Obituaries

Erik Anton Buzalski

Erik Anton Buzalski

Feb 24, 2025

Erik Anton Buzalski March 26, 1981-February 24, 2025 Erik Anton Buzalski, 43, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday February 24, 2025 in Chesterton, IN. 

He was born March 26, 1981 in Michigan City, Indiana, the of Richard Buzalski and Vicky (Ellis) Buzalski. 

Erik earned his bachelor's degree and embarked on a successful career as a mechanical engineer at MSI. His passion...

Linda Rozinski

Linda Rozinski

Feb 23, 2025

Linda Joan Rozinski 

June 17, 1946-February 23, 2025

Linda Joan (Hopkins) Rozinski, of La Porte, Indiana, gracefully departed from this world on February 23, 2025, at the Brickyard Care Center, where she spent her final days surrounded by the love and warmth she so generously shared throughout her life. She was born on June 17, 1946, in Winslow, Indiana, and during her...

Gerald (Jerry) Piotrowicz

Gerald (Jerry) Piotrowicz

Feb 17, 2025

Gerald 'Jerry' Ray Piotrowicz 

November 15, 1943-February 17, 2025

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ray Piotrowicz, 81, of La Porte, Indiana passed away on February 17th at home, surrounded by his wife, Barbara, and his son, Brian. 

Jerry was born on November 15th, 1943, in La Porte, Indiana to Esther Peterson and William Puckett. He was later adopted by Stan Piotrowicz.

He graduated President of his class...

Howard H. Vough

Howard H. Vough

Feb 16, 2025

Howard H. Vough passed away Sunday, February 16 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends for a visitation Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. military honors will be presented.

Lynn Marion Fulford

Lynn Marion Fulford

Feb 11, 2025

Lynn Marion Fulford passed away Tuesday, February 11 in her home with her husband and daughter by her side. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

LouAnn Slaven

LouAnn Slaven

Feb 7, 2025

LouAnn Slaven 

July 3, 1941-February 7, 2025

LouAnn Slaven, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at her home.

She was born July 3, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Henry Uchacz and Lillian (Wyduch) Uchacz.

Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, LouAnn graduated from Visitation High School. On January 7, 1977, in Chicago, she married Michael A. Slaven, who...

Mariann Midlar

Mariann Midlar

Feb 4, 2025

Mariann G. Midlar, 76, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born November 16, 1948 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of James Abraham Garfield Midlar and Rae Beatrice (Slocum) Midlar.

A lifelong resident of the area, Mariann was a baptized Episcopalian. Mariann was the first woman officer and patrolwoman...

William E. Emberton

William E. Emberton

Feb 4, 2025

William E Emberton 

May 23, 1945-February 4, 2025

William E Emberton, 79, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Miller's Merry Manor in Walkerton, IN.

He was born May 23, 1945 in Monroe County, Kentucky, the son of Hulet E Emberton and Renia (Gearls) Emberton. 

William lived in Chicago, Illinois, before moving to the Walkerton, IN area in 1986. He attended...

Peggy Knoll

Peggy Knoll

Feb 2, 2025

Peggy Anne Knoll 

November 18, 1960-February 2, 2025

Peggy Anne Knoll, age 64 of Michigan City, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born with Angelman Syndrome in Waterloo, IA on November 18, 1960 to Airman William Knoll and Susan Hickman. 

Peggy's nicknames were "Giggles" or "Snicklefritz" and she was known for her joyfulness and happy demeanor. She had...

Mark Anthony Penn

Mark Anthony Penn

Jan 29, 2025

Mark Penn passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in New Haven, Indiana. Cremation to take place with private burial of cremated remains. Arrangements under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Darilyn Lowery

Darilyn Lowery

Jan 27, 2025

Darilyn Lowery, 75, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. 

She was born February 10, 1949 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Frank Hartsaw and Wanda (Summit) Hartsaw, both who preceded her in death.

