All Obituaries

Marguerita Nevada Rouse 93, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at home.  She was born November 21, 1927 in Beggs, Oklahoma to Ray Eugene and Minnie (Denton) St. Cyr.  Marguerita is survived by her sons  Robert David (Phyllis) Rouse of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Michael Rouse of Valparaiso and Terry (Teresa) Rouse of Valparaiso; her grandchildren James, Jeremy, Christian, Triston Rouse, Jimmy and Josh Hoyne and Cary Rouse; four great grandchildren; and her brother...

Tammy C. Gregg, 50, of Valparaiso, passed away on May 28, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born on June 13, 1970, in Valparaiso, to Jeffery and Lindy Jo (Babcock) Wilson.  On November 29, 1997, in Chesterton, she married Matthew A. Gregg.  Tammy worked as an attorney for Indiana Child and Family Services and was retired from the Porter County Prosecutor’s Office.  She was active in scrapbooking, antiquing, and enjoyed watching her favorite musical Hamilton...

  Richard K. Strahm, 91, of Valparaiso, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.  He was born on January 10, 1930, to Orlo and Florence (Miller), who both preceded him in death.  On December 11, 1952, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, he married the love of his life, Jeannine I. Marks, who preceded him in death.  Richard was a pastor for much of his life, serving at South Lake Nazarene Church, South Haven Nazarene Church and Friends Church.  He spent a considerable amount of...

Herta Virella, 92 of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. She was born October 02, 1928 in Berlin, Germany, to Rudolf(Gertud Dreyer)Kramer. Herta is survived by friends and neighbors Michael (Shirley) Corey, of Valparaiso, Barbara (Jim) Woermbke, of Michigan, and Donna Melton, of Valparaiso, IN. She was retired from Mittal Steel, where she worked as a shipping clerk for 32 yrs. There is no visitation or services at this time. Bartholomew Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....

Janet Lynn Savich 82 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born September 11, 1938 in East Chicago to George and Grace (Hughes) Kosier. Janet is survived by her children George Savich and Niki Savich both of Valparaiso. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Savich and her parents. Janet was a devoted Christian who loved God and her family. She was also involved in many service activities through her life, including Bible reading to residents at nursing homes and...

Sandra Jean Sizemore, 57 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born February 3, 1964 in Chicago. Sandra was an accountant with Wilson Iron for 3 years. On August 6, 1983 in Chicago, she married the love of her life Charles Sizemore, who survives in Valparaiso. They were married for 38 years. Also surviving are her children, Gina (Matthew) Ferguson of Valparaiso and Charles (Chooch) Sizemore of St. Jacob, Illinois, 4 grandchildren, Juliana and Jacob Ferguson and Brayden...

Charles David “Chuck” Denison, 62, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after battling cancer for over a year on May 10, 2021. He leaves behind his wife, Sandra (Rittel) Denison of 21 years, daughter Stacy Biggs, and son Daniel (Michelle Peterson) Biggs, and 5 grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Denison, and two Sisters, Jeanne Moser and Rebecca Hickey, father-in-law Vivian Rittel, three brothers-in-law, Tom (Dana) Rittel, Ed...

Marian A. Frazzini, 77, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, surrounded by her family.   She was born May 4, 1943, in Indianapolis; IN. Marian was a chaplain, teacher, and owner of Wee Care Child Development in Chesterton and Valparaiso. On June 12, 1964, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, she married Henry V. Frazzini, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2004. Surviving are her daughters, Susan M. (Jeff) Thode, Marian C. (Michael) Drenth and Nicole (Walter Stephen)...

Christian We are sad to announce that Christian G. Brewer passed away on May 3, 2021 in Valparaiso, Indiana. He missed his beloved wife, Jane Ryan, who died in September, 2020 and his family takes comfort in the fact he is vacationing with her in the heavens.   Chris grew up with his family in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Always a free spirit, as a child he could be found sitting in on classes at Kalamazoo College. During his teenage years he developed a love of the outdoors by spending his...

Philip Benedict Yankauskas, 57 of Lawrence, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 27, 1963 in Valparaiso and raised in Hebron IN. Preceding him in death are his parents, Benedict J. Yankauskas Jr, and Virginia (Michal) Yankauskas, and one brother Phillip M. Yankauskas. Philip was self employed with P&J Repairs. His passions were farming, gardening, automotive & tractor repairing, tending to the farm animals on the family...