All Obituaries

Mary L. Minton, 87 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born July 9, 1931 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Wesley and Rhoda (Smalley) George. Mary was a librarian and an artist and was well known in the community for her portraits. She was a member of Save the Tunes and was a band member of the Western Rangers. Surviving are her children, Wesley Minton of Valparaiso, Sherry Curski of Portage, Cathy Tokarchuck of Homossa, FL Robert Minton of Carmel and Frank Minton...

Pierce Benjamin Duszynski, 6 days old, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. He is survived by his loving parents, Jessica Deluca and Clint Duszynski, his big sisters, Alyssa Duszynski and Matteah Burgenson, maternal grandparents, Melinda Deluca and Sam Deluca and paternal grandparents Kathy Jillson and Ronald and Tami Duszynski. Private Services will be held.

  Donald G. Barnes 66, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in Hobart.  He was born June 19, 1952 in Madison, Indiana to Lyman and Babe Ruth (Shelton) Barnes.  On May 18, 1979 in Jeffersontown, Kentucky he married Cynthia J. Albert who passed away August 29, 2018.  Don is survived by his children Eric Barnes, Wesley (Marissa) Barnes, Emily Barnes and Kevin (Kelly Bledsoe) Barnes all of Valparaiso, five grandchildren Caleb, Marissa, Leah, Ava and...

Frances Jean Stever, 81 of St. Louis, MO. formerly of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born March 23, 1937 in Allegan, Michigan, the daughter of Faye Elijah and Marie Matilda (VanDree) Ewers. Frances was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Valparaiso. On December 19, 1956 in Ludington, Michigan, she married Jerry Lyle Stever, who preceded her in death June 16, 2008. Surviving are her children, Jean (Ken) Bolton of St. John, MO, Charles (Robin)...

Leona Mae Dishman, 80 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. Leona was born January 5, 1938 in Valparaiso, the daughter of Chet and Ruby (Tucker) Henderson. She was a receptionist at Von Tobel’s for 30-40 years. Surviving are her son, Terry Porter, stepdaughter, Lori James, 3 granddaughters, Renee, Chrystle and Andrena, her mother Ruby Henderson of Indianapolis, 3 brothers, David (Jeanette) Metcalf, Don (Barb) Metcalf and Dan (Brenda) Metcalf, 2 sisters, Janet (Dave)...

Dolores (Dee) VanBebber, age 89, of Valparaiso, IN and formerly from Crystal River, FL and Greenville, OH passed away in her sleep on January 5, 2019.  Dee was born on December 14, 1929 in Hagerstown, IN to Francis B. and Louise Bertram Davis.  She was married to William E. VanBebber (now deceased).  She loved her family dearly and rallied for one last, great gathering at the home of her sister Nanette (Jerry) Rushton where she delighted in the company of her other siblings...

PNCM(SW) Jeffrey M. Hasse, 62, a retired military veteran of Rochester, IN passed away at his home Sunday, 16 December 2018.  He was born 5 August 1956 in Gary, IN, moved with his family to Valparaiso in 1963 and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1975, after which he enlisted in the US Navy, serving for more than twenty two years until honorably discharged in 1997 when he transferred to the Fleet Reserve and became a lifetime member of the VFW.   Jeff’s career...

Melvin Barneko, age 94, of Valparaiso passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born on August 18, 1924 in Washington Township, the son of the late Herman and Letha (Kilburn) Barneko. He was a retired 63-year member of the Pipe Fitters Local Union 597 of Chicago. Melvin is a veteran of the United States Army and served in WWII. He is a lifetime member of the American Legion Charles Pratt Post 94 and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 988. He was also a member of the Dunes Lodge No....

Alma E. Dooley, 93, of Valparaiso, passed away on December 15, 2018. She was born on May 9, 1925, in Montgomery County Illinois, to Charles and Evan (Kessinger) Bills, who both preceded her in death. On Aug. 18, 1945, in Greenville, IL., she married George Dooley, who preceded her in death. Alma worked at McGill manufacturing Company in the property control division. She was a member of the Lake Eliza Volunteer Fire Auxiliary, Boone Grove Christian Church, and a member of the Banta Activity...

Sharon Ronneau Douglas, 80, of Valparaiso, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born on July 19, 1938, in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Genevieve (Tuton) Ronneau. In 1956 she graduated from Valparaiso High School followed by graduation from Ball State University in 1960. She was a fourth-grade teacher at Hayes Leonard and substitute teacher in the Hobart School System. She was a member and sacristan of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was a member of the Delta Theta Tau...