Obituaries in La Porte, IN

Barbara Ann Kolasa, 83, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home, with family by her side. Barbara was born on August 1, 1942, in La Port...

Susan A. Harbart of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on January 13, 2026, at the age of 79. Sue was born on September 27, 1946, to Carmen and Regina Rodino of El...

Linda Susan Swanson, 76, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on May 25, 1949, in Toledo, OH, to Ja...

Richard "Rick" Emory Sheaffer, 75, of La Porte, IN, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Rick was born on Janua...

Lawrence F. Simpkins, 69, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Northwest Health La Porte. Lawrence was born on December 22, 1956, to George and Mary (McC...

Jodell Ann Johanson, 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Jodell was born on November 16, 1947, in...

Victor M. Aloia, 52, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Victor will be remembered for his loving and adventurous spirit, his protective nature, and his unwavering care for those he loved most.Born on January 26, ...

Raymond David Moore, 70, of La Porte, passed away peacefully 11:54 p.m.., Friday, January 2, 2026 at Northwest Health in La Porte.He was born December 5, 1955, in East Chicago, to Paul Jr. and Eleanor (Serena) Moore.Raymond was a man of many interests, whether it be building model cars, watching hor...

Michael "Mike" Riddle, a cherished father, husband, and brother, was called to his eternal home on a peaceful morning in Demotte, IN. Born and raised in Georgetown, KY, Mike's journey through life was marked by his unwavering faith, his devotion to family, and his love for the great outdoors.Mi...

Rhonda Russell, 75, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 8:03 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.She was born January 19, 1950, in Brownstown, IN, to Charles Edward and Alma Oletha (Wible) Martin.On July 30, 1983 she married James Russell who survives.Rhonda was an avid...

Johnnie Lee Crews, a cherished family man and a pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on February 1, 1941, in the rolling hills of Kentucky, Johnnie's life was a testament to his unwavering faith and his commitment to his l...

Christine Ann McLaughlin, 70, of La Porte, passed away 3:49 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026 at home.She was born on April 17, 1955, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to James and Pamela (Ludlam) Schadler.Christine was a 1973 graduate of St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph, MI. She loved reading, painting and d...