Obituaries

Jeannette M. Tolliver gained her heavenly wings August 1, 2024, in Gary, Indiana, with her longtime companion Benny Bunkley by her side. She attended public schools in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Emerson High School, Class of 1970. At an early age she joined New Mt Moriah Baptist Church. She later joined Williams Chapel Church GOIC, Gary, Indiana where she was a faithful worker. She

Patricia "Diane" Artigues, 92, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed away surrounded by her family on July 31, 2024. Diane is survived by her daughter; Michelle (Robert) Leckner, grandchildren; Lindsay McCann, Kyle Bisterfeldt, Hayley Leckner, Sarah (Tom) Tokendorf, Nathaniel Runge, Thomas Artigues, Katie (nee Daddino) and Colette (nee Daddino), and great granddaughter Scarlette. Preceded in death by her children; Thomas Artigues,

Rickey J. Kutscher, 73, of Demotte, IN passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. He is survived by his children; Lisa (Keith) Weyhe, Brandi (Jonathan) Jackson, John (Suzanne) Kutscher, and grandchildren; Kristen, Aidan, Ethan, Ryan, Kane, Gwen and Abbey. Rickey was preceded in death by his parents. Rickey was a long-time resident of Demotte, IN. He proudly retired from IHB Railroad in 2005. He could

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