Obituaries in La Porte, IN

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dianne Johnston, 73, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at home.Arrangements are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100.

Robert Hutchens, 72, of La Porte, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Northwest Health, La Porte.Arrangements are pending with Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100. 

Margaret Francis Schultz, 66, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully at 3:01 am, Monday, January 19, 2025, Franciscan Health of Michigan City.Margaret, a warm soul that was down to earth in so many ways was born on November 6, 1959, Chicago, Illinois, to Henry and Katherine Bachman. Margaret was w...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...