All Obituaries

William Conrad Whitacre , 84, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart. William was born on October 20, 1938 in South Bend, IN, to Arnet and Loa (Geifer) Whitacre. On December 15, 1961 in Brandywine, MI, he married Mildred Harris, who preceded him in death.  Surviving are his children, Wayne Whitacre of Chicago,IL and Marlene Choromokos of Naperville, IL; 2 grandchildren, Alicia and Neil Choromokos; and sister, Mary Jo Hall. He was preceded in death...

Ronald Earl Curry, Jr., 62, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Ronald was born on October 11, 1960 in La Porte, IN, to Ronald Curry, Sr. and Carol (Wolfenbarger) Alward. Surviving Ronald are his children, Jerome Curry of Fort Wayne, Jamie Berrum of Fort Wayne, Jody Curry of Fort Wayne, Jessica Curry of La Porte, and Ronald Curry, III of La Porte; grandchildren, Veronica, Elias, Anna, Jocelyn, and Ariana; and siblings, Deborah Curry, Jennifer Alward, Melody Kershman, and Eric...

Mary Ann Huber, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Trail Creek Place. Mary was born on July 29, 1937 in La Porte, IN, to Lester and Ruth (Parthun) Diederich.  On August 6, 1955 in La Porte IN, she married Raymond Francis Huber, Jr. who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her sons, Terry (Sandra) Huber, Greg (Lisa) Huber, Tom Huber, and Cory (Amy) Huber, all of La Porte; 8 grandchildren, Zachary (Colleen) Huber of La Porte, Meridith (Spencer) Mansfield...

Vernelle Jean Bush, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte. Vernelle was born on February 12, 1947 in Chicago, IL, to Warren and Jean (Warren) Bush. Surviving Vernelle are her brother, Lloyd (Bertha) Bush of Saint Joseph, MI; and nephew, Tim Bush of Saint Joseph, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; and nephew, John Bush. Vernelle was a financial consultant for many years.  She was a member of First Baptist Church and Fellowship Center,...

Jean Aldona Clagg, 80, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare- Terrace Care Center.       Jean was born in Lithuania, on September 27, 1942 to Joseph and Elena (Elsteris) Rudzinskas.  She married Don Clagg in January 1961. Surviving Jean are her daughter, Aldona "Cris" C. Clagg of La Porte; sisters, Ann Ziegler and Donna Hathcock, both of La Porte; brother, Joseph (Mary Ann) Rudzinskas of Savannah, GA; 7 nieces and...

Gary Lee Havens, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center.   Gary was born in La Porte, IN, on February 14, 1945 to Eugene Alfred and Dorothy O'June (Lashbrook) Havens.   Surviving are his children, Christopher (Robin) Havens of La Porte and Juli (Jason Gohsman) Verkler of Wheatfield; 2 grandsons, Connor and Robert Hageniers of La Porte; brother, Terry (Judy) Havens of Arvada, CO; special friends, Eli...

Leonard "Len" John Urban, 76, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Northwest Health - La Porte, surrounded by close family members. Len was born on April 23, 1946 in Melrose Park, IL, to Richard and Emily Urban. On September 13, 1969 in East Chicago, IN, he married Cecilia Ann Sobolewski, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Tammy (Tom) Myers of Terre Haute, IN and Adam Urban of La Porte; 2 grandchildren, Taylor and Trenton; 3...

Barbara "Barb" J. Hooper, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Settlers House. Barb was born on September 5, 1949 in Queens, NY, to Anthony and Lillian (Walthers) Wroblewski. Surviving Barb are her sisters, Linda Askew of Amsterdam, NY and Jayne DeBois of Mastic, NY; and dear friends, Cindy Ault, Lorraine Tighe and Marissa Jongkind, all of La Porte. She was preceded in death by her parents. Barb taught physical education and health at Kesling Middle School in La Porte...

Mary Ann Carr, 79, of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home. Mary Ann was born on June 10, 1943 in Chicago, IL, to Phillip A.and Helen Jean (LaMarche) Frye. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Patricia Carr of La Porte; 6 grandchildren, Grace Elkins, Senn Zellers, Andrew Revak, Kiya Long, Elliott and Abby Carr; 1 great-grandson, Jackie Zellers; siblings, William Frye of Lake Tahoe, CA, Timothy Frye of Warsaw, and Joseph Frye of La Porte; many nieces and nephews; and...

Stanley "Stan"  Kukla, Jr., 59, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center, Inc.     Stan was born in La Porte, IN, on April 25, 1963 to Stanley Adam and Pauline (Mrozinski) Kukla.   On May 31, 2008,  in La Porte, he married Tammy who survives him.  Also surviving are his sons, Stanley (Becky) Kukla of La Porte, Stephen (Kristen) Kukla of Plymouth, and Garrett (Sarah) Kautz of La Porte; daughter, Mallory (Brett...