All Obituaries

Julia A. Canady, 83 of Westville, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at home. She was born December 1, 1937 in Carterville, Illinois to William and Hilda (Brown) Garavaglia.  She was married to Daniel Canady, Sr. who preceded her in death on January 12, 2006. Julia is survived by her cousins Terry Guy of South Haven and Diane Guy of Chesterton; and her stepsons Douglas Canady of Westville and Daniel Canady, Jr. of Michigan City and her stepdaughter Dawn Keene (Canady) of Michigan...

Mallisa Claudine “Dean” Tarpley 84 of Wanatah, Indiana passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at home. She was born March 28, 1937 in Caraway, Arkansas to Oscar and Ruby (Malone) Beaty. On July 28, 1951 in Knox, she married Donald Theodore Tarpley who passed away in 1988. Mallisa is survived by her children Sandra (Michael) Mooney of Custer, South Dakota, Donald R. (Mary) Tarpley of Hardy, Arkansas, Malisa Curry of Custer, South Dakota, Charles David (Sherri) Tarpley of King, North...

Nadine Faye (Berry) Klimczyk, 87 of Westville, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born September 4, 1933 in Arkansas. Nadine was a mother of 10. She had so many grandchildren, too many to mention. She was loved by many. Her favorite things were playing Bingo, Yahtzee and going to the casino to play the slots. Nadine loved to fish with her husband Gerald Klimczyk who passed away nine years ago. She spent her last days doing crossword puzzles, going to rummage sales and visiting with...

Cheryl J. Albert 84 of LaPorte, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was born August 25, 1936 in Pontiac, Illinois to Bernard and Elsie (Worden) Behnke. On August 24, 1957 she married Arthur “Ron” Albert who survives. Also surviving are her son Michael (Lisa) Albert of Westville, her grandson Brady Albert of Westville and special grandson Aaron Lachiewicz of Westville. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents. She was president of the Westville Historical Society. Funeral services...

Joseph M. Hartig of Westville Indiana passed away on 7-6-2021. He was born on 10-8-1938 the son of Anthony and Josephine Hartig who proceeded him in death along with his wife of 41 years, Susan Hartig. Joe is survived by his two sons, Michael Hartig of Tolleson Arizona, Mark (Melissa) Hartig of Valparaiso and daughter Michele Stayton of Nashville Tennessee. Also survived by granddaughter Megan Hartig and grandson Matthew Hartig both of Arizona, Sisters Joan (Richard) Stombaugh of Valparaiso...

James “Captain” Marvel, 77, of Westville passed away Friday, June 25, 2021.  He was born November 30, 1943 to Dean and Vivian (Huffman) Marvel.  On December 10, 1983 in Portage, Indiana he married Mary Jean Canzoneri who survives.  James is also survived by his children, Jessica A. (Clinten) Lawrence of Middlebury, IN., Nicholas J. (Tamala) Sliger of Galien, MI., George A (Terrie) Sliger of Valparasio, IN., Robin J. (Bob) Wielgos of Rensselaer, IN., 12...

Dallas Jacob Petry, 74 of Westville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born May 4, 1947 in Ethel, West Virginia to Jacob Horton and Ruby Lorraine (McGuire) Petry. On August 6, 1972, in Valparaiso, he married Natalie Jo Coyner who survives. Dallas is also survived by his daughters Denise (Scott) Delph of Lebanon, Indiana, Cheryl (Scott) Beauchamp of Richmond, Kentucky, and Melinda Shaw of Westville; grandchildren Sarah Robinson, Stephanie Boardman, Brianna Beauchamp,...

Hilda Irene Gettys, 100,  of LaPorte, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born November 12, 1920 in DeKalb, County, Indiana to Lester and Minnie “Hazel” (Erwin) Casselman. On August 26, 1939 in Waterloo, Indiana she married Harold D. Gettys who passed away January 9, 1990. Hilda is survived by her children Carol Mills and Ronald (Mary Jane) Gettys both of LaPorte, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and her sister Patricia...

Betty J. Deaton was born on November 2, 1931 and passed to her heavenly home on April 29, 2021.  Her husband, “Bobby” Deaton, preceded her in death. Her wit and wisdom will be missed by her family, who she treasured.  She gave wise counsel and was always there to lend an ear, to anyone.  She had many friends and didn’t know a stranger. Betty lived in the Westville/Michigan City, La Porte, IN area for more than 60 years. Betty was employed at the Norman...

Jason M. Jonas was 47 years old when he passed on April 21st, 2021, he was born on November 24th 1973, to Jon M. Jonas and Sally L. Holtz (deceased). Jason was an amazing father, loving husband, an avid outdoorsman. From ice fishing in Minnesota to trolling for Salmon on Lake Michigan. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including : Duck, Deer, Dove, Pheasant hunting he also enjoyed foraging for mushrooms. He had a large community of family and friends. He was a great friend to everyone he...