Obituary

Jeannette M. Tolliver gained her heavenly wings August 1, 2024, in Gary, Indiana, with her longtime companion Benny Bunkley by her side. She attended public schools in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Emerson High School, Class of 1970. At an early age she joined New Mt Moriah Baptist Church. She later joined Williams Chapel Church GOIC, Gary, Indiana where she was a faithful worker. She was employed with Gary Methodist Hospital for 25+ years. Jeannette is preceded in death by her father and mother James & Annette Tolliver, her sister

Patricia "Diane" Artigues, 92, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away surrounded by her family on July 31, 2024. Diane is survived by her daughter; Michelle (Robert) Leckner, grandchildren; Lindsay McCann, Kyle Bisterfeldt, Hayley Leckner, Sarah (Tom) Tokendorf, Nathaniel Runge, Thomas Artigues, Katie (nee Daddino) and Colette (nee Daddino), and great granddaughter Scarlette. Preceded in death by her children; Thomas Artigues, David Ripley, Joanne Bisterfeldt and Christopher Artigues and sisters; Denise and Sandy.

Rickey J. Kutscher, 73, of Demotte, IN passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. He is survived by his children; Lisa (Keith) Weyhe, Brandi (Jonathan) Jackson, John (Suzanne) Kutscher, and grandchildren; Kristen, Aidan, Ethan, Ryan, Kane, Gwen and Abbey. Rickey was preceded in death by his parents. Rickey was a long-time resident of Demotte, IN. He proudly retired from IHB Railroad in 2005. He could often be found tinkering in his garage or fishing and hunting. But what he enjoyed more than any hobby, was spending time with his kids

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, 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, 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, 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