Obituary

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

Born July 12, 1949 Passed January 22, 2022 Homer is survived by his loving wife of 32 years; Rita Day, his Children; Paul Day, Peter (Chris) Day, Robert (Susan) Lynch, Tammy (Larry) Houseman, Tony (Jennifer) Lynch, Randy (Deanna) Lynch, Susan (George) Crawford, Charlena (Terry) Enloe, 32 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Virginia Day and Grandsons Corey Lynch and Nicholas Taylor. Homie retired from Sloan Valve in Augusta, Arkansas  in 2013 and loved watching old movies, cooking and playing