All Obituaries

Michael D. Puntney, 49, of Westville, passed away on October 26, 2018, at his residence.  He was born on September 17, 1969 in East Chicago to Vernon and Beverly (Gray) who both survive.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Glenn Allen Boo. Born March 28, 1927 in what is now Burns Harbor, Indiana. Died Oct. 17, 2018 in Wilton Manors, Florida. Formerly of Westville, Indiana and Fort Meyers, Florida. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Louisa, also of Wilton Manors, Florida, sister Josephine Alice Ernest of Noblesville, Indiana and four sons, Thomas (wife Lynn) of Chesterton, Indiana, Dennis (wife Trish) of Granger, Indiana, Jeffery (wife Mary Anne) of North Judson, Indiana and Robert of Fort Lauderdale,...

Vincent Robert Lucas, 27, of Union Mills passed away on September 30, 2018 in Michigan City, Indiana. He was born in Valparaiso on June 21, 1991, to Mark Lucas and Shannon Zimmer. He enjoyed his music and spending time with friends, most importantly he loved his son. Vincent is survived by his parents Mark (Valerie) Lucas and Shannon Zimmer, Step-dad Mike Deeds, his son Wesson Lucas, Wessons mother Brooke Heidorn, and his sisters Angel Deeds-Whitsel of MI, and Mercedes Schultz of Union...

Gene Rand, 78, of Valparaiso, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Gene was born in North Bend, Wisconsin on April 18, 1940, to Robert and Dorothy (Sims) Rand. On June 22, 1974 Gene married Sharon Rand who precedes him in death. Gene is a retired truck driver and enjoyed bowling, woodworking, and hunting. He was a Veteran member of the VFW, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Gene is survived by his children Kathy (Ed) Hanson, Michael (Carrie) Rand, and Jennifer (Matt)...

Eleanor Ruth Wakeman, 94, of Kokomo, IN, passed away on September 22, 2018 into the arms of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  Eleanor was born on a farm on June 22nd, 1924 in Chalmers, IN to Gerald and Lottie Marie (Strain) Mennen.  She graduated from West Point H.S. in 1942 and worked at Duncan Electric during part of WWII.  She graduated from Purdue University with a double major in Home Economics and Biology in 1948.  On August 15, 1948 she married J. Richard Milner,...

Michael J. Kobos Jr., 83, of Otis, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018.  He was born on May 29, 1935, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Michael and Helen (Witek) Kobos Sr.  Michael owned and worked as a farmer on the family farm.  He is survived by his sister Mary Kulasa of Rolling Prairie.  Michael is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, and...

Mark J. Piasecki, 62 of Westville, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 in South Bend, He was born November 20, 1955 in South Bend to Genevieve Rosemarie Piasecki.  On November 1, 2014 he married Jeff Garbison who survives.  Mark is also survived by his Godmother Shirley Klosinski of South Bend and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother Genevieve Larson.  Mark was a 1974 Penn High School graduate and before retiring worked as a clerk with B.P. Amaco...

Orville Stacy, 66 of LaPorte, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at sister’s residence in Ober.  He was born May 1, 1952 in Knox, Indiana to Shelby and Carrie (Miller) Stacy.  In October of 1996 he married Georgia Thompson who survives.  Also surviving him are his daughter Jessica Thompson of LaPorte, granddaughter Sierra Lee Rea Thompson, his sisters Allene (Wendell) Mullins of Grovertown, Lola Stacy of Ober, Loretta Fay Lovely of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, his brothers...

William F. Mondt, 86, of Michigan City, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born January 18, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa, to William L. Mondt and Marie T. Mondt (Sigmund). He is survived by his wife Diane H. Mondt (Grygiel). They were married June 13, 1979 in Las Vegas. He is also survived by 3 children and 1 stepson. Michael W. Mondt, Julie L. (Patrick) McKiel, Wayne A. Mondt (Lynn), Ronald Wamser (Julie), 7 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He attended St Marys grade school and...

  William Dean Keel, 94, of Michigan City, formerly of Westville, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018.  He was born October 5, 1923 in Washington Township, Indiana to Roy and Emma (Frier) Keel.  On November 25, 1943 in Westville, he married Sadie Lucille Keel who passed away December 24, 2015.  Dean is survived by his son Howard Keel of LaPorte, his daughters Lola (John) Kreinheder of Medina, Ohio, and Kathleen (Neal, deceased) Hagenow of Michigan City; six grandchildren,...