Obituaries in La Porte, IN

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...

“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...

Pamela Ann Early, 69, of La Porte, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Northwest Health in La Porte.She was born March 17, 1956, in Michigan City, to Chester and Betty (Shedrow) Merrell.On July 2, 2004, in La Porte, she married Rodney Early who survives.Pamela worked at La Porte H...

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 ...

David Thomas Lilly, 64, passed away at 9:19 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2026 at Northwest Health, Porter.Arrangements are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...