All Obituaries

Theresa A. Grochowski, 76 of Portage passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 in Chicago. She was born March 19, 1942 in Gary to John and Mary (Osielck) Boynak. On December 26, 1964 she married Jerry Grochowski, Sr. who passed away July 29, 2010.  Theresa is survived by her son Jerry Grochowski of Portage, her daughter Gina(Rick) Plunk of Finger, Tennessee, her grandchildren Alyssa (Chris) Reynolds and Kassy Plunk; and two great grandchildren Greyson and Aubrey. In addition to her...

Helen M. Price, 85, of Valparaiso passed away September 9, 2018 in Valparaiso. She was born on September 13, 1932 in Valparaiso to Leslie and Ruth (Nickerson) Hall. On November 2, 1952 she married Eugene Price who precedes her in death. Helen enjoyed reading, traveling, word searches and writing. She is survived by her sister Mary Huhn of Maine, brother Jerry Hall of Michigan, children Mike (Marie) Price, Gail (John) Wehner, Lynn (Jeffrey) Burns, grandchildren Mathieu (Tanya) Price, Amanda...

Cynthia J. Barnes 61, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at home. She was born May 21, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Hazael and LaVerne (Schindler) Albert. On May 18, 1979 in Jeffersontown, Kentucky she married Donald Barnes who survives. Also surviving are her children Eric (Suzanne) Barnes, Wesley (Marissa) Barnes, Emily Barnes and Kevin (Kelly Bledsoe) Barnes, all of Valparaiso, four grandchildren Caleb, Marissa, Leah, and Ava; her brothers and sisters, Sheryl (Jim)...

James Quinn, 72 of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. He was born January 1, 1946 in Alencon, France, the son of Roy and Georgette (Pare’) Quinn. James was a Police Union Representative and a member of the Federal Order of Police. He is survived by his wife, best friend and love of his life, who he married August 15, 1992 in Pentwater, MI. Also surviving are his children, Erin Newman of Pennsylvania, Brett (Jessica) Quinn of Massachusetts, 4 grandchildren and 3 sisters,...

Mary H. Gielow, 72 of Winamac, passed away, Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Golden Living Center in Knox. She was born August 27, 1946 in Gary, the daughter of Del and Edna (Galbart) Selsor. Mary was a bookkeeper at Valparaiso University and enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Surviving are her children, Tammy Tschida of Portage and Tom (Leanna) Gielow of Winamac, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Roberta (John) Rose of Chesterton, Steve (Kathy)...

Zachary Scott Holland, 20 of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 as the result of a car accident. He was born March 19, 1998 in Hobart, the son of James P. and Rachel E. (Johnson) Holland. Zachary was a guard at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. Surviving is his father James (Marcy) Holland of Valparaiso, his mother Rachel Johnson Holland of Valparaiso, sisters, Tiffany Holland of Valparaiso and Samantha Holland of Valparaiso, stepsister Jessica Staniszewski of...

  Mary H. Gielow, 70 of Winamac, passed away, Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Golden Living Center in Knox. She was born August 27, 1948 in Gary, the daughter of Del and Edna (Galbart) Selsor. Mary was a bookkeeper at Valparaiso University and enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Surviving are her children, Tammy Tschida of Portage and Tom (Leanna) Gielow of Winamac, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Roberta (John) Rose of Chesterton, Steve (Cathy)...

Glenna Kay Lamphier, 75 of North Judson, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. She was born July 25, 1943 in Gary, the daughter of Robert R. and Ruby M. (Hamm) Beckett. Surviving is her daughter, Luana Douthitt (Steve) Polley, of Florida, 3 grandchildren, John R. and Laicken R. Gue both of CA, Thomas R. Polley of FL, 1great grandchild, Peyton J. Gue of FL, 2 brothers, Bobby (Marylou) Beckett and John (Diana) Beckett and sisters, Bonnie (Dennis) Peck and Mary (Robert) Woodworth and many...

    Michael James Galanis, 65, of Valparaiso, passed away on August 11, 2018, at his residence.  He was born on January 27, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, to John and Cleo (Pannos) Galanis.  He worked for over 35 years as a lawyer.  Michael had many activities that he enjoyed participating in such as painting, writing, reading, movies, golf, and music.  He had a brilliant mind that was evident in his endeavors as an inventor and thoughts on philosophy.  Michael...

Dr. Eugene Gersh, 94 of Chesterton, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home. He was born May 20, 1924 in Manhattan, New York to Edward and Anna (Jaffe) Gersh.  On May 5, 1956 he married Bonnie Beach who passed away April 18, 2018.  Gene is survived by his nephews Eugene E. (Valorie) Engel of New Jersey and Vernon Engel of Portage, his niece Miriam (Ian Hart) Maduro of Massachusetts, caregiver and great niece Dawn Engel, many great nieces and nephews, several great-great...