All Obituaries

Michael A. Lombard September 27, 1955 - April 16, 2024 Michael A. Lombard, 68, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:00 pm in his home. A private celebration of life will be held for immediate family. Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements. He was born September 27, 1955 in La Porte, IN to the late Russell and Esther (Freeland) Lombard. Surviving are two daughters, Angela (Eric) Spurr of Chesterton, IN and Jaime Lombard of La...

John F. Baird, Jr. May 4, 1934 - April 16, 2024  John F. Baird, Jr., 89, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:16 am in Franciscan Health - Michigan City. He was born May 4, 1934 in Bremen, IN to the late John and Dorothea (Bowlby) Baird, Sr. On July 24, 1954 in Valparaiso, IN he married Patricia Petralias Baird who preceded him on June 3, 2022. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Baird and Judy (Charles) Feldhaus both of Michigan City, IN; grandchild,...

Patricia Sparks December 29, 1941 - April 15, 2024  Patricia Ellen Gerhardt-Sparks, known to many as Pat, Sparky, or Grammy, was born on December 29, 1941, in Chicago, IL. She was a beloved resident of Chesterton, Indiana and touched the lives of many with her kind and caring nature. Patricia had a passion for shopping, especially for others, and was known for her Avon sales. She found great joy in spending time with her two best friends, Carol and Fran. Patricia's warm heart made...

Frank J. Maenza May 3, 1971 - April 14, 2024  Frank J. Maenza, 52, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:02 pm in Franciscan Health - Michigan City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, April 22, 2024 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with  Rev. William F. O'Toole officiating. Entombment will follow in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday at the...

Dylan Robert Andersen May 16, 1996 - April 8, 2024  Dylan Robert Andersen, 27, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral chapel. He was born on May 16, 1996, in Hobart, Indiana, to Robert Michael and Michele Elaine...

Katherine A. Richmond November 1, 1953 - April 4, 2024  Katherine A. Richmond, 70, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 3:55 pm in Franciscan Health - Michigan City, Michigan City, Indiana Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Monday, April 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana with Rev. Walter Ciesla officiating. Private family entombment will take place in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Chapel of...

Violet M. DiPaolo January 31, 1925 - April 4, 2024  Violet M. DiPaolo, 99, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 1:22 pm in her home. Private family services will be conducted. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.  The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.     She was born January 31, 1925 in Florence, WI to the late Richard and Leona (LeFebve) Peisker. On October 5, 1946 in Michigan City,...

Marie D. Polita May 25, 1938 - April 2, 2024  Marie D. Polita, 85, Trail Creek, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 12:04 pm in her home. Private services will be conducted. Burial will take place in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN.     She was born May 25, 1938 in Michigan City, IN to the late Jake and Marie (Wisthoff)...

Patricia Novak August 23, 1943 - April 1, 2024  Patricia Novak, 80, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:11 p.m. in her home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with Pastor Brian Parker officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral chapel. She was born on August 23, 1943, in Michigan City,...

Rose Mary E. (Kieffer Marciniak) Webb July 11, 1927 - April 1, 2024  Rose Mary Webb (96) passed away on April 1, 2024 at Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village in DeMotte, Indiana. She was born in Coolspring Twp. to William & Theresa (Pizarek) Kieffer.  She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in 1946 and lived in Michigan City & the LaPorte area most of her life.  Raised on a farm on Kieffer Road (400 N) which was named after her grandparents.  Rose...