Obituaries

Jack Barton Wakeman, age 92, passed away on January 5, 2020.  He was born December 24, 1927 in Union Mills, IN to George & Fredda Wakeman.  He served in the US Navy and married Carolyn Shalley on June 19, 1954. He and Carol lived many years in Thornton, IL, retired to Monticello, IN, were snowbirds to Mesa, AZ, and then lived the last 5 years together

Nancy Olivadoti, 88, a long-time resident of the Merrillville area, passed away the 1st of January, 2020. At her request, a private service will be held with immediate family. Nancy was born on August 13, 1931 in Niles, Michigan, to Arnold and Lucile Krueger. She graduated from Westville High School in 1950. She taught 1st grade at Westville School and was loved by her students.

Lawrence “Larry” P. Lawrence, age 75, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019.  Beloved husband to Trisa L. Lawrence née Edmond.  Loving father of Robert (Jenny) Lawrence, Dawn (Daniel) Lawrence Angulo and loving stepfather to Shalanda Grabos.  Cherished brother of Elizabeth, Arlene, Connie and Joseph.  Proud grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 9.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, who lovingly

Sandra Kay Doe (Akins), 73, passed away on December 27, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Crown Point, IN. She is survived by her children; Shelly Paunovich, Charles (Jen) Doe, Kelly Harper Doe, Paul (Ruby) Doe and Randy Mullins, grandchildren; Sarah (Michael) Mahoney, Miles, Jacob, Morgan, Annabell, Timothy, Lilly, Matthew, Alyssa, Nicholas, and Skylar, great-grandchildren; Noah and Charlotte, siblings; Paul Reppa, Cheryl Wheeler and Debbie

Mrs. Sally Anne (Aunt Sassy) Kremke, 83, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on December 18, 2019 at home with her family and friends present. Sally was born on October 3, 1936 to Timothy Sargent and Helen Summers Sargent, in Harrison, Michigan. During her childhood she spent some time in the Philippines where her father was stationed and then later attended high school at Horace Mann