Obituary

Don Matyasik, 61, of Lansing, IL passed away on December 31, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 19 years: Mary Matyasik (nee Reynders), Children: Michelle (Don) Karnoski, Melinda (Jim) Nelson, Becky (Gareth) Troake, Grandchildren: Sean Sullivan, Scott Sullivan and Samantha Sullivan, Sister: Jo Ann Schuster, nieces and nephews: Jenny Schuster, Lynne (Nick) Hradek, Kevin Schuster, Michael (Samantha) Matyasik, and Debbie (Michael) Murphy. Preceded in death by his parents: John Matyasik and Frances Davane, and his brother: John Matyasik. Don was a loving husband and amazing father/stepfather. He loved

Lonnie Damron, 74, of Highland, IN passed away on December 30, 2020. He is survived by his children: Tracy (Jeff) Vincent, and Tom (Kim) Damron, Grandchildren: Gabe and Sydney, and siblings: Judy (Bud) Rigney, and David (Mollie) Damron. Preceded in death by his parents: Roger and Marjorie Damron.

Lewis P. Bates, 62, of Hobart, IN formerly of Burnham, IL passed away on December 30, 2020. He is survived by his daughter: Keli (Patrick) Bosstel, Grandchildren: Nya Bosstel, and Patrick Bosstel, Great granddaughter: Elena Bosstel, Siblings: Leonard (Linda) Bates, Louann (Chuck) Kocher, Lori Bates and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lawrence and Louise Bates (nee Peterson), siblings: Larry Bates, Linda Vancouver, Lloyd Bates, Lyle Bates and Lee Bates. Lewis will be remembered as an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, and

Donna Kathleen Barton, Age 61, died on December 22, 2020, as a result of complications of colon cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Kay Barton, sister Rita and brother Richard. Donna is survived by sisters Nancy Franczyk, Joanne Kelty, and Susan Coman.  She was aunt to nieces Kate Kelty, Lisa Barnholdt, and Sarah Barton and nephews Tim Kelty and Chris Franczyk.  She also left behind her bird Comiskey who has been recently adopted. Donna grew up in the Roseland area on the southside of Chicago and

Matthew Robert Rynearson Gracious husband, son, father and brother. Born March 28th 1986 -December 25th 2020   Matthew attended New Prairie High School in New Carlisle Indiana and Lakeshore High school in Saint Joseph Michigan, where he graduated. He was a hardworking young man. Matthew was a very quick study. Several of these jobs, fostered his hunger to learn. At his final employment, he held the job as Project Manager for Servpro.   Matthew was very creative.He loved watercolor, multimedia drawing and woodworking. He was also musically gifted. There wasn’t

Jerald Ray Veenstra, 60, of Lake Station, IN passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 40 years: Carolyn Veenstra, Children: Amy Veenstra and Carrie Veenstra, Grandchildren: Jeremiah Cleaver (age 15), Jessica Cleaver (age 14), Anthony Cleaver (age 13), Emmalee Cleaver (age 11), Brianna Ashcraft (age 9), Ayden Flynn (Age 7), Gracelynn Barker (age 5), Dean Hall (age 4) and Rylan Barker (age 3). A memorial service in Jerald's honor will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:00 am; Black Oak Pentecostal

Charles Earnest (Chuck) McDowell, a resident of Gary, IN departed this life at Methodist Hospital-Southlake on December 14, 2020 at 88 years old. Charles was born July 12, 1932 in Camden, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Annie Mae McDowell, brother, Thomas (Frances) and sister, Lillie McDowell. Charles was the beloved husband of Nadine McDowell for 54 years; the father of Charles Anthony McDowell (Carrie) grandfather of Que of Anniston, AL; the step-father of Iris Yarbough, grandfather of Christopher Yarbough & great-grandfather of Chasity Yarbough