Obituary

Michelle Marie Nieman, 53, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Methodist Hospital, Southlake Medical Campus, Merrillville, IN. Michelle was born at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana, on December 8, 1966, to Michael and Francis Williams McCracken,  Michelle was adopted by Lavern Koedyker when her parents were married and her name was changed.  She graduated from Lake Central High School in St John, Indiana, in 1986 and from Don Roberts Beauty School. Griffith. Indiana, in 1987 holding a beautician’s license since.  Michelle gave birth to

Dana Plummer, 49, of Monee,IL formerly of Frankfort, IL, passed away on June 14, 2020. She is survived by her Daughters: Heather Plummer, Brittnee Plummer and Shannon Plummer, Grandson: Maxwell McGovern, her Mother: Virginia Griffin, Sister: Teri Flanagan, and Stepsister: Kim Griffin. Dana deeply loved her daughters, grandson and dogs. She will be remembered for her passion of motorcycle riding.

Donald (Donny) W. Walters (68) passed away suddenly 6/11/20. He is survived by spouse, Eileen, sons Chad Nykiel, DJ and Daniel Walters,daughter Lisa Walters and step daughter Jasmine Medina. 6 grandchildren, brothers Chuck (Patti), Robert (Rhonda), Ron (Annette), and sister Mary Walters. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Fern Walters, and grandson Jonathon. Donny is a proud graduate of Boone Grove High School where he participated in sports and perfected his ability to make friends wherever he was. Donny enjoyed golf, White Sox, beer, Sunday mornings

Judy Deven, from Vincennes Indiana, born October 23, 1954 passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020. Survived by her Son Tony( Rhonda ), her Sister Tammy, and her Grandchildren Savanna, Haleigh, Reena and Kyle. Nieces and Nephew Jesse, Gina and Sabrina. Judy is in heaven with her mother, father, sister and close friends that passed before her.

Joseph P. LaMarche, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2020, at his home in Valparaiso, IN. He was born October 13, 1949 in New Hampshire to Hertel and Anita LaMarche. He is survived by his life partner Diane Heredia and favorite dog Nahla. Joe was a longtime employee of Burlington and once retired an phenomenal handyman. No job too big or too small, Joe did it and did it well! There wasn't a project he couldn't fix, build, or design. He had a passionate love for nature,

John Bartnik, age 72, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving friends on May 29, 2020. He is survived by his children: Michael and Michelle, siblings:Barbara (Pete), Chris, Patrick, Jim, Bill (Nita). Preceded in death by his parents, John Bartnik Sr. and Bette Bartnik, brother: Michael, and sister: Linda. John was well known in the Cedar Lake area as a fantastic house painter. He was a great pool player and an avid fisherman. He will be remembered for his wit, and for being a great friend.

Donald was born on November 3, 1944 to Elmo Sr. and Mary (née Emery) in Dyersburg Tennessee. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. He was a US Army Veteran who served our country in the 1960’s. He is survived by his children John, Jennifer, Rebecca (Rich) Zelaya, Mary Almanai, Traci Jett, Donnie, and Jamie (Mike Marro). Donald was a grandfather to 20 and a great grandfather to 15. He is also survived by his sister Anna (George) Frazer, and brothers