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       Linda K. Kirkland, age 74 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023.  She was born on January 20, 1949 in Valparaiso, IN to John and Margaret (Lively) Bishop, both of whom preceded her in death.        On January 23, 1970 in Michigan City, IN, she married the love of her life, Robert Kirkland, who survives in Valparaiso, IN.        She is also survived by her loving son, Shannon Kirkland of LaPorte,...

       Oletha Campbell-Gilbert, age 92 of Porter, IN, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1931 in Lane, TN to Reps and Mattie (York) Gardner, both of whom preceded her in death.        She is survived by her loving children: Dickie (Carol) Campbell of Steamboat, CO, Aaron (Paula) Campbell of Chesterton, IN, Shiela (Kevin) Wiesemann of Porter, IN, and William (Chandra) Campbell of Joppa, AL; step-children, Jimmy...

       David A. Bonander, age 81, of Ogden Dunes, Indiana, passed away on March 20, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1941, in Chicago to Arnold and Edith (Hokanson) Bonander, both of whom preceded him in death.          He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Martha (Bradshaw) Bonander of Ogden Dunes, Indiana; his children Cheryl (Brian) Kennedy of Chicago, Lynda (Daniel) Adamson of Chicago, and John D. Bonander of Cloverdale,...

Long-time Chesterton resident Dena Lewis passes at 86        Dena Lewis, 86 of Chesterton, IN passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.        She was born June 30, 1936 in Midland, PA to Charles and Virginia (Mumford) Whittacre. She married Harry S. Lewis on December 26, 1953 who preceded her in death in 2011.        Dena is survived by her children, Kari (Jim) Murray, Bill (Karen)...

       George W. Coffey, age 89 of Westville, IN, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1934 in Sunbright, TN to Edgar and Nettie (Litteral) Coffey, both of whom preceded him in death.         He is survived by his loving children: Tammy (Aaron) Cauley of Santa Fe, TX, Jeff (Kelly) Coffey of LaPorte, IN, Jennifer Gail of Santa Fe, TX, and Greg (Patricia) Coffey of LaPorte, IN; many grandchildren and...

       Karen L. Brickner (Trapp) passed away on February 15, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Her husband Earl and a long time friend and co-worker, Steve Ludwig were at her side at the time of passing. Karen was born on February 9, 1952 and raised in Buchanan, Michigan. She graduated from Buchanan High School and attended Grand Valley College.        Karen came from a large family in which she was one of thirty-two Trapp first...

       Jeffrey T. Coleman, age 61 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on February 10, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1961 to Thomas Coleman and Marrianne (Subotich) Mamula, both of whom preceded him in death, as well as his step-father Samuel Mamula.         He is survived by his brother, Mark (Trish) Coleman of Valparaiso, IN; his nephew, Jaron (Kaylee) Coleman of Westville, IN; his niece, Trina (Tyler) Chancey of Tampa, FL; his...

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       Bonita J. Pallone, 86 of Valparaiso passed away January 26, 2023 at the home of her nephew Steven York with whom she had been living while Steven cared for her.        Bonnie is survived by nephews Steven York, Timothy York, Sean Alexander and niece Megan Fites (Scott).  She is also survived by many Kerber and Kish cousins as well as her Pomeranian Joey who so enjoyed his 4pm cheese break.        Bonnie is...

George “Tom” Thomas Hady, age 89 of Chesterton, IN, passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1934 to James and Marjorie (Hedrick) Hady, both of whom preceded him in death.  On August 15, 1980, he married the love of his life, Darlene (Yeider) Hady, who survives in Chesterton, IN. He is also survived by his children: Kellye Romejko of South Haven, IN, Stephanie (Rick) Eskridge of Alabama, Will Hady of Chicago, IL, and Brian (Ashley) Hady of Porter, IN; and...