All Obituaries

Judith (Judy) Morgan, born on September 18,1940 in Hemlock, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life to be with the Lord on December 4, 2023 in Chesterton, Indiana, Judy was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother whose life left a profound impact, and her memory will remain deep in the hearts of those who knew her. She was a woman full of love and kind-heartedness. Judy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bryce Morgan, whom she married in 1961. She was a devoted...

Joseph J. Vass passed into eternal life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.   Joe was born on August 26, 1939 to Michael and Emma (Horvath) Vass. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeffrey and brother Michael Vass.   Joe is survived by his beloved wife Dianne (Wirth) with whom he shared 65 years, loving children David (Martha) Vass, Joni (Jeff) Corsbie, Jeannie (Cliff) Kissinger, and Dan Vass. Joe delighted in times spent with his ten grandchildren, Adam Vass, Molly...

Helen L. Wiggins, age 99, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1924, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She grew up in the Valparaiso area and left farm life to attend and graduate from South Bend Business College. While there, she worked as a nanny to pay for her schooling. She met Donald Eugene ‘Gene” Wiggins while he was attending school at Valpo Tech after he served in World War 2. They were married on May 15, 1948. He preceded her...

David B. Wever, 77 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born June 14, 1946 in Bedford, Indiana, the son of Winfred H. and Gertrude E. (Wills) Wever. David was a retired US Army Master Sergeant and served in Vietnam. He enjoyed watching any type of Indiana basketball and listening to the Eagles. He was very devoted to religion. Surviving is his daughter Jamie (Lee) Lemon of Fort Wayne, his son David H. (Rebecca) of California, 5 grandchildren, 1 great...

Marlene F. Miller, 86 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born July 9, 1937 in Winamac, Indiana the daughter of Kenneth and Clara (Luetzow) Gumz. She was a receiving clerk at Wise Way and worked at Miller’s Mart and as a lunch lady at St. Paul School. She is survived by her children, Scott (Jan) Miller, Greg (Andrea) Miller, Daralee (Lucy) Miller and Matt (Donna) Miller, grandchildren, Matt (Stacey) Miller, Jolene (Kevin) Mulcahy, Dustin Miller, Christopher...

Harold Paul Sulivan, 87, passed away in Ft Myers, FL on Friday, November 17, 2023.  He was born May 26, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Harold Paul and Viola Rose (Kilboy) Sullivan.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, son Timothy, brothers James, Dennis and Robert and his sister Shelia. He is survived by his children, Brian (Chrystaline) Sullivan of Atlanta, GA, Mary Pat (Patrick) Halpin of Villa Hills, KY, Maureen (Dave) Zachary of Hebron, KY and Mike...

William L. Pierce, 77 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born August 17, 1946 in Valparaiso, the son of Earl and Ella Mae (Hapner) Pierce. William was a US Army Veteran, farmer and US Postal worker. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Wanatah and the American Legion Post in Wanatah also. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Lois (Burrus) Pierce September 4, 2003. Surviving is his son Ryan (Tricia) Pierce of Valparaiso and Kellie (Tom) Newton of...

Anthony Hutton, 53, died at his home in Indianapolis on Wednesday, November 8.  He is survived by his three children, Alessandra, Sam and Kendall, his father, James, his brother Mike (Mary), his sister Melissa (Bob), all of Valparaiso and his brother Joe (Donna), of Vancouver, Washington, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly. Tony was born in Valparaiso, graduating from Valparaiso High School in 1988. He attended Marquette University in...

Douglas Guy Lang, age 77 of Valparaiso, Indiana, beloved husband of Bonnie Lang, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. He was born February 3, 1946 in Bass Lake, Indiana to Glen and Edith Lang. He was a 1964 graduate of Liberty Township High School. He went on to play semi-professional basketball before serving in the United States Army as Sergeant in Vietnam from 1965-1968, where he earned a Bronze Star for his efforts. He worked as a Superintendent for the Indiana State...

Mayme Darlene Carpenter, 85 of Gary passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born August 14, 1938 in Valparaiso, the daughter of Harold Tomlinson and Rosadel (Lane) Heiser. Mayme was a sales person in the shoe department with Carson Pirie Scott for 25 years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merrillville. On October 15, 1983 she married Leslie R. Carpenter, who survives in Gary. Also surviving are her sons, Kip (Kimberly- deceased) Carpenter of Detroit, Christopher (Joan)...