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02/21/2026

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02/20/2026

Deborah "Debi" Harlow, age 63, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born on April 9, 1962, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Charles and Annette (Pekonis) Romine.

Debi is survived by her husband, Rob Harlow; children, Taylor Harlow and ...

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02/20/2026

Carol Jean Cherepko, age 83, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born on June 7, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, to Elmer and Adele (Borg) Isaacson.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Susan Mizgate; grandchildren, Bradley Skyler Mizg...

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02/19/2026

Wilda M. Hughes, age 87, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on April 10, 1938, in White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia, to Leonard Thomas and Wilda Edna (Saunders) Craft.

Wilda is survived by her daughter, Diana (Bruce Hoffm...

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02/19/2026

Did you know caskets can be made from wood, metal, or eco-friendly materials? Each one offers different features, styles, and benefits for the families we serve.

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02/19/2026

Ron Horton, age 78, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1947, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Grady and Sadie (Tinney) Horton.

Ronald is survived by his son Scott (Laura) Horton; three daughters, Kati (Thomas) Kirkpatrick, Heather...

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02/18/2026

Dennis John Oslizlo, born March 17, 1977 in Crown Point, Indiana to John and Antoinette Oslizlo. He passed away on February 14, 2026 in his home from a short battle with stage 4 colon cancer, with his loving wife, father, and brother by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kalynn Osl...

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02/18/2026

Stephen Sullivan, age 43, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born on November 18, 1982, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Joseph and Dawn (Watts) Sullivan.

Stephen was a devoted family man and avid outdoorsman and reader. Stephen enliste...

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02/18/2026

Anna Lucille Cunningham, but always went by Lucille, passed away on February 16, 2026 in Valparaiso IN. She was born March 22, 1924 in Chesterton, IN, to Bartholomew and Lena (nee-Thoesen) Cunningham.

Anna married Robert T. Hughes in the year of 1966 in Ohio. After marriage she and Bob move...

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02/18/2026

Nancy Eleanor Smenyak, 81, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2026, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life.

Born on September 25, 1944, to John and Betty (Williams) Wilson, Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Portage High School. From an early age, she...

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02/17/2026

We are grateful for every member of our community who allows us to serve and support them. Your trust during life’s most difficult moments shapes who we are and the care we provide.

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02/16/2026

Jerry “Perk” Perkins, 77, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on January 26, 2026, just six days after celebrating his 77th birthday. Born on January 20, 1949, in Freeport, Illinois, to his beloved parents, Orin and Helen Perkins, Jerry grew up in Miller and carried his Northwest Indiana roots with pri...

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