John W. Middleton, Jr.

John W. Middleton, Jr.
September 1, 1946 - January 18, 2026 

John W. Middleton, Jr., 79, La Porte, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 5:53 pm in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN with Pastor Paul Pickens officiating. Private burial will take place in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday at the funeral chapel.    

He was born September 1, 1946 in Gary, IN to the late John W. and Elizabeth (Molnar) Middleton, Sr.

Surviving are five sisters, Susan Middleton of Michigan City, IN, Sandi Nadeau of Tulsa, OK, Bette Middleton of Michigan City, IN, Judy (Wayne) Barnes of Royal Oak, MI and Margaret "Maggie" (Scott) Sanders of Royal Oak, MI; two brothers, James (Linda) Middleton of Michigan City, IN and Gregg (Debbie) Middleton of Medford, WI; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel and Tony Middleton.   

John had worked at Blocksom & Co., Michigan City, IN and at Aero Metals, La Porte, IN. He was a graduate of Isaac C. Elston High School and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Contributions may be made to the Michiana Humane Society, 722 U.S. Hwy 212, Michigan City, IN. 

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