John C. Harris 81, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Mike Harris, Coleen (Tod) Young, Vicky (Craig) Kurowski, Tim (Emily) Harris; grandchildren, Lauren, Heather, Ariel, Mikayla, Brianna, Brandon. Preceded in death by his parents, Marcellus and Frances Harris; siblings, Charles Harris, Judy Bergstrom. John was an Army veteran and enjoying shopping at Menards. Visitation, Saturday, July 27th from 1-2PM, Memorial Service at 2PM, all...

Doris Curless, 86, was ushered into heaven on July 14, 2019, greeted by the love of her life James (Jim) Curless; beloved son Malcolm Smith, sister Isabelle “Ding” Flanagan; brothers Charles Allen Roberts; Frank Dale Roberts and Don Roberts; as well as two grandsons Luke Holm-Hanson and Corey Holm-Hanson. Doris is survived by son, Raymond (Denise) Smith; step son Tim (Janet) Curless; step daughter Cindy Curless, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great,...

Christopher Ratliff 32, of Schneider, IN, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019. He is survived by his children, Dominick and his mother, Amber Wilson; Penelope, Colt, Delilah and their mother, Nicole Morfoot; mother, Julie (Jack) Brys; brother, James (Dannelle) Ratliff; grandmother, Maryanna Raby. Preceded in death by father, Randal; grandfather, James Raby. Visitation, Tuesday, July 9th from 4-8PM at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN. Cremation...

Robert “Bob” “R.T.” Lynch 79, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Timothy (Ann), Thomas (Therese), Terri (Tim) McInnis and Tracie (Joe) Cash; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his faithful companion, Carmie.  Bob was a retired Supervisor with Ford Motor Company and an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan.  Visitation, Saturday July 6, from 1:30-3:30, Concluding with Funeral Services, at 3:30PM, all...

Richard Fuller 77, of Lowell, passed away, Sunday, June 30, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra; sons, Jeffrey (Michele) of Demotte and Daniel, of Lowell; granddaughter, Nicole (Allen) Migliorini of Chesterton; brother, Paul (Michelle) of Lowell and nephews, Matthew, Ryan and Bryan.  Dick was a retired Heavy Equipment Salesman, member of the Christian Church of Hebron and had been a member of Lowell’s Volunteer Fire Dept. and Lions Club.  A Memorial Service will...

Joan Bukovac 79, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully with a smile on her face, Sunday, June 30, 2019. She is survived by her children, Edward (Lindsey), Bridget (Jeff) Baird; grandchildren, David, Emelyn and Noah; Butch Bukovac and pup, Jameson. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy McCoy; sister, Dorothy Anne Fertig; infant sibling. Joan was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, active in 4-H for 35 years and member of Luci’s Ladies. She retired as an...

Lyle “Dean” Brown 77, of Lowell, IN, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. He is survived by his children, Terilyn Vigue, Dustin (Katie) Brown and Kyla Brown; grandchildren, Abbi and Cole Vigue, Dade and Kiera Brown, Zachary Ihasz, Mason and Nova Dunn; numerous siblings. Preceded in death by his parents, Gwendolyn (Ebert) Brown and Lyle Brown as well as his Grandson Kohen Brown. Dean was a Local 150 Operator and a highly skilled Flooring Installer. His grandchildren brought him...

John Blackwood Heath 73, of Crown Point, passed away at home, Monday, July 1, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife, Diana; son, John (Nicola); grandchildren, Olivia, Jacob and Ryan; sisters in law, Darlene Sund, Anita Heath; sister, Sue (Joe) Serio; and many nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marion and brother, David.  John was raised in Lake Dalecarlia, and was a 1965 graduate of Lowell High School.  He...

Martin Aardema 68, of Demotte, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  He is survived by his wife Teresa; sisters, Joanne (Stephen) Kenny, Gwen Aardema, Lorraine (Dennis) Pegues, all of Worth, Phyllis (Peter) Roeters of Monee, brother in law, Dave Bruinius, numerous nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by his parents John and Tracy and sister, Barbara Bruinius.  Marty was a retired Flat Bed Truck Driver with AMS Motor Services and later drove for Schultz Construction. ...

James Riddle 70, of Lowell and formerly of Crete, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; children, Amy (Tim) Cassata of Lowell and their children, Camille, Emmalyn and Delaney and Savannah (Jay) Bohlen of Crown Point and their children, Matthew, Alanna and Ashley.  Jim was retired from the Steger Police and Public Works Departments, a Vietnam Army Veteran and member of the Crete Motorcycle Club.  Visitation, Saturday from 1-5 Concluding with...