Obituary

Linda Brunker, 52, of Hobart Indiana, passed away after a long battle on 01/31/2022 at St. Mary’s medical center. She is predeceased by her husband, Theodore (Ted) Brunker, her mother Eunice Jennings, her sister Vonetta York, and niece Amber York. Linda is survived by her daughters, Tosha White and Holly Brunker, Fiancé Philip (Phil) Barragan, step-children Josh Barragan Zach Barragan and Madison Barragan, grandson Liam Brunker, brother Douglas York, and multiple adoptive kids/grandkids. Linda was a fiery soul with a heart of gold. She would give you the shirt off

Rosemary L. Shanda, age 97, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Lucille Shanda, and her brother, Ben Shanda. She is survived by her nephew, Paul Shanda. To honor Rosemary's wishes, she was cremated and there will be no services to occur.

Ronald “Smitty” David Smith, 72, of LaPorte, IN passed away January 31, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Shelley(Todd) Childress, 2 grandsons Nathan & Nickolas Childress, one sister Vicki(Curt) Schultz, 2 nieces Kelly(Sam)Benn & Stacey McClain and a great nephew Tyler Benn, all of LaPorte IN, and many wonderful lifelong friends. He was preceeded in death by his parents Grover & Juanita(Kowalski)Smith & a brother, Tyrone Smith. Ron loved anything to do with construction or cars. He loved playing poker & spending time with friends. He was a avid

Phylis Kay Jerman, (nee Denton), 75, of St. John, IN, formerly of Bethalto, IL, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2022. Phylis was born in Cairo, IL on January 30, 1946 to Chester and Mamie Denton, who precede her in death. Also preceding her in death is her husband Glen R. Jerman, her daughter Chantel N. Jerman and a brother, Roy Denton. Phylis is survived by her children Tamara (Spiro) Poulos, Angela Davis, Eric (Davi) Jerman and Sean Jerman and her grandchildren Mitchell, Nicholas, Caley, Drew, Erica, Mya,

Sheila Rae Coleman 01/01/1967-01/19/2022 was a resident of Monon, IN, formerly from Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday January 19 2022 at the young age of 55. Sheila was born to her loving parents Judy Drucella Ball and Marvin Lee Mullins. Sheila is survived by her 2 daughters Amanda and son in law Julius Drake and Dolores Coleman. Her 6 grandchildren Matthew, Michael, James, Nova, Jordan and Enzo. Her mother Judy and step-father Thomas Ball. Her long time partner Tom. Her older sister Paula and brother in law Shawn Kroslack