Obituary

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

Albert Paul (Sonny or OD) O'Danovich was born at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana on January 12, 1942 to Albert and Eunice (Leonard) O'Danovich. Albert met his Creator on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Dyer, Indiana at the age of 80, after a brief battle with cancer. Albert was a lifelong resident of both (The harbor) East Chicago & Hammond, Indiana. He became a semi-pro baseball player in his youth and a diehard Chicago White Sox fan. Recently, Albert offered his time to the Gate Church of Hammond,

Preceded in death by her father, Hoover Roberts, her mother Anita Roberts, her brother Richard Roberts and nephew Garrett Ramos. Survived by her Best Friend, Therese Monik and her loving sisters Janice (Jack) Lord and Liz (Sue) Roberts. Also, niece Karen (Randy) Rambo; nieces Robyn (Zach) Craft, Jamie (Joe) Dawes, and Brittney Ramos and nephew Dylan (Abby) Berger, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and the entire extended Monik Family. Renita was retired from Premier Dental as Office Manager in Merrillville, Indiana. She was an amazing woman who had