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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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