Douglas Edwards, Jr. 72, of Lake Village, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018.  He is survived by his children, Tera and Doug, III.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy and parents, Bessie and Doug, Sr. Doug was a retired Pipefitter, working most recently for Unilever Products, and was a member of Lake Village Presbyterian Church.  Cremation will precede Visitation, Wednesday, September 26 from 10-11, concluding with Memorial Services at 11AM, all at his church, 9412...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Symons 43, of Lake Village, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  He is survived by his wife Jennifer; children, Tyler Clinton, Connor and Addison Symons; parents, Cheryl (Dave) Durham and Bob (Jean) Symons; sister, Amy (Terry) Stokes; nephews and nieces, Bradley Rigby, Garren and Raeya Stokes; maternal grandparents, Donald (Fran) Laudig and Leah Schrombeck; paternal grandfather Jim Symons, Sr.; mother in law, Sandra Schild, brother in law,...

Gene Berry 82, of Lake Village, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  He is survived by his wife, Karen Christenson; children, Robin Berry-Patchin and Bruce (Linda), of Lake Village; grandchildren, Justin (Apple), Nathaniel, Michael and Whitney Berry; step children and grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Lucille and his brother Ronald.  Gene was the owner of LuGene Links in Lake Village.  Visitation Friday,...

Sylvia G. Bess 103, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018.  She is survived by her daughter, Connie; grandchildren, Karen Breezley, Eileen (Terry) Thompson, Lorrie Dammarell, Michael Rivera and Bruce (Paula) Rivera; 13 great grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan “Bud”; infant son Harold; grandson Kenneth Rivera; 2 great grandchildren and her siblings.  Sylvia and Bud were former owners of...

Carol Garcia 71, of Lowell, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018.  She is survived by her children, Joseph (Kerry), William (Lia), Caroll (Henry) Schmidt, Charles, Jill Garcia; 18 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Refugio “Joe”.  Carol was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Crown Point. Cremation will precede Visitation, Thursday, September 20th from 10-11AM with Memorial Mass immediately following 11AM, all at St....

John A. Krocker, Sr. 63, of Lowell, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 8, 2018.  He is survived by his wife Kathy; children, John, Jr. and Krystal Krocker-Runyon, both of Lowell; grandchildren, Summer, Gracelyn, Karsyn and Colton Runyon; sister, Rose Parks of Tinley Park and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, George and Emma Krocker. John was a member of Lowell Church of Christ and owner of Rich Construction,...

Milton “Bob” Morris 79, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2018.  He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Wagner); daughters, Debra (Donald) Metzcus of Crown Point and Laurie (Keith) Edwards of Lowell; grandchildren, Danielle Metzcus, Sarah (Spenser Kersey) Edwards and Adam Edwards and his grand dog Ty.  Bob was a lifelong hardworking Farmer, served in the US Army, was a member of Range Line Presbyterian Church, an avid golfer, playing in the Men’s...

Jeffrey S. Pratt 53, of Lake Village, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, September 3, 2018.  Loving son of Tim and Jeanette of Lowell; Loving father to Mallory of Lafayette and Kyle (Crysta) of NE, the mother of his children, Christine; Loving brother to Greg (Tracy) of Lowell and Loving uncle to Lauren and Lindsey.  He is also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and special friend Cindy.  He was preceded in death by his brother Doug.  Jeff was a Territory Sales Manager...

Claire Blissmer 74, of Lowell, IN, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Glen) Staples; stepson, Mike Blissmer grandchildren, Stacey (Scott) Diulio, Derrick (Lara) Glade, Stephanie (Rob) Tromp, Amanda (Todd) Cunningham, Breanne (Marcus) McDowell; great grandchildren, Dakodah, Alan, Caitlin, Trevor, Braden, Carter and Austin; sister, Kay (Adrian) Christ-Kozy; son in law, Terry White. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; and daughter, Tracy...

Robert “Bob” Dewayne Hagan 76, of Lowell, IN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Dewayne as his family called him, and Bob to his co-workers, was born on July 19, 1942 to Robert and Margaret (Nally) Hagan in Uniontown, Kentucky. Robert is preceded in death by both his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Leatrice and Lyle Dale Higgerson. Robert leaves behind his wife, Cindy (Dilbo); daughters, Michele (Dwaine) Munsell, Lora (Donald) Goodman, and...