Obituaries in La Porte, IN

Evelyn Marie Davis, 72, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 1:08 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026 at home.She was born November 2, 1953, in Endicott, Ky., to Emsy and Marie Blackburn.Evelyn enjoyed crocheting, dancing to music, traveling and going on cruises, gardening (especially her yellow roses)...

N. Dianne Johnston, 74, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.Dianne was born on January 28, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Robert Kelling and his wife, Margie (Cassidy).Dianne enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends, and attending Chicago White Sox Games...

Peggy Irene Swain, 62, of La Porte, passed away at 12:08 p.m., Friday January 16, 2026 at Northwest Health, La Porte.She was born April 4, 1963, in Michigan City to Frank and Audrey (Maerz) Rudecki.Peggy was united in marriage to Steven Swain on September 18, 1982, in New Buffalo, Michigan. They cel...

Maria Thomasino (née Lollino), 86, born on March 20, 1939 in Carbonara di Bari,Italy, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in La Porte, IndianaJanuary 27, 2026. Maria was the oldest daughter of eight children born to Onofrioand Teresa (née Viterbo) Lollino.As a teenager, Maria traine...

Robert W. Elkins, age 53, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.Robert was born on December 19, 1972, in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, to Jeffery and Bobette (Haverstock) Elkins.Robert married Danita (Wilda) Elkins on October 6, 2001, at Tr...

Lisa Dawn Villarreal, 57, of Westville, passed away peacefully at 11:57 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 at Northwest Health, La Porte.Arrangements are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 247 W. Johnson Rd., (219) 362-3100.

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...

Clyde Junior Miller, 95, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Brickyard Healthcare – Terrace Care Center, La Porte, Indiana.He was born on June 9, 1930, in La Porte, to Joda and Elsie Miller.Clyde retired from Modine Manufacturing Company after 42 years of s...

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...

Joyce Lynn Novak, 74, passed away at 11:43 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Northwest Health, La Porte Arrangements are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100.

Joseph Frank Reese, 81, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 7:52 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at home.He was born April 1, 1944, in Rolling Prairie, to Joseph Daniel and Grace (Surns) Reese.On July 30, 1966, in La Porte, he married Sharon (Timm) Reese who preceded him in death on August 29, ...

Robert Glenn Hutchens, age 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on January 21, 2026, in La Porte.He was born on August 31, 1953, in Logansport, Indiana.To his family and friends, he was known simply as Bob. Bob spent the last twenty years of his life in La Porte after many years living throughout t...