Ruth Joyce 74, of Merrillville, formerly of Lowell, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 22, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Tom; daughters, Shannon (Stephen Thompson) Joyce and Wendy (Jason) Alley; grandchildren, Eleanor and Nolan Thompson and her sister, Barbara (Roy) Mc Ilvain.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Naomi German.  She was a member of Anglican Church of St. Andrew the Evangelist and active with Daughters of the King and Kairos...

Dolores A. Tilton 88, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Leslie; daughter, Leslie “Leann” (Mike) Ceiga and grandson, Eli; She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Betty, Judy and Cathy. Dolores had been a secretary for Paul Roberts Insurance and Hitzeman Insurance. Visitation, Thursday September 24, from 5-7 with Funeral Services Friday at 11, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E....

Don Holt 81, Lowell, IN, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. He is survived by his children, Dan Francis, Matthew Francis, Joel Holt, Amy (Jason) Hilgeman, Nathaniel (Laura) Holt; son in law, Keith Chopps; grandchildren, Katie, Jessica, Hayley, Jennifer, Steffan, Danielle, Nate, Avery, Jorien, Kiernan and Emmie; great grandchild, Athena; siblings, Shirley Roberts, Ann Souders. Preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer; children, Joshua Holt and Heather Chopps. Don was an Air Force veteran...

Karen Vanover 60, of Lansing, IL, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, with her loving family by her side.  She is survived by her son, Michael (Janice) and their daughter Mikayla; brothers, Larry (Patti) Johnson, Eric Johnson and nieces and nephew, Lauren and Maria; Chloe and Max.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Marianne Johnson.  Karen was an avid pet lover, and took great pride in caring for them as a Pet Sitter/Walker.  Private Cremation...

Ronald P. Niper 78, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Matthew (Tommi), Francis (Reena); grandchildren, Willa and Jackson; sisters, Barb (Ray) Hoyer and Joan Michaledes and was preceded in death by a sister, Louann Michalczak.  Ron was Co-Owner of South Lake Machine Corporation, where he was a Machinist, retiring in 2007.  He was an avid fisherman and Pittsburg Steelers Fan.  Private Cremation will take...

***** Indiana Mandates Social Gathering’s adhere to Social Distancing and Self Care Guidelines inside and outside of our Funeral Home.  In order to accommodate all of family and friends, we ask that you please be brief while visiting in order to make room for additional guests to pay their respects.  Our Lounge remains closed, with no food allowed, for the safety of our families and community.  Masks are required****** Laura Strong-Brugh 47, of Lowell, IN, passed...

Robert J. Buick 79, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou, his parents John and Vergie (Sovonick) Buick and brother Daniel “Joe” Buick.  He is survived by his sister in law, Sharon Buick and many nieces and nephews, including Michael (Coreen) Buick and Roxanne Maksimovic.  Bob was a retired repairman with Ford, Chicago Assembly Plant, and a member of his local UAW.  Bob served in the U.S. Air Force...

***** Indiana Mandates Social Gathering’s adhere to Social Distancing and Self Care Guidelines inside and outside of our Funeral Home.  In order to accommodate all of Bob’s family and friends, we ask that you please be brief while visiting in order to make room for additional guests to pay their respects.  Our Lounge remains closed, with no food allowed, for the safety of our families and community.  Masks are required******    Robert...

***** Indiana Mandates Social Gathering’s adhere to Social Distancing and Self Care Guidelines inside and outside of our Funeral Home.  In order to accommodate all family and friends, we ask that you please be brief while visiting in order to make room for additional guests to pay their respects.  Our Lounge remains closed, with no food allowed, for the safety of our families and community.  Masks are required******   Altagracia “Grace” Gonzalez 81,...

***** Indiana Mandates Social Gathering’s adhere to Social Distancing and Self Care Guidelines inside and outside of our Funeral Home.  In order to accommodate all of Bonnie’s family and friends, we ask that you please be brief while visiting in order to make room for additional guests to pay their respects.  Our Lounge remains closed, with no food allowed, for the safety of our families and community.  Masks are required******  Bonnie M. Clark 74, of...