Obituaries

Alta Rison

Alta Rison

May 27, 2025

Alta (Stacy) Rison

May 10, 1921-May 27, 2025

Alta Rison, 104, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Brickyard Healthcare, 1700 "I" Street, La Porte, IN

She was born May 10, 1921 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of Ben Stacy and Cynthia (Combs) Stacy. On February 5, 1938 Alta Stacy and Ernest Rison were joined in wedlock in Hazard,...

Kevin Alan Pierce

Kevin Alan Pierce

May 25, 2025

Kevin Alan Pierce passed away Sunday, May 25 in his home. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Herman Williamson

Herman Williamson

May 23, 2025

Herman Robert Williamson

August 13, 1939-May 23, 2025

Herman Robert Williamson, 85, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Northwest Health La Porte, with his loved ones by his side.

He was born August 13, 1939 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of George Williamson and Lillian (Gross) Williamson.

A lifelong resident of the area, Herman graduated with the class...

Jerry Howard

Jerry Howard

May 20, 2025

Jerry W Howard

September 12, 1950-May 20, 2025

Jerry Wayne Howard, of La Porte, Indiana- a man whose strength was matched only by his heart- passed away peacefully at home, just as he wished, surrounded by his wife, Doreen, and daughters Arica and Melissa.

Born on September 12, 1950, to Inez Jacobs Howard, Jerry was a man of grit, wit, and unwavering convictions....

Carol Harris

Carol Harris

May 19, 2025

Carol J Harris

June 10, 1938-May 19, 2025

Carol J. Harris, 86, of Culver, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at Crown Point Health Care in Crown Point, IN.

She was born June 10, 1938 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Horace Swedersky and Lelah (Mills) Swedersky.

Carol grew up in La Porte and graduated from La Porte high school. On March...

Randolph W. Grice

Randolph W. Grice

May 19, 2025

Randolph W. Grice

August 12, 1949-May 19, 2025

Randolph W. Grice, a former security guard with a lifelong passion for sports, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

He was born on August 12, 1949, in La Porte, Indiana to Alfred and Mary Jane (Weiler) Grice, who preceded him in death.

Randolph was a proud graduate of South Central High School...

James H. Forrest

James H. Forrest

May 19, 2025

James H. Forrest

January 2, 1934-May 19, 2025

James H. Forrest of Fish Lake passed away Monday, May 19 in his home with his loving family by his side.

James was born January 2, 1932 in Monette, Ark to Henry Forrest and Rhoda (McAfee) Forrest.

He came to the La Porte area in June of 1952 and lived the rest of his life in...

Jeffrey Harder

Jeffrey Harder

May 18, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Harder Obituary

May 25, 1954-May 18, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Harder, 70, of Terre Haute passed away early in the morning on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at Union Hospital. Born May 25, 1954 in La Porte, Indiana, Jeff graduated from LaPorte High School in 1972. During high school, he enjoyed participating in 4H and even earned a blue ribbon for his...

Diana S. Clough

Diana S. Clough

May 16, 2025

Diana S. Clough

September 13, 1932-May 16, 2025

Diana S. Clough, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at her home, under the care of Dunes Hospice.

She was born September 13, 1932 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Harry G Lingus and Florence Rycewicz Lingus.

A lifelong resident of the area, Diana graduated from St. Mary's High School...

Demetrios "Gim" Vasilarakos

Demetrios "Gim" Vasilarakos

May 16, 2025

Demetrios "Gim" A. Vasilarakos

November 26, 1932-May 16, 2025

Demetrios A. "Gim" Vasilarakos, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Franciscan Hospital, Michigan City, IN.

He was born November 26, 1932 in Distomo, Greece, the son of Anastasios and Kalomira (Papanikolou) Vasilarakos.

In 1952, at the age of 20, and after surviving the WWII tragedy of his home village,...

