Judy Abernathy 71, of Morocco and formerly Black Oak, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.  She is survived by her daughters, Kim (Bill) Moore-Scheidt of Morocco and Eydie (Dexter Herron) Gains of Lake Station; mother, Nancy Gresham of Crown Point; grandchildren, Daniel (D’anna) and Dustin (Taylor) Hoover; Tiffanie (Tyler), Kody (Char) and Kyle (Hannah) Hamilton; great grandchildren, Myleigh, DJ, Hunter, Tyke, Liam, Damian and Aria; her siblings, Kathy Summers of Merrillville and...

Timothy Hofmann 54, of Hebron, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Timothy (Kayla Duffy) Hofmann, II, Samuel Hofmann and Jordan Morgan.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Hertha; and his brother, Paul. Tim was a Tow Truck Operator with Ray & Wally’s Area Garage.  He was a former Beecher Fireman and Paramedic for over 23 years ad member of the IL Firefighter’s Association.  He also was the...

James M. Cassoday 84, of Lansing, IL passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  He is survived by daughters, Terri (Gary) Hulsey of CO, Audrey Rothgeb of Fowler, Leanna Cartwright of Merrillville and Judy (John) Hartsough of Fowler; grandchildren, Craig, Adam, Matt, Elliot, Amanda, Luke, Cole, and great grandchildren Shepard and Alice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; and his longtime special friend Betty Kerns.  James was 1 of 13 children.  He was a Chef, working...

Margie Travis 93, of San Pierre and Wheatfield, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She is survived by her daughters, Janice (Ronald) DeLoach and Hilda Travis; grandchildren, Jennifer Samuels, Casey Werts, Travis DeLoach, Matt Travis, Rachel Follrad, Sarah Travis, Jaime Ferguson, Meredith and Becky; 16 great grandchildren and 2 great-great granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Minor; children David and Kathy Ferguson;...

Curtis Davis 71, of Crown Point, IN passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Patty; children, Dustin (Jody) Williams, Donovan (Rachel) Nelson; grandchildren, Emma, Isabella and Kaiden; siblings, William “Bill” (Carol) Davis, Pastor Ron (Kathy) Davis. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Lorraine Davis; sister, Donna Cody. Curt was the owner of Davco Heating and Cooling. He had many friends and family that he cared for; he would become friends...

Annabelle Walters 92, of Lowell, IN passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She is survived by sons, Richard (Donna) of Valparaiso, Glen (Sandy) of Indianapolis and Mike (Judy) of Lowell; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; 2 grandchildren, Adam Walters and Heather Benton.  Annabelle was an active member of Lowell Church of Christ.  She retired from Chase Bank / Lowell National Bank as Head Book Keeper. ...

Rhonda Strickhorn-Smitherman 63, of Calera, AL, formerly of Shelby, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Smitherman; siblings, Mike Strickhorn, Linda (Gary) Longhi, Misty (Dave) Frampton, Gerald (Sherry) Lauderback; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved Yorkie, Buster. Preceded in death by her parents, John Strickhorn and Alice Lee; and her beloved Yorkie, Bella. Rhonda was a 1977 graduate of Lowell High School and went on to become a...

Rose M. Sinsabaugh 83, lifelong resident of Lake Village and Roselawn, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, in Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Winamac.  She is survived by her children, Roy (Nora) Cain, Jr. of Shelby, Mary (Randy) Potts of Rensselaer and Tina (Jim) Gildersleeve of AZ; daughter in law, Tina Rayner; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Louis Gundy and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Arvel Ray Milton 86, returned to his Heavenly home on March 5, 2023.  Arvel was born June 27, 1936, in Pomona, IL, to Agnes Lipe and Otho Ray Milton. He was an army veteran in the Korean War, and spent his time working at Inland Steel as an accountant for 30 years. He was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Arvel loved music, reading, and spending time with his family. He was loved by many, and a friend to everyone. He is survived by one son, Steven...

Virginia Addleman 92, of Lowell, IN passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023.  She is survived by her children, David (Cheryl), Linda Jones, Diane (David) Ridder, John (Tonya); 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.  Virginia was born August 29, 1930 in Butternut Township to Chester (Chet) and Hazel (Peterson) Austin.  After High School, Virginia attended Mankato Teachers College and took the two year Elementary Education Program.  Virginia and husband, Allan lived in...