Donna Carlson-Lukish 68, of Lowell, IN passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Terrence; many cousins including Kathy Carlson, Bill Carlson, Kelly Carlson and JodiJody Williams; sister-in-law, Shelley (Ed) Walsh.; nieces and nephews, Erin Rayl, Ryan Walsh, Caitlin Walsh. Preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Dolores Carlson. Donna worked in administration for White Co. Data Systems and Centier Bank for many years. She was down to earth and enjoyed...

Doree Dewes 94, of Lowell, IN, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  She is survived by her son, Dean (Joni) of Lowell; their children, Dave, Marc (Tiffanny); great grandchildren, Olivia and Alia; daughter in law, Lee Dewes, of Lowell; her children, Michael, Nicole. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; children Alice and Scott; parents, Arthur and Alice Jaenke.    Doree was a member of Trinity Lutheran...

Jean Godoy 80, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph Gonino; sons, Richard (Carrie) Verduzco of Crown Point and Albert Verduzco of Schererville; grandchildren, Alyssa, Alicea and Anthony; sister, Lisa (Paul) Henschel of WI; and Joe’s family.  Jean was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Schererville, where her and Joe were both involved with the choir.  She was a Purdue University...

John Little 89, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  He is survived by his children, Michael (Stephanie), Kathryn both of California, Ann (Tim) Simon of Germany; grandchildren, Sabrina and Theo Simon; nieces, nephews and extended family.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Janet; parents, James and Helen Little; brother, James Jr.  John graduated from Lowell High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Purdue...

Sharon Ann Krieter 84, of Lowell, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born at home in Crown Point on June 22, 1939 to Edwin and AnnaBelle (nee’ Kelsey) Patz, who preceded her in death.  She is survived by her children, Debra (Ted) Oboy, Billy (Annie) Krieter, Kathy (David) McDaniel, Cindy (Bill) Handlon, Kevin (Lisa) Krieter, Susan (Larry) Milby and Mark (Melissa) Krieter; siblings, Lynne Fischer, Edwin (Patricia)...

Juanita Collins 100, of Chicago, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She is survived by her children, Patricia MacDonald, Dale Collins; grandchildren, Heather, Andrew, Michael, Melissa; great grandchildren, Sophia, Julia, Mathew and Emma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl. Private Burial will take place in Lowell Memorial Cemetery, Lowell, IN. Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, www.sheetsfuneral.com

Wilma Hardesty 91, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Survived by cousins, Judy (Larry) VanDyke, Alexandria, IN; niece, Tami Lynch; and a host of extended family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.  Visitation will be Monday March 25, from 11-1, Concluding with Funeral Services at 1 PM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lowell, IN.  Burial will follow in West Creek Cemetery. sheetsfuneral.com

Fred M Stockman, "Cooper", 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024.  Born in Hammond, IN to Bernice and Fred Stockman. Growing up in Calumet City, Cooper graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School in 1958 and married Gail Torrez at St. Victor Catholic Church.  He remained devoted to his faith throughout his life and attended St. Andrew Catholic Church. Fred and Gail had four daughters - Linda (Greg) Smith, Susan Stockman, Paula (Mike) Miller,...

Barbara Zink Berkey 70, of Lowell, IN, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.  She is survived by her husband, Evan; children, Jay (Lindsay), and their children, Ronnie and Levi; Jenna, and her pup, Bella.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Mikki Zink. Barbara was a graduate of Purdue and Brigham Young Universities, with a Master’s in Library Science.  She retired from the Lowell Public Library, where she held the positions of Children’s Librarian...

Katherine (Kasparian) Hadders 100, of Poway, CA, a former long-time resident of Lowell, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. She is survived by her son Dennis (Teresa) Hadders and daughter Karen (David) Brainard; three grandchildren: Jonathan (Sarah) Hadders, Elizabeth (Steven) Lombardi, and Daniel (Lyndsay) Brainard; and six great-grandchildren: Noah and Autumn Hadders, and Luke, Rocco, Jesse and Geno Lombardi; sister, Mary Kay (Bob) Broe. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband,...