County Coroner
Lynn Swanson MDI
809 State St., Suite E3-20, 21
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone 219-326-6808 ext. 7900
Office hours T-W-TH, 8:00-4:00
Monday & Friday by appointment
Chief Deputy, Jennifer Banks MDI
Deputy, Donald Antisdel MDI
Deputy, Carrie Shear MDI
Deputy, Christopher Alexander MDI
Deputy, Heather Williams MDI
Deputy, Amy Richardson MDI
Deputy, Bruce Garwood MDI
Links & Forms
ABOUT THE CORONER
The chief responsibility of the Coroner is to determine the cause and manner of death in cases involving casualty, violence, suspicious or unexplained death. A determination is made after an investigation is completed, in some cases after autopsy and toxicology studies are obtained.
Application for Deputy Coroner
Eligibility requirements for Deputy Coroners
- GED or High School Diploma
- 21 years of age
- Valid drivers license
- Own transportation
- Must attend and complete State Coroner Training class (after hire)
- Must pass State Coroner Test for certification
- Heavy lifting with assistance
- Attention to detail
- Some computer experience
- Compassionate personality