All Obituaries

       Craig Nicola Poparad, age 63, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in the early morning sleeping at his home, comfortable in his living room watching an old movie with his family and dog, Buck, at his side. Diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, Craig assisted in "flattening the curve" of the COVID 19 Pandemic by testing negative NINE times.         Craig was born August 27, 1957 to Nick and Ruth M. “Babe”...

       Dorothy McPherson, age 87 of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1933 in East Chicago, IN to Evan and Anna (Skopelja) Bulatovich, both of whom preceded her in death.          She is survived by her children: Rhonda Jewell (Aaron) of Raleigh NC, Dean McPherson (Rose) of Miller Beach, IN, and Dee Anna McPherson of Mill Valley, CA; and by her grandchildren: Kristina McPherson of...

       Beautiful baby boy, Karl Regis Zeigler, passed away on January 12, 2021 at 37 days old. He was born on December 6, 2020 in Valparaiso, IN to his loving parents, Reggie and Virginia “Gini” (Schaeflein) Zeigler, who survive in Chesterton, IN.         He is also survived by his loving grandparents, Helen and Karl Schaeflein of Matteson, IL and Leona Zeigler of Chesterton, IN; by his 20 aunts and uncles; and by his 18...

       Annette Marie Katzmarek, 60 of South Bend, Indiana passed away January 2, 2021 of complications from covid-19.        She was born October 2, 1960, in Michigan City, IN to John and Marilyn Katzmarek.        She is survived by her mother, daughter Stephanie Perz (Russ Erwin) , Larry Turnock (fiance), brother Andrew (Louann), Brian Katzmarek, nephew and Laurin Katzmarek, niece.      ...

      Stephen Craig Rees, age 69 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 31, 1951 in Valparaiso, IN to Thomas and Betty (Gustafson) Rees, both of whom preceded him in death.          On July 14, 1979 in Hobart, IN, he married the love of his life, Melissa Rees, who survives in Valparaiso, IN. He is also survived by his loving children: Danette Maldonado (Carl...

       Gene Ray Yocum, age 85 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 15, 1935 in Toledo, OH to Herald and Thelma (Morris) Yocum, both of whom preceded him in death.           On November 21, 1970, he married the love of his life, Beverly (Watkins) Yocum, who survives in Chesterton. He is also survived by his loving daughters: Roxanne (Andy)...

       Patricia Dommer, age 87 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020.  She was born on January 25, 1933 in Porter County, Indiana to Walter and Victoria (Yagelski) Nellessen, both of whom preceded her in death.          On May 15, 1952, she married the love of her life, Richard W. Dommer, who survives in Chesterton, IN. She is also survived by her loving daughters, Karen Martin and Dr. Kathleen Dommer; her...

       James Lloyd Edward Stump, age 57 of Chicago, IL, passed away suddenly on December 8, 2020. He was born on August 23, 1963 in Korea to Edward Lloyd Stump, who preceded him in death on November 1, 1990 and Chung Suk (Byon) Stump, who preceded him in death on November 20, 2020.          Jim is survived by his children, Edward Bank Stump and Destiny Jade Stump; his siblings: Roselee (Adam Nugnis) Sonaty, Patrice (James) Davis, and George...

       Dr. James Edward Taylor, age 78 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on December 2, 2020 following a period of declining health. He was born on October 10, 1942 in Michigan City, IN to Edward Taylor and Lura (Costello) Taylor, both of whom preceded him in death.        Dr. Taylor is survived by his wife of of nearly 37 years,Patricia (Koester) Taylor, a proud Texas native with whom he shared many adventures. He is also survived by his loving sons:...

       Mary Lou Fowler, age 61 of Westville, IN, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020.  She was born on July 21, 1959 in Valparaiso, IN to James Principe (Vesta), who survives in Niles, MI and Rose Tarnow, who survives in Valparaiso, IN.        On August 23, 1986 in Valparaiso, IN, she married the love of her life, Timothy Fowler, who survives in Westville, IN.        She is also survived by her loving...