Obituary

Don Parrillo, age 89, of Michigan City, IN passed away surrounded by family and friends on March 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Christina Parrillo (FL), Children: Kimberly Schob (AZ), Tim Parrillo (IN), Granddaughter: Morgan Schob (AZ), 3 brothers and 1 sister. Preceded in death by his parents: William and Josephine Parrillo. Don was a former First Ward Alderman for Chicago, and the author of two books. He deeply loved his children, golfing and being around family and friends. The love of Don’s life and the light of

Tom Dantona, age 58, of Saint Peter, Minnesota died suddenly of a heart attack on February 27, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 37 years: Janet Aquino-Dantona, Children: Desiree (Justin Ely) Dantona, Cheyenne Dantona, and Bernadette (Zach Sellman) Dantona, and Grandson: Milo Ely-Dantona, Brothers: Frank (Mary Lou), Jim and John (Alex), and Sister: Sylvia Meier, 8 Aquino siblings and in-laws: Joe (Patty), John (Dorrie), Susan, Barbara (Marco), Tom, Robert (Kymberly), Donald, Diane (Alan), 12 nephews and 6 nieces. Preceded in death by his parents:Frank and Rose Dantona, brother-in-law:

Sharon Rose Christman, age 75 of Portage, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones February 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mitchell and Rose Lacny, Brothers: Edward and Joseph, and nephew Edward Jr. Loving mother of two daughters: Michelle Christman and Julie Filippini, Loving sister to John Lacny of FL (Paul Stephens), and loving aunt to: Tracy Anderson of Hobart, Marsha and Michelle. She adored her Grandchildren: Jason Gaboian, Gina (Josh) Reno, Nick Garber, Scott Filippini, and Great-Grandchildren: Ryan and Jaelynn Reno. Sharon made it known

David A. Denison of Crown Point, IN passed away on February 26, 2020. He retired from BP and was previously a teacher. David is preceded in death by parents Kenneth and Betty Denison and is survived by his wife: Roberta, sons: Donald Denison, Scott (Regina) Zurawski and Christopher Zurawski; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. David loved playing golf, poker and billiards. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Our family would also like to extend a heartfelt special thank you to Steven Early for providing

Bill Hale, 69, of Hobart, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 45 years: Diana Hale, and Daughter: Amy Hale (Allen Skrandell). Preceded in death by his niece: Danielle Preuss. Bill loved dogs, NASCAR, cooking, and the Chicago Cubs. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband and father.

Joyce Ann Dooley (nee Spence) of Valparaiso, IN age 75, passed away in Portage, IN on 17 Feb 2020 peacefully, with her family by her side. She enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Joyce was born 01 Nov 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert Glenn Spence and Dorothy Elizabeth Spence (nee Coffman), both who preceded her in death. Her husband, James D. Dooley, also preceded her in death in 2004. She is survived by son Larry D. Hakes Jr. (Susan) of Portage, IN, son