All Obituaries

Russell Frederick Kuehl, 79 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born March 8, 1943 in Valparaiso, the son of Vernon and Margaret (Dibkey) Kuehl. Russell was a US Army Veteran and was a crane operator at Midwest Steel. He was a member of the Midwest Retirees Club. Surviving are his siblings, Ronald (Karen) Kuehl, Roger (Lorene) Kuehl and Randall (Donna) Kuehl all of Valparaiso, sister-in-law Pauline Kuehl, nieces and nephews, Janet (Tim) Klinedinst of Westville, Ronald...

Richard Joseph Massom, 88 of Valparaiso, passed away January 23, 2023. He was born December 24, 1934 in Valparaiso, the son of Joseph and Katherine (Wyland) Massom. Richard was in the National Guard and was a mechanical engineer with Pyramid Engineering Service in Valparaiso. On October 1, 1955 he married Mary Ann Clark, who preceded him in death January 12, 2014. Surviving is his daughter Laura Ann (Gregory) O’Neil of Valparaiso, grandson Brandon G. O’Neil, sister Barbara (Bob)...

Polly Ann Wallace, 96, of Valparaiso, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Chesterton.  She was born on January 18, 1927, in Paris, Illinois.  In 1945 she married the love of her life Dennis L. Wallace who preceded her in death.  Polly worked for over 37 years at Porter Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide before retiring and was a baby sitter to countless children.  She also had a strong faith and was a member of the Valparaiso Nazarene Church for over 58...

  Gerald A. Leary  It is with a tremendous sadness and broken hearts that the family of Gerald A. Leary, “Jerry” , born February 13, 1956, announces his passing on January 20, 2023, at age 66.  Jerry passed away quickly after an advanced cancer diagnosis with his granddaughter, Lauren, her significant other, Nick, and former daughter-in-law, Lisa, at his side. Jerry leaves...

Arnold “Arnie” Glass was born on July 4, 1954, in Hopkinsville Kentucky and passed away on January 12, 2023.  He leaves behind his wife, Andrea Lyon, three children, William Glass (Alyssa ), Dr. Samantha Glass and Barbara Glass, grandson Phillip Arnold Glass, his brother Karl Glass(Carmen) and sister Barbara “Bobbie” Glass. Arnie had three careers.  First, he was in the United State Army for eight years active duty and four in the reserves.  He then...

  Darlene J. Beatty, 87, of Valparaiso, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.  She was born on July, 5, 1935, in Valparaiso, to John and Bertha (Lemster) Hendricks.  In January 1955 she married the love of her life Vernon H. Beatty.  She was a member of the Valparaiso First Presbyterian Church and worked in the church’s resale shop and a member of the American Legion Charles Pratt Post Women’s Auxiliary.  Darlene worked as a baker for Thomas...

Olivia Aristuk, 87 formerly of Cicero, IL. passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born June 3, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Anselmo and Ignacia Navarro. Olivia was a retired secretary, who loved fill in puzzles, spending time with grandchildren and watching funny videos of babies on YouTube. Surviving is her daughter, Lori Schneegas of Valparaiso, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many grandfurrs and siblings, Connie Riley, Ruben Navarro and Richard Navarro. She was...

Jack “Bernie” Buck, 90, of Valparaiso, passed away on January 9, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1932, in Crown Point to Ernest and Anna (Gauss) Buck, who both preceded him in death. On December 5, 1953, he married Juanita “June” Hayes, who survives. He worked as a Cobbler at his family’s shop Buck’s Shoe Repair. Jack enjoyed playing golf and was still working for the Valparaiso Parks Department for their golf course. Jack also served his country in the...

Jack R. Johnson, 66 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. He was born March 16, 1956 in Merrillville, IN, the son of Royal W. and Bettie J. (Douglas) Johnson. Jack was a chemical technician at A.O.C. in Valparaiso and a Union Rep president. Surviving is his wife Vicki (Hall) Johnson, 3 daughters, Faustina (Timothy) Grigalanz of Illinois, Jamia Romero of Valparaiso and Kristal (Chris) Rada of Hobart, 8 adoring grandchildren, Izsadora Johnson, Jasmine King, Justin Robinson,...

Jerome (Jerry) Bryon Thatcher, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 21st, 2022 at the age of 66. He passed peacefully at his home in Valparaiso surrounded by his wife, Karen, two daughters, Belinda and Taylor, and twin brother Jeff.    Jerry was born on October 23, 1956 in Valparaiso to Wendell and Carolyn Thatcher. He grew up in Hebron and graduated from Hebron High School in 1974.  On October 1st, 1977 Jerry married the love of his life, Karen...