Obituary

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

Donna Earlene Skelton-Acosta, 60, of Crown Point, IN passed away at 4:48 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021 at home. She was born on January 7, 1961 in South Bend, IN to the late Robert and Elda Mary (Motts) Skelton. Donna is survived by her partner, Kevin Dvorak.  Children Brittney Acosta; and Nikolas Acosta. Six grandchildren: Alexandra, Austin, Jordyn, Xavier, Taleah, and Zhabrayla. Five siblings: Paul (Jeanne) Skelton, John (Connie Martin) Skelton, Mary Ellen (Pam) Skelton, Rene (Dan) Shotwell, and Samantha Leslie.  Proceeded in death by her brother Robert (Sue) Skelton