Obituaries

Donna Swaby

Dec 24, 2022

Donna Mae Swaby

April 1, 1947-December 24, 2022

Donna Mae Swaby, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday December 24, 2022 at Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle, IN.

She was born April 1, 1947 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Reuben Cravens and Helena (Lloyd) Cravens.

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Myrtle Diedrich

Dec 23, 2022

Myrtle Diedrich

December 11, 1929-December 23, 2022

Myrtle Diedrich, 93, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at Brentwood in La Porte, IN.

She was born December 11, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Robert F. and Hldred Grace (Kingsburo) Bealor.

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Shirley Weyard

Dec 23, 2022

Shirley Weyard passed away Friday, December 23 at home with her family by her side. The family has chosen cremation.

Ronnie Mckinney

Dec 23, 2022

Ronnie Lee McKinney

August 16, 1953 - December 23, 2022

Ronnie Lee McKinney, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at his home in La Porte, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 16, 1953 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Billy E...

Susan Hayes

Dec 21, 2022

Susan J Hayes

January 17, 1943-December 21, 2022

Susan J Hayes, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully, Wednesday December 21, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte with family by her side.

She was born January 17, 1943 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the daughter of Mr. &...

Evelyn Jarrett

Dec 20, 2022

Evelyn Jarrett October 14, 1935-December 20, 2022

Evelyn  Jarrett, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Golden Living La Porte, IN.

She was born October 14, 1935 in Richmond, Kentucky, the daughter of Paul M. Lane Sr.and Mida (Shaw) Lane.

Evelyn was a member of Knox Nazarene Church...

Kelly Wireman

Dec 19, 2022

Kelly Eugene Wireman

May 15, 1963-December 19, 2022

Kelly Wireman, 59, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Monday December 19, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 15, 1963 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Kelly Eugene Wireman Sr. and Genie (Diedrich)...

Jeffrey West

Dec 14, 2022

Jeffrey Len West

May 10, 1985-December 14, 2022

Jeffrey West, 37, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022 in La Porte, IN, surrounded by his family.

He was born May 10, 1985 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Bart West and Mary (LaBere) West.

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Leslie Hedrick

Dec 11, 2022

Leslie Robert Hedrick October 9, 1954-December 11, 2022

Leslie Robert Hedrick, 68, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Aperion Care in Michigan City, IN with family by his side.

He was born October 9, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Robert Hedrick, who precedes him in death and Oleva...

Mark Werner

Dec 8, 2022

Mark C. Werner

December 1, 1952-December 8, 2022

Mark C. Werner, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday December 8, 2022 at Marion Health, Marion, IN.

He was born December 1, 1952 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Arnold H. Werner and Marie Ida (Bent) Werner.

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Thelma Blake

Dec 8, 2022

Thelma Louise Blake

May 7, 1939-December 8, 2022

Thelma Louise Blake, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Community Hospital Munster, IN, with her family by her side.

She was born May 7, 1939 in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of William White and...

Dana Mullenhour

Dec 6, 2022

Dana Elaine Mullenhour

November 26, 1966-December 6, 2022

Dana (Craig) Mullenhour, 56, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2022 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.

She was born January 26, 1966 in Michigan City, the daughter of Franklin Craig and Noreen (Price) Craig.

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Aaron Johnson Jr.

Dec 6, 2022

Aaron L. Johnson Jr

June 20, 1946-December 6, 2022

Aaron L. Johnson Jr, 76, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Regency Hospital in Portage, IN, with his family at his side.

He was born June 20, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana, the son...

Lesta Ribordy

Dec 5, 2022

Lesta Faye Ribordy

November 23, 1926-December 5, 2022

Lesta Faye Ribordy, 96, passed away peacefully Monday, December 5, 2022 at Trail Creek Place, with loved ones at her side.

She was born November 23, 1926 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Etta (Weddle) Zerber and has...

Despina Vasilarakos

Dec 2, 2022

Despina  Vasilarakos

October 28, 1936-December 2, 2022

Despina Vasilarakos, 86, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday December 2, 2022 at Northwest Health - LaPorte.

She was born October 28, 1936 in Distomo, Greece, the daughter of Nikolaou and Aspasia (Pergantas) Balagouras.

In 1956, after...

Donna Newton

Dec 1, 2022

Donna Rae Newton

August 7, 1935-December 1, 2022

Donna Rae Newton, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 7, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edwin and Laura (Moiser) Brown.

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Dallas Martin

Nov 30, 2022

Dallas M. Martin

April 17, 1950-November 30, 2022

Dallas Merle Martin, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born April 17, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of George L. Martin and Josephine E (Hendrichs) Martin.

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Lorena Coppes

Nov 29, 2022

Lorena Evelyn Coppes

August 6, 1940-November 29, 2022

Lorena Evelyn Coppes, 82, of Mill Creek, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 6, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Edward Williams and Hazel (Boling) Williams.

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Richard Mullins

Nov 28, 2022

Richard Mullins February 9, 1974-November 28, 2022 Richard Mullins, 48, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday November 28, 2022 in La Porte .

He was born February 9, 1974 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the son of Roger Mullins and Charleen (Geran) Mullins. A life-long resident of the La Porte area, Richard had a strong love for animals and took great pleasure...

Russella Rosentreter

Nov 28, 2022

Russella Sue Rosentreter August 28, 1945-November 28, 2022

Russella Sue Rosentreter, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday November 28, 2022 at NW Health, La Porte.

She was born in La Porte,IN on August 28, 1945,  the daughter of J.T. and Marie Irene (Carter) Clanton.

A lifelong resident of La Porte, Russella...