All Obituaries

Donald Gillim age 72, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Tina Gillim; children, Daniel (Katherine) Gillim; bonus children, Timothy (Amanda) Collins, and Sharon Collins; grandchildren, Chloe Gillim, Bentley Collins, Landen Collins, Harper Collins, Anthony Jackson, Isabella Collins, and Amari Baldwin; sister-in law, Cindy Gillim; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and canine pal, Jinx. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin...

Susan Louise Paz (nee Swaim), age 77, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Susan is survived by her loving partner of 27 years, Nate Underhill; children, Harold Paz, Edward (Jessica) Paz, Brian (Jessica) Paz, and Sharon Paz; grandchildren, Halen Paz, Gabriel Paz Drew, Angelo Paz, and Michael Paz; siblings, Ellen (Richard) Mikus, Terence Swaim, and Rosemary Nolan; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and...

Joseph A. Nowak, age 85, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Michelle) Nowak; grandchildren, Danielle (Daniel) Scheidt, Jason (Harlene) Nowak, Daniel Nowak Jr, and Robert Nowak; great-grandchildren, Evalina Nowak and Violet Scheidt; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Walyera (Violet) Nowak; wife, Valerie (Sue) Nowak; sons, Joseph Nowak and John Nowak; daughter-in-law Kathy Nowak; brother,...

George Michael Dobos Sr., age 83, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024. He is survived by sons, James J. Dobos  and George (Jennifer) Dobos Jr.; grandchildren, Natalie Dobos, Jason Dobos and Brad Dobos (Valerie); great-granddaughter, Kyre; siblings, Mary Ann (late Michael) Polich and John (Rita) Dobos and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Mae Dobos; parents, Mike and Mary Dobos and siblings, Albert Dobos, Edward Dobos and Dolores...

Andrew Klosak age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. In his final weeks, he was surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. He is survived by his children, Sharon (Steve) Magiera, Jackie Mullany, Andy( Kim) Klosak and Michelle( AJ) Jones; grandchildren, Megan Magiera, Lauren (Kurtis) Harris, Lindsey (Randy) Puckett, Sean and Erin Mullany, Kaleigh Klosak, Austin, Gillian and Andrew Jones; great grandchild, Hadley Harris; dear sister Eileen( late Robert) Costino; numerous nieces and...

Mario Alan Gregory, aka "Butch", peacefully passed away at the age of 76 on Monday, April 8, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Madelyn Gregory; his children, Michelle Starr and David Gregory (Jennifer); grandchildren, Jacob Starr (Alyssa), Shelby Starr, Josh Starr, David Starr, Cole Gregory and Beau Gregory; brother, Ronald Gregory (Barbara), and nephew, Mark Gregory (Nichol). Preceded in death by parents, Mario and Helen Gregory. Alan was born January 18, 1948 in Gary, IN...

VaRetta James, age 74, finished her earthly journey and joined her husband in heaven on April 8, 2024. She is survived by her two sons: Richard (Sheri) James and Benjamin (Melissa) James and grandchildren: Nick James, Demi Lewis, Brett, Tori, Zoey Thomas and Chloe James and great grand-daughter: Braylee; Sisters: Andrea, Rhenda, Austeen and Vinell; numerous nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by husband Bobby James, parents Austin and Irene Hughes; Brothers JW, Murrell, Roger, Tony and...

Hal Eugene Darnell, 58, of Crown Point, IN passed away on April 7th, 2024. He was a quiet and loving man with a mind that often worked faster than his mouth could keep up. He loved to learn and tinker and build. Music was his love language and he was quick to share facts and slow to share opinions. Hal was born on January 22, 1966 to Dianne and Harold Darnell in Hammond, Indiana. After he graduated from West Ottawa Public High School in Michigan in 1985 he went on to work in...

John R. Rice passed away April 7, 2024. John is survived by his niece, Jannett Shelton; brother-in-law, Bill Riley; and nephews, Michael and Rodney Riley.  John was visited by a dear friend and family prior to his passing. He wanted no grieving. John had a wonderful and unique sense of humor. He was part of a Corvette club at one time and was a motorcycle enthusiast. John was always willing to help others, and loved dogs. John will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Family...

John Franklin Arnold Jr. age 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bette Ann Arnold; sons, Dave (Mia) Arnold and Donald Arnold Sr.; grandson, Donald Arnold Jr.; brother, Richard Arnold; brother-in-law, Mick (Jackie) Retheford; niece, Jennifer (Dave) McClure; nephew, Jim (Mallory) Retheford; great nieces, Lauran, Sidney and Tatum and great nephews, Ryan and Aaron. Preceded in death by his father, John Arnold Sr.; mother, Lilyan Rife...