Richard Usdowski (January 28, 1940 – April 12, 2020)
Richard Usdowski, 80, of East Chicago, passed away on April 12, 2020. He is survived by his sons: Richard Usdowski, and Leonard (Sue) Usdowski, Grandchildren: Richard (Lynne), Madelyn, Ami and Julie, and many Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents: James and Sabina Usdowski. Richard retired after 34 years with Lever Brothers. In his earlier years, he helped to coach grade school basketball at St. Stanislaus in East Chicago, and little league with Club KiYoga.
Wayne Clendenin (April 16, 1946 – April 13, 2020)
Wayne W. Clendenin, 73, of Chesterton, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. He was born on April 16, 1946 in Louisville, KY, the son of Ralph and Alma Clendenin, who preceded him in death. On January 26, 1974, he married Ellen Rattray, who preceded him in death in 2007. Surviving are his children: Deanna (Tom) Brueggert, Wayne (Jackie) Clendenin, Robert (Heather) Clendenin, Jonathan (Jamie) Clendenin. Grandchildren; Josh (deceased), Kaitlyn, Holly, Tommy Brueggert, Chloe, Echo, Ronin, Magnus Clendenin, Matthew, Kylee, Chevy, Jonathan Clendenin. Siblings; Donna (Ron) Dunbar, Dean Clendenin, Martha (Tony)
William “Billy” Hosek (March 14, 1955 – April 11, 2020)
William “Billy” Hosek, 65, of Hebron, formerly of Crown Point, passed away on April 11, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Terrie Lee Hosek, Children: Chad (Katie) Hosek, Sean (Megan) Hosek, Tracey (Jared) Roy, Tricia (Dave) Hanrath, and Torie (Paul) Morris, 13 Grandchildren, and Sister: Kim Hosek. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Virginia Hosek and his brother: Jimmy Graden. Billy loved his family dearly, he was a former welder/fabricator, and member of the Crown Point F.O.E. He enjoyed puzzles, dogs, fishing, the Smoky Mountains, his Honda
Wayne Telford (October 10, 1944 – April 9, 2020)
Wayne Telford, 75, passed away April 9, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Telford, Sons: Brian (Teresa) Telford, Shawn (Jen) Telford, Grandchildren: Brianna, Taylor, Delaney and Nolan (Molly), Great Grandchild: Athena, Siblings: Carol (Mike) Williamson, Norman (Eve) Telford and Nola Ehert. Preceded in death by his parents: George and Opal Telford, Brothers: Orman, Verle and Marvin, Sisters: Deloris and Florence. Wayne enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and butterflies outside of his home, loved spending time with his Grandkids, working on cars and fixing appliances for those