All Obituaries

Virginia F. Nicklas, 95 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Avalon Springs Health Campus in Valparaiso.  She was born August 7, 1923 in Berwyn, Illinois to Frank and Katherine (Rachek) Holecek. On July 29, 1944, she married Robet E. Nicklas who passed away in 1994.  Virginia is survived by her son Robert (Carol) Nicklas of Valparaiso, her daughter Donna Orseno of Port St. Lucie, Florida, her grandchildren Lisa, Tina, Shawn, Jeffrey, and Gregory; her great...

Roger Edward Weideman, 79 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born December 4, 1939 in Valparaiso, the son of William and Alpha (Ols) Weideman. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Kisling) Weideman and sons: Kelly (Kim) Weideman, Sean Weideman all of Valparaiso, Ind. and Roger (Rachel) Weideman of Fishers, Ind. Also survived by his siblings, Gladys (James) Jones of Valparaiso, Owen (Nancy) Weideman of Wanatah, and Terry (Cindy) Weideman of Valparaiso. Also five...

  Jeanette Nuske, age 100, of Wanatah, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.   Online condolences can be made at http://www.bartholomewnewhard.com.   A Celebration of her Life will take place in Wanatah.  If you would like to attend, email merrywidow4@frontier.com. for time and location or leave a message at 269-445-3981.  

 Renee Yvonne Doyen, 74, of Valparaiso, passed away May 9, 2019. She was born January 17, 1945 at Gary Methodist Hospital to Joseph John and Marylou (Johnston) Doyen. Renee graduated form the Indianapolis School for the Blind in 1965. She then went on to the Atlanta Christian College where she was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree. After graduation she began a 25 year career with Elkhart General Hospital. Renee always treasured her many close friends from Elkhart. Upon retirement, Renee...

Eva Jane Szoke, 86, of Valparaiso, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Union Mills, IN on April 22, 1933, the daughter of Clyde and Vera (Dye) Andrews. Eva was a life long Valpo resident and worked over 40 years in the banking industry, she was also a member of Faith Memorial Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. Eva is survived by her daughters Susan (Kelly) McKay of Wisconsin and Beth (Kevin) Peters of Crown Point, her grandchildren Katie, Kerry, Roenick, and Jackson, sister...

Travis Pierce, 43 of Rensselaer, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was born July 14, 1975 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the son of Delbert and Ellen (Robertson) Pierce. Travis was a rest park attendant. On July 7, 2014 he married Elizabeth Adams, who survives. Also surviving are his parents of Valparaiso. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 505 Bullseye Lake Rd, Valparaiso, Rev. Roger Bower officiating.

Ronnie Ellis Howell 44, of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Key West, Florida. He was born June 30, 1974 in Hammond, Indiana to Ellis Truman and Sharon Ann (Ballard) Howell. On April 9, 2018, he married Holly McCormack who survives. Ronnie is also survived by his father Ellis Howell of Hartford, Kentucky, his mom and dad Sharon and Calvin Byers, Jr. of Valparaiso, sisters Tina Marie Pavy of Portage and Michelle Lynn Schwartz of South Bend, his stepbrother Timothy Scott...

Robert L. Kerr 84, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was born July 16, 1934 in Hammond, Indiana to David and Marie Kerr. He is survived by his children Deborah Kerr Cook, Andrea Miller, David Kerr, William Kerr and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Elenore (Meyer) Kerr and his parents. There is no visitation or services.  

Charles E. Balough, 62 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born October 13, 1956 in South Bend, the son of Charles and Thyra (Nuss) Balough. Charles was a graduate of West Central High School, class of 1974. He was a forklift operator at McGill’s and Regal and was a member of the Eagles Lodge #2517. Surviving is brother Terry (Terri) Balough of Logansport, sister Pam (Jeff) Balough Antrim of Francesville, nephews, Josh Balough and Michael Antrim, niece, Stormi...

Jessie Eugene Daugherty was born September 16, 1952 in La Porte, IN to Clyde and LaMarion(Mary)Daugherty.  He graduated from Westville High School in 1971 where he played sousaphone in the band and basketball. Jess was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a medic in the 7th Cavalry in Germany. He married Debra(Keplar) Daugherty on August 23, 1980 in Westville.  She survives along with their children Patrick and Kelly.  He was preceded in death by his parents and ...