Dayle Brown 80, of Lowell, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at home.  She is survived by her daughter, Renee (Bob) Asbridge of Lowell; grandchildren, Toree (Tim) Wagner, Korey (Emily) Kraatz, Kyle Kraatz, Zachary Knight, Justin (Jessica) Asbridge, Lauren (Russ) Richardson; great grandchildren, Violet, George, Daphne, Theo, Adelaide, Keaton, Liam and very special friend, Barb Meier.  She was preceded in death by daughter, Karla (nee Karczewski) Knight; husbands, Ken Karczewski...

Richard “Rick” Grubb 71, of Lowell, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at home.  He is survived by his children, Angela (William) Krout, Roseann (Jonathan) Poyourow, and Rebecca Grubb; his pride and joy, grandchildren, Grace, Ava, Sean, and Ana; brothers, David and Charles; brothers in law, Anthony Jr. (Florence) Filipowski, Gregory (Joan) Filipowski, and Joseph (Sally) Filipowski; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; his favorite aunt, holding a special place in his heart,...

Andrew Edward Michiels 24, of Lake Dale, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, as a result of long-suffering mental health issues and drug addiction.  Andrew was born on May, 28, 1995. He lived life hard with massive energy. He loved everyone and everything wholeheartedly. His mind was constantly in motion. Sometimes he accomplished great things and sometimes he couldn't handle life.  Andrew is survived by his parents, Jessica and Dennis Michiels; his sister, Marie Michiels; his...

Tamera “Tammy” Fathke 56, of Lake Dale/Lowell, passed away Wednesday, April 01, 2020.  She is survived by her son, Alexander J Fathke; father, Leamon White; siblings, Terry White, Todd (Laurie) White, Troy (Rachael Simcox-White) White.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol.  Tammy was a longtime Beautician and was very much loved by her son and family.  Private Cremation through Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lowell.  **Due to...

Stuart Flewellen 42, of Lowell, IN, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. He is survived by his children, Nadia, Ninah and Siera; mother, Patty Flewellen; brother, Brian Flewellen. He was preceded in death by his father, David.  Private Cremation entrusted to Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with Burial in West Creek Cemetery. www.sheetsfuneral.com

Helen Pear nee Hardesty 88, of Lowell, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She is survived by her children, Chuck (Linda) Pear, Rick (Gina) Pear, Sandy Boettger, Cindy (Larry) Strayer; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 6 siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; sisters, Mary Ensweiler and Dorothy Scott. Helen was a member of St. Edward Church and enjoyed playing Pinochle and Bridge. Private Cremation entrusted to Sheets Funeral Home...

Brett Blackman 43, of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  He is survived by his parents, Jim and Carol; maternal grandmother, Irma Deichen; siblings Brian (Dawn), Laurie (Jason Gleim) Durall, Linsey (Kevin) Santelik; nieces and nephews, Jordyn , Hayley and Alyssa Durall, Austin, Brayden, Dylan and Kaylin Santelik; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins and his best friend, Gracie his golden retriever.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter F....

Bernard “Bernie” Mueller 87, of Lowell and Wittenberg Nursing Home in Crown Point, passed away Monday March 23, 2020.  He is survived by sisters, Rosalia Sacco of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Rita (Don) Metzcus of Crown Point and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ballou, Dolores Berg and Leroy.  Bernie was a 1950 Lowell High School graduate, a Korean Army Veteran, member of Lowell’s St. Edward Catholic Church and American...

Jean Binge 81, of Thayer, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.  She is survived by her children Kim (Randy Sr.) Kovach of Lake Village, Chris (Lana) of Morocco, Brad of Thayer, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; and her sister Judie Hall from Steger.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ernie and brother Donald Sopetti.  Jean was a member of the Roselawn United Methodist Church and loved nothing more in life than being a wife, mother and grandmother. ...

Maryann “Toots” Llewellyn   Maryann Llewellyn, 93, passed away March 21, 2020.  Survived by children, Reggie (Cindy), Reed, Linda and Dana, all from Lowell.  Grandchildren, Reggie, Greg, Evan, Nicole (Chad) Brink and Reed.  Preceded in death by husband Reggie and son Glenn. Maryann lived a full life, which was dedicated to all her kids.  She always put the needs of others before her own.  She loved sports, especially basketball – her...