All Obituaries

Alice Glass Bain passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Rose and David Glass of Chicago. She was 91. She is survived by her loving husband Phillip, Son Irwin (Beverly) of Bexley, Ohio; daughters Ellen Nadel of Woodland Hills, California, and Lori Schumacher of Birmingham, Alabama; and grandchildren, Deborah Bain of Chicago, Illinois, Shaina Goodman of Las Vegas, Nevada, Hanna Nadel of Portland, Oregon, and Sari Schumacher of Birmingham,...

Richard S. Hinkel 85, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at home. He was born November 19, 1934 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Samuel and Anna (Schmidt) Hinkel.  On April 27, 1957 he married Marcella C. Bakota  who survives. Also surviving are his children Jeffery (Marlene) Hinkel of Chesterton, Beth (John) Svetich of Valparaiso and Claud (Barbara) Hinkel of Hebron; six grandchildren,  five great grandchildren and his daughter –in law Diane Hinkel of...

Teresa Elaine Hurst 63, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born September 10, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to James R. and Billie J. (Evans) Byars. Teresa is survived by her husband Matthew G. Hurst, her mom Billie Byars of Valparaiso, daughters Michele (Jerry) Passmore, Krista (Charles) Anderson and Stephanie (Alex) Cruz all of Michigan City; her grandchildren Madelyn and Makaela Gondeck, Matylda Passmore, Domanic and Daelon Wren and Luke Cruz; her stepdaughter Amanda...

TIMOTHY E. McCARTHY (TIM McCARTHY)   Timothy E. McCarthy, age 89, passed away at home on October 1, 2020.  He was born on January 1, 1931, the first Fort Wayne, Indiana 1931 New Year baby, to Edwin T. McCarthy, a city police detective, and Ramona (Barva) McCarthy, a school teacher, both deceased.   His siblings are a set of twins, Rosann McCarthy Daniel and Joann McCarthy Kirkhoff, both deceased.  A second set of twins, James and Carol McCarthy died within days after...

Hilda C. Daily, 85 of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born February 21, 1935, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Charles H. and Marie (Milk) Reis. Hilda worked at Urschel’s for over 35 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 94 Auxiliary, the V.F.W. and Eagles Lodge #2517. Surviving is her son Ed (Mary) Daily of St. John; grandchildren, Eddie Daily, Patrick (Allison) Daily and Julia Daily; great grandchildren, Marion and Conor Daily; sister,...

Kimberly Anne Henry, (Ulozas) 48 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was born October 13, 1971 in Gary, the daughter of Bob, and Jan A. Szalmasagi. Kimberly was a Chesterton High School graduate, a homemaker and enjoyed country music. Surviving is her husband William Henry of Valparaiso, parents Jan and Bob Szalmasagi. Also surviving are her stepson Chad Henry (Megan), granddaughter Lilly Henry, stepdaughter Tonya Lippens (Kyle) stepgrandsons, Marcus Lippens and...

Harold Eugene Hawes Jr., 83 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home. He was born January 21, 1937 in Chicago to Harold Eugene and Anne Margaret (Rehor) Hawes, Sr. Harold is survived by his daughter Valerie Hawes, his forever fiancée Beverly McFarland, and Oscar their Pekinese dog. Harold was a retired sales representative from Harold Freeman Jewelers. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Jewelers. There are no services or visitation for Harold. Memorials can...

  Jean Michal, 76, of Valparaiso, passed away on September 19, 2020.  She was born on May 14, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to William A. and Thelma O. (Ritchie) Jenkins, who both preceded her in death.  Jean worked most of her life as a health care worker.  She enjoyed spending time in her garden planting, however, her favorite thing was cooking and spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.  Jean is survived by her daughters Anna (Jimmy)...

Dolores Ann Lightfoot, 86 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. She was born March 21, 1934 in Chicago, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Severnic) Kroma. Dolores was a retired accounts manger with Royal Savings. Surviving is her husband, Herbert Frederick Lightfoot of Valparaiso, children Paul (Annamarie) Lightfoot of New Hampshire, Janice (Fred) Stock of Pittsburgh, PA and Lynne (James) Ryan of Chicago, grandchildren, Anne (Greg)Gorman, Colleen (Zsolt Pajor-Gyulai) Stock,...

Richard P. Clouser, 78 of Avon, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born July 20, 1942 in Indianapolis, the son of Dwain and Ruth (Weisman) Clouser. Richard was a Navy Veteran. On July 11, 1964 he married Margaret Jeffers, who preceded him in death March 3, 2010. Surviving is his daughter, Cammy Latowski of Hebron and 4 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his son Ryan (Kelly) Clouser, his stepfather Henry Nuest and his parents. Richard enjoyed spending time...