Linda Sue Platt, 69, of LaPorte, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.

Linda was born Dec. 4, 1949, in LaPorte to Homer and Thelma Pauline (Stacy) Miller.

Linda was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. She received great joy and blessing while quilting with the Pioneer Land Quilters at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. Linda loved the music and preaching at LaPorte Missionary Church, her church home.

On April 16, 1992, in LaPorte, she married James E. Platt, who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Mike and Tom Prater; 4 grandsons, Shane, Derek, Darren and Branden Prater; great-grandson, Elliott Prater; father, Homer Miller; sister, Brenda Wienderhold; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon (CT) Thursday, Jan. 24, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Pastor Carl Galloway officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 10 a.m. (CT) until the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Kingsbury Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Great Lakes Caring Hospice Foundation, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.

Michael David McGuire, 70, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.

He was born Oct. 29, 1948, in LaPorte, IN, to William C. and Marilee (Boyce) McGuire.

Michael was employed with the Indiana State Highway Department as a land acquisitionist, with more than 30 years of service.  He served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam as an infantryman and was a life member of Rolling Prairie VFW.

Michael leaves behind two sons, Patrick McGuire of Pennsylvania and Andrew (Melinda) McGuire of LaPorte; two daughters, Valerie Wood of Coal City, IL, and Kellie (Brad) White of Rolling Prairie; 15 grandchildren, Matthew, Patrick, Gabrielle, Scott, Aaron, Marcus, Christopher, Ashlie, Jacob, Emma, Julia, Alex, Ethan, Sarah, and Madison; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Carol McGuire of Rolling Prairie; and a brother, Dan (Susan) McGuire of Michigan City, IN.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the funeral home with Reverend Dennis Meyer officiating. Burial will follow in Rolling Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Operation Finally Home, C/O Chase Bank, PO Box 732667, Dallas, TX 75373, or www.operationfinallyhome.org.

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James Edward Weiss, 56, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at his home.

He was born in Greeley, CO,, on July 31, 1962, to Donald Edward and Marilyn Ellen (Wilson) Weiss.

James  was a member of First Baptist Church. He enjoyed computer games, security and programming.

Surviving are his sister, Janet Weiss of Rolling Prairie, IN; aunts and uncles, Bob and Doris Craycraft of Plymouth, IN, Bill and Kay Heirbrandt of Indianapolis, IN, and Robert and Audrey Weiss of California; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Weiss; and grandparents, Miller and Florence Wilson and Frederick Weiss.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. Burial at Kingsbury Cemetery will take place at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Evelyn M. “Sally” Lucas, 83, of LaPorte, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Fountainview Terrace.

She was born in Valparaiso, IN, on June 3, 1935, to Raymond and Eva Berrier.

Evelyn loved dancing, swimming, ice skating, fishing, spending time with family, and watching the Cubs.

Evelyn was married to Earl Lucas, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Beth Matthews of Plymouth, IN, William Dean Hon of LaPorte, Steve Hon of LaPorte, Jackie (Dennis) Jeffers of LaPorte, and Mike (Linda) McLeese of LaPorte; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marciene “Sam” McLeese; 2nd husband, Earl Lucas; and 2 children, Kevin McLeese and Emm McLeese.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. (CT) Friday, Jan. 25, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Pastor Joseph Caples officiating. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 5-7 p.m. (CT) and on Friday from 10-11 a.m. (CT). Interment will take place at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Jackie Jeffers, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Kenneth L. Henriott, 67, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care.

He was born June 1, 1951, in Lafayette, IN, to Kenneth L. Henriott Sr. and Sarah I (Cundiff) Henriott. Kenneth lived most of his life in LaPorte.

Kenneth was a graduate of LaPorte High School Class of 1970, He then entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1970 and was promoted to Lance Corporal Aug 1, 1971. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1972. He was a graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy at IU South Bend in 1974 and then joined the LaPorte City Police Department in 1974, retiring with rank of Corporal. Kenneth was a lifetime member of FOP 54 and a member of LaPorte Nazarene Church. He was an avid fast-pitch softball player (pitcher), and he coached girls softball for many years and coached boys baseball.

