All Obituaries

Ruby M. Metcalf, 103, passed away Saturday August 8, 2020 at Christina Place in Franklin, IN.  She was born October 16, 1916 in Hebron, IN, the daughter of Wallace and Bessie Shinabarger Tucker.  She was a full-time homemaker, enjoying cooking, crafting, and spending time with her grandchildren.  She is survived by 5 children: David (Jeanette) Metcalf of Mountain View, MO; Donald (Barbara) Metcalf of Franklin, IN; Daniel (Brenda) Metcalf of Bargersville, IN; Janet (David)...

Kris Tina Tomlinson, 48 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was born February 13, 1972 the daughter of Kenneth and Doris Jean (Jungels) Tomlinson. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University and a Master's in Social Work from Indiana University Northwest. She advocated for countless women and children through her work at the Caring Place, Midwest Center for Youth and Families, and Dockside Services, and was a bright light for Lilly Pharmaceuticals. She...

Betty A. Sackman, 72 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born March 27, 1948 in Valparaiso to William and June L. (Romine) Baker. Betty is survived by her children Tina (Brad) Monton of Valparaiso, Nicki (Bob) Spencer of Portage, and Tom (Stacy) Steindler of Wanatah; her grandchildren Andrew and Branden Porter, Kodi Soloman, Madeline Chambers, Morgan and Tyler Chambers, Jayme and Cody Spencer; her brothers Frank Nevills, Bill Baker, Chuck Nevills, Larry Nevills and her...

Christine Louise Quinn, 57 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was born April 30, 1963 in Big Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of William Robert and Violet Mary (Stager) Buss. On August 15, 1992, in Pentwater, MI she married James Quinn, who preceded her in death September 3, 2018. Christine was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a director with the U.S. Labor Department. Surviving are her parents William and Violet Buss of Ludington, MI, step children Erin Newman of...

  Betty M. Martin, 94, of Valparaiso, passed away on July 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born on May 2, 1926, in Rensselaer, IN., to Elmer and Ella (Martin) Branaman.  Betty worked at Porter Regional Hospital for over 20 years before her retirement.  On October 4, 1947, she married Carroll Martin who preceded her in death.  Betty was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Banta Senior Center, and the Oasis Club.  She is survived by her...

Martha Rose “Marti” Myers, 73 of Lake Station, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. She was born March 3, 1947 in Hammond, the daughter of and preceded in death by William and Jennie Fields. Marti was an embroidery machine operator. On April 11, 1970 she married James E. Myers, Sr. who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Ketura Thompson of Kentucky, Jennifer Rearick (Nikolaus Nederman) of South Carolina, Katherine (Bill, William, Michael and Jessica) Ellis of...

Marlin K. Lawson, 79 of South Bend, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in South Bend. Marlin passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Hospice House in South Bend after longstanding heart problems. Raised and brought up in Gary and attending William A. Wirt High School, Marlin was a devoted born-again Christian and attended Christian churches regularly. He loved his Lord dearly and the Bible which he treasured. Now he rests in paradise and awaits the coming again of his Master, the Lord...

Iris Jean (Eaton) Caprous, 97, passed away July 26, 2020 at the Golden Living Center in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years Henry Vale Caprous, son Dennis Vale Caprous, grandson Anthony Vale Caprous, granddaughter Stacey Myers and brother William Eaton.  Survived by son Larry Caprous of  Fort Myers, Florida, and granddaughters Julie Miller of Hamburg, New York, Angela (Rick) Cameron of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Lauren Hamaty of...

Let us pause to honor the memory of Donald P. Thornton, also known as, Don, age 80 of Valparaiso, Indiana. Entered his life on January 14, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana He was the loving son of Ralph & Ruth Pohlplatz and upon their death became the loving son of Wendell & Crystle Thornton. He graduated from Bowen High School in Chicago, IL in 1957. He graduated from Minnesota Bible College, Minneapolis, MN in 1962. He also attended the University of Minnesota. Don married Shirley Knight...

John Grabowski, 61, of Valparaiso, passed away on April 19, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1959, in Harvey, IL., to John A. and Helen B. (Kuna) Grabowski, who both preceded him in death.  John had worked as a maintenance manager for Sure Plus. He spent his spare time doing the things he loved, fishing and golfing.  He is survived by his wife Paula Grabowski.  He is also survived by many loved family and friends.  A memorial visitation will be held on July 18, 2020,...