Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home

10/31/2025

🎃 Halloween is a time for community, laughter, and a little candy, too. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, handing out sweets, or just enjoying the fall evening, we’d love to hear how you’re celebrating. Tell us below!

10/30/2025

❤️ Wise words from Brene Brown on compassion and connection:

My mom taught us never to look away from people’s pain.

The lesson was simple:
Don’t look away. Don’t look down. Don’t pretend not to see hurt. Look people in the eye. Even when their pain is overwhelming.

And when you are in pain, find the people who can look you in the eye.

We need to know we are not alone, especially when we are hurting.

This lesson is one of the greatest gifts of my life.

– Brene Brown

10/28/2025

Thank you to all who submit such kind and thoughtful reviews and testimonials. It's always an honor to serve families in their time of need!

10/27/2025

Kenneth W. Thompson, age 58, of Portage, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Hobart, Indiana. He was born on September 26, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Shirley (Casteel) Thompson.

On August 1, 1992, Ken married his high school sweetheart and the lov...

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10/24/2025

Mae Ann Henderson, age 95, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at home. She was born on August 26, 1930, in Spokane, Washington, to Verne and Vera (Svendsgaard) Church.

Mae Ann is survived by her two sons, Bjarne (Cynthia) Henderson and Verne (Anna Mercader) Hen...

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10/23/2025

Bud L. (Lesnick) Bishop born May 17, 1972, has passed away on October 9, 2025. He was a longtime resident of Chesterton and Westville areas. Bud is survived by his parents, Greg and Leona Bishop; his sister, Jennifer (Bill Persuhn) Bishop; his niece, Maurissa (RJ) Shoupe; and great nephew, Holden Sh...

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10/23/2025

💙 Remember, grief is not weakness — it’s love in action.

MYTH: It’s important to “be strong” in the face of loss.

FACT: Feeling sad, frightened, or lonely is a normal reaction to loss. You don’t need to “protect” your family or friends by putting on a brave front. Showing your true feelings can help them and you.

Do you agree?

10/21/2025

JJ Gilmer, age 36, of Portage, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1989, in Merrillville, Indiana, to Robert and Ann (Lewis) Gilmer.

JJ is survived by his fiancé, Lindsey Nowling; son, Justin Gilmer; daughter, Karma Gilmer; father, Robert G...

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10/21/2025

Sharlene Vukovich, age 76, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, in Chesterton, Indiana. She was born on June 28, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Helen (Swiderski) Beyer.

Sharlene is survived by her children, Angela (Joseph) Blackburn, Scott (Joy) Miller...

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10/21/2025

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10/21/2025

Kenneth R. Bart, age 72, of The Woodlands, TX passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in The Woodlands, TX.

Ken was born on September 11, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Marion Bart and was the sixth of eight children. He graduated from Oak Lawn Community High Schoo...

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10/20/2025

Juliet Kathleen Jeffries, age 73, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Chesterton, Indiana. She was born on June 19, 1952, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Arnold and Willette (Bickel) Willett.

Juliet is survived by her husband, Jimmie Lee Jeffries; sons, Clint (La...

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