Surviving are his children: twins, Heather A Fisher (Kelly) of Knox, IN, and Kenneth W. Henriott of Crown Point, IN; and daughter, Dawn L. Mason (Doug) of LaPorte; grandchildren, Haley Eriks of Rolling Prairie, IN, Kamden and Kaysen Henriott of LaPorte, and David Mason of LaPorte; brothers,  Floyd Henriott (Brenda) of Peru, IN, Doug Henriott (Robin) of Lake Wales, FL, and Gregg Henriott (Chelsea) of Walkerton, IN; sisters, LaMoyne Slater (Bruce) of LaPorte and Pamela Simpson (Stuart) of Sioux Falls, SD;  and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Celebration Of Life Service with Full Military Honors will be held at 3 p.m. (CT) Friday, Jan. 25, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with pastor Jeff Zigler officiating. A time of  visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 2 p.m. until the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Kenneth Henriott, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Brianna Marie Richardson, 21, of Walkerton, IN, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.

Brianna was born in LaPorte, IN, on Sept. 15, 1997.

Brianna was a 2016 graduate of LaPorte High School. She loved spending time with her son, Haidyn. She loved her animals.

Surviving are her beloved son, Haidyn, of Walkerton; her parents, Rex and Kathleen (Kneifel) Richardson of Walkerton; grandmother, Rose Kneifel of LaPorte; special friend in her life, Erik Colston; and several aunts, uncles, loving family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. (CT) Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. (CT) Monday, Jan. 28, and from 10 a.m. (CT) until the service Tuesday, Jan. 29. Burial will follow the service at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Rex Richardson, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350. Funds will be used to start a trust for Brianna’s son, Haidyn.

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Susan Wilkins, 57, of LaPorte IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at her home in LaPorte surrounded by her family.

She was born March 2, 1961, in Michigan City, IN, to Richard and Elaine (Kowalski) Niegos.

Susan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed camping, playing with her dog, Penny Lane, and being around her kids and family.

Susan is survived by her husband, Michael Wilkins of LaPorte; her mother, Elaine Niegos of LaPorte; one son, Christopher Wilkins of LaPorte; one daughter, Shannon (Eric) Edmondson of LaPorte; two brothers, Ronnie (Jill) Niegos of LaPorte and Tim (Kyra) Niegos of Michigan City; two sisters, Jennifer (Jeff) Remijas of New Buffalo, MI, and Kristi (Lee) Bootz of LaPorte; two grandsons, Eli Edmondson and Nolan Edmondson (due in March); and her best friend, Kathy “Sis” (Bob) Kuizin.

Preceding her in death were her father, Richard and her paternal and fraternal grandparents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte, with Father Ian Williams officiating. Visitation will be at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 4-8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. until the service. A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family or Harbor Light Hospice, 1820 E. Day Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Katherine I. Heinis, 74, of Kingsford Heights, IN, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

She was born Oct. 15, 1944, in Chicago to Raymond and Irene Kusch.

Katherine was a tax preparer for H&R Block.

On June 19, 1965, she married Tom Heinis, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Terri Cox of Knox, IN; two sons, Tony Heinis and Tim Heinis, both of Kingsford Heights; seven grandchildren, Tyler (Andrea) Heinis, Scotty Lindsey, Kera (Jeremy) Buck, Allisa (Weston) Leffers, Julia Cox, Lydia Cox, and Amelia Cox; five great-grandchildren, Croix Leffers, Carter Heinis, Beckem Heinis, Jayden May, and Ethan Buck; and a sister, Mary Ellen Campbell of Chesterton, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Tina Lindsey.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.

Nancy M. Kaminski, 84, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at 7:15 p.m. at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.

She was born Jan. 8, 1935, in Tennessee.

Nancy loved chihuahuas and was known as the neighborhood mother.

Surviving are her husband, Richard Kaminski; three children, Beth (Randal) Childress, Gail (David) Pelham and Trish Kaminski; two grandchildren, Greg and Zach Pelham; and two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Lily Pelham.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Burial will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.

Ellen Rosa Wright Ross departed this life, rejoicing to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Jan. 17, 2019, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at Medical City Hospital in McKinney, TX.

The youngest of 14 brothers and sisters, Ellen Wright was born in Huntington, West Virginia, to Carl Thomas Wright and Chesta (née Burden) Wright.

During her teen years, Ellen met and fell in love with her husband-to-be, Floyd Donald (Don) Ross, also of Huntington. The couple were married on Aug. 10, 1955.

From 1964 through 1971, the couple embarked on a series of challenging overseas assignments, contracted through steel industry consulting companies. These assignments took Ellen, Don and their four adventurous daughters to such far-flung destinations as Turkey, The Philippine Islands and Portugal. Don and Ellen took another assignment in India after Don retired. Many wonderful memories and friendships were forged during these overseas years, enriching the family’s appreciation of the diverse cultures of foreign climes. In 1972, the family settled in northwest Indiana, making their home in Springfield Township, east of Michigan City.

