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Sandra Lee Homola, 76, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away far too early on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Sandy was born on January 7, 1944, in sweet home Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the Roseland neighborhood.  A beautiful young woman, Sandy enjoyed a wonderful life growing up with her mom, Millie, dad, Toby, and sister, Sharon. She married the love of her life, Charles Homola, on July 20, 1974. The two began their life together in Calumet City, Illinois, for about a year before picking up and moving to neighboring

William "Bill" Gallagher, 76, of Columbia City, IN, passed away on April 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Marcia Gallagher, his son: James (Debbie) Gallagher, sisters: Kathy (Larry) Sheets, Phoebe (Ken) Roehrs, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: James and Kay Gallagher, and his son: Jeff Gallagher. Bill was a truck driver for over 60 years, starting when he was just 16 years old. He loved watching westerns, being on the road, and was an avid toy truck collector. A memorial service in

Katili Katiligone, "KK" (for those who couldn't pronounce his name) 81 of Highland, IN, passed away on April 17, 2020.  He was born in Harrisburg, PA, and later relocated to Chicago, IL.  He is survived by his sister Carolyn of Virginia, his son; Bruce (Doria), daughters; Jan (Jess)  and Donna, grandchildren; Latanya  (Malik), Bruce III (Tiffany), Kyrii , Chalece (Joshua), great-grandchildren; Reginald, Asharei, Davionne, London, Kyron and My'Kai.  He was a proud veteran and served in the United States Air Force where he received an honorable discharge.   He loved

Jeanette Lorraine Shaughnessy, 80, of Portage, Indiana, died April 16, 2020. She was born on February 1, 1940, to Jasper & Evelyn Fraze in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was married to Richard Shaughnessy on May 21, 1982 until his passing on January 27, 2015. Jan is survived by her brother Larry (Beverly) Fraze, many cousins and 13 children from hers and Richards blended family.  Kim (Mike) Bolton Vanhof, Terry (Maria) Bolton, Kathy (Kevin) Rockwell, Keith Forton, Sherry (Bill) Monday, Roberta Bridge, Danny (Karen) Shaughnessy, Becky (Billy) Wilkie, KC Shaughnessy, Stefanie (Jeff)

Richard Usdowski, 80, of East Chicago, passed away on April 12, 2020. He is survived by his sons: Richard Usdowski, and Leonard (Sue) Usdowski, Grandchildren: Richard (Lynne), Madelyn, Ami and Julie, and many Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents: James and Sabina Usdowski. Richard retired after 34 years with Lever Brothers. In his earlier years, he helped to coach grade school basketball at St. Stanislaus in East Chicago, and little league with Club KiYoga.

Wayne W. Clendenin, 73, of Chesterton, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. He was born on April 16, 1946 in Louisville, KY, the son of Ralph and Alma Clendenin, who preceded him in death. On January 26, 1974, he married Ellen Rattray, who preceded him in death in 2007. Surviving are his children: Deanna (Tom) Brueggert, Wayne (Jackie) Clendenin, Robert (Heather) Clendenin, Jonathan (Jamie) Clendenin. Grandchildren; Josh (deceased), Kaitlyn, Holly, Tommy Brueggert, Chloe, Echo, Ronin, Magnus Clendenin, Matthew, Kylee, Chevy, Jonathan Clendenin. Siblings; Donna (Ron) Dunbar, Dean Clendenin, Martha (Tony)