Elizabeth Piekielniak, 80, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at 8:12 a.m. in Rittenhouse Senior Living of Michigan City, Indiana.

Eric Martin Rekowski, 43, of New Carlisle, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Marilyn Lawson, 79, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at 1:16 a.m. at her home in La Porte, Indiana.

Margene L. Bohlim, 85, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at 10:10 p.m. in Trail Creek Place, Michigan City, Indiana.

Barbara E. McDowell, 51, of Hamlet passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in La Porte County.

Mr. James “Jim” Dewayne Goers, age 74, of Brooks returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Mr. Goers was born on June 4, 1945, in La Porte, Indiana, to the late Earl and Sarah Goers. He was…

Dwight “Eddie” E. Wood Jr., 69, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away at Franciscan Health – Michigan City on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

George Joseph Bladecki, 93, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Mary Meska, 89, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 2:16 a.m. in Franciscan Health – Michigan City.

Gregory Scott Wahlig, 58, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

On Monday, March 30, 2020, Guinevere Cynda (Cook) Slutzkin, loving wife, mother of three children and grandmother of one grandchild, passed away at age 75 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Joann Rusboldt, 89, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 9:08 a.m. at Silver Birch of Michigan City.

Kurt H. Keppen age 65, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at his home.

Kai Erik Nyby, 67, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Margaret Olive Van Dine, 91, of La Porte, formerly of Fish Lake, passed away peacefully at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Oak Woods Manor, La Porte.

Tyler A. Terusiak, 20, of La Porte passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at La Porte Hospital and Health Services.

Avis Jean Phillips, referred to as “Jean,” 87, went to be with the Good Lord on March 26, 2020.

Baby Arian Marie Neal, beloved daughter of Anthony T. Neal and Catrina L. Rose; sister to Mario, A’Zareyae, Nariah, Analyah; granddaughter to maternal grandmother, Linda Ohlwine; paternal grandmother, Deaunka Neal; paternal grandfather, Archie Jones; paternal great-grandparents, Elder William and Sherald…

Imogene Lois Dahl, 97, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 25, 2020, after a life well-lived.

Mary Inita Hendershott, 73, of Michigan City passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Silver Birch in Michigan City.

Mary Eileen Zrenner (nee Donnellan), 81, formerly of Grand Beach, Michigan, and Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood; passed away March 25, 2020, at Rittenhouse Senior Living in Michigan City, Indiana.

Joseph T. Meell, a 50-year resident of Long Beach, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, where he resided near family since November 2017.

Susan Paulette Fries (nee Vlcek), 58, of Michigan City, Indiana, died peacefully at her home on March 22, 2020.

Mitchell Adams Jr., affectionately known as “Catfish” and “Mitch,” was born to the late Mitchell Adams Sr. and Ola Mae Traywick Adams in Michigan City, Indiana, on March 7, 1946.

Donald Allen Pearce Sr., 67, of Michigan City passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Franciscan Health – Michigan City.

Georgia Ann Alexander, affectionately known as “Magh,” transitioned to eternal bliss on March 21, 2020. Georgia was born to Rev. Willie Joseph Godard and Pearl (Brown) Godard on June 1, 1926, in Sycamore, Georgia. Georgia was one of 13 children.…

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Steven Staley, husband, father, son and brother, passed away at the age of 54 years.

James Paul Madison, 74, of La Porte, snowbird of Florida, passed away peacefully at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Tavares Hospice House Cornerstone Hospice, Florida.

Sally A. Richardson (nee McCormick) age 74, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Franciscan Health in Michigan City, Indiana.

View Lee Ross A CARING FATHER, A BELOVED SON AND FAMILY MEMBER LEE ANDREW “REGGIE” ROSS Lee Andrew Ross, better known as Reggie, was born February 17, 1968 in Michigan City, Indiana to Debra Ross and the late Lee Francis. Early in his teenage years, Reggie was passionate about music and eventually became a professional DJ who went by the name “DJ Pledge.” For over 30 years he lived his passion, deejaying a wide range of venues, from family events to popular clubs.  Reggie… A CARING FAT…

Charles Smith Taylor, 77, formerly of Portage and Hobart, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Fountainview Terrace, La Porte.

James Paul Madison, 74, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 12:35 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Tavares Hospice House – Cornerstone Hospice, Florida.

View Mitchell Adams Jr. Mitchell Adams departed this life on March 18, 2020. Viewing will be 10:00 am to 11:00am on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Coleman&Hicks Chapel. Services    will be private. Burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mitchell was born to the late Mitchell Adams Sr., and Ola Mae Traywick Adams in Michigan City, Indiana on March 7, 1944.   Mitchell Adams departed this life on March 18, 2020. Viewing will be 10:00 am to 11:00am on Monday,…

View Freddie Shipp Freddie Bennie Shipp was born July 15, 1952, to the union of the late Rev. Robert Thomas Shipp and Susanna Hodge Shipp in Blytheville, Arkansas. Viewing will be Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm at Coleman & Hicks Chapel. Services will be private. Burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Freddie Bennie Shipp departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Franciscan Health of Michigan City, Indiana Freddie Bennie Shipp was born July …

Dorothy Mae Porter Lindborg, 94, went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2020, in her home on the farm in La Porte County, Indiana.

Samuel L. “Toots” Batt, age 99, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, formerly of Michiana Shores and Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.