Obituary

Claude Marvin Abbott September 14, 1963-October 28, 2023, Merrillville, IN Claude Marvin Abbott, 60, of Merrillville, died on October 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 14, 1963, in Dayton, OH, to Larry Abbott, Sr and the late Darlene Black, and sister, Brenda Banks. On August 22, 2008, in Rensselaer he married the love of his life, Shari Simko.  They had been married for 15 years. Claude worked at Paul Heuring Ford as a Sales Associate, in Hobart, IN.  He loved to go on vacation

Kathleen Marie Cox, age 61, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. She is survived by her children; Chelsea Marie Bell and Justin Michael Cox, as well as her six brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by her parents; Marion and Dolores Bell. Kathy was a lover of animals and cooking for others. She will be greatly missed.