In addition to her busy careers as Homemaker and loving Mother, Ellen enjoyed self-expression as a talented hair stylist, and in that capacity spent many productive years providing a bit of glamour and style to the lives of her family and clients.

Ellen and Don’s retirement years found them wintering in Port Aransas, Texas, spending their days basking in the warm climate of the Gulf, while enjoying visits by old friends as well as making new acquaintances with other “Winter Texans.”

Ellen (Maw-Maw to her loving family) is survived by her husband Don; daughters Tina (Mark) Hargrave, Debbie (Ken) Bye, Betsy (Matt) Waszkowski, and Sharon (Brett) Starr; granddaughters Mandy (James) Foreman-Dirks and Savannah Starr; grandsons Brandon (fiancé Kayla Sutherlin) Starr, Scott Foreman, Tyler Waszkowski and Jake Waszkowski; and great-grandsons Noah Pappas and Mason Dirks. The family is very grateful for Ellen’s Christian witness.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and siblings.

A Celebration of Life in Ellen’s memory will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, LaPorte, IN 46350.

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Arlen Fosburgh Sr., 79, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Arlen was born March 19, 1939, in Madison, WI, to Cecil James and Grace Marie (Chilson) Fosburgh.

On Oct. 18, 2014, Arlen married Teresa Meeks, who survives.

Arlen was the owner and operator of B&E Mini Mart in Union Mills, IN. He was an Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War.

Arlen is survived by his wife, Teresa; two daughters, Cynthia (William) Smith of Kingsford Heights, IN, and Rene’ Fosburgh of Michigan City, IN; a son, Arlen (Jennifer) Fosburgh Jr. of Pocahontas, IA; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Jimmy; five sisters, Karen, June, Marsha, Mary Beth and Vonnie; three stepdaughters, Jodi Stone of Michigan City, IN, Kelly (Travis) Richardson of Wheeler, IN, and Jamie Bradford of Marion, IL; six stepgrandchildren; his dog, Oscar; and his birds, Sidney and Joe the Bird.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister.

Services will be at a later date. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, IN, is handling arrangements.

Prayers, condolences, and memories may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.

Gerlinde I. Sorg, 89, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Center for Hospice & Palliative Care.

She was born March 3, 1929, in Stuttgart, Germany.

Gerlinde was a retired seamstress. She enjoyed bowling, going on their pontoon, knitting, and family gatherings.

On Feb. 26, 1948, in Waiblinger, Germany, she married Artur Sorg Sr., who preceded her in death in 2014. Her parents and two brothers also preceded her in death.

Surviving are her beloved children, Wolfgang (Sandy) Sorg of Mill Creek, IN, Gisela (James) Eggleston of Saugany Lake, IN, Susie (Gary) Lawson of Mill Creek, Gabriele Phillips of LaPorte, and Artur Sorg Jr. of Mill Creek; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 2, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A time of visitation will take place from 10 a.m. (CT) until the service on Saturday. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.

Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.

David “Dave” Paul Lemelin, 51, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at LaPorte Hospital.

He was born in Rockford, IL, on Dec. 12, 1967, to Paul and Mary (Peterson) Lemelin.

Dave owned and operated his own graphic shop for many years. He was excellent at design work and even better at applying the products he made.  Dave had several valued customers who eventually became lifelong friends.  In his spare time, he greatly enjoyed taking photographs of all types of objects. His family was a favorite photography subject. His cooking was phenomenal and he loved to experiment with different types of recipes. Dave was a very determined individual with an aggressive drive. When he didn’t know something, which wasn’t too often, he would research day and night until he found an answer with which he was satisfied. Dave was the main “go to” for everyone who knew him. He would do everything in his power to help out a person in need who came to him. His family and grandchildren were his life. The grandchildren loved their Grandpa very, very much. Dave will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Surviving are his wife, Sheila Lemelin; children, Krissy (Zach) Born and Cotye (Christina) Lemelin; 3 grandchildren, Noah, Eli and Mallory; mother, Mary Lemelin; father-in-law, Larry (Carole) Sims; grandmother, Dorothy Peterson; brother, Don (Analisa) Lemelin; sister-in-law, Julie (Louie) Kopernak; as well as nieces and nephews, Norma, Alexsa, Quintin, Hayden, and Liam.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Lemelin.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A time of visitation will be held Monday at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the service. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice.

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