All Obituaries

       Barbara Ann Friday Newton born April 18, 1931, formally of Chesterton, passed away May 28, 2026 in Green Valley, Arizona. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Russell “Pop“ and Edith “Edie“ Friday (nee Johnson); son David Randall Mansfield; brother Richard Friday; brother Leslie (Les) Friday; sister Pat Carlson; husband Lou Henderson; stepdaughter, Dianne Tovey and step grandson Eric Lucht.        Barbara was born ...

       Jimmie Don Dycus, age 83 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 15, 1942, to Amos Dycus Sr. and Pearl (Yates) Dycus, both of whom preceded him in death.         On April 28, 1961, he married the love of his life, Mary Lucy (Bennett) Dycus, who survives in Chesterton, IN.  He is also survived by his loving daughter, Mary Ann Duling of ...

Deborah Jeanne "Debbie" Craven        Deborah Jeanne "Debbie" Craven, 75, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend after a short illness.        Born on April 26, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, to Edward and Jeanne Krusa, Debbie spent her life doing what came naturally to her, loving people, making them feel welcome, and showing kindness wherever she went.        Debbie leaves behind ...

       Dylan S. Heath "Bub", age 30, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on June 28, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1995, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Dale and Tiffany (Ling) Heath, who survive in Westville, Indiana.        On August 5, 2025, Dylan married the love of his life and best friend, Kara Barney, with whom he shared a life filled with love, laughter, and their three beloved dogs, Whiskey, Paisley, and Maximus.     ...

       Jeffrey Paul Zweig, age 73, of Chesterton, IN, passed away on June 20, 2026. He was born on April 23, 1953, in Gary, IN, to Phillip and Anne (Sadja) Zweig, both of whom preceded him in death.        On May 13, 1978, he married the love of his life, Marilyn (Kirtland) Zweig, who survives him in Chesterton, IN. Together they built a life filled with love, devotion, and cherished family memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew ...

       Matthew Jon Olson, known to his family and friends as Jonny, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 55.        Born in 1970 in Huntington, New York, Jonny spent his early years on Long Island before moving to Florida in 1981. He graduated from Melbourne High School and later returned to New York City in 1988, where he built much of his life and formed lasting friendships.       ...

       Brian Medley, age 59 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on June 5, 2026.  He was born on November 12, 1966, in Michigan City, IN to Morris Medley, who preceded him in death and Patricia Medley, who survives in Chesterton, IN.        He is also survived by his uncle, David (Jan) Dunn and Thomas (Terry) Dunn; his aunt, Helen Frederickson; many cousins; and by many friends.        In addition to his father, he was also ...

       Marlene Dueease, age 85 of Porter, IN, passed away on May 30, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12, 1940, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Korus, both of whom preceded her in death.         She is survived by her loving sons, Bryan Polka of Texas and Mike (Jacqueline) Polka of Porter, IN; her treasured grandchildren: Mason Polka, Vaughn Polka, Molly (Scott) Hale, Luke (Stephanie) Polka, and Grace ...

       Craig Steven Cloud, age 65 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on May 28, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1961, in Charleston, WV to Jack and Elta Cloud, both of whom preceded him in death.        Craig is survived by his loving brother, J. Christopher Cloud of Chesterton, IN,  his step-son, Joseph G. Guerra of Franklin, TN, Ronald Guerra, Jr., and by his yorkie pups, Mitzie and Nicki.        In ...

       It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, we share that James "JIM" Franklin Ross passed away peacefully on May 24th. Jim was born on January 20, 1938, in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Emerson High School in 1956.  Jim graduated from Indiana State in Terre Haute majoring in Education and was a proud member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He went on to get his master’s in business administration in 1962.        In 1960, ...