All Obituaries

Halford Leon Wells, 82 of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born April 9, 1937 in Harlin County, KY., the son of James and Monett (Sheperd) Wells. He was a Electrician Tech at McGill Manufacturing, and a member of Liberty Bible Church. He married Geneva June (Poynter) Wells, who preceded him in death on October 12, 2008. Surviving are his children, James L. (Mary E.) Wells of Valparaiso, Kathleen R. Downey of Pensacola, FL, and Cynthia (Gregory) Rogers of Valparaiso. 6...

  Cheryl L. Short, 62, of Valparaiso, passed away on July 8, 2019 at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1956, in Valparaiso, to Clyde and Aldona (Janusevic) Short. Cheryl worked as a nurse for many years. She is survived by her mother Aldona Short, sister Carol Platt-Miller, her beloved dog Colt, and horse Rose. She was a 10 year member of the Porter County 4-H. Services are pending at this time. To sign an online guestbook. www.bartholomewnewhard.com

Philip Thomas Welsh, 85 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born November 11, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Michael J. and Mary Bernadine (Moran) Welsh. He was a steel mill supervisor and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. On November 20, 1954 he married Elizabeth Rae Holmgren, who preceded him in death March 16, 2013. Surviving are his children, Liz (Paul) Gilmore, Mike (Sue) Welsh, Brady (Anita) Welsh, Lorrie Dulla, Bob (Marianne) Welsh and Mary...

Esther C. Lewin, 97, Remington, passed away Wednesday, June 19,2019. She was born July 27, 1921, in Crown Point, IN., the daughter of William and Anna (Wesley) Gernenz, who both preceded her in death. On August 23, 1940, in Crown Point, IN., she married Everett Lewin who also preceded her in death. Esther worked as a baker for Crown Bakery in Crown Point before retiring. She enjoyed Crocheting, cross-stitching, and working word puzzles. Surviving are her children Rick (Rhonda) Lewin,...

David Stuart Kurtz, Sr. 60 of Valparaiso, formerly of Medina, Ohio. passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was born December 11, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Michael and Ruth E. (Neil) Kurtz. David was a pipefitter with the Ford Motor Company and a Mason with the Medina Blue Lodge 58. David was also a member of the AL Koran Shrine of Broadway Heights, Ohio. Surviving is his wife Magali “Maggie” (Morales) Kurtz of Valparaiso, daughter Natalie Ann Kurtz, son...

Jo Anne (Ellis) Nowlin, 67, of South Bend and formerly of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, June 10. Born June 30, 1951 in Valparaiso, Jo graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1969 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Masters of Education both from Purdue University.  She taught at Hobart Middle School for more than 20 years and was an active Girl Scout Leader before that. Jo was a proud and loving mother and grandmother. She had a passion for reading and enjoyed...

Kenneth E. Coslet, 91 of Valparaiso, passed away, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He was born July 2, 1927 in Porter, Indiana the son of Henry and Margaret (Foss) Coslet. Kenneth was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked security at Bethlehem Steel. Surviving are his children, Michael Coslet, Jo Ann (Phillip) Carlson, Sandra Coslet, Barbara Holevoet, Michael (Jackie) Coslet and Jaimi Foreman, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a brother Robert Coslet. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra...

Leta Mabe, 82 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019. She was born February 17, 1937 in Sparta, Tennessee, the daughter of John and Lily (Anderson) Stewart. Leta worked as a molder at McGill Manufacturing. On July 4, 1956 she married David Mabe, who preceded her in death. Surviving is her daughter Debra Mabe, a grandson, a great grandson, a sister Gladys Johnson and many nieces and nephews that dearly loved her. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter Diana, sister...

Faith T. Lodics (nee Cannie) 86, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. She was born July 13, 1932 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Florimond and Frances (Carlson) Cannie. On June 6, 1953 she married Ernest S. Lodics who passed away April 1, 2013. Faith is survived by her children Ernest (Doris) Lodics of Arlington, Texas, Matthew (Gloria) Lodics of Valparaiso, Daniel (Lori) of Valparaiso, Paul (Marie) Lodics of Avon, Indiana, Edward (Julie) Lodics of Greensboro, North Carolina, John...

Joanne Frances Joseforsky, 72 of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was born January 21, 1947 in Gary, the daughter of Eugene amd Josephine (Luzar) Joseforsky. Joanne retired from Southlake Methodist Hospital after 25 years with the housekeeping department. Surviving are her brothers, Ronald (late Patricia) Joseforsky of Lowell and Alan Joseforsky of Crown Point and her sister Carol (Lud) Yards of Valparaiso. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Doris Benka....