Obituaries

Betty G. Swink, 82, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on June 22, 2021. She is survived by her daughter; Crystal (Tim) Callaway, Grandchildren; Cassie Callaway and Tim Callaway Jr., Great Grandson; Leo Atkins, sister; Barbara (Jeff) Neeper, niece; Jenny (Doug) Jimison, great nephew; Benjamin Jimison, and great niece; Abigail Jimison, and former husband and friend; Lee (Deann) Swink. Preceded in death by her parents; William

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

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

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