All Obituaries

Bonnie Sue Davis, 80 of Westville, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022.  She was born November 7, 1942 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to John Henry and Ollie (Seiffel) McCradic. On June 11, 1958 she married Ellis “Dubby” Davis who passed away January 14, 1998. Bonnie is survived by her children Bonnietta Suitor of Adamsville, Tennessee, Sherry Fennell of Porter, Peggy Degnegaard of Michigan City, Debbie Senevonghachak of Porter, Larry Davis of Michie, Tennessee, and Joe...

Vernon Jones, 87 of Westville, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 in Valparaiso. He was born February 3, 1935 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Willie and Lillie Belle (Owens) Jones. On May 9, 1959 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Otis, he married Joan Firanek who passed away in 1988. Vernon is survived by his son Rick (Jean) Jones of Kingsford Heights, his grandchildren Dustin, Austin and Donna Jones all of Florida, his sisters Doris Taylor and Lucille Jones of Spartansburg, South Carolina;...

Ruth Allison, 89, of Westville, passed away Monday, October 29, 2022. She was born May 22, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Elmer and Esther (Dickinson) Caddell. Ruth was an avid gardner and an excellent horse woman. For many years she was a 4H Leader for the horse and pony program with her husband James, who preceded her in death. She was wonderful Artist working in pastels, watercolors and oils and showing her work in many area galleries. Ruth also raised Rottweiler and Doberman dogs....

Marjorie V. Darrah, 95, of Westville, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. She was born July 20, 1927 in Muncie, Indiana to John E. and Olive L. (Nichols) Stout. On April 2, 1947 in Muncie she married Leonard Darrah who passed away February 11, 1991. Surviving Marjorie are her children Ricky L. (Cora) Darrah of Indianapolis, Penny S. Coates of Westville, and William F. (Terry) Darrah of Westville; eight grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. In...

Priscilla Cass, 82, of Westville, passed away on October 13, 2022.  She was born on July 30,1940 in Chicago, Illinois.  In June of 1979 she married Lewis Cass, who survives her.  For years Priscilla worked as a pharmacy Tech at the Westville Correctional Center.  She had belonged to Tri Kappa and was a member of the Westville American Legion Auxiliary.  Priscilla had many activities she enjoyed but nothing was more special than doting on her husband Lewis. ...

Patrick T. Barrett, 76 of Merrillville, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born March 13, 1946 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to John G. and Josephine Kocken Barrett. Patrick is survived by his son Shawn Barrett of Westville, his brother in law Harold, his niece  Holly Learned and nephew Willy, and close relative Mary Barrett. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marie. Patrick was a retired paramedic, firefighter and was a Viet Nam (82nd Airborne) Army veteran....

Loretta Jane Scarborough, 83 of Union Mills, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Valparaiso. She was born August 1, 1939, in LaPorte, Indiana to Wilbur and Elaine ( Perry) Lauderback.  On June 14, 1958 she married David M Scarborough Sr. who preceded her on February 14, 2019.  Surviving are her children David Scarborough, Jr., Lorri (Glen) Johnson, Joan (Tracy) Kirby, Judy (Don) Ellis, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; her sister Rosedale Pace of South Bend, She is...

LaVonn Louise (Aikman) Meyers, 81, of LaPorte, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1941 in LaPorte to James and Frances Aikman. On August 30, 1958 in LaPorte, LaVonn married Robert Meyers who survives. She is also survived by son Ron (Kayla) of Westville, daughter Deb(Dan) Lute of Logansport and daughter Tammy (Jeff) Goodwin of Wanatah, grandchildren Stella(Kevin) Swieboda, Richie Meyers, Doug (Courtni) Meyers, Amber (Darren) Allie, Erin (Travis) Smith,...

Jacqueline A. Shrader, 79, of LaPorte, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022.  She was born August 2, 1943 in LaPorte to Roy William and Helen Carrol (Schultz) Shrader. Jacqueline is survived by her son Michael (Lisa) Shrader of LaPorte, her grandchildren Shawna Shrader, Michaela (Josh) Dineen and Ben Shrader; her sister Karen (Jim) Christianson of Idaho and her brother William (Pam) Shrader of Florida. Preceding her in death are her father Roy Shrader and her mother Helen Reed....

John Tofte, 80, of Valparaiso, passed away on September 3, 2022.  He was born on May 6, 1942, in LaPorte, Indiana, to John and Ina (Veden) Tofte, who preceded him in death. On September 11, 1962, John married, Linda Shiyan, who survives him. John worked his entire life on the family farm.  He was a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau.  He is survived by his children Kelly (Dennis) Patrick, Kathy (Mark) Brown, and Charleen (Angelo) Tourloukis, all of Valparaiso; sisters Nancy...