Obituaries

Michael D. Meer Sr.

Michael D. Meer Sr.

Jul 19, 2023

 

Michael D. Meer  

May 8, 1945-July 19, 2023

 

Michael D. Meer Sr., 78, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Life Care Center in Michigan City, IN.

 

He was born May 8, 1945, in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Donald Meer and Theresa (Milcarek) Meer.

 

Following high school, Michael...

Cornelia Mayhue

Cornelia Mayhue

Jul 19, 2023



Cornelia Mayhue

February 26, 1945-July 19, 2023

 

Cornelia Mayhue, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home in La Porte, IN with her family by her side.

 

She was born February 26, 1945 in Groningen, Netherlands, the daughter of Peter Lynema and Frances (Hoeksema) Lynema.

 

Cornelia grew up...

Jean M. Steck

Jean M. Steck

Jul 16, 2023

 

Jean M. Steck

January 7, 1926-July 16, 2023

 

Jean M. Steck, 97, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away peacefully, July 16, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

She was born January 7, 1926 in Odebolt, Iowa, the daughter of George Larson and Esther (Smith) Larson.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Jean...

Kenneth Schrimsher

Kenneth Schrimsher

Jul 13, 2023

 

Kenneth R. Schrimsher  

August 15, 1940-July 13, 2023

 

Kenneth Schrimsher, 82, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday July 13, 2023, at his home.

 

He was born August 15, 1940, in Truman, Arkansas, the son of Robert Schrimsher and Bessie Ina (Poff) Kellogg.

 

Ken was a true outdoors man. He enjoyed spending time outdoors working...

Judith Shepherd

Judith Shepherd

Jul 10, 2023

 

Judith Anne Shepherd  

March 15, 1939 - July 10, 2023

 

Judith Anne Shepherd, 84, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, July 10, 2023 at Life Care Center in Michigan City, IN.

 

She was born March 15, 1939 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Claude Shepherd and Angeline (Walsh) Shepherd.

 

A lifelong resident...

Yvonne McSurley

Yvonne McSurley

Jul 10, 2023

 

Yvonne McSurley

September 14, 1939-July 10, 2023

 

Yvonne McSurley, 83, of Kingsbury, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, July 10, 2023, in La Porte, IN with her family by her side.

 

She was born September 14, 1939 in Meally, Kentucky, the daughter of James Stambaugh and Lucille (Boggs) Stambaugh and was a coalminers daughter.

 

On...

Kathleen R. (Wood) Stacy

Kathleen R. (Wood) Stacy

Jul 8, 2023

 

Kathleen R. (Wood) Stacy  

December 5, 1941-July 8, 2023

 

Kathleen R. (Wood) Stacy, 81 of Union Mills, IN, formerly from LaCrosse, IN, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023 in her home.

 

She was born on December 5, 1941, in Blue Island, IL, to the late Robert C. and Ruth E. (Batterman) Dohrman.

 

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Phyllis Helmken

Phyllis Helmken

Jul 4, 2023

 

Phyllis Marie Helmken

September 4, 1941-July 4, 2023

 

Phyllis Marie Helmken, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Settlers Place in La Porte, IN.

 

She was born September 4, 1941 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Mitchell Witowski and Bernice (Wrobleski) Witowski.

 

On September 14, 1963, she married Donald...

Arlene Fay Tarr

Arlene Fay Tarr

Jul 2, 2023

 

Arlene Fay (Miller) Tarr

October 29, 1933-July 2, 2023

 

Arlene Fay (Miller) Tarr, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2023 at White Oaks Health Campus in Monticello, IN.

 

She was born October 29, 1933 in Pulaski County, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence Miller and Amy (Krout) Miller.

 

On March 14,...

Carol L. Novak

Carol L. Novak

Jul 1, 2023

 

Carol L. Novak

December 18, 1933-July 1, 2023

 

Carol L. Novak, 89, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, KY.

 

She was born in 1933 in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of Robert Crawford Snow and Venice (Strong) Snow-O'Neill.

 

A cheerleader and graduate of Randolph High School,...

Cheryl Pumroy

Cheryl Pumroy

Jul 1, 2023

 

Cheryl L. Pumroy  

November 13, 1957-July 1, 2023

 

Cheryl L. Pumroy, 65, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday July 1, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte with her family by her side.

 

She was born November 13, 1957 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Emerson "Bud" Dawson and Jeanne (Stark) Dawson.

 

A lifelong resident...

Walter Goodman

Walter Goodman

Jun 29, 2023

 

Walter L Goodman  

May 16, 1974-June 29, 2023

 

Walter Goodman, 49, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday June 29, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born May 16, 1974 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Charles Sr and Beverly (Cooley) Goodman.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Walter graduated from La Porte High...

Brinda K. Coats

Brinda K. Coats

Jun 23, 2023

 

Brinda K. Coats  

October 19, 1952-June 23, 2023

 

Brinda K Coats, 70, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2023. She was born on October 19, 1952, in Augusta, Arkansas to the late Johnnie Coats II and Sammie Ella (Floyd) Coats. She is survived by her three sisters, Ruby Coats of La Porte, IN, Marline Coats of Atlanta,...

Frank Browder Jr.

Frank Browder Jr.

Jun 20, 2023

 

Frank Browder Jr.   February 1, 1957 - June 20, 2023

Mr. Frank Browder Jr., 66, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

He was born February 1, 1957 to Frank Browder Sr. and Nettie (Buchanan) Jackson, in La Porte, IN where he lived most of his life. 

Frank was...

Patricia Franz

Patricia Franz

Jun 18, 2023

 

Patricia Ann Franz  

September 25, 1945-June 18, 2023

 

Patricia Ann Franz, 77, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday June 18, 2023 at home with her loving husband by her side.

 

Patricia was born September 25, 1945 in Plymouth, Indiana, the daughter of Chester Sisk and Virginia (Gurthet) Sisk.

 

Patricia was the owner/operator of the Dairy...

Joan Carol Shail

Joan Carol Shail

Jun 18, 2023

 

                                                        Joan Carol Shail                                             August 26, 1944-June 18, 2023Joan Carol Shail, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family.She was born August 26, 1944 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Frank Cook and Audrey (Crawford) Cook.A lifelong resident of the area, Joan graduated from High school and worked for...

Mary Beth Tanner

Mary Beth Tanner

Jun 17, 2023

 

Mary Beth Tanner  

July 7, 1954 - June 17, 2023

 

Mary Beth Tanner, 68, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday June 17, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

 

She was born July 7, 1954 in Kankakee, Indiana, the daughter of Harold Swanson and Phyllis (Dale) Swanson.

 

A resident of the area...

Robert Tibbs

Robert Tibbs

Jun 15, 2023

Robert Tibbs passed away Friday, June 16 in Delray Beach, FL. Mr. Robert Tibbs will be buried at Arlington Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Nancy R. Collin

Nancy R. Collin

Jun 13, 2023

 

Nancy R. Collin

August 11, 1944-June 13, 2023

 

Nancy R. Collin, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso, IN.She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Jack Erdman and Helen (Gregg) Erdman.Nancy married the love of her life, David Collin Sr. on December 30, 1967 in Indianapolis,...

Mary Lotter

Mary Lotter

Jun 11, 2023

Mary Lotter passed away Sunday morning, June 11 at Miller's Rehab Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.