Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Michael Alex Ackel
Dec 1, 2021
“Colonel” Michael Alex Ackel
“Colonel” Michael Alex Ackel, 72, of Monroe, LA passed away December 1, 2021, at his home in Lake Charles, LA surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Johnson & Robison funeral home in Sulphur, La from 5-8 pm with Rosary at 6. Mass will be held Monday December 6...
Patrick James Unkel
Nov 30, 2021
Patrick James Unkel, age 89, died November 30, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital where he spent a large part of his adult life in the service of others.
He was the son of Henry Joseph and Eulalie Tessier Unkel. He was born and raised with strong Christian values on a working farm outside of Kinder, Louisiana,...
Robert Edward Mcknight
Nov 30, 2021
Robert Edward McKnight, 86, of Lafayette, LA passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Saly Portudal, Senegal.
Mr. McKnight was born in Alexandria, LA. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School where he was a talented athlete, having won many awards, including Best All Around Athlete, Most Valuable Player, District Best Passing Award and a Track Scholarship to Texas...
Loretta June Guillory
Nov 30, 2021
Loretta June Guillory was born May 31, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas to Edgar Doyle and Bertie Lois Zimmerman.
Upon her father’s retirement from the military, Lake Charles became her home. In her younger years she enjoyed swimming at local watering holes and spending time with friends. As a young adult, she married and had her first daughter, Lona. She...
James Harvey "Pampa" Slaydon, Jr.
Nov 28, 2021
James Harvey “Pampa” Slaydon, Jr. 86 passed away at home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born on January 31, 1935, to James Harvey Slaydon, Sr. and Marie Campbell Slaydon in Reeves, LA.
Jimmy grew up in Westlake, LA. After graduating in 1955 from Westlake High School, he and his new bride, Blanche moved to Florida where he worked...
Michael "Big Mike" Wrobleski
Nov 28, 2021
Michael (Big Mike) Wrobleski, 66, passed away on November 28, 2021. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Hosilyk and Barbara (Dennis) Bressler; his former wife, Sandra (Wagner) Wrobleski; four children, Michael (Max) Riggans, Amanda (Riggans) Sweeney, Christine Riggans, and Shawna Wrobleski; two stepchildren, Michael Pack and Jason Pack (Dayna); two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two nieces, two nephews; three grandnieces...
Willie Joseph Ortego
Nov 28, 2021
Willie Joseph Ortego, 96, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Ortego was a native of Whiteville, LA. He served the United States Army during World War II as a Squad Leader in Rhineland, Central Europe and Normandy and was wounded on Omaha beach during the landing for the D-Day Invasion. ...
Lillie Mae Meche
Nov 27, 2021
Lillie Mae Martin Meche, 88, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Meche was born and raised in Mire, LA. She moved to Westlake with her husband where they lived until they built their home in the country in Lake Charles that later became central city. Mrs. Meche was blessed to have still...
Justin Brian Carter
Nov 26, 2021
Justin Brian Carter, 38, of Lake Charles passed away at 8:25 AM on Friday, November 26, 2021 in a local hospital following an accident.
Justin was born on June 13, 1983 in Sidney, OH where he was raised. He was a 2001 graduate of Anna High School in Ohio. He moved to Lake Charles to further his education at McNeese...
Jacob Scott Brady
Nov 26, 2021
Jacob Scott “Jake” Brady, 28 passed away in Denver, Colorado on Friday, November 26, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1993, to Harold Gregory Brady and Angela Kay Menard Gaskin in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Jake grew up in Westlake, LA where he played all sports, with football being his all time favorite. He loved to hunt, fish, spend time...
Dominick Bertrand
Nov 25, 2021
Dominick Bertrand, Jr., of Sulphur, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday November 25, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Dominick was a native of Iowa and longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. Following high school, Dominick honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Navy from 1967-1970. He served three tours of duty in the Vietnam...
Leola Richard Broussard
Nov 25, 2021
Leola Marie Richard Broussard, 99, of the Terrytown area of New Orleans, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on November 25 surrounded by her family.
Leola was a native of Abbeville and longtime resident of the Lake Charles Area. She was a pioneer of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters for...
Joel Charles Thibodeaux
Nov 24, 2021
Joel Charles Thibodeaux was born in Lake Charles, LA, February 23, 1983, to Charles and Pam Thibodeaux.
He was an Altar Server at OLQH church and attended OLQH Elementary. Continuing his Catholic Education, Joel attended St. Louis Catholic High School where he excelled in sports.
He made All-District and All-State in football his Junior and Senior years and All District...
Frances Mcclelland
Nov 24, 2021
Frances Louise Whiddon McClelland, 85, passed away on November 24, 2021 in a local hospital. Frances graduated from Egan High School, class of 1955. She retired from Calcasieu Marine National Bank after faithfully serving the Vinton Community for over 25 years. She loved the town and especially the people. She enjoyed many trips to watch her Dallas Cowboys with great...
Kim Austin
Nov 24, 2021
Kim Austin, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in a local hospital.
Kim was born on July 13, 1959 in Crowley, LA to John Beard and Cinella Harris.
She loved her family and enjoyed cooking, listening to classic rock music, and working in her yard. She worked at Waffle House as a waitress for many years. She was...
Mary Alice Leblanc Smith
Nov 24, 2021
Mary Alice LeBlanc Smith, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 9:30 PM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born in Jennings and was raised in Lake Charles where she was a graduate of LaGrange High School. In past years she was the office manager of Browne-Stewart Company. She then began her career as...
Sandra "Sondra" Marie Chaisson
Nov 24, 2021
Sandra “Sondra” Marie Chaisson was born March 4, 1947 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Millard John Chaisson Sr. and Gertrude Chesson Blanchard.
She graduated in Acadia Parish and then went on to study and receive her Batchelor of Science in Nursing.
Nursing was more than a career, it was her passion, dedicating her life to the care of others. She...
William Glyn Burtt, Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
William Glyn Burtt, Jr., 52, passed away in his Orange, Texas home on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on September 6, 1969 to William Glyn Burtt, Sr., and Laura Hebert Burtt in Opelousas, Louisiana.
He grew up in Lake Charles where he attended LaGrange High School. He was Chief Engineer at Odyssea Marine. He enjoyed spending time with...
Richard A. Foreman Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
Richard Alvin Foreman Jr. was born August 9, 1952 in Lake Charles, LA to Richard Alvin Sr. and Hermye Lee Foreman.
In grade school, his father accepted a position relocating them to Ulysses, KS. His high school years was a time of great conflict, the second Indochina War had been raging since 1954. When the United States entered the Vietnam...
Darrell Lynn Burcham
Nov 21, 2021
Darrell Burcham, 72, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 21, 2021, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Darrell was born on July 26, 1949, in Franklin, LA to Leonard and Anna Burcham. He enjoyed karate, golfing, and weightlifting. He was a past member of the Cowboy Club and loved watching the McNeese Cowboys on Saturday night....