Janet Brewer

Janet Brewer

May 15, 2025

Janet "Cozy" Brewer

August 24, 1950-May 15, 2025

Janet "Cozy" Brewer, 74, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born August 24, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Lawrence Christine and Alvena (Creed) Christine.

A lifelong resident of the area, Janet graduated from La Porte High School, class of 1969. She...

Kenneth Alex Peterson

Kenneth Alex Peterson

May 12, 2025

Kenneth Alex Peterson

May 5, 1961-May 12, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Alex Peterson, 64, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home,

He was born May 5, 1961 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Robert Walfred Peterson and Anita (Olsen) Peterson, both who preceded him in death.

Kenny moved from Chesterton to La Porte when he was a child and...

Billie Joe Hastings

Billie Joe Hastings

May 10, 2025

Billie Joe Hastings

September 19, 1956-May 10, 2025

Billie Joe Hastings, 68, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 10, 2025 with family by his side.

Billie was born on September 19, 1956 in La Porte, IN to William Frederick and Jurlene (Wireman) Hastings. Billie lived his life in Rolling Prairie, IN and was a...

Charles George Glen

Charles George Glen

May 10, 2025

Charles George Glen

April 7, 1949-May 10, 2025

Charles "Chuck" George Glen, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday May 10, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor in New Carlisle, IN.

Born April 7, 1949 in La Porte, IN to Gordon Glen and Helen (Smith) Glen-Kirsch, Charles was raised in Door Village and attended Door Village School, where he lived on his family...

Joe Shaffer

Joe Shaffer

May 9, 2025

Joe Shaffer

May 10, 1959-May 9, 2025

Joe Shaffer, born on May 10, 1959, in La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home in Michigan City, Indiana, on May 9, 2025. He was a well-respected machine shop supervisor for Aero Metals before going to work for Cleveland Cliffs. Known for his work ethic, Joe was regarded as a workaholic who also...

Jody Haithcock-Newman

Jody Haithcock-Newman

May 8, 2025

Jody Haithcock-Newman

January 19, 1985-May 8, 2025

Jody Haithcock-Newman, born on January 19, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on May 8, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte surrounded by her husband and her family. She was a dedicated medical assistant who devoted many years to her work in the medical field, reflecting not only her professional skills but also her passion for...

Edward Louis Zweibahmer

Edward Louis Zweibahmer

May 6, 2025

Edward Louis Zweibahmer

September 26, 1950-May 6, 2025

Edward “Ed” Louis Zweibahmer, 74, of Michigan City, Indiana, died suddenly Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home.

Ed was born Sept. 26, 1950, in Decorah, Iowa to Albert and Doris (Warthan) Zweibahmer. He grew up in Calmar, Iowa and graduated from South Winneshiek High School. In 1969 he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard...

Lael Cyr

Lael Cyr

May 2, 2025

Lael K. Cyr

March 1, 1936-May 2, 2025

Lael Cyr, a cherished matriarch, was born on March 1, 1936, in La Porte, Indiana. She departed this life peacefully at her home on May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lael leaves a legacy of love, compassion, and devotion that will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Lael...

Nancy Mason

Nancy Mason

May 1, 2025

Nancy L Mason

October 8, 1937-May 1, 2025

Nancy Mason, beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on May 1, 2025, at St. Anthony's Majestic Care Center in Crown Point, Indiana. She was 87 years old. Born on October 8, 1937, in Rockford, Michigan, Nancy lived a life full of love, laughter, and memories that will forever be treasured by those who...

David Charles Hawn

David Charles Hawn

Apr 24, 2025

David Charles Hawn

October 20, 1946-April 24, 2025

David was born on October 20, 1946 to Charles and Elaine (Kissinger) Hawn. He was the second of three children, having an older sister, Linda (Hawn) Buss, and a younger brother, Joel. Dave was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sister, brother, nieces Carrie (Patrick) Conley, Erin (Craig) Toth, Amy...