Obituaries

William Kraus III

William Kraus III

Jun 10, 2023

 

William Edward Kraus III

November 21, 1972 - June 10, 2023

 

William Kraus, 50, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday June 10, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.

 

He was born November 21, 1972 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of William Kraus Jr. and Sally (Anderson) Kraus.

 

A lifelong resident of...

Joanne Galloway

Joanne Galloway

Jun 9, 2023

 

Joanne E.  Galloway  

October 23, 1950 - June 9, 2023

 

Joanne Galloway, 72, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2023 at Avalon Springs Health Campus in Valparaiso, IN.

 

She was born in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Marion L. Galloway Sr. and Betty E. (Leonard) Galloway.

 

A lifelong resident of the...

Dianne Dillard

Dianne Dillard

Jun 8, 2023

 

Dianne Dillard  

August 28, 1950-June 8, 2023

 

Dianne Dillard, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday June 8, 2023, at Northwest Health La Porte with her daughter, her sister and close friends by her side.

She was born August 28, 1950, in La Porte, IN the daughter of Clifford Davis and Nellie (Hill) Davis.

Dianne was...

Joseph Westerhoff

Joseph Westerhoff

Jun 7, 2023

 

Joseph F. Westerhoff  

February 26, 1968-June 7, 2023

 

Joseph  F. Westerhoff, 55, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday June 7, 2023 in North Liberty, IN.

 

Joe was born February 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of  Nickolas Westerhoff Sr.and Judith (Hannus) Westerhoff.

 

Joe was the type of man who got pleasure out of...

Dawn Renee Dickson

Dawn Renee Dickson

Jun 6, 2023

 

Dawn Renee Dickson  

December 9, 1967-June 6, 2023

 

Dawn Renee Dickson, 55, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday June 6, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side.

 

She was born December 9, 1967 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Louis Mansfield and Martha (Calvert) Mansfield.

 

A lifelong resident of...

Madeleine Laura Lotter

Madeleine Laura Lotter

Jun 5, 2023

 

Madeleine Laura Lotter

January 9, 1926-June 5, 2023

 

            On Monday, June 5, 2023, Madeleine “Lana” Lotter passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 97. Lana is survived by her daughter Jan Moore, and sons Thomas (Sue) and Edward (Sherri) Lotter; grandchildren Adrian, Martin (Kristiana) Moore, Jason (Elizabeth), Nick (Anna), Aaron (Jessica), Steve (Sarah)...

Thaddeus Moss

Thaddeus Moss

Jun 3, 2023

 

Thaddeus A. Moss  

December 29, 1976-June 3, 2023

 

Thaddeus A. Moss, 46, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday June 3, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born December 29, 1976 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Harvey Moss and Susie (Gaddy) Belue.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Thaddeus graduated from New Prairie...

Mary Jeanette McCormick

Mary Jeanette McCormick

May 29, 2023

 

Mary Jeanette McCormick

March 24, 1928-May 29, 2023

 

Mary Jeanette McCormick, 95, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday, May 29, 2023 at Brickyard Terrace Center in La Porte.

 

She was born March 24, 1928 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel Lewis and Julia (Prokop) Lewis.

 

A lifelong resident of the area,...

Mrs. Jerry Rose

Mrs. Jerry Rose

May 26, 2023

 

Jerry A Rose

May 10, 1942-May 26, 2023

 

Mrs. Jerry A Rose, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

She was born May 10, 1942 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur Gustav Huenecke and Minnie Emma (Karsen) Huenecke.

A lifelong resident of the area, Jerry...

John Gerald McDaniel

John Gerald McDaniel

May 26, 2023

 

John Gerald McDaniel

February 22, 1941 - May 26, 2023

John G. McDaniel, 82, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born February 22, 1941 in Palestine, IL, the son of Matthew and Mabel (McCain) McDaniel.

A graduate of Palestine High School, John served in the United...

Ina Mae Diederich

Ina Mae Diederich

May 21, 2023

Ina Mae Diederich June 30, 1927-May 21, 2023

Ina Mae Diederich, 95, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Life Care Center, VNA Hospice, Valparaiso, IN.

She was born June 30, 1927 in Hanna, Indiana, the daughter of Grant Hunsley and Ada (Knope) Hunsley.

A lifelong resident of the...

Drake Matovich

Drake Matovich

May 18, 2023

 

DRAKE M. MATOVICH

Octobert 5, 1959-May 18, 2023

Drake M. Matovich, 63, of South Bend, Indiana, died suddenly on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in DuPage County, Illinois.

 

He was born on October 5, 1959, in Michigan City, Indiana, the youngest son of Eugene and Kathryn (Place) Matovich.

Drake’s family moved to Elkhart, Indiana when he was...

Jonathan Carlson

Jonathan Carlson

May 18, 2023

Jonathan David Carlson

October 19, 1964-May 18, 2023

Jonathan David Carlson passed away on May 18, 2023, at his residence in South Bend, Indiana. He was born on October 19, 1964 at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Rev. Marvin and Shirley Carlson.

Jonathan moved to La Porte...

Charles McSurley Jr.

Charles McSurley Jr.

May 14, 2023

Charles McSurley Jr

July 13, 1931-May 14, 2023

Charles McSurley Jr., 91, of Kingsbury, Indiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Northwest Health La Porte.

He was born July 13, 1931 in Emma, Kentucky, the son of Charlie and Emmie (Campbell) McSurley.

Charles worked as a coal miner and...

Harold Tiebert Jr.

Harold Tiebert Jr.

May 10, 2023

Harold N. Tiebert Jr.

June 5, 1948-May 10, 2023

Harold N. Tiebert Jr., 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023 at Northwest Health La Porte.

He was born June 5, 1948 in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Harold N. Tiebert Sr.and Dorothea (Schnick) Tiebert.

Harold had...

Judith "Judy" Van Sickle

Judith "Judy" Van Sickle

May 8, 2023

Judith "Judy" Lynn Van Sickle

August 29, 1954-May 8, 2023

Judy Van Sickle, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday May 8, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte.

She was born August 29, 1954 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Klement and Thelma (Hix) Klement.

A lifelong...

Clara Schrader

Clara Schrader

May 7, 2023

Clara Ellen Schrader

March 15, 1925-May 7, 2023

Clara Ellen Schrader, 98, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Settler's Place in La Porte, IN.

She was born March 15, 1925 in Berrien County, Michigan the daughter of Isaac and Pearl (Wideman) Voorhees.

A resident of the...

Bonnie (Woods) Pointer

Bonnie (Woods) Pointer

May 6, 2023

Bonnie Lee (Woods) Pointer

November 6, 1935 - May 6, 2023

Bonnie Pointer, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Brickyard Health Care in La Porte, IN.

She was born November 6, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Helen (Polodna) Martin.

Coming...

Michele Anderson

Michele Anderson

May 5, 2023

Michele Venita Anderson

April 15, 1949 - May 5, 2023

Michele Venita Anderson, 74, affectionately known as “Skip” or “MawMaw”, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday May 5, 2023 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

She was born April 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford Parker and...

Michael Stacy

Michael Stacy

May 1, 2023

Michael Ray Stacy

April 20, 1963-May 1, 2023

Michael Ray Stacy, 60, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Monday May 1, 2023 at NW Health-La Porte.

He was born April 20, 1963 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of J.B. Stacy and Shirley (Vires) Stacy.

A lifelong resident of the...