Obituaries in La Porte, IN

Ramona M. Schultz passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 11:24 a.m., on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Settlers Place in La Porte, Indiana.She was born May 1, 1930 in Furnessville, Indiana to William and Thelma Matson Blamey. As a child she took dance lessons, tap and ballet, at the Scho...

Kenneth “Ken” Johnston, 80, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 9:38 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.He was born October 3, 1945, in Chicago, to Thomas S. and Virginia (West) Johnston.On October 19, 1985, in Westville, he married Bette (Rogers) Johnston, who ...

Margaret Francis Schultz (nee Bachman), 66, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully with family holding her hands at 3:01 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Franciscan Health of Michigan City.Margaret, a warm soul who was down to earth in so many ways, was born on November 6, 1959, in Chicago, Il...

David “Dave” Thomas Lilly, 64, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 9:19p.m., Friday, January 16th, 2026, at Northwest Health, Porter.David was born on March 21st, 1961, La Porte, Indiana, to Porter and Beatrice (Brown) Lilly.Dave, a cherished soul known for his warmth, humor, and musical talent, ...

“Joe”, "Joey", Joseph James Searing Jr., 58, of New Carlisle, passed away at 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Northwest Health, La Porte.He was born March 26, 1967, in La Porte, to Joseph James Searing Sr. and Darlene (Weirich) Mounts.On October 14, 2000, in New Carlisle, he married Patti (Grayc...

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...

Dorothy Frencel, 85, of Portage passed away peacefully January 6, 2026 with loving family at her side.She was born October 12, 1940, in East Chicago to Joseph Frencel and Angeline (nee Robak) Frencel Behn.Dorothy was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Purdue University. She was a teacher at Laf...

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...

J ason L. Metcalf, 52, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1973, to Virgil and Georgia "Jo" May (Sullivan) Metcalf. Jason is surviv...

Judith C. “Judy" Mackey, age 82, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed two days after celebrating her 82nd birthday with her loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1944 the daughte...

Jeffrey "Jeff" John Dunk, 78, of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026. Jeff was born on March 26, 1947, in Terre Haute, IN to John and La...

Norma Jean Lubs, 89, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Settlers Place. Norma was born on March 28, 1936, in Mancelona, MI, to Lloyd and Olive (Sheriff...