Michael Bickett (March 15, 1955 – November 27, 2025)
Michael Lee Bickett, born March 15, 1955, passed away on November 27, 2025 at his home in Lake Station, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Norma Bickett, brothers Martin Dean and James William Bickett, and son Matthew Bickett. He is survived by his son Michael Bickett and daughter Monica Cunningham, both from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sister Donna Y. (Charles) Jones of Uniontown KY, 6 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Michael enjoyed life and worked in the black top paving field for many years. Honoring
Cornelio “Tony” Chavez (September 16, 1942 – November 26, 2025)
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Cornelio S. Chavez's passing on November 26, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Born on September 16, 1942, in Monte Alto, TX, Cornelio was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served as a Millwright at Bethlehem/Mital Steel for 38 years before retiring. Cornelio leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara J. (Mashburn) Pace, whom he married on August 3, 2001. He is also survived by his cherished daughters, Barbra Chavez Zeisig, Cailee
Patrick J. Oliver Sr. (May 6, 1956 – November 13, 2025)
Patrick J. Oliver Sr., passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He is survived by Sons; Cory (Jen) Oliver, Patrick (Katrina) Oliver Jr. and Timothy Oliver, Grandchildren; Josh (Brooke), Adison, Morgan, Zach, Sammy, Carter, Quinn, Bryce and Phoenix, Great Granson; Easton, Brother; William "Father Bill" Oliver, Sister-in-law; Donna Oliver, Nieces; Amy and Kim and Nephew; Michael. Preceded in death by Parents; William and Annette Oliver, Fiancé; Ann Novak and Brother; Mike.
Robert Sills (July 1, 1954 – November 11, 2025)
Robert E. Sills, 71, of Gary, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 1, 1954, in Pekin, Illinois, to Martin C. and Mildred J. (Croney) Sills. Surviving are his sister, Sandra C. Denys of Lowell, Indiana; his brother, Charles B. Sills of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers J. Dean Key and J. Martin Sills. Mr. Sills was a longtime resident of Mackinaw, Illinois, a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of