A lifelong resident of the area, Darilyn graduated from Rolling Prairie High School. On April 7, 1977...

Sharon Grace

Sharon Grace

Jan 27, 2025

Sharon Lee Grace 

March 9, 1941-January 27, 2025

Sharon Lee Grace, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, left her earthly bonds on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Brentwood Assisted Living in La Porte, IN.

The oldest child of seven, she was born March 9, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Edwin Whorwell and Ruth (Jones) Whorwell, who preceded her in death. She...

Barbara Gervais

Barbara Gervais

Jan 23, 2025

Barbara Blandford Gervais

April 3, 1927-January 23, 2025

Barbara Blandford Gervais was born and raised in the Hammond area of Indiana. She attended schools within the Hammond School System. She was the daughter of Robert and Naomi Blandford. Barabara met her future husband, William, during her summers in Cedar Lake Indiana. She was a strong student and truly enjoyed her school days....

Elvira Ruiz

Elvira Ruiz

Jan 20, 2025

Elvira S Ruiz September 12, 1946-January 20, 2025 Elvira Ruiz, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday January 20, 2025, at her home in La Porte, IN. 

Elvira "Vida" Ruiz was born on September 12, 1946, in Santa Rosa, Texas, as the daughter of Everisto and Liberada (Perez) Sanchez. 

Vida was a fierce, loving, and God fearing woman who devoted her...

Doris Burkus

Doris Burkus

Jan 19, 2025

Doris H. Burkus 

April 30, 1931-January 19, 2025

Doris H. Burkus, 93, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Sunday January 19, 2025, at Northwest Health in La Porte. She was born April 30, 1931, in South Bend, Indiana, and was raised as a daughter by John W. Holdeman and Hazel (Bates) Holdeman.

On June 4, 1951, in Lawton, OK, she married the love...

Michael Aaron Knotts

Michael Aaron Knotts

Jan 18, 2025

Michael Aaron Knotts 

December 8, 1993-January 18, 2025

Michael Aaron Knotts, 31, of La Porte, Indiana, tragically passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana.

He was born December 8, 1993 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Barbara (Kurpiel) Knotts, who, along with Robert Nowatzke, raised him to be the man that all will remember.

A life-long resident of the area, Michael...

Robert Sidock

Robert Sidock

Jan 18, 2025

Robert Edward Sidock 

March 4, 1941-January 18, 2025

Robert Sidock, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday January 18, 2025 peacefully at his home in La Porte, IN.

Robert was born March 4, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George Sidock and Mary (Michuda) Sidock, who both preceded him in death. 

A proud alumnus of St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana, he...

Darlene Bull

Darlene Bull

Jan 18, 2025

Darlene Dorothy Bull 

September 4, 1951-January 18, 2025

Darlene Dorothy Bull, 73, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday January 18, 2025 at Brickyard Terrace Care Center in La Porte, IN.

She was born September 4, 1951 in Laporte, Indiana, the daughter of William A. Bull and Dorothy M. (Dahl) Bull, both who preceded her in death.

A life long resident of the area,...

Sharon K Doll

Sharon K Doll

Jan 13, 2025

Sharon Doll (née Beecher) passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2025.She was born in Athens, Indiana on November 11th, 1937 to Merrill and Maxine Beecher (née Fetrow). Sharon graduated from LaCrosse High School, and married her high school sweetheart John Doll on July 21st, 1956. A wonderful cook and homemaker, she loved preparing meals for her family and decorating for...

Janelle Welte

Janelle Welte

Jan 12, 2025

Janelle "Jan" Marie Welte

January 28,1943-January 11, 2025

Janelle "Jan" Marie Welte, 81, of La Porte, IN, passed away at 10:10 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Michigan City, IN.

Jan was born January 28, 1943, in Portland, ME, to Donald W. Currier and Helen M. (Bruns) Woodworth. She was married to Jerome A. Welte Sr. on February 25, 1982,...