All Obituaries

Kathleen Frances Howard, 81, of Chesterton Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 10th, 2024.  She was born March 28th, 1942, in Valparaiso Indiana to Allen and Margaret (Wyland) Brown.  On August 4th, 1984, she married James R. Howard, who preceded her in death on December 29th, 2022.  Surviving children are Sheryl (Michael) Cannon, Sandra (Michael) Rogers, Dana Neuts, and Christopher (Michele) Howard.  Kathleen was preceded in death by one son...

Faith E. Schreiber, 76, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Faith was born to Norman and Virgina (Arnold) Janke on April 26th, 1947, in Pontiac Michigan. Faith earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in French Instruction. Faith was a certified Master Gardener who enjoyed growing plants and working in the garden. She was also a very active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. On August 23rd, 1969 she...

Marilyn F. Dodrill, 88 of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born October 30, 1935 in Tefft, Indiana the daughter of Gary and Nettie Kasten. Marilyn was a teacher with the Union Twp. School system and retired from Union Center Elementary School. Marilyn was a member of the Eastern Star, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and was in the Civil Air Patrol. She married Roger Dodrill, Sr., who preceded her in death June 29, 2013. Surviving is her son Roger (Diane)...

Donald Gene Lipke 92 of Hobart, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born September 22, 1931 in Hessville, Indiana to Russell and LaMae (Blackman) Lipke. On June 14, 1952, he married Jean Marie Kraft who passed away October 1, 2014. Don is survived by his sons Martin R. (Cynde) Lipke of Greenville, Indiana and Carey W. (Lisa) Lipke of Hobart, his daughter Carol A. (James) Needham of Hobart; eight grandchildren Samuel (Michelle), Jeffrey (Andrea), Keith, Adam, Aaron (Danielle),...

Terry L. Blaschke, 72, of Chesterton, Passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of her loving family, on Friday, April, 05th, 2024.  Terry was born to Robert H. Nasby and Reva J. (Fellows) Nasby, on May 30th, 1951, in Gary, IN.   Terry was preceded in death by her grandparents Howard and Bertha Nasby and Frank and Adelaide Fellows; and good friend Jane Woodruff.  Terry earned her bachelor’s degree From Indiana University in English Education before earning her...

Judith K Hutton passed away at her home on Wednesday March 20, 2024. She was born in Valparaiso to John and Dorothy (Swelstead) Kyes who both preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband Tom Brown, her brothers Don and Roger, and Shakiva. Surviving is her son Tim (Marianne) Kelley of Valparaiso, 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and special friend Rich Bilic. Judy loved her family greatly and had a special place in her heart for animals and the environment. Judy...

Lucy Lee Treadway 74 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 in Chicago. She was born April 15, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas to Charlie and Margaret (Robinson) Treadway. Lucy is survived by her sister Elizabeth Treadway (Jim) Nipple, Jim (Sharon) Treadway and Jerry Treadway; her nieces Tracie (Daniel) Brown and Tammy (Don) Smith; and her great niece Heidi Smith and great nephew Danny Brown. Many cousins also survive her. Preceding her in death are her parents, her brother Harry...

Dr Gerald “Jerry“ or “Doc” Ronneau, of Valparaiso, IN passed away early on March 27th, 2024 at the age of 87. Born on Flag Day in 1936 on the south side of Chicago, Jerry moved to his adopted hometown of Valpo as a young boy with his sister Sharon, brother Jack, his mother, Genevieve Tuton, and his father, Arthur Ronneau, who founded Gary-Hobart Roofing Supply. The school friends he made from Cooks Corners and Valparaiso High School became lifelong friends. In his...

Lois Earlene (Gumm) Scheerer 92, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born February 5, 1932 in Hobart, Indiana to Arthur and Myrtle (Bringe) Gumm. On February 14, 1953, she married John W. Scheerer who passed away June 3, 2006. Lois is survived by her son John Timothy (Wendy) Scheerer of Chesterton, her cherished grandsons Adam and Nate Scheerer; her brother Terry (Mary) Gumm of Merrillville, her sister-in-law Eileen, four nieces and six nephews. In addition to her...

Marion Lee Osterhout 84, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at home. She was born July 29, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Kenneth and Ellen (Evans) Wonnacott. On January 4, 1958 she married Wendell A. Osterhout who passed away January 19, 2000. Marion is survived by her sons Timothy (Nancy) Osterhout and Jeffery (Tammy) Osterhout both of Valparaiso; nine grandchildren Jon, Steven, Danny, Wendy, Josh, Maggie, Adora, Tessa, and Chloe; seven great grandchildren...