Griffith man was warm, generous

Ned Smith was a generous, hard-working man who was always willing to do things for others, said his granddaughter, Linsey Waterstraat.

Man devoted life to practicing law

Ronald Spangler was a strong moral compass for his family and always took time to discuss important issues, said his daughter, Deb Barbanel.

Hobart woman loved to make others laugh

Dorothy Kleckner loved performing as a clown and making people laugh, her family members said.

Young man lived life fully

Zach Green made friends quickly, had an infectious laugh, and was loved by all who knew him, his parents said.

Crown Point dentist lives life in the fast lane

When Dr. Mark Van Buskirk was a young boy, he learned to work on cars by helping his father restore Volkswagens.

Girl captivated those who knew her

Anna Mrdak was a captivating young lady who was always willing to help others, her father said.

Hobart man loved making others happy

Jeffrey Johnson was a funny and engaging man who loved to entertain people and make them laugh, said Emily Johnson, his wife of 22 years.

Prom dresses full of color, sparkle

Prom season is in full swing, and this year the dresses are in neon colors and are full of bling, according to experts at area dress shops.

Second Saturday program inspires kids

The Challenger center regularly hosts field trips for elementary school students, and students leave those programs excited and wanting to do more.

Woman worked hard for family

Viola Parker worked hard to take care of her large family, said her daughter, Mary Anna Coln.

Car and Cycle Show kicks off the summer

Hundreds of people are expected at Munster Community Park this weekend for the 15th Annual Car and Cycle Show, which is considered the first big festival of the season.

Black Pine animal sanctuary provides permanent home to rescued exotics

Nestled just two hours east of Lake County, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, Indiana, offers a permanent home to nearly 100 exotic animals.

Man was 'everyone's go-to guy'

Brian Kingsbury had his life mapped out and knew where he was going, said his mother, Gail Kingsbury.

C.P. woman was always optimistic

Jane Dan was an optimistic woman who was an inspiration to those who knew her.

C.P. woman overcame obstacles

Wanda Rozcicha overcame many obstacles and went on to live a life filled with love, said her daughter, Joanne Buckmaster.

Pond Expo showcases latest gardening trends

Beginning gardeners as well as gardening veterans can head to the Pond Expo in Crown Point for ideas and inspiration, said Kathy Bartley, the expo chair for the Illiana Garden and Pond Society.

Man loved time with family

Ron German was a fun-loving man who enjoyed spending time with his family, said his wife, Diane German.

Valpo man would do anything for others

Frank Wszolek was the kind of man who went out of his way to help people, said Mary Ann Wszolek, his wife of 54 years.

Portage woman was avid artist

Mary Ballog lived life to the fullest and always wanted to look her best, said her daughter, Sandy Samson.

Doctor was committed to patients

Dr. John Read was dedicated to the health and welfare of others, his children said.

Diet offers secret to longevity

A well-known doctor believes the secrets of longevity can be found by looking at the diets of people who have lived for more than 100 years.

Woman placed high value on education

Norma Paskash was a kind and generous woman who believed in honesty and being fair to everyone, her children said.

Merrillville man devoted life to prayer

Floye Keelen was a loving and compassionate man who was passionate about praying for others, his family members said.

Young man lived life to the fullest

Danny Barnes was a fun-loving, energetic young man whose smile could light up a room, his family and friends said.

Exhibition honors region’s contribution to Civil War

A new exhibition at the Indiana Welcome Center tells the story of the Region’s involvement in the Civil War through reenactments, artifacts and photographs.

Young man was friend to all

Nathan Cook was a loving, outgoing young man who always had a smile for everyone, said his mother, Kim Cook.

Hobart man loved outdoors

Robert Mandon was a friend to everyone who knew him, and knew exactly what to say to people to make them comfortable, said Jamie Mandon, his wife of 30 years.

Young woman had life ahead of her

Brooke Mieczenkowski loved animals and would do anything she could to help them, said her mother, Lori Mieczenkowski.

Lake Station man inspired self-reliance

Leaman Moore was a hardworking man who wanted his children to be able to take care of themselves, they said.

Parks Department Encourages Outdoor Play

Characters from various parts of United States history will be appearing at Lake Etta this year, sharing the stories of their time as well as their perspective on current events.

History comes to life through the Lake County Parks Department

Characters from various parts of United States history will be appearing at Lake Etta this year, sharing the stories of their time as well as their perspective on current events.

Woman put family at center of her life

Faye Lynch was a kind and loving woman who made friends everywhere she went, said her daughter, Karen Pavel.

Composting is safe, natural way to increase growth

Charles Hensel has been composting for almost 60 years, and says the idea of composting being difficult and smelly is a misconception.

Valpo man was a devoted father

Edwin Bernardez loved being a father to 6-year-old Madelyn, and he loved being involved with all her activities, said Rachel Bernardez, his wife of almost 10 years.

Woman lived entire life in Valparaiso

Loretta Knoblock was born in Valparaiso, raised her family in Valparaiso, and died in Valparaiso, said her daughter, Joyce Ferrari.

Portage man loved mysteries

Edward Millis was a kind, gentle man who loved his family, said Linda Millis, his wife of 18 years.

Valpo woman was center of family

Thelma Ashbaugh taught her children to value family and have love and respect for others, said her son, Steve Ashbaugh.

Valpo man was inspiration to his family

James LaFevre believed in the American dream and valued working hard and being fair, said his son, Jamie LaFevre.

Crown Point woman overcame many obstacles

Anne Schwab overcame many obstacles in her life, and she wanted to do whatever she could to provide for her family, said her daughter, Marie Maravilla.

Valpo man loved teaching others

Melford Crisman was a longtime educator who always did what he could to help children, said his friend, Mark Fisher.

Valpo toddler lived life to the fullest

Liam Wuenn was a captivating little boy who packed a lot into his short life, said his mother, Sara Wuenn.

Crown Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade offers family fun

Thousands of people are expected to gather at the square on Sunday for the fifth annual nighttime St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Loving mother’s faith inspired others

Christine Wright centered her life around her family and her faith, said Larry Wright, her husband of almost 57 years.

Theater workshop offered for budding thespians

Young actors and actresses have a chance to hone their craft during a weekly Saturday morning workshop at the Hammond Branch YMCA.

Cedar Lake man was devoted to family

Rick Kalemba was a kind and gentle man who was devoted to his family, said his wife, Theresa Kalemba.

Crown Point man loved time with family

Gene Charbonneau was a wonderful man who had a deep sense of integrity, said his wife, Mary Charbonneau.

Maple Syrup Time attracts hundreds

Visitors to Deep River County Park this month will get a chance to step back into time and see how maple syrup was made during the early 1900s.

Black and white is a classic decorating scheme

Black and white is a classic decorating scheme that can be incorporated into any style of home. It can be achieved either by using several small elements or decorating an entire room to the scheme, local decorators say.

Valpo man taught kindness and love

Roland Brandt taught his family to respect life and be compassionate to those in need, said his daughter, Catherine Haggerty.

Retired firefighter lived with compassion

Gerhard Gaisser cherished his friends and family and was always ready to make life easier and richer for those around him, said his son, Karl Gaisser.