All Obituaries

Wyatt Randall Rudd, 19 years old of Laporte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Laporte, Indiana. He was born Thursday, October 2, 2003 in South Bend, Indiana, Son of the late Randy Rudd and Lindsay(Grant) Rudd. Wyatt was a member of the Christian center Church and youth group in south Bend, Indiana.  He loved to write songs, play guitar and and sing.  Wyatt was very intelligent and good with computers.  He loved animals, especially his dog Abby, and...

Charles " Chuck" Eugene Wheeler, 75 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Knox, Indiana. He was born Monday, August 25, 1947 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Son of the late Kenneth Wheeler and the late Marguerite(Flitter) Wheeler. July 9, 1965, in Valparaiso, Indiana Chuck married the former Jennifer Shepherd, she survives him. Chuck enjoyed woodworking and putting together puzzles. He enjoyed watching NASCAR.  Chuck...

Sandra Sue Algozine, 65 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Knox, Indiana. She was born Saturday, February 16, 1957 in East Chicago, Illinois, Daughter of the late Anthony Algozine and the late Penny(Griffith) Algozine. Sandra enjoyed crafts and drawing.  Her greatest passion was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She worked as a retail clerk. Surviving are Son, James(Kasandra) Algozine of Kewanna, Indiana, Daughter,...

Conrad V. Pisinski, 63 years old of Winamac, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Laporte, Indiana. He was born Sunday, October 11, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, Son of the late Conrad Pisinski Sr. and the late Dolores(Cichone) Pisinski. Conrad was a graduate from Dalton High School in 1977.  He was a member of the American Rifle Association.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  His greatest passion was spending time with his family, children and grandchildren. He...

Julia  Wagers , 70 years old of Winamac, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Knox, Indiana. She was born Monday, September 8, 1952 in Knox, Indiana, Daughter of the late Albert Luke and the late Wilsona(Kado) Luke. Julia enjoyed gardening and tending to her plants.  She loved eating popsicles and watching butterflies.  Her greatest passion is life was her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are...

Jerome Richard Gumz was born in Denham, Indiana on July 30,  1932, to Richard H. and Marjorie(Orr) Gumz. He was a lifelong resident of the North Judson area.  Jerry passed away early morning on January 8, 2023. He was 90 years old.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Carolyn. His family legacy includes his wife of 62 years, Cherry M. Gumz; children Roberta A. (George) Mocogni of Highland Park, Illinois, Richard A.(Linda) Gumz of Endeavor, Wisconsin, Kevin...

Milton H. Holtzman Jr, 78 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Laporte, Indiana. He was born Saturday, August 26, 1944 in Traverse City, Michigan, Son of the late Milton Holtzman Sr and the late Ella(Phisi) Holtzman. Milton served in the US Marines for 4 years and 16 years in the US Airforce.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are Son, Patrick Holtzman of Knox, Indiana. He was preceded...

Bonnie Lou Varro, age 87 of Knox, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Brick Yard Health Care in Knox, IN. She was born Tuesday, April 30, 1935 in Knox IN, Daughter of the late Forrest W. White and the late Geraldine Zellers White. On May 14, 1955, she married Elmer G Varro. Bonnie was a member of the Gospel Light House Church in Knox IN. She was proud to be a school bus driver for twenty four years for Knox Community Schools.  She loved spending time with her family. She...

James (Butch) R. Salyer, age 74 of North Judson, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Franciscan Health Care in Michigan City, IN. Butch was born on February 23, 1948 in Athens, IN to the late Woodrow Salyer and late Virginia (Hopkins) Salyer. On November 13, 1972 in Winamac, IN, he married the late Sue (Rowe) Salyer. Butch was the preacher of the True Vine Church in North Judson, IN.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, and anything outdoors.  He was a United States Navy...

Sharon Ann Allen, 74 years old of North Judson, Indiana, formerly of Knox, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Aperion Care Arbors in Michigan City, IN. She was born Tuesday, March 9, 1948 in LaPorte, IN, to Clark Joe Allen and Anna (Preston) Allen. Sharon loved going to many churches in the Knox community and loved her church families.. Surviving are mother, Anna Allen of Knox, IN; sister, Joe (Artie) Garbison of Knox, IN; sister, Cindy (Dennis) Nover of Valparaiso, IN;...