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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 Gervais passed away Thursday, January 23 at "Brickyard Terrace Care Center" of La Porte. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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,...

Sharon Struyf

Sharon Struyf

Jan 6, 2025

Sharon Ann (McDermott) Struyf 

April 17, 1950-January 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of Sharon Ann Struyf's, from Rolling Prairie, IN passing on January 6th, 2025, at the age of 74. She left this world peacefully, enveloped in the warmth of her loved ones, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, kindness, and treasured memories that...

Tina Mumaw

Tina Mumaw

Jan 6, 2025

Tina Lynn Mumaw 

August 26, 1971-January 6, 2025

Tina Mumaw, 53, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday January 6, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born August 26, 1971 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Billy Joe Rice and Janice Leigh (Pearish) Rice, both who preceded her in death.

A lifelong resident of the area, Tina graduated...

Ronald Dean Conrad

Ronald Dean Conrad

Jan 5, 2025

Ronald Conrad, 64, of Walkerton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Born on March 12, 1960, in Danville, Illinois, to Ivan and Betty (Miles) Conrad, Ron lived a life full of love, passion, and adventure, leaving an unforgettable legacy for those who knew and loved him. Ron was a man of remarkable...

Nancy Link

Nancy Link

Dec 31, 2024

Nancy Link, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Franciscan Hospital, Michigan City, IN, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born April 30, 1943 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of John Henry (Jack) Holloway and Ava Edna (Burden) Holloway, both who preceded her in death.

A lifelong resident of the area, Nancy graduated from North...

Olga S. Sanchez

Olga S. Sanchez

Dec 31, 2024

Olga Sanchez 

February 24, 1933-December 31, 2024

Olga Sanchez, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Franciscan Hospital Michigan City, IN.

Olga was born February 24, 1933 in Mexico City, Mexico, the daughter of Miguel Sanchez-Ramos and Margarita (Amor) Sanchez.

Growing up in Mexico City, on June 26, 1954, in Mexico City, Olga married the love of her life,...

Jeffery Allen Young

Jeffery Allen Young

Dec 28, 2024

Jeffery Allen Young, 33, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024, due to an accident.

He was born March 18, 1991 in Plymouth, Indiana, the son of Richard William Young and Barbara Ann (Taylor).

Growing up in La Porte, Jeffery proudly served his country in the United States Army infantry, spending two years in Afghanistan. His service also took...

Donna Rae Kniola

Donna Rae Kniola

Dec 24, 2024

Donna Rae Kniola 

January 25, 1947-December 24, 2024

Donna Rae Kniola, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Community Hospital Munster, IN.

She was born January 25, 1947 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of Hamilton Cleo Johns and Florence Madolin (Allen) Johns- Nunn.

A lifelong resident of the area, Donna was a graduate of La Porte High School, class...

John A Kerwin

John A Kerwin

Dec 22, 2024

John Kerwin, 77, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024 at Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, IN.

He was born March 18, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of and John and Ann (Dehey) Kerwin.

John earned his Master’s Degree, which equipped him with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the competitive field of real estate. Over...

Wilma Glasshagel

Wilma Glasshagel

Dec 21, 2024

Wilma Joyce (Huge) Glasshagel, 89, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones in Hamilton, Ohio.

She was born October 30, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Wilbur Huge and Dora (Felten) Huge.

Growing up in La Porte, Indiana, before moving to Michigan City, Indiana in 1968, for many years, Wilma dedicated herself to...

William Reese

William Reese

Dec 21, 2024

William J. Reese, 36, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday December 21, 2024 in Kingman, IN. 

He was born August 18, 1988 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of Richard Reese and Christine (Smith) Reese. 

A lifelong resident of the area, William proudly served as a Motor Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard with honor and distinction. A Purple Heart recipient, William...

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