Vivian Arlene Breen 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born February 22, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harley and Helen (Johnson) Hibbets. On October 24, 1953, she married Ray Breen who passed away July 18, 1996. Vivian...
Obituaries
Passing of Dr. Rittenmeyer
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of former president, colleague and friend, Dr. Dennis Rittenmeyer, who passed away on April 13, 2023. The entire Calumet College of St. Joseph family mourns this great loss....
Hospice of the Calumet Area Cherishes the Life of Hometown Hero Tom Largus
Last week, a dear Hospice of the Calumet Area friend and supporter Tom Largus passed away. In 2017, Largus was recognized and honored during HCA's Seeds of Hope Dinner for his numerous contributions and inspiring story. Largus Graphix...
A Heart for Hospice: Celebrating Sylvia
Sylvia Komyatte is remembered and celebrated today and her impact is just as immeasurable as ever. Funeral services were held today and an internment will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery in South Bend, IN, in the afternoon on Tuesday, January 24....
James Arthur Deu (June 11, 1939 – July 9, 2022)
With sorrowful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of James Arthur Deu. After battling health issues for years, his resilient and exciting life came to an end surrounded by his family on July 9, 2022. Jim married Geraldine Carol Movchan on...
City of Crown Point mourns the loss of Fire Chief Dave Crane
The City of Crown Point is mourning the loss of one of our top public servants. Today, the City of Crown Point lost a hero in Fire Chief Dave Crane. Crane took the helm of the fire department in May 2017. He was the first full-time fire chief also to...
Remembering Richard Komyatte
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Richard Komyatte, former board member and longtime friend of Legacy Foundation. In 2012, Legacy nominated him for Philanthropist of the Year for AFP, Northwest Indiana Chapter. Befitting his Catholic faith,...
Howard T. “Pops” Wikoren of La Porte obituary
Howard T. “Pops” Wikoren, 94 of La Porte, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home. He was born January 8, 1927 in Joice, Iowa to Julius and Bertha Eldora (Woods) Wikoren. In April of 1962 he married LeDean Buchanan who passed away February...
Remy “Ray” Anthony Snemis Obituary
Remy “Ray” Anthony Snemis, 92, of Valparaiso IN, formerly of Merrillville, IN passed away at home on July 3, 2020, peacefully in his sleep thanks to VNA Hospice of NWI , with his wife and daughter at his side. He was...
Sharon (Canham) Newhard
Sharon S. Newhard 78 of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020. She was born December 5, 1941, in East Chicago, Indiana to John and Pauline (Chiti) Canham. On October 27, 1962, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith she...