All Obituaries

       Vivian B. Scaggs, age 89 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on May 6, 2026.  She was born on July 16, 1936, in Rochester, IN.          She is survived by her loving son, Harry Scaggs of Chesterton, IN; her grandchildren; and by her sister, Barbara Hayes of Rochester, IN.         She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry Edmond Scaggs in 1970, her beloved children: Irene, Teresa, and ...

       Richard “Rusty” D. Lee, age 70, of Michigan City, IN, passed away on May 3, 2026.  He was born on September 19, 1955, in Chesterton, IN to Richard George and Valerie (McLeod) Lee, both of whom preceded him in death.        On September 13, 2014, at their home in the Pines, he married the second love of his life, Sandra Johnson Lee, who survives.  He is also survived by his loving children: Richard D. (Samantha) Lee ...

       Gregory Ron Martinson, age 71 of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 1, 2026 surrounded by his family.         He was born in Valparaiso, IN on April 24, 1955 to Ronald and Joanne (Walk) Martinson. He is survived by his mother Joanne; wife Bridget (Lauerman) of 40 years and two sons; Justin (Emily Wilt) of Chesterton and Austin Martinson of Elkhart, Indiana; granddaughter Lucia; sister Gretchen (Tom) ...

       David Dougherty, 84, passed away on April 28, 2026. He was born in Natrona Heights, PA and was a proud alumni (and lifelong fan) of Penn State University, with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He moved to northwest Indiana as a “looper” at Bethlehem Steel, which is where he met his wife, Sandy. Together they raised their family in Valparaiso, IN, where they resided until his death.         Despite moving to Indiana, he ...

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       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.       ...

       Jerry L. Newcomer, age 75, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on April 24, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1950, in Freeport, IL to Maurice and Ruth (French) Newcomer, both of whom preceded him in death.        He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara (Zorc) Newcomer of Valparaiso, IN; his loving children: Christy Newcomer of Arkansas and Heidi Veal of Valparaiso, IN; his adoring grandchildren, Samantha (Jacob) Smith and Jacob (Erin) ...

       Alice Nale, age 76 of Porter, IN, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2026.  She was born on July 27, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH to Vincent and Dorothy (Wesselman) Hoernschemeyer, both of whom preceded her in death.         On August 18, 1989, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Nale, who survives in Porter, IN.  She is also survived by her loving children: Michelle Tarullo of Jacksonville, FL, ...

       Joseph Hawes, age 67 of Chesterton, IN, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2026.  He was born on September 9, 1958 in Hartford, CT, to Stanley and Ineffie Hawes, both of whom preceded him in death.         On April 11, 2011 in Valparaiso, IN, he married the love of his life, Tammy Dranchak, who survives in Chesterton, IN. He is also survived by his beloved German Shepherd, Rien.        Joseph proudly ...

       Glenda Jo Musgrave, age 64 of Kouts, IN, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2026.  She was born on December 15, 1961, in Valparaiso, IN to Richard and Mary Jo (Miller) Musgrave, both of whom preceded her in death.         She is survived by the love of her life, her life partner, Patricia “Patty” Vanderstelt of Kouts, IN; her loving sons: Steven (Nicole) Vanderstelt of Tennessee, Charles (Katie) Vanderstelt of Valparaiso, ...