, GA, to W.R. and Verna (Shell) Penny.

On January 25, 1955 in Westville, IN, he married Florene Cunningham who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Stephen Penny...

Jul 30, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Dale Bennitt, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Jerry was born on June 22, 1949 to Dale and Edna (Froh) Bennitt, in La Porte.  He graduated from Tri-State University in 1971 with a degree in Engineering.  Jerry worked at several operating engineering jobs in the...

Jul 29, 2019

Betty J. Lower, 94, of Kingsford Heights, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso.

Betty was born on July 26, 1925 in Robinson, IL, to Ferris and Irma (Paskins) Mowell.  In 1949, she moved to Kingsford Heights, where she lived for the next 70 years.

Betty married Rex M. Lowe...

Jul 28, 2019

Dayman Earl Kimberlind Chatman, 18, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Dayman was born in Chicago, IL, on September 1, 2000 to Dayman Chatman and Chanel Spralls.

Surviving are his parents; siblings, Jerimiah Chatman, Jacob Chatman, Iris Talley, Daya Chatman, Landon Grant, DayJené Spralls, and Jeneya Spralls as well as his grandmothers, Alice Chatman...

Jul 20, 2019

Mary E. Waak, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July  20, 2019 at her home.

Mary was born in Washington DC, on March 28, 1943 to William and Florence (Lacey) Fary. On August 16, 1958 in Dillon, SC, she married Jack Waak, who passed April 27, 2019.  Surviving are her children,  Judy (Steven) Waak-Pearce of...

Jul 18, 2019

David Tolson, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Golden Living Center La Porte. David was born in La Porte, IN, on September 15, 1944 to Wallace and Sylvia Tolson.

David was preceded in death by his parents Sylvia and Wallace Tolson; wife, Patrica Diane Tolson (Owen); sister, Donna Tolson; and nephew,...

Jul 17, 2019

Philip Frederic Heminger, 70, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Philip was born in La Porte, IN, on October 19, 1948 to Frederic and Kay (Banis) Heminger.

On September 7, 1968 in New Carlisle, IN, he married Kathy Bennitt who survives. Also surviving are his sister,...

Jul 14, 2019

Joyce Elaine Allison, 75, of La Porte, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Golden Living Center, La Porte, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Baroda, MI, on October 3, 1943 to Edwin and Leona (Kizer) Schmaltz.

Surviving are her children, Robert (Debbie) Allison of La Porte, Lynn...

Jul 12, 2019

Linda M. Messman, 71, of La Porte, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at La Porte Hospital and Health Services. Linda was born in Dowagiac, MI, on November 30, 1947 to Ahlie G. Abiney and Lucille F. (Smith) Emery.

On August 12, 1971 in La Porte, IN, she married Richard Messman who preceded her in death. ...

Jul 11, 2019

Thomas Lee Nablo, 74, of Union Mills, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Thomas was born in La Porte, IN, on February 20, 1945 to Cecil and Edna (Koontz) Nablo.

On June 20, 1981 in La Porte, he married Joyce Gribble who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Erin (John)...

Jul 9, 2019

Bruce John Seidelman, age 81 of New Carlisle, IN passed away on July 9, 2019.

Bruce was born February 9, 1938 in Detroit, MI to his parents John and Helene Seidelman who each preceded him in death.  He is the beloved husband to and is survived by his wife, Marlyce (Schoonover) of 47 years.  He is the...

Jul 6, 2019

Raeanne Fisher, 61, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Raeanne was born on August 11, 1957 in Valparaiso, IN, to Larry R. and Ruth A. (Gray) Shoupe.

Surviving are her children, Dale (Kelli) Fisher of La Porte and Michelle (Patrick) Pence of Crossville, TN; 4 grandchildren, Brittany...

Jul 4, 2019

Joyce Helen Wysocki, 77, of Walkerton, passed away at home on Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Joyce was born on October 26, 1941 in Chicago, IL, to Fred and Madeline (VanArkle) Hamer.

On October 16, 1958, she married Lawrence Wysocki, Sr. who preceded her on November 4, 2012.  Surviving are her children, Sandra Wysocki of WI,...

Jul 2, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Clarence West, 93, of Michigan City, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his home.

Joe was born on September 11, 1925 in Royalton, KY, to Clarence and Leona (Marshall) West.

In 1976, he married June J. Joiner who preceded him in death on January 4, 2008.  Surviving are his 7 daughters,...

Jun 29, 2019

Mary E. Alber, December 11, 1948 – June 29, 2019

Mary E. Alber née Stanton of Michigan City passed away peacefully this Saturday morning at age 70.

Visitation will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in La Porte on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed...