Obituaries in La Porte, IN

Judy Wentworth, 80, of La Porte, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 25, 2025 at home.She was born May 23, 1945, in Louisville Kentucky, to Joseph and Margaret (Johnson) Snawder.On October 21, 1979, in Jeffersonville, she married Charles Wentworth who preceded her in death.Judy had a love of t...

Patricia Ann (Nykiel) Moir, 72, of Valparaiso, IN passed away December 22, 2025, after a short, difficult illness. Patty was born August 8, 1953, in Valparaiso, IN to Stanley Nykiel and Violet Phillips.A graduate of Boone Grove High School in 1971, Patty had different jobs in her lifetime, incl...

William “Bill” Castello Jr., 80, of Trail Creek, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Aperion Care in Michigan City.He was born February 11, 1945, in Joliet, Illinois, to William Sr. and Lorreta (Johnson) Castello.On September 11, 1982 he married Sandra Castello who preceded him in...

Betty Jean (Smith) Conlin, of New Buffalo, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:59 am EST, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at home with her family by her side.Born on December 17, 1942, in Black Oak, Arkansas, to Sherman Earl Smith and Jessie Bell (Crane) Smith.On Sep...

Mary (Peggy) Margaret Nelson—an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mom, professional, and friend—found the peace for which she had been searching on December 18, 2025.An amazing daughter. Peggy was born to James Allen and Janice (Adrian) Spelich on April 8, 1964. Although born in Chicago, Peggy’s paren...

Mary Lou Riley, 88, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born in Huntington, IN, on April 14, 1937, to Herman and Winifred (Smith) Lewis. She graduated from LaPorte High School in 1955 and married Gerald (Gary) Riley on May 12, 1956, who survives.Mary Lou attended Door Village U...

Vincent “Vince” Gabriel III left this world peacefully on December 30, 2025, at 56—no doubt still thinking about whatever project he planned to finish next. Born in Gary and raised in Hobart, Vince packed a whole lot of life, love, and horsepower into his years.He leaves behind his wife, Meliss...

Carol Ann Pierce-Martin, a beacon of joy and laughter, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 86 in La Porte.Born on September 24, 1939, in Michigan City, to Carl and Theresa (Paskiet) Dombrowsky.In Cozumel, Mexico, on February 19, 2000, she married Tony Martin, who survives.A pr...

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...

Dorothy Frencel, 85, of Portage passed away peacefully January 6, 2025 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...

Cinda Louise Urschel, a beacon of creativity and generosity, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at her birthplace in Valparaiso, Indiana.Born on March 3, 1945, to Joe and Gladys Urschel, Cinda was a cherished soul who infused her artistic spirit into the lives of all who knew her. She was ...

Nicholas Daniel Lemons, 31, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly December 17, 2025 at La Porte Hospital.He was born June 29, 1994, in Michigan City, to Daniel Lemons and Melissa Kay Loggins.Nicholas has worked in the family business as an Arborist since he was 15. Having a love of nature and the ...