Obituary

John Paul Mlechick III, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on June 19, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years; Laura Mlechick (nee Henson), his children; John Mlechick IIII, Laura (Mike) Mattel, and James Mlechick, Grandchildren; Lauren Bottando and Katelyn Bottando, Siblings; David (Mary) Mlechick and Mary Tischbein, and many nieces and nephews. John Paul was preceded in death by his parents; John Paul Jr. and Donna Jean Mlechick (nee Wallace), his sisters; Rebecca Mlechick and Adrian Mlechick, and brother-in-law John Tischbein. John Paul was

Frieda Velchek, 96, of Hobart, IN passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on June 18, 2021. She is survived by her daughters; Deborah (Daniel) Bolek of Hobart, IN and Holly Foley of Chicago, IL, her beloved four grandchildren; Deana (Steve) Fletcher, Tina Boehman, Danielle (Joe) Schrod, and Elliot Foley, her great grandchildren; Austen, Gavin, Elizabeth, Grant, Andrew, Aaron, Adam, Mia and Eva. Frieda was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Velchek, and her daughter Nancy (Michael) Orthman. A private mass will be held at

Paul H. Bovenkerk, 77, passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, IN on June 17, 2021. He is survived by his sons; Jeff (Candy) Bovenkerk, Greg (Linell) Bovenkerk, a special niece who he loved as a daughter; Julie (Eddie) Luquin, Siblings; Bill (Edwina) Bovenkerk, Sue (Jim) Wolters, and numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife Kathleen 'Sally' Bovenkerk, his parents; Howard and Violet Bovenkerk, and a brother; Jim Bovenkerk. A celebration of Paul's life will be announced by the family

Linda Sykora (nee VanHorn) 78, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away comfortably, and peacefully in the care of her loved ones, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She is survived by her Daughters; Sue (Charlie) Fiene of Cape Coral, FL, and Michelle (Barry) Winnett of Chula Vista, CA, Grandchildren; Austin Winnette and Courtney Winnette, Brother; Sid VanHorn, Nieces; Stacey VanHorn, and Kim Boudreau and Nephew; Chris VanHorn, along with numerous cousins. Preceded in death by her husband; Frank Sykora Jr., and her parents; Charles and Margeret VanHorn (nee McLeod). Linda belonged