Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Arnold "Arnie" Schoof

December 28, 1937 - March 12, 2023

Arnold (Arnie) Schoof, 85, passed away on March 12, 2023, in the home he built, with his family by his side.  He was born December 28, 1937 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Lawrence and Gladys (Wilhelm) Schoof.  He was baptized, confirmed and married in...

Mar 12, 2023

Heather  Moore December 11, 1980-March 12, 2023

Heather Moore, 42, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 12, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 11, 1980 in Lake City, Florida, the daughter of Jim Moore and Paula (Oblinger) Kruszewski.

A lifelong resident to the...

Mar 9, 2023

Sharon Ann Wathen January 8, 1962-March 9, 2023

Sharon Ann Wathen, 61, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

She was born January 8, 1962 in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Wathen and Betty (Wiggins) Wathen.

Sharon truly enjoyed the company of her family especially...

Mar 7, 2023

Sandra K. Parker

February 26, 1941-March 7, 2023

Sandra K Parker, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, IN.

She was born February 26, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth Bealor and Lois (Pearson) Bealor....

Mar 4, 2023

Charles "Lucky" Stephenson

January 22, 1950-March 4, 2023

Charles "Lucky" Stephenson, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday March 4, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

He was born January 22, 1950 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Jack Stephenson and Jane (Brooks) Stephenson.

Charles was a lifelong...

Feb 16, 2023

Claudine Cleta LaVonne Beaty

April 11, 1950 - February 16, 2023

Claudine Cleta LaVonne Beaty, fondly known to all who loved her as Mother Beaty, Aunt Claudine, or “Stretch” as her husband would call her, was born on April 11, 1950, in Clinton, Oklahoma.  She was the third daughter of Nathan and Ruby...

Feb 16, 2023

Joseph Berlin

February 13, 1939-February 16, 2023

Joseph Berlin, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday February 16, 2023 at Brickyard in La Porte, IN.

Joseph was born in Kentucky and was a champion swimmer. He loved to work and spent time working with the Russians when in...

Feb 10, 2023

Emma Ruth Hammons

September 14, 1928-February 10, 2023

Emma Ruth Hammons, 94, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Brentwood in La Porte.

She was born September 14, 1928 in Petros, Tennessee, the daughter of James Isaac Wallace and Roselee (Woods) Wallace.

Feb 5, 2023

Judith Alice Swanson

February 22, 1941-February 5, 2023

Judith Alice Swanson, 81, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, surrounded by her family.

She was born February 22, 1941 in Three Oaks, Michigan, the daughter of Merle and...

Jan 31, 2023

Jeffrey Dale Elkins March 19, 1946-January 31, 2023

Jeffrey Elkins, 76, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday January 31, 2023 at St. Joe Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

He was born March 19, 1946 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, the son of Willis Elkins and Margaret (Zellers) Elkins.

A lifelong resident of...

Jan 29, 2023

William "Pat" Ritchie

May 15, 1968-January 29, 2023

William "Pat" Ritchie, 54, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Franciscan Health - Michigan City.

He was born May 15, 1968, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, the son of William Ritchie and Nancy (Stacy) Ritchie.

Jan 27, 2023

Elisa L (Solis) Dorsett

November 6, 1926-January 27, 2023

Elisa Leanor (Solis) Dorsett, 96, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2023, at Miller's Health and Rehab Nursing Home, La Porte, Indiana, surrounded by family.

Born on November 6, 1926, in Brownsville, Texas, Elisa was the daughter...

Jan 24, 2023

Jettie Lee Goodman

November 6, 1931-January 24, 2023

Jettie Lee Goodman, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Valparaiso, IN with family by her side.

She was born November 6, 1931, in Salem, Arkansas, the daughter of J.T. Clanton and...

Jan 20, 2023

Michelle Leanne Bealor August 12, 1970-January 20, 2023

Michelle Leanne Bealor, 52, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday January 20, 2023 at Franciscan Hospital - Michigan City.

She was born August 12, 1970 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Richard and Shirley (Downs) Bealor.

A lifelong resident of the area, Michelle graduated from New Prairie High School in...

Jan 20, 2023

 

Michelle Leanne BealorAugust 12, 1970-January 20, 2023

Michelle Leanne Bealor, 52, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Friday January 20, 2023 at Franciscan Hospital - Michigan City.

She was born August 12, 1970 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Richard and Shirley (Downs) Bealor.

A lifelong resident of the area, Michelle graduated from New Prairie High School in...

Jan 18, 2023

John A. Mackey

February 21, 1930-January 18, 2023

John Mackey, 92, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Wednesday January 18, 2023 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage, IN.

He was born February 21, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William Mackey and Yvonne (Tataryn) Mackey.

Jan 14, 2023

Crystal L. Hallin

September 13, 1960-January 14, 2023

Crystal L. Hallin, 62, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

She was born September 13, 1960, in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Connie (Bridwell) Geigler both of who preceded...

Jan 13, 2023

Bruce Robert Brown

October 16, 1958-January 13, 2023

Bruce Brown, 64, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, January 13, 2023, at Northwest Health - La Porte.

He was born October 16, 1958, in Heidelberg, Germany, the son of the late Leroy Brown and Lila (Cavin) Brown.

Jan 7, 2023

Dorothy Hancock passed away peavefully in her home Saturday, January 7 with her family by her side. The family has selected cremation with no services at this time.

Jan 4, 2023

Dean Joel Graham

July 6, 1953-January 4, 2023

Mr. Dean Graham, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

He was born July 6, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Thomas E. Graham and Ann K. (Kamradt) Bennitt..