All Obituaries

       Stephen W. Miller, age 59, of Chesterton, IN, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2026.  He was born on January 16, 1967, in Valparaiso, IN to John H. and Betty (Kosinski) Miller, both of whom preceded him in death.         He is survived by his loving siblings: Sharon (Dan) Millington of Delaware, Leonard Miller of Porter, IN, and Michelle (Keith) Janosky of Chesterton, IN; his niece and nephew: Jacqueline (David) Lloyd of ...

       Robert M. Farrell, age 58, of Portage, IN, passed away on March 4, 2026.  He was born on August 11, 1967, in Chicago, IL to William and Margaret Farrell, both of whom preceded him in death.        He is also survived by his sons, Patrick Farrell of Portage, IN and Sean Farrell of Chesterton, IN; and by his siblings: Julie Farrell, Michael Farrell, and Bill Farrell.        He was also preceded in death by his beloved ...

       Paul Jacob Sechrist, age 96 of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2026.  He was born on August 24, 1929, in Garrettsville, Ohio, to Jacob and Thelma (Rice) Sechrist, both of whom preceded him in death.        On May 7, 1955, in Norwalk, Ohio, he married the love of his life, Patricia Sechrist, who preceded him in death on January 16, 2026.        He is survived by his ...

       Mary Katherine Stainko, age 67 of Porter, IN, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at her home.  She was born on May 7, 1958, in Denver, CO, to Lee and Delores (Bradway) LaBerge, both of whom preceded her in death.         On June 29, 1985, she married the love of her life, Andrew “Andy” Stainko Jr., who survives in Porter, IN.  They were married for 41 wonderful years. She is also survived by her loving ...

       Phillip L. Gano, age 75 of Porter, IN, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 21, 1950 in Lafayette, IN to Russell and Phyllis (Karr) Gano, both of whom preceded him in death.        On June 11, 1972, he married the love of his life, Ann Gano, who survives in Porter, IN. He is also survived by his loving children, Amanda (Jamie) Nelson of Michigan City, IN and James (Nikki) Gano of Chesterton, IN; his ...

Lorian Sarah Beard (Schoch)    Lorian (Sallie) Beard, 86, of Chesterton, IN passed away suddenly on February 26, 2026. She was born December 30, 1939, in Paris, IL, the daughter of the late Walter Schoch and Lorian Schoch (Waldo). Along with her parents, Sallie is preceded in death by her 3 older brothers Ted, Stephen and David Schoch, her loving husband of 35 years William E Beard and Daughter Shirley L Pefley (Beard). Sallie was a loving mother and wife and enjoyed ...

       Lenora R. Iwan-Henry, age 94 of Porter, IN, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. She was born on November 18, 1931, in Valparaiso, IN to G. Raymond and Anna (Svancar) Charlson, both of whom preceded her in death.        She is survived by her loving daughters, Linde (Larry) Hardaway of Porter, IN and Starla (John) Van Wormer of Portage, IN; her step-daughter, Jan (Larry) Iwan-Stuber of Holly Hill, FL; her granddaughters, Kelsi (Eddie) ...

       Albert Edward Miller III (“Bert”), 68, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on February 8, 2026.        He was born in Gary, Indiana to Albert II and Alverissa Miller and lived in Chesterton all of his life. He had a successful career as a financial advisor and valued his relationships with his clients. He enjoyed biking, golf, pickleball, vintage cars, and model airplanes.        Bert is survived by his wife ...

       Greg Markey, 69, from Porter, died today after a cardiac event and a fall on Saturday Feb 7.  Greg had a joy for life that is rarely seen.  Whether he was jumping out of the car to take a photograph of a passing train or enjoying a good meal, he almost always had a smile on his face.  He and his best friend and life partner of 25 years, Kathy Abretske, had many adventures.  They chased the Big Boy steam locomotive to Utah as well as Illinois and ...

On February 6, 2026, Elsie E. Moss was welcomed Home and entered into the eternal and loving embrace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  The only daughter raised with four brothers, Elsie was born in East Chicago to Joseph and Agnes Bistryski on September 25, 1931.  Of Polish and Czechoslovakian descent, her family embarked on a new life in the United States as proud citizens, and Elsie lived her life with hard work, grit, and determination.  After graduating from ...