Obituaries

Jarrett L. Bothwell, 56, of Crown Point, IN passed away unexpectedly, on July 19, 2024. Preceded in death by his brother; Terry Bothwell. He is survived by his son; Daniel Bothwell, 2 grandchildren, parents; Terry and Karen Bothwell, and brother; Eric (Natasha) Bothwell.

CaLynn Marie Woodruff-Patterson, 44, of La Porte, IN passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2024. Survived by her sons; Brandon (Sarah) Sanchez and Andrew Sanchez Jr., grandchildren; Angel and Remi Sanchez, parents; Ted and Cynthia Chelich, sister; Hannah, aunt; Emma "Putt" Stover, fiancé; Alex Moellman and stepfather of her children; Bob Steif. Preceded in death by her sister; Yoli, uncle Billy, uncle Larry Stover, and

Robert "Cindy" Ratliff, 72, of East Chicago, IN passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 12, 2024. She is survived by her children; Benita (Timothy) Ratliff-Taylor, Steve Ratliff, Michael Ratliff, Tonia (Anthony) Ratliff and Monica Robinson, grandchildren; Antonio, Tashima, Anthony, Caribbarie, James, Jazzmon, Devron, Masadi, Laura, Anthony Jr., Avianna, Rashemma, Michael Jr., Makiela, Destiny, Malaya, Sahharria and a host of great-grandchildren. Also surviving

Paul A. Martin, 79, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Dunedin, FL and Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024. Survived by his son; Paul (Elizabeth) Martin Jr. , grandson; Austin, siblings; Guy (Carolyn) Batchelder, Karen (Mike) Cobb, and special nephew; Mark (Ann) Spadoni. Paul was preceded in death by his wife; Sharen Martin, parents; Paul and Adelaide Martin, and siblings; Gail Maniowski,

Constance "Connie" R. Plotkin, 73, of Valparaiso, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024. Connie was born in Gary, IN to Edna and Jack Plotkin on Tuesday, March 13, 1951. She was baptized soon after, in October of 1951 at Hobart Presbyterian Church in Hobart, IN. As an adult, she enjoyed a successful career as a College Professor in the state of Indiana.