All Obituaries

Donna Susan Miller, 72, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Paul and Nellie (Jacob) Boyer. Donna was a devoted homemaker and previously worked as a CNA in the healthcare field. She was a graduate of River Forest High School. Above all else, Donna cherished her family and was lovingly known as the “best grandma ever.” She and her husband, Daniel, found great joy in spending ...

Gerald Dean Kindig Sr., a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 91 in his hometown of La Porte, Indiana. Born on January 6, 1935, in La Porte to the late Emery and Alta (Arndt) Kindig, Gerald—known affectionately to his friends and family—shared a beautiful and enduring love with his wife, Patricia Kindig. They were married on August 23, 1958, and their marriage was blessed with many joyful years and a loving family. Patricia ...

Lorraine A. Holloway, 98, of Union Mills, Indiana passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul Rudolph and Mary Ann (Mudra) Laube. Lorraine was a Bookkeeper for many years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Porte. Surviving are her children, Pam Nilson of La Porte, Lori (Ray) Kaleher of Louisville, Kentucky, David Paul Holloway of La Porte; and grandchildren, Heather Lorraine Nilson (Ken Nix), Leif ...

Kevin D. Cochran, 57, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2026. He was born on March 11, 1968, to the late Francis L. “Buddy” and Donna J. (Dydo) Cochran. Kevin dedicated many years of his career to Konrady Plastics in Portage, Indiana, where he worked as a salesman and built lasting friendships along the way. Above all, Kevin cherished his family. He also had a deep love for music—writing songs, playing, and performing, with the electric ...

Wayne J. Orzech, 86, of Demotte, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 15, 1939 in Michigan City, IN, to Joseph and Lorraine (Nawrocki) Orzech. Wayne was a long-time resident of Demotte, IN, where he built a house and a home with his wife of 65 years, Patricia C. (Rymer) Orzech. Wayne and Patricia fell in love and were married on April 8, 1961 at Sacred Heart Church in LaPorte, IN. Preceding him in death were ...

Nira Kathryn Requarth, 85 of La Porte, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1940 in Clinton, Illinois to the late Forest and Wilma (Baker) Shumaker. Nira was raised by her step father, Maurice Sensenbaugh and her mother. Nira was a Records Clerk with NIPSCO for nearly 30 years. She loved music and was an accomplished flutist and pianist. She was also a master seamstress making beautiful dresses. Nira was a Christian and loved the Lord. The family ...

Gene Gierke of La Porte, Indiana passed away this week. “I loved teaching! Seeing the light of understanding and appreciation were very valuable reactions to reading and hearing the discussions and lessons of the day. Most students reacted in an appropriate way, with some guidance, which was my part in the process. To understand and appreciate the lesson was the objective. You can’t appreciate something you don’t understand. The understanding was my part to impart and ...

Rae Ann Brown, a spirited soul who weaved passion and creativity into the tapestry of her life, has completed her earthly journey. Born in November 1947, La Porte, Indiana, welcomed Rae Ann into its embrace. On February 6, 2026, in the warmth of The Center for Hospice Care (Raclin House) in Mishawaka, Indiana, Rae Ann passed peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. Rae Ann's life was a vibrant quilt of experiences and accomplishments. A proud graduate of Saint Mary's School of Nursing ...

Doreen A. Webb, 69, of Westville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1956, in La Porte, Indiana, to the late Damian and Claira (Lisek) Mizia. Doreen was a proud graduate of Ball State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising. She later received her Teaching Certificate from Purdue University and dedicated her career to teaching in the Lake Central School System at Peifer Elementary, where she ...

Nicholas Robert McCarty, age 43, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1982, in La Porte, Indiana, to Danny McCarty and Roberta “Bobbi” (Faulstich) Marrapode. Nick will be lovingly remembered by his parents, his brother Bryan (Amy) McCarty of La Porte, his sister Leanne (Zach) Ebeling of Indianapolis, and his cherished nieces and nephews, Riley and Ian McCarty, and Nora, Owen, and Zoey Ebeling. Nick was a graduate of La Porte ...