Obituaries

Donald Alfonse Matthys, 90, of Westville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born October16, 1934 in North Liberty, Indiana to Achiel and Suzanna (Van Overberghe) Matthys.  On September 12, 1959 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Otis,...

Marilyn Goetz of Westville, IN passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born August 4, 1930 to Lois and Alden Beahm who both preceded her in death. On November 4, 1952 she married Robert Goetz who precedes her in death. Also...

Kenneth (Spanky) Dean Sims left this life to be with his Lord, Jesus, on November 19, 2024. Kenneth was born on August 13, 1938, to Minter and Bessie (King) Sims. Starting in the early 1950’s Kenny worked for several local farmers; and he joined...

Lee D. Davis, 71 of Wanatah, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 in Valparaiso. He was born November 7, 1952 in Harlingen, Texas to Frank and Irma (Kimble) Davis. On February 2, 2002 he married Judi Davis who survives. Lee is also survived by his...

Mary L. Janatik, 91 of Michigan City, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born September 21, 1932 in Valparaiso to Frank and Rosalie (Hock) Firanek. On October 13, 1956 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Otis she married Paul P. Janatik who...

William M. Bechinske, 94 of Westville, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at home. He was born February 18, 1929 in Chesterton to Frederick and Clara (Kaiser) Bechinske. On October 31, 1953, he married Eilene Fay Rogowski who passed away...

Jerry Sue Gordon 87 of Westville, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in Michigan. She was born September 27, 1936 in Ripley, Tennessee to John Wesley and Corinne Nell (Jones) Sadler. On August 15, 1954 in Edith Tennessee, she married James Edward...

Jerry Sue Gordon 87 of Westville, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in Michigan. She was born September 27, 1936 in Ripley, Tennessee to John Wesley and Corinne Nell (Jones) Sadler. On August 15, 1954 in Edith Tennessee, she married James Edward...

Elmo Osborn “Red” Elliott, Jr., 93 of Westville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023. He was born June 1, 1930 in Wanatah, Indiana to Elmo and Mildred (Hill) Elliott. He was married to Joanne Elizabeth Wright on July 23, 1950. He...

Dan VanSchoyck 73 of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in LaPorte. He was born August 14, 1949 in LaPorte to Richard D. and Charlotte (Schultz) VanSchoyck. On June 29, 2002 he married Annette Ohman who survives. Also surviving him are...