Obituary

Frances Shirk, 82, of Crown Point, IN passed away on February 19, 2022, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She is survived by her children; Terina (Robert) Turczi, and Steve "Sonny" Shirk, Daughter in law; Patty Shirk, two Grandchildren; one brother; Ray (Sue) Atherton, numerous nieces and nephews, and a niece very near and dear to her; Wendy Stinnet. Preceded in death by her beloved husband; J.B. Shirk, and Stepson; Danny Shirk. Frances was born in 1939 to Robert and Bertha Atherton. She grew up simple in Kentucky, as

Sidney Lee Evans 67 of Valparaiso, Indiana formerly of Robinson, Illinois died on Friday February 18, 2022. Sid was born with his twin sister Nancy in Robinson, Illinois on January 26, 1955.  His parents were George and June Evans.  He was welcomed by his older brother Brian. At an early age Sid began working at Thompson's Drug Store.  Later he worked for Black and Bernhardt Men's clothing store.  For several years he worked for Sears in Robinson, Illinois and in other cities.  Sid married Becky Dobis April 2, 1983, of

Ray Christner, age 77, of Crete, IL passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday February 15th after a 3 year battle with cancer. Born in April of 1944 in Mt. Sterling, IL, he was the son of Gerald and Alta Christner. He graduated from Brown County High School and Prairie State college. In 1963 he married Lynda Davis and they shared nearly 59 years together and welcomed 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He served 6 years in the US Navy on a nuclear powered submarine then

Pedro Pilichi passed on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was survived by his three daughters, Dirca, Yolanda, and Elizabeth, one son Felix, four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He was a member of the National Guard and was very proud of that. He enjoyed the time he spent in the National Guard very much. He enjoyed watching and playing baseball as a shortstop. He enjoyed math, watching boxing, movies with James Bond, and the White Sox. But his favorite team was Kansas City Royals. There will be a memorial service