James Lentz 70, of Lowell, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Rachel; children, Shannon (Brian) Gallas, Natalie (Kyle Demik) Lentz, Samuel (Nanette) Gutierrez and Sabrina (Robert) Luttrell; grandchildren, Aidan Gutierrez, Addison and Olivia Luttrell, Scarlette NiLoff, Emily Malave, Brian and Kyndall Gallas; siblings, Peggy Miller and Terri (Hank) Knowles.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruth and his brother, Joseph.  Jim was...

Mark Beier 65, of Demotte, IN, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. He is survived by his children, Steven Beier, Jenny Beier; grandchildren, Breann (David) Hamm, Dresden Karko; siblings, Neal (Terri), Carol (Jim) Belshaw, Peggy (Jim) Crocker, Crista (Kenny) Stavros, Dave (Amy), Lori Beier. Preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Betty, brothers, Gary and Bill. Mark was a member of the Teamsters Union. Visitation, Tuesday, March 26th from 4-8PM, Funeral Service Wednesday, 11AM, all at...

Abbigail Rose Krizan 1 year old, of Lowell, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Paige and Jimmy Krizan; siblings, Stephany and Dominick; grandparents, Dawn Gradert, Tim (Angie) Gradert, Troy and Donna Krizan; great grandparents, Jim and Carol Croegaert, Arlon and Janice Gradert and great great grandmother, Nellie Ristau; great aunts and uncles, Dorothy Stuppy, Brandon and Julie Croegaert and Michael and Drota Croegaert. Preceded in death by her great...

Melissa Rindfuss 69, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019.  She is survived by her children, Juanita of Lowell, Annmarie of Hebron, Thomas (Regina) of Schneider, Christopher (Nicole) of Lake Village, Genevieve of WI, Georgette of Demotte, Frank of PA and 14 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband George.  Melissa was a member of Lake Village’s St. Augusta Catholic Church.  Cremation will precede a Funeral Mass, Monday March 25, 11AM, at...

Carol J. Shafier 72, of the Lake Dale area of Lowell, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.  She is survived by her children Jeff (Kristin) of Mishawaka and Bridget (Mark) Steigerwald of Lawrenceburg and their father William Shafier; sister, Sharon Ilijanich of Calumet City and grandchildren, Dana, Abbey and Olivia Shafier, Benjamin, Chloe and Emily Steigerwald; niece, Diana (Tony) Giordano and their children, Grace, Ellie and Jacob, nephews, Brian Ilijanich, James Berger and his...

Shirley Anne (Shipman) Evans left this earth for heaven on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Kathmandu, Nepal due to complications after surgery.   Shirley was born in Lafayette, Indiana on November 25, 1948 to Robert F. and Helen (Seyler) Shipman. She was a graduate of Cristobal Jr. Sr. High School, in Coco Solo, Canal Zone, Panama and continued her studies at Goshen College in Indiana.  She later moved to Houston, Texas and graduated from Texas Women's University with a BS in...

Linda Hug, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, March 16, 2019 at her Crown Point apartment. Linda graduated from Lowell High School and has remained close friends with many of her classmates, getting together with them over the years for monthly dinners. Linda recently celebrated her 55th reunion with the class of ’62 in 2017. Linda earned her secretarial certificate from the Hammond Business College in 1962, and graduated from Indiana College of...

Randall L. Santy 77, of Lowell passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 14, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan (née Sacco); children, Cheryl (Dwane) Austgen of Cedar Lake, Steven (Heather) Santy of West Lafayette; grandchildren, Lauren and Natalie Austgen; brother, Michael Maynard; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son David Santy, his sister Debbie Kohl, his brother Frank Santy, and his brother Larry...

Ray Draper 75, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Char (Blake) Sheets, Kathy Wright and Bill (Stephanie); grandchildren, Kay, LeeAnn and Blake Sheets; Jon Michael, Justus, Jeremiah, Jacob and Keziah Wright; Kalen and Camden Draper and 8 great grandchildren; siblings, Rosella (Joe) Carter, Butch (Angie), Mike (Amber), Elana (Joe) Steckler and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sister Kay...

Gregg Tindle 53, of Lowell, passed away Tuesday, March 05, 2019, after a brief battle with ALS.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Valerie; daughters, Amanda, Rebecca and Erika and he was a dedicated and loving Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Lander and Virjean.  Gregg was a Coast Guard Veteran, serving in Desert Storm and had worked for Ashland Hardware Systems, Lowell, as a Maintenance Technician.  Visitation,...