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Edward "Ed" Peterson Jr., 86, of Hobart, formerly of Munster and Hammond, passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his loving family. Ed graduated from Marshall High School in Chicago, IL and went on to earn a degree in Industrial Engineering from University of IL- Champaign. He proudly served our nation as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. Ed truly loved his family and spending time with those he loved. He is survived by his adoring wife of 58 years; Lynne S. Peterson (nee Buckner), Children;

Betty G. Swink, 82, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on June 22, 2021. She is survived by her daughter; Crystal (Tim) Callaway, Grandchildren; Cassie Callaway and Tim Callaway Jr., Great Grandson; Leo Atkins, sister; Barbara (Jeff) Neeper, niece; Jenny (Doug) Jimison, great nephew; Benjamin Jimison, and great niece; Abigail Jimison, and former husband and friend; Lee (Deann) Swink. Preceded in death by her parents; William and Sara Sheppard (nee Matchett). Betty was a very accomplished seamstress. She was also highly involved in Liberty Bible Church in Valparaiso, where she enjoyed

John Paul Mlechick III, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on June 19, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years; Laura Mlechick (nee Henson), his children; John Mlechick IIII, Laura (Mike) Mattel, and James Mlechick, Grandchildren; Lauren Bottando and Katelyn Bottando, Siblings; David (Mary) Mlechick and Mary Tischbein, and many nieces and nephews. John Paul was preceded in death by his parents; John Paul Jr. and Donna Jean Mlechick (nee Wallace), his sisters; Rebecca Mlechick and Adrian Mlechick, and brother-in-law John Tischbein. John Paul was

Frieda Velchek, 96, of Hobart, IN passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on June 18, 2021. She is survived by her daughters; Deborah (Daniel) Bolek of Hobart, IN and Holly Foley of Chicago, IL, her beloved four grandchildren; Deana (Steve) Fletcher, Tina Boehman, Danielle (Joe) Schrod, and Elliot Foley, her great grandchildren; Austen, Gavin, Elizabeth, Grant, Andrew, Aaron, Adam, Mia and Eva. Frieda was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Velchek, and her daughter Nancy (Michael) Orthman. A private mass will be held at

Paul H. Bovenkerk, 77, passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, IN on June 17, 2021. He is survived by his sons; Jeff (Candy) Bovenkerk, Greg (Linell) Bovenkerk, a special niece who he loved as a daughter; Julie (Eddie) Luquin, Siblings; Bill (Edwina) Bovenkerk, Sue (Jim) Wolters, and numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife Kathleen 'Sally' Bovenkerk, his parents; Howard and Violet Bovenkerk, and a brother; Jim Bovenkerk. A celebration of Paul's life will be announced by the family