Obituaries

Billy Sightes

Apr 25, 2023

Billy Parnell Sightes

February 13, 1932-April 25, 2023

Billy P. Sightes, of LaPorte, IN, a loving husband, father, uncle, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25, 2023 at the age of 91.

Billy, also known as Bill, was born in Maple Springs, Arkansas on February 13, 1932 to...

Sally Russell

Apr 24, 2023

Sally  Russell May 16, 1950-April 24, 2023

Sally Russell, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, April 24, 2023 at Northwest Health in La Porte, IN.

She was born May 16, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John Kupres and Barbara (Cartwright) Kupres.

Sally moved to the area from Chicago...

Marion Amor

Apr 23, 2023

Marion C. Amor

December 26, 1929-April 23, 2023

Marion Charles Amor, 93 of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday April 23, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

He was born December 26, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Andrew Amor and Naomi (Diedrich) Amor.

On...

Sandra Post

Apr 22, 2023

 

Sandra  Post  January 25, 1934-April 22, 2023

Sandra Ann Post, 89, of Fullerton, California, and formerly of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023.

She was born on Jan. 25, 1934, in La Porte, Indiana, to Norman William Ewert and Lucille Eloise Essling. She graduated from Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois, in 1951 and was...

Brenda Martin

Mar 30, 2023

Brenda J. Martin

December 6, 1972-March 30, 2023

Brenda J. Martin, 50, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 6, 1972 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Michael Hudson and Susan (Hill) Hudson-Benson.

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Carolyn Walter

Mar 22, 2023

Carolyn S. Walter

December 11, 1942-March 22, 2023

Carolyn S. Walter, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023 at Golden Living Center in La Porte.

She was born December 11, 1942 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Donald Walter and Bernice (Luebker) Walter.

A lifelong resident...

Quintin Mayo

Mar 21, 2023

Quintin Alan Mayo

December 22, 2000-March 21, 2023

Quintin Alan Mayo, 22, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023 in Lake County, IN after being involved in a motorcycle accident.

He was born December 22, 2000 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Richard and Carrie Mayo.

A...

Bradley "Brad" Francis

Mar 16, 2023

Bradley "Brad" Allen Francis

March 2, 1996-March 16, 2023

Bradley "Brad" Francis, 27, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Thursday March 16, 2023 at home in Rolling Prairie, IN.

He was born March 2, 1996 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Kiven Francis and Gloria (Evans) Francis.

A lifelong resident...

Arnold "Arnie" Schoof

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...

Heather Moore

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...

Sharon Wathen

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...

Sandra Parker

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....

Charles "Lucky" Stephenson

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...

Claudine Beaty

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...

Joseph Berlin

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...

Emma Hammons

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.

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Judith Swanson

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...

Jeffrey Elkins

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...

William "Pat" Ritchie

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.

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Elisa Dorsett

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...