Obituary

Connie Jeanne Poole passed away peacefully at home in Crown Point, Indiana, on November 8, 2020, after a valiant fight with ALS, just one month after her 69 th birthday. Connie grew up in South Bend, Indiana, daughter of Howard and Josephine Grover. A graduate of Riley High School, Connie played flute in the band and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the local 4-H chapter. Connie continued her education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, where her high school sweetheart, William Poole was already a

Lawrence “Larry” Allen Anker, late of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on November 7, 2020, at the age of 63.  Born and raised in South Holland, IL, family and friends remember him as having “a lot of heart” and possessing a “wonderful sense of humor.” An avid baseball fan and music aficionado, Larry enjoyed collecting records and sports memorabilia.  He was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Ria (nee Kempff).  He is survived by his siblings, Roger and Donna (Rossi); wife Lisa; children,

Lillian Darlene Brown Hardaway was born in Gary, Indiana on June 3, 1944 to the late Lorine Ouida Cotton Brown and Lovell Brown.  She transitioned peacefully on November 7, 2020. She accepted Christ at a young age. Lillian was a graduate of Roosevelt High School with the class of 1963. She received her BA degree from Kentucky State University and her master’s from Indiana University NW.  She was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.  She dedicated her life to teaching in the Gary Community School Corporation and retired

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, William "Bill" G. Shea (59), loving father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, passed peacefully at home, following long illness. Bill recently accepted Christ, and the family is comforted, knowing he rests in Heaven. He was a resident of the Ross Twp/Griffith, IN, area, retired from a long career as a professional truck driver, and enjoyed fishing, Chicago sports, and spending time with family. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle (Boer) Warneke; five sisters and brothers: Sheila (Richard) Alberson, Carolyn (Jim) Cothran, Chuck (Terri) Cummins, Doreen

Matthew "Matt" Reece Thurman, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He is survived by his daughter; Aaliyah Creighton, Mother; Tracy Thurman, Grandmothers; Antoinette Thurman and Maribel Rios-Thurman, Aunts; Tina (Rob Novak) Gregory, Kim Thurman, Natalia Thurman, and Guilianna Thurman and cousins; Corynne Gregory, Ryan Gregory, Danielle Scartozzi, Victor Calvin III, and Mazie Calvin, and his beloved dog; Dozer. Preceded in death by his Grandfather; Thomas R. Thurman. Matt was a mechanic for Alpha Truck Repair in Portage, IN. He was a member of NWI car enthusiast's club, and