All Obituaries

Kenneth R. Horan, 85 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021.  He was born July 13, 1935 in Valparaiso to John and Henrietta (Kitchel) Horan. On September 27, 1954 in Wheeler, he married Karen Eaton, his high school sweetheart, who preceded him in death. Surviving him are his children Richard Horan of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Ron (Cheryl) Horan of Liberty, Indiana, Robin Simmonds of Gurnee, Illinois, and Russell (Linda) Horan of Kendallville, Indiana.; five grandchildren; five...

Jackie Lynn Miller aged 67 passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s hospital in Hobart, IN. Jackie was born December 4, 1953 in Wichita, KS to Charles and Elaine (Hannah) Barlow who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister Jeanie. She is survived by her husband Richard, children Janette (Jeff) Thorn, Crystal (Kevin) Kegebein, Stacy (Jim) Okeley, and Richard (Nichole) Miller. Also surviving are grandchildren Clayton, Jeffrey, Gabby, Lilly,...

David Casbon Obituary David L. Casbon, 80, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10th at his home, surrounded by his family. Dave was born May 21, 1940 in Valparaiso, IN, to Lynnet  M. Casbon and Alice B. Casbon. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Harden, and his sister Mary Benninghoff. He is survived by his four daughters: Tacy (Peter) Borgman, Wendy Casbon, Carissa Casbon (Larry LaTourette) and Erin (Christopher) Sachse; his...

Zachariah Wayne Lee Jr., 87, of Hebron, passed away March 13, 2021. He was born June 29, 1933 in Hartford Ky., to Zachariah W. and Bessie P. (Ferguson) Lee.  On June 7, 1952 he married Loretta J. Hemmings who survives.  Zachariah is survived by his children Larry W. Lee of Hebron, Susan J. (David) Johnston of Raleigh, NC., Anthony A. (Alana) Lee of  Moberly, MO. and Barbara J. (Harlow) Lee of Charlotte, NC, ten grandchildren,  and ten great-grandchildren....

Patsy Gardenia Markland (nee Byrd), 80 of Harrison, Ohio, passed to Glory peacefully at home on April 7th, 2021. She was the devoted wife of Robert Owen Markland, Sr., mother of Gordon Lee McIntosh, Sr., Karen Lynn Bargiel, Sharon Lynn (Craig) McIntosh-Lewin, and Kevin Lee McIntosh, Sr. Patsy was preceded in death by her siblings: Juanita Speier, Glorydeen Sarbell, Dallas Byrd, and Yvonne Jackson. Patsy was blessed to have many nieces and nephews, numerous grandchildren, and several great...

Arthur Wayne Savich 83 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born March 18, 1938 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Nick and Lucille (Bowen) Savich. On April 2, 1960 he married Janet L. Kosier who survives. Also surviving him are his children George Savich and Niki Savich both of Valparaiso; his brother Melvin Savich of Rensselaer and his sister Beverly (Gary) Green of Rensselaer. Arthur was a farmer and graduate of Indiana University. He enjoyed reading and was a member of Pi...

  Vernon James Young, 85 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born August 5, 1935 in Valparaiso to George and Martha (Weishjohn) Young.  On April 15, 1989 he married Linda Eaton who passed away December 4, 2007. Vernon is survived by his children Rodney (Marcia), Wayne (Janet), Ronald “Whitey”, Scott, Laura, Richie, Louetta, Vernon (Darlene) and Shelly; 10 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, seven step grandchildren and 13 step great...

Mary Cooper, (nee Iffrig), passed away after a long battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. She was born on October 23, 1959 to Albert and Alberta Iffrig and was raised in St. Peters, MO. surrounded by love. Mary graduated from Central Missouri State University with a degree in Dietetics. She moved to Chicago to work as a Registered Dietitian and met the love of her life, Jac Cooper at Loyola University Medical Center and they were married on November 10, 1984. Jac and Mary moved to...

Michele Lynn Christy, 66, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at home. She was born November 8, 1954 in Chicago to Joseph V. and Marylee (Fleming) Pollaro. On November 10, 1980 she married Brian W. Christy who survives. Michele is also survived by her children B. J. Christy and Mandy (Joe) DeFelice both of Valparaiso, her stepchildren Glenn (Lisa) Christy and Deborah Heinold both of Valparaiso and Aaron Christy of Hebron; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; her...

Norma Jean Wright, 85, of Valparaiso, passed away on March 16, 2021 in Indianapolis. She was born on August 20, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Charlie and Ollie (Mathias) Young.  On May 25, 1952 in Keokuk, Iowa she married Bruce Wright.  Norma worked as a hotel manager for many years before retiring.  After her retirement, she spent her time volunteering at Bonner Center and enjoyed playing bingo and cards with friends. Norma was known within the family as the queen of crossword...