All Obituaries

       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...

       Cynthia Jane Wentz, age 63 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020.  She was born on February 20, 1957 in Gary, IN to James E. Snyder and Marcena Jane Owens, both of whom preceded her in death.            She is survived by her loving children, Tammy Lynn French of Valparaiso, IN and Michael Cutter Coleman of Florida; her adoring grandchildren: Raelyn White of Chesterton, IN, Sierra French of...

       Alvina Regina Singer, age 68 of Chesterton, IN, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 23, 1952 in Harvey, IL to Alvin Kaegelein and Regina (Borys) Maslanka, both of whom preceded her in death.          On February 12, 2010, she married her loving husband, Mark Singer, who survives in Chesterton.  She is also survived by her loving children: Laurie...

       Paul E. (Gene) Paulson age 87 of Gary, IN, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020.  Paul was born on January 30, 1933 in Chesterton, IN, the son of Frank Z. and Loretta (Ameling) Paulson, who preceded him in death.          On February 2, 1956 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Otis, Indiana, he married Barbara J. Egielski, who preceded him in death.          He is survived by his two sons,...