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...

Thomas J Banjoff passed away on May 6, 2024 at the age of 83 in Crown Point, Indiana. He was born on September 28, 1940 in Sheffield Lake, Ohio to George and Margaret (Borse) Banjoff who both preceded him in death. On November 11, 1967 in Amherst, OH he married Mary Travis who survives him. He is survived by his three children Michael (Brenda) Banjoff of Chesterton, Thomas Banjoff of Hobart, and Robert (Jenny) Banjoff of Hebron; sister Gloria (Donald) Kriebel of Avon Lake, OH., and 3...

William A. Birk 84 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born November 11, 1939 in Mishawaka, Indiana to John H. and Dorothy (Schmeltz) Birk. On November 23, 1968, he married Kathleen E. Swisher who survives. William is survived also by his daughters Kristin Shimer of Valparaiso and Renee Birk of Chicago; his grandchildren Paige Shimer of San Francisco, California; Kylee Shimer of Chesterton; and Jack Shimer of Valparaiso. His sister Ann Marie Kesler of Kokomo, Indiana also...

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...

Pamela Joy Niles, 71 of Valparaiso, passed away April 13, 2024 in Valparaiso. She was born December 23, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Simon and Genevieve (Ryba) Krystek. On July 26, 1975 she married Ronald Niles who survives. Pamela is also survived by her children Samantha (Richard) Runnells of Benton, Arkansas and Kimberly (Ryan) Balko of Valparaiso; her grandchildren Alexander and McKenna Runnells and Connor and Nathaniel Balko. She was preceded in death by her parents. Pamela was an...

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...