Obituary

Mrs. Sally Anne (Aunt Sassy) Kremke, 83, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on December 18, 2019 at home with her family and friends present. Sally was born on October 3, 1936 to Timothy Sargent and Helen Summers Sargent, in Harrison, Michigan. During her childhood she spent some time in the Philippines where her father was stationed and then later attended high school at Horace Mann in Gary, IN. After high school she attended Saint Mary Mercy Hospital in Gary, IN and graduated as a registered nurse. After graduation she spent

Allen "Wrench" Kewitz, 54, of Cedar Lake, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019. He is survived by his children; Allen (Rebecca) Kewitz Jr., William Kewitz, and Jessica (Eric) Kearney, Grandchildren; Nolan, David, Kendra, Isabella, Reagan, Colton and Issac, Mother; Marylynn Kewitz, Former wife; Sheila Kewitz, Siblings; John Kewitz, Thomas Sweeney, Mary Walker, Delise Hutcheson, Rich Kewitz, Kathleen Hester, and Art Jonas, Girlfriend and Caretaker; Donna  Demkowicz. Allen was preceded in death by his Father, Arthur Sweeney, and Sister, Jacqueline Steele. Allen adored his Grandkids, he was a very talented

Pat Beasley, 71, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She is survived by Children; David Penix, Tara Henderson and Diana (Ken) Kramer, Grandchildren; Ariane, David, TJ, Trista, Trina, Tyler, Alexis, and Nathan. Preceded in death by her parents; Lee Thomas and Loretta Jones, and siblings; Kenny, Wayne and Diana, and Nephews; Chris and Roy.   Pat will best be remembered as a devout Christian, always teaching her Grandchildren about God's great love. She enjoyed any opportunity to teach others, often volunteering to teach Sunday School to young

  Jim Proft, 65, of Lake Station, formerly of Miller Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kim Proft, Children; Son; James (Heather) Proft, Grandchildren; Nathaniel, Brady, and Austin, Mother; Gerry Proft, Siblings; Berry Proft, Holly (Dave) Araki, Lynn (Bryan) Cox, Alison (Fred) Morgan, and friends who were like brothers to him; Steven (Sue) Kovachevich, and Mickey (Rena) Wright. Preceded in death by his Father, Benjamin Proft. Jim was an avid fisherman and frequent gambler who also enjoyed sailing and