Obituary

Michael Lewis Hite, 83, passed away on January 10, 2025, after a short illness. He was born December 11, 1941, in Pulaski County to Frederick G. and Rena (Danti) Hite. He graduated from North Judson High School and worked several years as an electrician apprentice at Valparaiso University and later retired from Bethlehem Steel after 37 years of service. Michael greatly enjoyed the outdoors, his dogs, crossword puzzles and Jeopardy. Survivors include his wife, Grace Ruth (Chambly) Hite; his sons, Michael Lewis Hite Jr., and Robert Scott Hite; 4 grandchildren,

James Paul Sullivan, age 68, of Portage, passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2025. Born on October 26, 1956, in Evergreen Park to the late Edward and Therese Sullivan. Jim was a dedicated father. He enjoyed watching his tv shows, taking care of his dogs, tinkering with his security cameras and anything else he can get his hands on, keeping up with the lawn, listening to police scanners, and NASCAR. He will be remembered for his quietness, patience, stubbornness, kindness, and his boots. Jim is survived by

Michael J. Manna, 72, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, with his children by his side. He was born in Gary, IN on January 9, 1952 and later attended Lew Wallace High School. He worked for many years at Inland Steel and NIPSCO. Michael loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louisa Manna. Michael is survived by his wife Karen Manna; two brothers Anthony Manna and Joe Manna and sister, Jodi Manna; children Kristi (George) Dresbaugh, Jeanna