All Obituaries

Lisa Ann Mayes, nee Schroeder, of Westville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at home following a long illness. She was born July 30, 1959, in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of John and Viola Schroeder.   Lisa was a graduate of Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield, Indiana; and the Ray Vogue School of Art in Chicago. She worked for many years as a graphic artist for several newspapers, including The Eagle in College Station, Texas; The Vidette-Messenger in...

Clara V. Celebucki, 99 of Michigan City, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.  She was born March 8, 1920 in Michigan City to Anthony and Anna (Ruczinski) Celebucki.  She was a member of St.  Mary Catholic Church in Otis and the Altar and Rosary Society there.  Clara worked many years ago for Sears Roebuck, Smith Brothers in Michigan City and then River James Match Factory. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Phyllis Rudziewicz of Michigan City, David Rudziewicz of...

Sheryl Schlagel, 81, of Westville, passed away on March 18, 2019, at her residence. She was born on September 9, 1937, in Greeley, Iowa, to Robert and Goldie (Hatfield) Hilsenbeck. On August 17, 1958 Sheryl married James Schlagel, who survives.  She was a devoted mother and wife to her family.  She is survived by; children Dawn (Leonard) Ream, Denise Schlagel, and Jamie Schlagel, sister Beverly (Gary) Hartbeck, and mother Goldie Hilsenbeck.  She is also survived by; her...

Fannie Sue Parr, 79, of Westville, passed away on March 14, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 21, 1939, in McCory, Arkansas.  Services will be held at a later date.  Special grandson Gary Hunt survives Fannie.  To sign an online guestbook, www.newhardfuneralhome.com

George Edward Mathews, 73, of Westville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019.  He was born April 8, 1945 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania to James Oran and Wanda Virginia (Miller) Mathews. George is survived by his son Jeffrey Mathews of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, his daughter Vicki Mathews of LaPorte, granddaughters Kylie and Kaitlyn, and several brothers and sisters.  In 2002, he retired from Bethlehem Steel where he was a crew chief. Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, March...

John Francis Grott, 88, of Wanatah, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at home. He was born May 3, 1930 in Michigan City to Lawrence and Cecelia (Timm) Grott. On March 26, 1951 he married Mary Louise McKellar who passed away February 23, 2019. John is survived by his children Mark (Barbara) Grott of Hanna, Kathy Grott of Wanatah; four grandchildren Lindsey Grott (Jeff) Sample , Jonathan (Kelly) Grott, Sr., Nick (Katie) Grott and Michelle Larson; seven great-grandchildren Kyle, Kaleb, Meagan,...

Mary Lou Grott, 88 of Wanatah, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Valparaiso. She was born November 6, 1930 in LaPorte. Her parents were William P. and Hattie Estelle (VanWinkle) McKellar. On March 26, 1950 she married John F. Grott who survives. Also surviving her are her children Mark (Barbara) Grott of Hanna, Kathy Grott of Wanatah; four grandchildren Lindsey Grott Sample, Johnathan Grott, Sr., Nick Grott and Michelle Larson; seven great grandchildren Kyle, Kaleb, Meagan,...

David M. Scarborough, Sr. 78 of Union Mills, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019.  He was born March 15, 1940 in Hanna, Indiana to John and Harriet (Ames) Scarborough.  On June 14, 1958 he married Loretta Lauderback who survives. Also surviving him are his children David Scarborough, Jr., Lorri (Glen) Johnson, Joan (Tracy) Kirby, Judy (Don) Ellis, 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, John, Phyllis, Harriet, Donna, Roy, Dick, Sally, Jenny, Debbie,...

James E. Nichols 80, of Westville, passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born March 13, 1938 in Coal Glen, PA, the son of late William E. and Denice Nichols. He was the last of 10 sisters and brothers from Pennsylvania. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, Company B 2nd Battalion Airborne, 506th Third Infantry. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 42 years before retiring, then worked for Briar Leaf Golf retiring after 8 years. Jim was a member of the Forrester’s Golf...

Lois Mae (Peters) Schoof, 97 of Union Mills, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at home. She was born August 14, 1921in Gilman, Wisconsin to John and Lena (Werner) Peters. On June 21, 1941 in Kingsbury, she married Victor E. Schoof who passed away March 18, 1990.  Lois is survived by her children Sharon (Ralph) Erwin and Wayne (Peggy) Schoof both of Union Mills, eight grandchildren Colleen (Brian) Hunsley, Pat Ferreira, Kim (Daryl) Iseminger, Dustin (Erin) Erwin, Sharalee Falls,...