All Obituaries

       James David Coburn, age 62 of Portage, IN, passed away on June 22, 2022.  He was born on March 12, 1960 in Gary, IN to James Donald Coburn, who preceded him in death and Donna (Foster) Coburn, who survives in Chesterton, IN.        He is survived by his brothers, Steve (Kristin) Coburn of Chesterton, IN and Richard (Kathy) Coburn of Osseo, MI; his niece, Kassondra (Casey) Schavey of Chesterton, IN and nephew, Richy Coburn of Osseo, MI; his...

       Lavera M. Lambert, age 94 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2022 in Chesterton.  She was born on May 23, 1928 to Fredrick and Myra (Weber) Brown, both of whom preceded her in death.        She is survived by her brother-in-law, David Jones of Chesterton, IN; her nephew, Craig A. (Rachael) Jones of Chesterton, IN; her nieces, Beth (Wes) York of Chesterton, IN and Vera Jones of Michigan City, IN; sister-in-law, Lou...

         Elizabeth Mae Peterson, age 85 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 18, 1936 in Joliet, IL to John and Marian (Hutton) Mammosser, both of whom preceded her in death.         She is survived by her loving children: Kimberley (Jamie) Robinson of Milwaukee, WI, Duane (Mary) Peterson of Chesterton, IN, Bonnie (Scott) Hadley of Potterville,...

       James ​Smederovac, age 76 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on June 11, 2022.  He was born on July 7, 1945 in Gary, IN to John and Mildred (Vidmich) Smederovac, both of whom preceded him in death.           He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Brauer) Smederovac, who survives in Chesterton, IN; his children, James Smederovac of Portage, IN and Rachel (Derek) Drake of Maine; his granddaughter, Freya; and by his brother,...

Mary Bennett Passes Away at 55  Mary Elizabeth Bennett, of Liberty Twp. and Porter, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, she was 55 years old. Mary was born March 25, 1967 in Oak Park Illinois, the daughter of George R. Bennett Jr. and Betty (Summers) Bennett, who preceded her in death.  Mary is survived by a heartbroken sister, Catherine (Bennett) Colín of Porter; as well as brother in law, José Manuel Colín Morales. She is also survived by a very dear best...

       Enafaye Messer, age 91 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on June 4, 2022. She was born on August 28, 1930 in Possum Trot, KY to Henry and Hattie (Sloan) Amburgey, both of whom preceded her in death.        On August 17, 1949 she married the love of her life, Herman Messer, who preceded her in death on June 16, 1996.        Enafaye is survived by her children: Pamela (Raymond) Zakrzewski of Chesterton, IN, Larry Wayne (Debbie)...

       Anthony Teutemacher, age 79 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on May 28, 2022 at his home.  He was born on April 18, 1943 in Kankakee, IL to Anthony and Rose (Lorenz) Teutemacher, both of whom preceded him in death.          On June 5, 1965, he married the love of his life, Sandra Jean (Mauke) Teutemacher, who survives in Valparaiso, IN. He is also survived by his sons, James Anthony Teutemacher of Naperville, IL and Christopher Travis...

       Phyllis M. (Menard) Shelbourne, age 92 of Chesterton, IN passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022 in Valparaiso, IN. She was born on May 26, 1929 in Chicago, IL  to Henry and Lillian (Moore) Menard.  Upon Graduation from Gage Park High School she attended secretarial school in Chicago and enjoyed her work in this field.        On August 30, 1947, she married her childhood sweetheart George Shelbourne. The two were married for nearly 70...

       F. Jean Buckley, age 92 of Porter, IN, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 7, 1930 in Gary, IN to William A. and Florence (Nelson) Graham, both of whom preceded her in death.  On September 23, 1951, she married the love of her life, Paul Buckley, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2007, after 55 1/2 wonderful years of marriage.         She is survived by her...

       Jeffrey C. Leonard, age 62 of Chesterton, IN, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2022.  He was born on May 17, 1959 in Hammond, IN.        On March 28, 1996, he married Darless "Sue" (Simon) Leonard, who survives in Chesterton, IN.  He is also survived by his children: Josh C. Leonard of Chesterton, IN, Andrea (Bradley) Jones of Valparaiso, IN, Elisha Culver of Monticello, IN, Tommy Culver of Monticello, IN, and...