Roger “Rocky” Sowa Sr. (September 25, 1963 – September 6, 2019)
Roger "Rocky" Sowa Sr., of Valparaiso, formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away on September 6, 2019. He is survived by his sons, Rocky Sowa Jr., Brandon Sowa, Andrew Burns, and Daughter in Law, Ashley Sowa, Grandchildren; Audrey, Aviona, Noah and KayKay, Brothers; Joe, Raymond, and Jeff, Sister; Rita Ciascko, and Ex-Wife; Dawn Sowa. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sowa Sr. and Audrey Sowa
Nick Burzin (January 13, 1983 – August 31, 2019)
Nick Burzin, of Hebron, formerly of Crown Point, passed away on August 31, 2019. He is survived by his children, Loralai, Dominik and Dylan, Mother, Priscilla Kirrin, Brothers; Ron Burzin III, and Andrew Burzin, Grandparents; Betty Callais, and Ron and Judy Burzin. Preceded in death by his Father, Ronald E. Burzin Jr. and Grandfather, Paul Callais. Gone too soon... Nick was born in Arizona where
Shirley Dick (September 3, 1950 – September 3, 2019)
Shirley Dick, of Hebron, formerly of Portage, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2019. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Tina) Horn, Michele Howell, and Tom (Tracy) Charles (Dick), Grandchildren; Kylie, Kaela, Kaiden, Taylor, Nicholas, Macy and Carson, Sisters; Patti Phipps and Sherry (Robert) Ray, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bertha Regula (Modis), Husband; George Dick,
Berta Crymes (July 5, 1942 – August 28, 2019)
Berta Crymes, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on August 28, 2019. She is survived by her Daughter, Veronica (Dejuan) Eskew, Grandchildren, Johanna, Jasmine, and Jocelyn, Sister, Hildegard Coloma, Ex-Husband; Lee Crymes, and Stepson, Devin Crymes. Berta was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Magdalena (Brielmaier) Betz, and 6 siblings. Berta was a member
Wally Hardin (December 16, 1938 – August 21, 2019)
Wally Hardin, age 80, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on August 21, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Sherry Diamond, Carri Coomes, Eddie (Heather) Hardin II, Haley Hardin, and Maddy Hardin, Grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, and Mitchell, Eddie Hardin III, Avlin, Gage, and Cameron, Great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Emma, and Ella. Preceded in death by his wife, Christy Hardin. Wally was
Robert Otano (September 19, 1965 – August 19, 2019)
On Monday, August 19, 2019, Robert Otano, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 53 surrounded by family and friends. Rob was born on September 19, 1965 in Gary, IN to George and Rosa Otano. On April 22,1992 he married Pamela (Burkhardt) Otano. They raised two sons together, Jesse and Zachary. Rob had a passion for fishing. He also