All Obituaries

       David M. Robinson, age 70 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021.  He was born on June 21, 1951 in Bethlehem, PA to Kenneth O. and Muriel “Betz” Robinson, both of whom preceded him in death.        He is survived by his brothers: John Robinson, Kenneth (Nancy) Robinson, and Richard (Roxanne) Robinson; and by his many nieces and nephews.         David proudly served his country in...

       Nancy Joyce Lafata, age 84 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 30, 1937 in Gary, IN to William and Therese (Chelle) Morrissey, both of whom preceded her in death.        She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vincent Lafata; her loving children, Kathleen Lafata and Jeffery Lafata, and her siblings, Barbara Riley and William...

       Beloved son, brother, and friend Neal Edwin Nicholson, 36, of Chesterton passed from this world on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born to Thomas and Victoria Nicholson on January 26, 1985. Neal proceeded to make an impact on all who knew him.  Charming and outgoing, he made friends everywhere he went.  He was a young man who cared deeply about those around him and always wanted to be of help.  He had a passion for cooking and always had an eye...

       Peter Theodore Appel, age 97 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL, to Peter Theodore and Anna Marie (DeWitt) Appel, both of whom preceded him in death.         On May 24, 1947 he married the love of his life, Margaret Lorraine (Johnson) Appel, who survives in Valparaiso, IN. He is also survived by his loving children:...

       The Archpriest Fr. Anastasy Richter, known by family and friends as Fr. Stacey Richter, beloved husband to Trudi Richter and father to his three daughters Michal, Anika, and Sarah, and Pastor of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church in Chesterton, Indiana, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord on September 5, 2021.         He is survived by his immediate family; his wife Trudi (Goertzen) Richter, his children, Michal and her...

       Susan M. Mshar, age 72 of Chesterton, IN passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021. Susan was born in East Chicago, IN on May 6, 1949 and was the daughter of Frank and Irene (Ference) Falgier, both of whom preceded her in death.        On December 4, 1971 in East Chicago, IN, she married the love of her life, William Mshar, who survives in Chesterton, IN. She left behind her children: Rebecca (Justin) Oprish of Oregon, Jason (Laura) Mshar of...

       William A. Skalku passed away August 27, 2021. Bill was born August 3, 1938 in Gary, IN to Hazel Balash and Andrew Skalku. He graduated from Emerson High School and spent one year at Valparaiso University before going into the Air Force, where he met and married Sharon Hillis, his wife of 60 years.         He graduated from Purdue with three engineering degrees.  Bill retired from U.S. Steel in 1999.      ...

       Jeffery Paul Dehnart, age 64 of Winamac, IN, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021. He was born on October 28, 1956 in Steubenville, OH to Paul Dehnart, who preceded him in death, and Dorothy (Matthews) Dehnart, who survives in Kouts, IN.        On September 21, 1996, in Winamac, IN, he married Roberta May Rambo-Dehnart, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2017.         He is also survived by his loving...

       Eleanor Todd, age 85 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021. She was born on August 8, 1936 in Gary, IN to Arthur and Marjorie (Hubbard) Hokanson, both of whom preceded her in death.        On August 19, 1961, she married the love of her life, Graham Todd, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2017.        She is survived by her loving children, Deborah (Gary) Beard of Chesterton, IN, Steve (Jeannette)...

       Patricia Cales, age 71 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021.  She was born on October 17, 1949 in Fayetteville, TN and was the loving daughter of Horace and Myrtle (Holland) McCown, both of whom preceded her in death.        She is survived by loving children: Jason Cales of Chesterton, IN, Curtis (Vanessa) Cales of South Bend, IN, Ray (Jaclyn) Cales of Bass Lake, IN, and Dorothy (Paul) Loslo of Wheatfield, IN;...