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Jarrett L. Bothwell (March 31, 1968 – July 19, 2024)

Jarrett L. Bothwell, 56, of Crown Point, IN passed away unexpectedly, on July 19, 2024. Preceded in death by his brother; Terry Bothwell. He is survived by his son; Daniel Bothwell, 2 grandchildren, parents; Terry and Karen Bothwell, and brother; Eric (Natasha) Bothwell.

CaLynn Marie Woodruff-Patterson (August 28, 1979 – July 17, 2024)

CaLynn Marie Woodruff-Patterson, 44, of La Porte, IN passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2024. Survived by her sons; Brandon (Sarah) Sanchez and Andrew Sanchez Jr., grandchildren; Angel and Remi Sanchez, parents; Ted and Cynthia Chelich, sister; Hannah, aunt; Emma "Putt" Stover, fiancé; Alex Moellman and stepfather of her children; Bob Steif. Preceded in death by her sister; Yoli, uncle Billy, uncle Larry Stover, and the father of her children; Andrew Sr. CaLynn dedicated her time and heart to being a full-time grandmother to her precious grandchildren. She enjoyed things

Robert “Cindy” Ratliff (March 25, 1952 – July 12, 2024)

Robert "Cindy" Ratliff, 72, of East Chicago, IN passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 12, 2024. She is survived by her children; Benita (Timothy) Ratliff-Taylor, Steve Ratliff, Michael Ratliff, Tonia (Anthony) Ratliff and Monica Robinson, grandchildren; Antonio, Tashima, Anthony, Caribbarie, James, Jazzmon, Devron, Masadi, Laura, Anthony Jr., Avianna, Rashemma, Michael Jr., Makiela, Destiny, Malaya, Sahharria and a host of great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings; Dorothy Coleman, Luellen Bowman and Bennie Coleman, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Johnnie

Paul A. Martin Sr. (February 23, 1945 – July 12, 2024)

Paul A. Martin, 79, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Dunedin, FL and Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024. Survived by his son; Paul (Elizabeth) Martin Jr. , grandson; Austin, siblings; Guy (Carolyn) Batchelder, Karen (Mike) Cobb, and special nephew; Mark (Ann) Spadoni. Paul was preceded in death by his wife; Sharen Martin, parents; Paul and Adelaide Martin, and siblings; Gail Maniowski, Andrea Kahn, Marie Rodgers and Joy Spadoni. Paul was a proud veteran of the US Army; he diligently served his country in combat during 2

Constance “Connie” R. Plotkin (March 13, 1951 – July 5, 2024)

Constance "Connie" R. Plotkin, 73, of Valparaiso, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024. Connie was born in Gary, IN to Edna and Jack Plotkin on Tuesday, March 13, 1951. She was baptized soon after, in October of 1951 at Hobart Presbyterian Church in Hobart, IN. As an adult, she enjoyed a successful career as a College Professor in the state of Indiana. Connie will be remembered as a ray of sunshine by the diligent medical staff who cared for her. She enjoyed laughing and joking with them

Mardee A. Blomberg (June 15, 1955 – July 9, 2024)

While surrounded by her loved ones, Mardee A. Blomberg, 69, of Beecher, IL passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 45 years; Ray Blomberg, children; David (Megan) Blomberg, Lisa (Andrew) Buckley, Mark Blomberg and Jason Blomberg, grandchildren; Addison, Zoey, Melody, Connor, Colton and Colby, siblings; Barb, Sheri, Dave, Diane, Vana, Lona, Lonnie, Randi, Jeff and Kevin, sister-in-law; Bev and brothers-in-law; Donnie and Edward. Preceded in death by her parents; Gilbert and Marjorie Weishaar, and sisters; Nancy and Wendy. Mardee enjoyed taking