All Obituaries

David Anthony Brooks, 63 of Kouts, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home. He was born July 20, 1956 in Cass City, Michigan, the son of Oscar D. and Patricia M. (Decker) Brooks. David was a member of Bridgepoint Church in Valparaiso, where he served faithfully. He was President of the Kouts Town Council for many years, was a Public Defender, and volunteered at a homeless shelter. On June13, 1981 he married Linda Simmelink, who survives in Kouts. Also...

Victoria “Vicki” L Barthold, age 68, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.   Vicki is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert “Bob” Barthold of Valparaiso; her son Brian Barthold of Valparaiso, her daughter Kara (Greg) Palumbo of Claremont, CA; her two grandchildren; her mother Ardella Gassman of Mitchell SD; her six brothers Dave Gassman, Tom Gassman, Reggie Gassman, Kurt Gassman,...

Bonita Jean “Bonny” McElwain, 62 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born July 31, 1957 in Gary, the daughter of Delvin and Evelyn (Herrick) Hall, Sr. Bonita was a scanning coordinator with Strack & VanTil. Surviving are her daughters, Cassandra (Jeremy) Muryasz and Caterina McElwain of Valparaiso, 2 grandsons, Dominic and Everett, her siblings Diane Carpenter, Delvin Hall, Jr, Larry Hall, Jacqueline Rajski, Charles Hall, Bradley Hall, John Hall,...

Noah A. Hamilton, 70 of Kouts, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019. He was born May 11, 1949 in Paducah, Kentucky, the son of Noah and Martha (Allen) Hamilton. Noah was a Professor of Psychology, serving at South Suburban Community College in Illinois. He was a Navy Coreman serving with the Marines in Vietnam, where he was a Purple Heart recipient. Noah was a member of the American Legion Post #301 in Kouts and the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a mentor in Veterans Court in...

Judith A. Drummond, 77, of Granger, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019. She was born February 11, 1942 in Hammond, the daughter of Maxwell and Vera (Evans) Foster. On January 10, 1960 Judy married Richard Drummond, who preceded her in death, August 3, 2015. Surviving Judy are her children, Diana (Phillip) Cloyd of Granger, Richard ( Sharon) Drummond, II of Colorado Springs, CO., Lori (James) Griffin of Mishawaka and Daniel (Amber) Drummond of New Port News, VA, 10 grandchildren and 12...

Jessie F. Hull 83, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born November 10, 1936 in Jackson, Indiana to John F. and Mildred I. (Wyland) Troike.  On August 24, 1957 she married Frederick Dwayne Hull who passed away February 9, 2005. Jessie is survived byher daughter Diane (Chris) Hull Bowman, son-in-law John Goss; her grandchildren Fred (Melanie) Goss, Bryan (Rhiannon) Bowman, Raymond (Jennifer) Goss, Stephanie (Noah) Frizzell and six great grandchildren. Her...

Deborah Lynnette Gresham, 62 of LaPorte, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in South Bend. She was born February 22, 1957 in Chicago, the daughter of William and Barbara (Gean ) Finney. Deborah was formerly a school bus aide with New Durham Township in Westville. On May 14, 2000, she married James Gresham, who preceded her in death June 24, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her father William Finney. Surviving daughters, Tonya Baxley and Amanda (Jon) Nebelung, mother, Barbara...

Mary M. Linz, 85, of Valparaiso, passed away on November 16, 2019, in Chesterton. She was born on November 6, 1934, in Valparaiso, to Thomas and Helen ( Roach) Cargo. Mary is survived by her children William M (Andrea) Linz Jr. of Lansing, Illinois, Margaret (Paul) Dombrowski of Lynwood, Illinois, and Debbie (Carl) Dombrowski of Lansing, Illinois. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband William M. Linz Sr., her parents,...

Irma Jane Massom, (nee Winkler) 85 of Valparaiso, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She was born December 29, 1933 in Crown Point, the daughter of Lawrence and Orvilla (Rhodes) Winkler. In 1964 she married Marvin Massom, who preceded her in death in 2004. She had one son Scott Allen who preceded her in death in 2009. Also preceding her in death are a brother Harold Winkler and a sister June Jefferson. Surviving are her brother Bill Winkler of Iowa,...

Emil P. Beeg III, 52, of Valparaiso, passed away on November 15, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born on November 26, 1966, in Valparaiso, to Emil and Nancy (Miller) Beeg Jr. On June 21, 2003, in Valparaiso, Emil married Tracie Klumpe who survives. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #94. He is survived by his wife Tracie Beeg; children Emilia Beeg and Harrison Beeg; mother Nancy (Richard) Beeg Eldridge; and sisters Ellen (Eric) Banschbach of...