Shirley Burns 93, of Lowell, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.  She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Doug) Scaggs of Lowell; 2 grandchildren, Diane (John) Scott of FL, Michael Scaggs of Lowell; 3 great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Rachel and Reena Scott; siblings, Robert and Jack Haney and Norma Surface.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Robert and brother, Fred Haney. Shirley was a member of Lowell’s First United Methodist Church.  Cremation will...

Thomas Peterson 70, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Sang; children, Paula (Jeff) Tier of OH, Dawn (Mike) Cox of Lake Village, Denise (Mark) McLean-Wolgemuth of Lowell, Tai (Thuy) Nguyen and Tuyen (Dao) Bui; 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; siblings, Jim ( Susan), Robert (Mai), Michael (Mikki) and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; son, Allen D. and sister, Carol Anderson.  Tom...

Cindy Vadas 61, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Fred; children, Maggy (Kristapher) Osika, David Vadas; Grandchildren, Kevin, AJ, Elizabeth; siblings,  Rex (Alice) Popplewell, Terry Popplewell, Sharon Drinski, Fred (Mary) Popplewell, Horn Popplewell,  April (Dale) Fowler, Lou Ellen Worley, Janie Eaken, Wendy (Jeff) Denton, Brenda (David) Cooper, Mark (Marissa) Popplewell, Marj Popplewell; numerous nieces and nephews....

Dolores Barker 90, of Lowell and formerly of Lansing and FL, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019.  She is survived by her daughter in law, Lori (Bob) Scherwin and son in law, Al Vidal; grandchildren, Jaclyn (Tomme) Farrell, Jenna and William Barker, Albert, Robert (Brittany) and Sean Vidal; great grandchildren, Levi, Kennedy, Hallie and Madilyn; brother, Herb Henry.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sr., children, Sherry Vidal and Hal, Jr.  Cremation will...

Sally Adler 83, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years Robert Adler. She is survived by her children, David (Amy), Laura (Paul) Rhodea, Linda (David) Peters, Daniel (Charity); 22 grand and great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol Comstock & Paul Adler. Sally enjoyed working as a sitter at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Crown Point, in addition to serving her Heavenly Father with a joy filled heart for all of her...

Sandra A. Benson 82, of Thayer, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 04, 2019.  She is survived by her brother, Butch (DJ) of TX; nieces and nephews, Sandy Kay Marino, Peggy Rouse, Dan Smith, Lisa Smerdon, Mark and Mike Benson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Catherine; twin sister, Pat Smith; brothers, Randy and Ray Benson.  Sandra was a Lowell High School graduate, Post Master with the Thayer Post Office, and member of the Steel City Kennel Club and...

Caryl J. Meadows 90, of Lowell, passed away Monday, November 04, 2019.  She is survived by her daughter, Jayne Cockrell; grandsons, George (Jodie) and Jim (Lindsay); sister, Norma David; niece and nephews, Mike (Gini) David, Caryl (Dennis) Franckowski and Tom (Bernadette) David, and many extended family members.  She was preceded in death, by husband, George.  Caryl was a member of Lowell’s First United Methodist Church and Moose Lodge and was Sales Manager for...

Virgil Leon Clinton 84, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Lowell Health Care Center.  He is survived by his wife Cynthia and their furry little friend, Poobah IV; siblings, Jan Knapp, Donald and Betty (Guy) Barton; 7 nieces and 7 nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie (Ramona), sister in law, Bobbie and brothers in law, John Knapp, Chuck Buche and John Pletcher.  Leon was a 1953 Lowell High School graduate, served in the US Army during...

Jessica Michaels 30, of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Gary (Pam) Michaels; siblings, Julie (Brent) Brockman, Kari (Mike) Ehlers, Melissa (Dave) Hahn; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cynthia Michaels, sister, Crystal Michaels. Jessica was a resident of Help at Home. Visitation, Thursday, November 7th from 1-2PM, Funeral Service following at 2PM, all at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services,...

Paul F. Paprocki 77, of Lowell and formerly Portage, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Julie (William) Hetzel of AZ, Tracy (Don Goldsmith) Mauer of Lowell; grandchildren, Anthony and Paul Mauer, Brad and Abbey Goldsmith; sister, Mary (Harvey) Cox and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sister Sue Ann.  Paul served in the US Army, was a member of Lowell’s St. Edward Catholic Church, and retired...