Obituaries

May 2, 2022

Gregory J. Thoman passed away peacefully May 2, 2022 at the age of 69.   His parents, Joseph and Adaline (Polega) Thoman, moved their handsome son to the country shortly after he was born.  Greg’s real home was the forest and wetlands.   At a very early age, he found his place with nature.   He spent most of his...

Apr 29, 2022

Eldora Higgins passed away Friday, April 29 at her granddaughters home in Wanatah with her family by her side. Arrangements are under the direction of Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Apr 28, 2022

Mr. Earl E. Bush, 76, of Keller, Texas, previously of La Porte, IN, passed away Friday April 28, 2022 in Grapevine, Texas.

He was born December 29, 1945 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Kenneth Bush and Gladys (Harp) Alexander.  Earl married Pamela Helt on October 6, 1984 in Sunbury, PA.

He...

Apr 23, 2022

Jeffrey Leland Brady

October 7, 1967-April 23, 2022

Jeffrey Leland Brady, 54, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday April 23, 2022 at his home in La Porte, IN.

He was born October 7, 1967 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Daniel Brady and Christine (Fuller) Brady.

Apr 21, 2022

Judith Kay Weisjohn November 21, 1941-April 21, 2022

Judith K.Weisjohn, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Golden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace in La Porte, IN.

She was born November 21, 1941 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Lloyd Miser and Kathryn (Weliver) Miser.

A lifelong...

Apr 17, 2022

Mrs. Melissa Tidey passed away Sunday, April 17 at Golden Living Center with her husband by her side. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Apr 17, 2022

Cathy Lynn Koehn

May 1, 1960-April 17, 2022

Cathy Lynn Koehn, 61, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Sunday April 17, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Cathy was born May 1, 1960 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Cable and Linda (Shoupe) Cable.

Apr 12, 2022

Betty  Atwood

October 30, 1933-April 12, 2022

Betty Louise Atwood, 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Northwest Health La Porte.

She called La Porte home for over 68 years, born in Toledo, IL and raised in Emily, MN, where she met her husband.  Betty enjoyed cooking...

Apr 8, 2022

Robert Doctor passed away in his home Friday, April 8 in New Carlisle. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Mar 30, 2022

Wayne Alan Boyd

October 23, 1950-March 30, 2022

Wayne Alan Boyd, 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022 at his home in La Porte, IN.

He was born October 23, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Raymond Boyd and Florence (Logsdon) Boyd.

Mar 29, 2022

Nancy Ann Ritchie

October 15, 1950-March 29, 2022

Nancy Ann (Stacy) Ritchie, 71, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away March 29, 2022, with her family at her side. She was born October 15, 1950, in Breathitt, Kentucky.

She is survived by her daughter, Lena Ritchie of LaPorte, Indiana; son, William “Pat” Ritchie...

Mar 29, 2022

Walter W. Wiltfong

March 6, 1961-March 29, 2022

Walter W. Wiltfong, 61, of North Liberty, Indiana, passed away suddenly, Tuesday March 29, 2022 at his home.

He was born in La Porte, IN, the son of William W. and Evelyn (Schroeder) Wiltfong.

A lifelong resident...

Mar 21, 2022

James Allen Eldridge

December 23, 1931-March 21, 2022

James Allen Eldridge, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday March 21, 2022 at his home in La Porte, IN.

He was born December 23, 1931 in White Pigeon, Michigan, the son of Paul D. Eldridge and Margaret (McMillen) Eldridge....

Mar 21, 2022

Dixie Lee Slauter

February 4, 1930-March 21, 2022

Dixie Lee Slauter, 92, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, IN.

She was born February 4, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of James Watt and Cora Mae (Lakin) Watts. Dixie...

Mar 20, 2022

Raymond Edward Alexander

January 2, 1975-March 20, 2022

Raymond Edward Alexander, 47, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away Sunday March 20, 2022 at home in Kingsford Heights, IN.

He was born January 2, 1975 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Raymond Alexander Jr. and Lori (Carlson) Alexander.

Mar 16, 2022

Donna Jane Winn

November 15, 1933-March 16, 2022

Donna J. Winn, 88, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, IN., with her family by her side.

She was born November 15, 1933 in Monon, Indiana, the daughter of George and...

Mar 5, 2022

Rhonda Ross Wilson

July 16, 1966-March 5, 2022

Mrs. Rhonda Ross Wilson, 55, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Saturday March 5, 2022 at her home in Rolling Prairie, IN.

She was born July 16, 1966 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Carol Ross.

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Mar 5, 2022

Edward Morse Lowdenslager

November 21, 1938-March 5, 2022

Edward Lowdenslager, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born November 21, 1938 in Troy, Ohio, the son of Guy D Lowdenslager and Dortha (Morse) Lowdenslager.

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Feb 27, 2022

Dianna Krieger, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso, IN.

She was born September 11, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd Jackson and Lois (McMahon) Jackson.

She was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church.  Dianna led a full...

Feb 25, 2022

Teddy Francis Reed passed away Friday, February 25 in his home with his family by his side. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.