Obituary

Frederique Klooster passed away on January 20th, 2020 after an adventurous life. He was born in the Netherlands on January 9,1935 and grew up during WWII. In 1951 his parents Berend Klooster and Grietje Bouman, immigrated with their 5 children aboard the M.S. Noordam via New York, to California. Fred served proudly in the United States Army and received his U.S. citizenship in Seoul, Korea. In 1964 he returned to the Netherlands, got married and he briefly conducted a dance band leading with his trumpet. Frederique and his wife Nelly

John L. Ramuscak, 85, of Demotte, IN, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Ramuscak. Survived by his loving wife: Ruth Ann Ramuscak, Children: Andy Ramuscak, and Diane (Mark) Baule, Grandchildren: Erin and Blake, Sisters: Mary and Annie, and Brother Rudy. John served his country in the US Army, retired from the Lake County Sheriff's Dept., and was a member of the FOP Chris Anton Lodge #125. A private family service will be held at a later date.

DAVID  DEAN STOKES,66, formerly of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away peacefully at VNA HOSPICE CENTER in Valparaiso, Indiana on February 7,2020. David Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Rovellia Stokes and a brother Darrell Eugene Stokes.  He is survived by 3 sons and a daughter,  David Stokes of Valparaiso, Indiana, Brendan Stokes (Koree) of Portage, Indiana, Jeff Stokes of Michigan City, Indiana, Becky Williams (Brian) of Lake Station, Indiana; 1 brother, Dewayne Stokes (Ty) of Surgis, Kentucky; 2 sisters, Patricia Hamblin (Tom) of Bowling Green, Kentucky,

Douglas Wayne Gossett, known as "Snake Bite", of Hammond, IN passed away on February 2, 2020. He was born on May 4, 1940 to Hershel and Dorothy Gossett, both of whom preceded him in death, as well as his sisters, June Ragland and Marilyn Gossett. He is survived by his brother Ronnie Gossett. He was a proud Army veteran. Douglas married Carolyn Jane Gossett (nee Rayburn), who preceded him in death. From that union, they had two children:  Jeff Gossett, who preceded him in death, and Gary (Vicky) Gossett, Grandchildren:

Arlene F. DuPont, born November 21, 1935, was embraced in the arms of The Holy Spirit, our Lord Jesus Christ and Our Heavenly Father on January 24, 2020. She has joined her husband, John. She is remembered by her beloved daughter Laura Ann, beloved son Joseph, beloved granddaughter Nicole Engelke, beloved great granddaughters Elle and Julia Engelke and all others that her charm, kindness and boundless love has touched. This remembrance shall endure until the end of days.