All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Haslet-Clark, 54, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, formally of Portage, passed away on September 9, 2021. She was born on July 25, 1967, in Harvey, Illinois, to Earl and Helen (Lyman) Haslet, who both survive.   On June 13, 2001, Barbara married Benny Clark, who preceded her on August 20, 2021.  She enjoyed connecting with her friends on Facebook and exploring at flea markets.  Barbara is survived by the light of her life, her son, Thane Jesse Arthur Clark of...

Albert LeRoy Shupe, 82 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born June 24, 1939 in Valparaiso, the son of Melvin LeRoy and Cora Alice (Blevins) Shupe. On October 29, 1964, he married Vivian Jean Stevens, who preceded him in death September 18, 2021. He is survived by his children Audria Shupe of New Buffalo, Michigan, Brenda (Dwayne) Reynolds of London, Kentucky and Albert (Christina) Shupe, Jr. of Valparaiso; grandchildren Tabbatha, Mindy, Jeremy, Dustin and Shawn...

Vivian Jean Shupe 76, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born August 14, 1945 in Chesterton to Ray and Adeline (Gaekle) Stevens. On October 29, 1964, she married Albert Shupe Sr. who survives. She is also survived by her children Audria Shupe of New Buffalo, Michigan, Brenda (Dwayne) Reynolds of London, Kentucky, and Albert (Christina) Shupe, Jr. of Valparaiso; grandchildren Tabbatha, Mindy, Jeremy, Dustin, and Shawn; great grandchildren, Keaton, Eathan, Jaiden,...

Maxine Ruth Snider Maxine Ruth Skinkle was born in Porter Co., Indiana March 2, 1919 to Ross and Blanche (Ludington) Skinkle. She was the oldest of 3 girls and grew up on a farm near many of her aunts, uncles, and cousins. After graduating from Boone Grove H.S., Maxine went to Ball State Teachers College and earned her 2-year teaching degree. She later finished her Bachelors degree at Indiana University. She taught elementary grades as well as reading for many years in the Portage, Indiana...

James Clifford Schott, 80 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born February 4, 1941 in Gary, the son of Elmer and Mabel (Nabhan) Schott. Jim was the former co-owner of Town & Country Market. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, fishing and being with his friends and family. Surviving is his children, Dan (Renee) Schott of Valparaiso, Carol (Mark) Rosperski of Valparaiso, Julie (Mike) Tarkane of Valparaiso, Laurie (Kevin) Layman of Englewood, FL, David Schott of...

Robin Dale Herndon, 67 of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born June 4, 1954 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of Clifford and Jeanne (Batty) Ziegler. Robin was a homemaker and loved diamond art, anything Egyptian, her family, her grandkids and football. Surviving are her children, Tracy (Jonathan) Martin of Valparaiso and Christopher (Valerie) Herndon of Michigan City, grandchildren, Joshua Everett, Aiden Martin and Kenley Martin. A sister Linda Rassmussen and...

Joan Adair “Mimi” Clark, 81 of Portage, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born December 25, 1939 in Trimble, Tennessee, the daughter of Henry “Buck” and Versa Irene (Duncan) Vickrey. Joan graduated from East Gary High School in 1957. She retired in 2005 from Porter Memorial Hospital, medical billing department. She was a member of Central Avenue Church of God in Portage and was an avid reader. On October 11, 1958 she married Bobby Clark, Sr, who preceded...

Mary Beth “Mimi” Tyler, 66 of Valparaiso, climbed the Stairway to Heaven on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born July 24, 1955 in Hammond, the daughter of Orville and Eleanor (Matison) Zerkel. Although she chose the name Mimi, in lieu of Grandma, she became Mimi to everyone who knew and loved her. Mimi was the absolute best cook and baker. She loved loud music, blasting David Bowie and Springsteen through the house, themed family parties she helped plan with her daughter,...

Walter Caylor, 83, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday,  August 30, 2021, with his wife of 57 years, and his children by his side.  On September 1, 1963, he married Janet Kay (Miller) Caylor, who survives him.  He is also survived by his two children Tammy (Rick) Evans of Bloomington, IN and Steve (Nicole) Caylor of Valparaiso, IN. His 5 grandchildren Zach Evans, Cole Evans, Macy Evans, Abby Kate Evans, and Luke Caylor. Walter was preceded in death...

Gregory Lynn Burnison, 69 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born October 4, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Carol and Patricia (McCune) Burnison. Gregory was a retired maintenance supervisor. He was actively involved with St. Paul Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #738. On November 25, 1972 he married Sandra Martinez who survives in Valparaiso. Also surviving are his children, Maria (Michael) Herren of Valparaiso, Mark (Lisa) Burnison of...