All Obituaries

      Walter Frederick Weidman passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022, in Michigan City, Indiana. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 19, 1934, to Walter Paul and Lyda T. (Johnson) Weidman both of whom preceded him in death.        On November 23, 1963, he married the love of his life, Susan Verona.  They spent 33 wonderful years together until her passing in 1997.        Walter spent his childhood in Chesterton and...

       Betty C. Miller, age 87 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on September 4, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1934 in Denham, IN to Lawrence and Pearl (Pucki) Kosinski, both of whom preceded her in death.         On April 7, 1956 in East Chicago, IN, she married the love of her life, John Miller, who survives in Chesterton. She is also survived by her loving children: Sharon (Daniel)...

       Randolph Kevin Komisarcik, known simply as Randy or Officer Randy to those who knew him, was born in Gary, Indiana on January 7, 1968.  At only 54, Randy died peacefully with his family by his side on August 31, 2022.  He was married to his wonderful wife Molly, who he called affectionately “Moll Doll”, on October 11, 2019.        Officer Randy spent 31 years dedicating his life to law enforcement. His first 10 years with...

       Rebecca Erickson, age 61 of Valparaiso, IN passed away on August 25, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1961 in Valparaiso, IN to George and Frances (Hanson) Erickson, both of whom preceded her in death.         She is survived by her sister, Lynne Erickson of Valparaiso, IN; her brother, Warren (Judy) Erickson of South Carolina; and by her nephews and nieces: David (Sarah) Erickson of Florida, Jill Story of Michigan, Shawn Erickson,...

       Donald LaVern Swoverland, age 86 of LaPorte, IN, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 23, 1935 in Chesterton, IN to Orval and Irene (Sievert) Swoverland, both of whom preceded him in death.        On June 28, 1970, he married the love of his life, Eva Lou (Miller) Swoverland, who survives in LaPorte, IN. He is also survived by his step-children Cynthia Johnston of...

       Shirley Cline, age 86 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022 in LaPorte, IN. She was born on April 13, 1936 in Porter, IN to Donald and Alta (Johnson) Lee, both of whom preceded her in death.        She is survived by her loving husband Jerry Cline of Valparaiso, IN; her children: Tina Masson of Chesterton, IN, Lisa Masson of Fishers, IN, Lora Mastile of Porter, IN, Scott (Angela) Masson of Michigan City, IN, Stacy (Scott)...

       James Robert Leonard, age 70 of Chesterton, IN passed away on August 8, 2022. He was born on August 11, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA. His parents, Jerry and Joan Sottung, preceded him in death.        He is survived by his loving children: Michael (Heather) Solomon of Levittown, PA, Whitney Leonard of Chesterton, IN, and Nicholas Leonard of Chesterton, IN; his grandchildren: Emily and Hayden Solomon of Levittown, PA and Meadow Norman of...

       Henry W. Borman, age 75 of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1947 in Gary, IN to Emil and Betty Borman, both of whom preceded him in death.         He is survived by his loving children: Edwin Borman of Michigan City, IN, Susan (Timothy) McCorkle of Michigan City, IN, and Mary (Terry) Petre of Porter, IN; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Sunny, Eddie, Donald,...

       Russell D. Harper, age 72 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on July 22, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1949 in Detroit, MI to Willie Martin Harper and Norma Gene (Cook) Harper, both of whom preceded him in death.        On August 6, 1977 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, he married the love of his life, Diane Nicholson Harper, who survives in Chesterton, IN. He is also survived by his siblings: Jimmie Harper of Georgia, Kristi Thornburgh of...