Obituaries

Don Matyasik, 61, of Lansing, IL passed away on December 31, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 19 years: Mary Matyasik (nee Reynders), Children: Michelle (Don) Karnoski, Melinda (Jim) Nelson, Becky (Gareth) Troake, Grandchildren: Sean Sullivan, Scott Sullivan and Samantha Sullivan, Sister: Jo Ann Schuster, nieces and nephews: Jenny Schuster, Lynne (Nick) Hradek, Kevin Schuster, Michael (Samantha) Matyasik, and Debbie (Michael) Murphy. Preceded

Lonnie Damron, 74, of Highland, IN passed away on December 30, 2020. He is survived by his children: Tracy (Jeff) Vincent, and Tom (Kim) Damron, Grandchildren: Gabe and Sydney, and siblings: Judy (Bud) Rigney, and David (Mollie) Damron. Preceded in death by his parents: Roger and Marjorie Damron.

Lewis P. Bates, 62, of Hobart, IN formerly of Burnham, IL passed away on December 30, 2020. He is survived by his daughter: Keli (Patrick) Bosstel, Grandchildren: Nya Bosstel, and Patrick Bosstel, Great granddaughter: Elena Bosstel, Siblings: Leonard (Linda) Bates, Louann (Chuck) Kocher, Lori Bates and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lawrence and Louise Bates (nee Peterson), siblings:

Donna Kathleen Barton, Age 61, died on December 22, 2020, as a result of complications of colon cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Kay Barton, sister Rita and brother Richard. Donna is survived by sisters Nancy Franczyk, Joanne Kelty, and Susan Coman.  She was aunt to nieces Kate Kelty, Lisa Barnholdt, and Sarah Barton and nephews Tim Kelty and Chris Franczyk.

Matthew Robert Rynearson Gracious husband, son, father and brother. Born March 28th 1986 -December 25th 2020   Matthew attended New Prairie High School in New Carlisle Indiana and Lakeshore High school in Saint Joseph Michigan, where he graduated. He was a hardworking young man. Matthew was a very quick study. Several of these jobs, fostered his hunger to learn. At his final employment, he held