Lawrence “Larry” Lashbrook January 8, 1944 - May 20, 2019 Beloved ornery husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Larry passed peacefully at home on May 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida (Meyer) Lashbrook and Lawrence A. Lashbrook, Sr.; brothers, Jack and Bob Lashbrook; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jim Springsteen. He leaves behind his wife of fifty-one years, Theresa (Kras) Lashbrook; children, April Lashbrook, Angela (Kevin) Baehr, Amanda...

Harry Tucker 91, of Lowell, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Nancy; children, Larry (Debi), Shane (Kim), Sheree Skertich, LeeAnne (Robert) Whistler; grandchildren, Courtney, Lindsey, Meaghan, Shane Jr., Hannah, Jake, Logan, Nicholas, Brittany, Ben, Melody, Miranda, Katheryn; great grandchildren, Carson, Kiernan, Brandon, Zachary, Grayson, Dylan, Tucker, Alania. Preceded in death by his son, Kevin; son in law, Tim Skertich; parents and...

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...

Pamela M. Vandersteeg 76, of Lowell, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  Cremation will precede a Private Celebration of Life, with Private Burial of Cremated Remains. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Naomi’s House/Moody Church or Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse.  www.sheetsfuneral.com

James Bradford Cotter 77, of Lowell, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 16, 2019. Jim was preceded in death by his son Brian Cotter and parents Tom and Dorothy Cotter. Jim is survived by his daughter Kerie Stevens (Tom Pomper) of Bradenton, FL, Susan Rich of IL; sisters Judy Ayres of Indianapolis, IN and Kathy Baumgardner (Bob) of Hodgensville, KY, grandchildren Ashley Stevens, Carly Stevens, Matthew Stevens, Blake Stevens, Kassidy Cotter and Zak Cotter along with many other nieces,...

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...

John A. “Jack” Eskridge 72, lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, May 08, 2019.  He is survived by his daughters, Abby (Fritz) Dorge and Sarah Willett; grandchildren, Haley Yuhasz, Olivia and Jack McCauley and Brenden Willett; sister, Jeanette (Tim) Pratt, and numerous nieces and nephews, along with many extended family, friends, firemen and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Mae; nephews, Doug and Jeff.  Jack was the EMS...

Rita Deluca 91, of Lowell, passed away Saturday January 26, 2019.  She is survived by her daughter Roberta (Matt) Bryant; 3 grandchildren, Randy (Rene) Wilson of Monticello, IN, Christine (Donald) Collard of Lowell, IN and Jason (Rachel) Wilson of Paducah, KY; 5 great grandchildren Kimberley, Donny, Kayla, Matthew and Dakotah, 3 great great grandchildren Kloe, Kali and Jasmine and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Elsie Ritchie, 5...

Dick Duncan 80, of Lowell passed away April 13, 2019 in Cape Canaveral, FL.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Rick of Lake Village, Rosalyn (David) Anson of Warsaw; grandchildren, Brock (Alyssa), Brett (Molly), great granddaughter, Ella; his brother, Jack and many loved nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd, Jr. and Jean; sisters, P. A. Schrum and Carol “Skip” Loitz.  Dick farmed his whole life and was a member of...

Grace A. Ellingson nee Sheridan               92, passed away surrounded by her family, Friday, May 3, 2019. Grace was born March 31, 1927 in Chicago to parents Irene (nee Boyd) and Bernard Sheridan. Grace was married to Lester I. Ellingson in 1975. Grace is survived by her daughters, JoAnn (Thomas) Bour, Susan Barriball, Grayce (Larry) Schisel, Janet (Kenneth) Honkisz; son in laws, Frank Hlaner and Charles Barriball;...