C.P. woman model of kindness, grace

Maureen Kuzniar was the quintessential mom who was always putting other people before herself, her daughters said.

Chesterton Art Center offers variety of classes

Students who are looking for art programs to help keep the summer doldrums at bay have a variety of options available through the Chesterton Art Center.

Valpo man was excellent gardener

Robert Neeley was a simple man who loved his family and enjoyed giving to others, his family members said.

Lunafest to benefit Breast Cancer Fund

The annual Lunafest is a chance to celebrate women and raise money for a good cause, event organizers said.

Valpo man was excellent gardener

Joseph Shudick Sr., was a wonderful man who always stressed the importance of education with his children, said his wife, Betty Shudick.

Valpo woman was nurturing, caring

Geneva Smith was a natural caregiver who helped her mother raise her siblings, raised her own children and worked as a nurse, said her daughter, Mary Kauffman.

Valpo woman was avid artist

Marlies Glickauf was a welcoming hostess, a passionate traveler, and an avid artist, said her daughter, Annette Sleek.

Valpo woman was hard working

Catherine Kielpikowski was a hard-working woman who always tried to have a positive outlook no matter what life threw at her, said her daughter, Janice Ault.

Man had variety of interests

Billy Dean Allison Sr., was a master carpenter and master mechanic who could fix anything that was broken or find efficient solutions to any problem, said his wife, Barbara Allison.

Mrs. Indiana America earns her crown

When Sandra Zacharias first had the idea of entering a pageant in the fall of 2011, she initially shrugged it off. She had recently battled breast cancer and was just starting to get her hair back.

Safe Sitter program offers babysitting basics

Preteens who want to enhance their babysitting skills have the chance to learn safety basics at Safe Sitter classes, offered by several hospitals around Northwest Indiana.

Portage woman was strong, kind

Beatrice Patterson was a kind, generous woman who was always willing to help others, her children said.

Valpo man touched many lives

Steven Weber had a fantastic sense of humor and could find something to laugh about in every situation he faced, said his wife, Dr. Deni Weber.

Valpo man known for sense of humor

Wendell Ahlbrand was always quick with a smile and never knew a stranger, said his wife, Diana Ahlbrand.

Special man 'was a ray of sunshine'

Terry Yaros was the consummate performer. He loved to sing, dance and make people laugh, said his sister, Sandy Clayton.

Valpo man loved family, music

Anthony Nicoletto loved his family and he loved music, said Nancy Nicoletto, his wife of 20 years.

Woman was devoted to helping others

Phyllis Henderson was a generous, giving woman who loved being able to help others, said her daughter, JoAnne Bowen.

Beaux Arts Ball celebrates 20 years

When the Beaux Arts Ball started two decades ago, it was designed to be a fun theme party to raise money for a great cause. Twenty years later the event is still going strong.

Woman enjoyed giving back to others

Margaret Langbehn was a kind, generous woman who put her family above everything else, said her son, Mark Langbehn.

Valpo man was kind, thoughtful

Andrew Turnbull was an intelligent man who worked hard to provide for his family, said his daughter, Sandy Zeiters.

Schererville man enjoyed helping others

Ernie Greinke lived a Christian lifestyle and made a positive impact on everyone he met, said his son, Dave Greinke.

Woman was devoted to peacekeeping

Mary Ellen Bushemi Cessna’s mission in life was to spread peace and love to those around her, said her son, Kevin Cessna.

Valpo man was friend to all

Neil Wesley was a kind and loving man, said Joan Wesley, his wife of 38 years.

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.