Jan 30, 2019

Gary Wayne Cooley, 68, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

Gary was born on January 23, 1951 in La Porte, IN, to Oliver Leo and Ruby Della (Bennett) Cooley.

On August 27, 1976 in La Porte, IN, he married Sharon Kay Boardman who survives.  Also surviving are...

Jan 29, 2019

James Carl Schultz, 69, of La Porte, Indiana died at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso on January 29, 2019.

James was born in La Porte, Indiana to the late George and Nylla Eloa Schultz (Zahn).  He was the youngest of three boys.  He graduated from La Porte High School in 1968.  He attended Indiana University in Bloomingdale, Indiana....

Jan 29, 2019

David "Dave" Paul Lemelin, 51, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at La Porte Hospital. Dave was born in Rockford, IL, on December 12, 1967 to Paul and Mary (Peterson) Lemelin.

Surviving are his wife, Sheila Lemelin; children, Krissy (Zach) Born and Cotye (Christina) Lemelin; 3 grandchildren, Noah, Eli and Mallory; mother, Mary...

Jan 27, 2019

Pamela L. Torma, 66, of New Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Golden Living Center La Porte. Pamela was born in South Bend, IN, on September 29, 1952 to John Christian and Betty Louise (Lukens) Myer.

August 29, 1992 in South Bend, she married Patrick Lee Torma, Sr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving...

Jan 27, 2019

Mary Dreibelbis, 74, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family including 4 grandchildren who lived with her, Logan Dreibelbis, Brihanna Wilkins, Grace Dreibelbis, and Ronald Dreibelbis, Jr. Mary was born in La Porte, IN, on April 30, 1944 to Jesse and Elinor (Murphy) Wisler.

On October...

Jan 25, 2019

Richard G. Waltman, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital. Richard was born in La Porte, IN, on August 8, 1951 to John A. and Mary J. (Bennitt) Waltman.

On April 14, 1973, he married Elizabeth Rock who survives.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Lalena Marshall of Kingsford...

Jan 24, 2019

Brianna Marie Richardson, 21, of Walkerton, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Brianna was born in La Porte, IN, on September 15, 1997.

Surviving are her beloved son, Haidyn of Walkerton; her parents Rex and Kathleen (Kneifel) Richardson of Walkerton; grandmother, Rose Kneifel of La Porte; special friend in her life,...

Jan 22, 2019

Ralph Wynne Herrbach died peacefully on January 22, 2019.  He was surrounded in love by his wife and children. Ralph was a resident of Michigan City, IN, and is survived by his wife, Nancy Gettinger; brother, Ted (Kathy) Herrbach; children, Wynne (Jennifer) Herrbach, Sam (Gina) Herrbach and Sarabeth (Dave) Scott; stepchildren, Mark (Andrea) Myers and Craig Myers; former wife,...

Jan 22, 2019

Gerlinde I. Sorg, 89, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. Gerlinde was born on March 3, 1929 in Stuttgart, Germany.

On February 26, 1948 in Waiblinger, Germany, she married Artur Sorg, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2014.  Surviving are her beloved children, Wolfgang (Sandy)...

Jan 21, 2019

Evelyn M. "Sally" Lucas, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Fountainview Terrace. Evelyn was born in Valparaiso, IN, on June 3, 1935 to Raymond and Eva Berrier.

Evelyn was married to Earl Lucas who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children, Beth Matthews of Plymouth, William Dean Hon of La...

Jan 21, 2019

James Edward Weiss, 56, of La Porte, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his home. James was born in Greeley, CO, on July 31, 1962 to Donald Edward and Marilyn Ellen (Wilson) Weiss.

Surviving are his sister, Janet Weiss of Rolling Prairie; aunts and uncles, Bob and Doris Craycraft of Plymouth, Bill and Kay Heirbrandt...

Jan 19, 2019

Linda Sue Platt, 69, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Linda was born on December 4, 1949 in La Porte, IN, to Homer and Thelma Pauline (Stacy) Miller.

On April 16, 1992 in La Porte, IN, she married James E. Platt who survives.  Also surviving are her...

Jan 16, 2019

Kenneth L. Henriott, Jr, 67, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. Born June 1, 1951 in Lafayette, IN to Kenneth L Henriott, Sr. & Sarah I. (Cundiff) Henriott.  Kenneth lived most of his life in La Porte.

Surviving are his children, twins, Heather A. Fisher (Kelly)...

Jan 13, 2019

Mollie N. Germek, 72, of New Carlisle, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Mollie was born in Hammond, IN, on April 9, 1946 to Nicholas and Agnes (Mikan) Bargy.

On April 22, 1990 in Highland, IN, she married George Germek, Jr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved...

Jan 12, 2019

Grant William Breseke, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at La Porte Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; 2 daughters, Christine (Ray) Byers and Angela Bunchek; and 3 grandchildren.

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be shared with the...

Jan 10, 2019

Richard Neal Loomis, 87, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Brentwood at La Porte. Richard was born in Rural La Porte County, IN, on August 29, 1931 to Vern and Aldean (Link) Loomis.

Richard married Betty (Dadlow) Loomis who survives in La Porte.  Also surviving are his beloved children, Neal Loomis of...

Jan 7, 2019

Linda Lee Stevens, 69, of South Bend, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Linda was born in La Porte, IN, on January 3, 1950 to Fred and Elizabeth (Renfro) Gregory.

On  April 18, 1975 in La Porte, she married Richard Stevens who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved...

Jan 6, 2019

Kathleen Ann Miller, 60, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

Kathleen was born on March 28, 1958 in La Porte, IN, to Walter Thomas and Betty Jane (Young) Miller.

Surviving are her beloved sons, Benjamin Janatik of Michigan City and Franklin Janatik of La Porte; mother, Betty...

Jan 4, 2019

Virginia Irene Crim, 73, of Union Mills, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Virginia was born in Pecos, TX, on June 4, 1945 to Charles Thomas and Irene (Westbrook) Nichols.

On July 10, 1965 in Crown Point, IN, she married John William Crim who survives.  Also surviving are her beloved children, James...

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley Wozniak, 74, of Michigan City, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her home. Shirley was born in Michigan City, IN, on August 27, 1944 to James and Lois (Shepperson) East, Sr.

On December 26, 1997, she married Donald Lee Wozniak who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her beloved children, Suzanna (Terrance) Ekstrom of...