Obituary

Julia (Julie) M. Rajsich, 82 years old, Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She is survived by her Daughter Lisa (Ramon) Soto, Son Scot (Phyllis) Rajsich, Grandchildren Michael and Emilie, Sisters Barbara (William) Gallo, Catherine Smith (companion David Pelka), several nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend Janet Binkowski. Preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) of 59 years, parents Edward and Marie Polatewicz, and brother Richard. Julia played in a Dominoes Club for several years along with Janet, Jerrie, Jonah, Rosie, Wayne and

Don Melcher, 48, of St. John, IN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He is survived by his loving Mother; Delephine Hulen (Stepfather Ron), Brothers; Jason Melcher, and Jay Wexler, Niece; Nicole Melcher, and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Preceded in death by his Brother; Joey Mills. Don will be remembered and greatly missed by his family and close friends. His hobbies included selling unique things on Ebay, and recently experimenting with making his very own moonshine and wines; flavors unique as blueberry and even dandelion wine. Don

Patricia Hodo, 71, of Valparaiso, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She is survived by her 3 children; Pamela (Doug) Waters, Kathleen Benedetti, Gordon (Angelica) Hodo, 7 Grandchildren; Jessica, Jennifer, Michael, Heather, Douglas, Gavin, Angelic, Great Granddaughter; Marah, and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents; Gordon and Helen Murphy. Patricia was originally from Chicago. She loved her family, cards and Bingo. A private service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 to honor Patricia's life.

Jim Bancroft Brown of Meeker, Colorado, died peacefully in his daughter's home in St. John, Indiana on May 18, 2022.  He was 74 years old. Jim was born to James Buchanan Brown and Martha Fair (Bancroft) Brown on October 8, 1947 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Jim graduated from Meeker High School in 1966.  Passionate about his family's cattle ranch, he attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.  He was a proud member of FarmHouse Fraternity and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Sciences in 1970.  He then moved

  Patricia Ann Wyrick also known as "Lippy" was born on January 20th,1950 to William and Jennie Fields of Hammond,Indiana. Survived by her two loving sons, Mike and Bill Wyrick, who supported her love for blueberry pancakes and muffins, parks and even trips to the Hessville Restaurant in Hammond, IN. Patricia passed away at the age of 72 years young with her dearest dog, Blackie and caring family by her side at home in Gary, IN on May 14, 2022.

Carole A. Shepard (Briski) was born March 13, 1948 to Emil and Ann Briski. She passed away on May 15, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband Gene Shepard. Her son David Shepard (Crystal), Step children Kim Klobucar, Jeanette (Rodney) Alderson, James Shepard. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was member of the Croation Lodge. She enjoyed playing bunco and bingo often. She also loved just sitting outside watching the birds under favorite tree.   Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am on