Funeral homes strive to support families through difficult times while ensuring the desires and wishes of and for lost loved ones are met. Due to the high cost of funeral services, some people may believe funeral homes are “taking advantage” of...

Donald Gene Lipke 92 of Hobart, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born September 22, 1931 in Hessville, Indiana to Russell and LaMae (Blackman) Lipke. On June 14, 1952, he married Jean Marie Kraft who passed away October 1, 2014. Don is...

Damon Edward Sanders 77 of Westville, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Michigan City.  He was born August 13, 1946 in LaPorte to Randolph J. and Clara Edna (Green) Sanders.  Damon is survived by his nieces Vicki Ewart of Westville, Jan...

Bartholomew Funeral Home strives to keep community members informed and knowledgeable. Kyle Newhard, office manager, stresses the importance of being knowledgeable about organ donation so people can make informed decisions.  There are many...

Lee D. Davis, 71 of Wanatah, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 in Valparaiso. He was born November 7, 1952 in Harlingen, Texas to Frank and Irma (Kimble) Davis. On February 2, 2002 he married Judi Davis who survives. Lee is also survived by his...

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Joseph J. Vass passed into eternal life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Joe was born on August 26, 1939 to Michael and Emma (Horvath) Vass. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeffrey and brother Michael Vass. Joe is survived by his...

Mary L. Janatik, 91 of Michigan City, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born September 21, 1932 in Valparaiso to Frank and Rosalie (Hock) Firanek. On October 13, 1956 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Otis she married Paul P. Janatik who...

When thinking of businesses that are deeply connected with their community, funeral homes may not be the first that come to people’s minds. In reality, funeral homes like Bartholomew Funeral Home are some of the most integrated businesses in our...

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...