Charles H. Utley (September 23, 1942 – December 21, 2022)
Charles H. Utley, 80, of Cedar Lake/Crown Point passed away peacefully, with family by his side on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years; Maureen Utley, Children; James Utley, Jennifer Tobias and Suzy (Norman) Isaacs, Grandchildren; Brandon Utley, Brianne (Matt) Dees, Amber Tobias, Amanda Tobias, Nicholas Isaacs, Nathan Isaacs and Gwyneth Isaacs and Great Grandchildren; Ella Dees and Asher Dees. Charles was preceded in death by his Daughter; Margo Utley, and his parents. For over 30 years, Charles was a proud Union truck
Kathleen Benedetti (March 2, 1968 – December 12, 2022)
Kathleen Benedetti, age 54, of Valparaiso passed away on Monday, December 12th, 2022. She is survived by her three children: Jessica, Jennifer, and Michael Benedetti. She is also survived by her sister Pamela (Doug) Waters, her brother Gordon (Angelica) Hodo, along with her nieces and nephews Heather, Douglas, Angelique, Gavin, and her grand daughter Marah. Preceded in death by her mother; Patricia Hodo and grandparents; Helen & Gordon Murphy. Kathleen is originally from Chicago, Illinois. She loved bantering with her family, listening to music, writing poetry, cooking, and creating art.