Obituaries

Cary Kraus

Dec 15, 2020

Cary M. Kraus

May 4, 1933-December 15, 2020

Cary M. Kraus, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Northwest-Health Hospital in La Porte.

She was born May 4, 1933 in Athens, Alabama, the daughter of Edford  Gardner and Viola (Pepper) Gardner Ransom.

A homemaker,...

Dr. Lonnie Amico

Dec 13, 2020

Lonnie Lee Amico M.D.

November 11, 1950 – December 13, 2020

Lonnie Lee Amico, M.D. entered eternal life on Sunday, December 13th, 2020 at 6:42 A.M. His spirit is carried on by his two children Andrea Louise and Erin Michelle Amico, and his partner of 20 years Sharon Rundle.

Lonnie is...

Caden Mancuso

Dec 12, 2020

Baby Caden Asher Mancuso

December 5, 2019-December 12, 2020

Caden Asher Mancuso, age 1, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City, IN.

He was born December 5, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Elizabeth Mancuso.

Caden loved playing with his brother and...

Robert Coburn

Dec 11, 2020

Robert Eldon Coburn

May 19, 1940-December 11, 2020

Robert Eldon Coburn Jr., 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born May 19, 1940 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the son of Robert Coburn Sr. and Thelma Mae (Savage) Coburn.

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Jon Lewis

Dec 10, 2020

Jon R. Lewis

October 7, 1954-December 9, 2020

Jon R. Lewis, 66, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020 at Northwest Health Hospital-La Porte

He was born October 7, 1954 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Mervin Clifford and Betty Marie (Kepplin) Lewis.

A lifelong...

Ruth Rank

Dec 8, 2020

Ruth Marie Rank

December 22, 1924-December 8, 2020

Ruth Marie Rank, 95, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Fountain View Terrace with her husband at her side.

She was born December 22, 1924 in Bruceville, Texas, the daughter of Dave Eli and Elizabeth (Jones) Daugherty.

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Bonnie Perkins

Dec 7, 2020

Bonnie Lou Perkins

November 23, 1951-December 7, 2020

Bonnie Lou Perkins, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday December 7, 2020 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born November 23, 1951 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Jenkins) Allen.

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Wilma Christiansen

Dec 5, 2020

Wilma Christiansen, 80, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday December 5, 2020 at Golden Living Center in La Porte.

She was born February 28, 1940 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Jack Allen and Alta May (Pointon) Tidey.

A lifelong resident of the area, Wilma really enjoyed being with her family...

Mary Christ

Dec 5, 2020

Mary H. Christ

May 21, 1930-December 5, 2020

Mary H. Christ, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at her home.

She was born May 21, 1930 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of William and Mildred (Smith) Condon.

On June 18, 1950, in La Porte, she...

Lewis Elzey

Dec 5, 2020

Michigan City – Lewis David Elzey, 80, of Michigan City, IN, formerly of St. Charles, IL, Butler, PA, Barberton, OH, and Royal Oak, MI, died peacefully among family Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the home of his eldest son in Lizton, IN. Lewis was born September 6, 1940 in Parkersburg, WV to Lewis Woodward and Helen Virginia (Whitehare) Elzey....

Nancy Sams

Dec 3, 2020

Nancy Anne Sams

July 21, 1959 - December 3, 2020

Nancy Sams, 61, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Thursday December 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in La Porte on July 21, 1959, the daughter of Theodore and Evelyn (Kurbis) Rempala.

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Louis Weeks

Dec 1, 2020

Louis E. Weeks

August 28, 1982-December 1, 2020

Louis E Weeks, 38, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born August 28, 1982 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Robert Weeks and Peggy (Clendenning) Weeks Loehmer.

On May 20,...

Scott Gesse

Nov 30, 2020

Scott Alan Gesse

March 16, 1966-November 30, 2020

Scott Gesse, 54, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Monday November 30, 2020 at his brother's home in La Porte, IN.

He was born March 16, 1966 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Walter L. and Charlotte (Reed) Gesse.

Scott...

Renessa Pihl

Nov 28, 2020

Renessa Christiane Pihl

December 12, 1989 - November 20, 2020

Renessa Christiane Pihl, 30, of La Porte, Indiana, died November 20, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 12, 1989 in Westwood, NJ, daughter of Keith and Renee (Volay) Pihl.

Along with her parents, Renessa lived...

Donna Smith

Nov 28, 2020

Donna L Smith

August 11, 1945-November 28, 2020

Donna L Smith, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Miller's Health and Rehab in La Porte

She was born August 11, 1945 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Mary Lou (Graham) Greenlaw.

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Frank Lewis

Nov 28, 2020

Frank Lewis passed away Saturday, November 28 at Golden Living-Fountainview Terrace. Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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Shirley Morris

Nov 27, 2020

Shirley Morris

December 5, 1936-November 27, 2020

Shirley Morris, 83, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at NW Health-La Porte.

She was born December 5, 1936 in Mount Pleasant, Ohio, the daughter of A.H. and Kathryn (Sterling) Knutsen.

On December 26, 1972, in Martins Ferry,...

Joanne Gillerlain

Nov 22, 2020

Joanne Harding Gillerlain

November 29, 1941-November 22, 2020

Joanne Harding Gillerlain, 79, passed away Sunday November 22, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte, IN.

She was born November 29, 1941 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Charles and Rufina ( Stockman) Harding.

Joanne is the beloved...

Donna Forst

Nov 20, 2020

Donna Marie Forst

November 22, 1950-November 20, 2020

Donna Marie Forst, 69, of Westville, Indiana, passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in LaPorte.

She was born November 22, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Olivio and Phyllis (Benadello) Carlmango.

On June 23, 1972, Phyllis...

Lois Dyer

Nov 20, 2020

Lois Idella Dyer

February 15, 1931-November 20, 2020

Lois Dyer, 89, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Brentwood Assisted Living in La Porte.

She was born February 15, 1931 in Hanna, Indiana, the daughter of Merl L. and Gladys (Cumerford) James.

On April 19, 1952, in...