In Memory of Roberta (Kludt) Koukol

 

August 13, 1955 - January 14, 2021

Roberta J. Koukol "Bert"was born August 13,1955 in Gary, Indiana to Reuben A. and Evelyn M. Kludt. Widowed by Orin R. Koukol until she met the love of her life Sam Akon. She attended Eddison High School in East Gary Indiana.

      She was a very outspoken kindhearted person who wasn't scared to speak her mind. Roberta helped anyone and everyone. She was a force to be reckoned with but a joy to be around. She was a bartender for a time and she also drove the ice cream truck for Renwalds for a number of years.

     Roberta departed this life on Thursday, January 14,2021 to be with the love of her life Sam Akon.

   She was preceded in death by her parents Reuben A. and Evelyn M. Kludt.Two brothers Wallace Hurd and Larry Kludt Two sisters Joan Butz and Bonnie Brogan.

       She is survived by three daughters, Lynette"Nette"(Vincent)Parks, Brandi"Kika"Kludt, Tiffany"Fatty"Koukol. One Brother Terrance(Diane)Kludt One Sister Phylis Worak Ten grandchildren Anthony"Lolly Man" Burgos Destiny"Lil Mamma"Burgos, Alex"Ally"Burgos, Antwon"Duddie"Koukol,Marcel"Marcelly"Young Jr.Treyvon"Bear"Jones,Tiana"Lil Missy"Koukol Isiah"Mister"Martin, La'Renzo"Lil Lar Lar" Wright, Janae Mae'Lil Bert'Koukol, Two Great Grandchildren Elijah"LaLa"Burgos and Skylar"Sky"Burgos A special niece Kimberly(Jeffery)Davies A Special Sister In Law Margaret"Christene"Taylor A sister to her Vickie Shields and a few  close families The Taylor Family, The Wright Family, The Akon Family, and The Davis Family also a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

 The Family of Roberta Koukol would like to extend our most sincere appreciation for the generosity each of you has expressed in your own special way. Thank you All and God Bless You.

 

 

Repast will be held following the Visitation from 5pm-8pm (All children must leave by 7pm)

at

Voodoo Lounge 5060 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408

In memory of Linda Lee Pustik-Lindsey

 Linda Lee Pustik-Lindsey, age 66 of Chesterton, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born on January 20, 1955 in Gary, IN to John and Nettie (Kissel) Pustik.

On August 1, 1998, she married the love of her life, Lewis Ray Lindsey. Linda retired from Mittal Steel as an equipment operator after 39 years of service. She spent her time doing crafts, gardening, swimming, and traveling. She was a part of the Chesterton Senior group and a Master Gardener just to name a few. She will be remembered as a loving wife, Mamma Linda, Cha Cha, Grandma, and friend.

She is survived by her loving husband, Lewis Ray Lindsey; sons, Shawn (Grace) Lindsey, Steven Lindsey; granddaughters, Aaliyah Munoz, EllieMae Lindsey; grandsons, Aakiyus Lindsey, Aadoryin Lindsey, Ethan Lindsey; nieces, Selena (Teddy Burns) Schneckenburger, Colette (Pat) Walter, Cassie (Adam Gentry) Gouger; nephew, Joe (Melissa) Gouger; great-nephews, Wm. Troy Whitten, Brock Whitten, Stanley Igras; great-nieces, Taylor Igras, Lily Gentry and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Pustik, father, John Pustik; daughter-in-law, Melinda Lindsey; sister, Paula Gouger and brother, Ivan Pustik.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Linda’s memory to VNA Hospice, 501 Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 12:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Chesterton, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.

In memory of John Lubeck

 

John Edwin Lubeck

November 18, 1954 - August 6, 2021

VALPARAISO, IN - John Edwin Lubeck, 66, of Valparaiso, IN was called home on August 6, 2021, surrounded by the lovable weirdos who are forever grateful to be known as his family. He is survived by his patient saint of a wife, Vicki; his children: Eric (Dolores) Lubeck and Sarah Lubeck; grandsons: Max and George; brother Don (Kim) Lubeck; and sisters: Karin Barney and Meghan Lubeck. He is reunited in death with his parents Michael and Marlene (Hanisko); his brother Michael; and many spoiled dogs. John passed away eight years after receiving an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis. He bravely carried the burden of the disease while supported and cared for by his wife, and later, with the help of the amazing nurses and aides from Dunes Hospice.

John was born on November 18, 1954 in Gary, IN. He grew up doing hood rat stuff with his brothers, developing a love for fishing, and playing sports including: basketball, baseball and track & field. He graduated from East Gary Edison High School in 1973 where he met his high school sweetheart, a nerdy hottie named Vicki Paulk. On Valentine's Day 1974, a barely legal John and Vicki were wed. In 1973, John began what would become a 40 year career with Bethlehem Steel. John and Vicki raised two super cute and mostly normal children; road tripped often and took great care of each other always.

John enjoyed an assortment of manly man activities including: carpentry, camping, fishing, woodcarving, weight lifting, boating, hiking, gardening, fixing all things broken and building many things with his bare hands. He was an excellent cook, comedian, artist, athlete, traveler, Cubs fan, handyman, nature lover, a flannel shirt wearing, wood chopping, beer drinking outdoorsy hunk and an all around cool dude. He was resourceful, hardworking and creative in all that he did, a man of few words and constant action. He was genuinely loved by all who knew him as a husband, son, dad, papa, brother and friend. A proud and private man, John would have hated for you all to show up and make a fuss over him; accordingly, a private family memorial will be held in John's honor.

Help to those in need would be a most fitting tribute to John's legacy; donations may be made to Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter (gabrielshelter.org).

In memory of Deborah G. (Rice) Tully

 

June 23, 1955 - March 28, 2022

EUDORA, KS - Deborah G. (Rice) Tully, 66, of Eudora, KS, formerly of Lake Station, IN, passed away March 28,2022. She was born June 23,1955 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Daniel and Gertraud Rice. She was preceded in death by her mother; father; brother, Leroy; and sister, Danetta Rice. She graduated from Edison High School, Lake Station, IN.

Survivors include her children: Jason (Carly) Rice, Esther Rice, Debbie Tully, Danielle Tully, and Sarah Tully; brothers: Dan (Mary) Rice and Bob (Loretta) Rice.

The family would like to thank the following: The staff at Medicalodges, Eudora, KS; the Pastor and Prayer warriors from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Liberty, MO; The Care Team from Westside Family Church, Lenexa, KS; and special friend, Judy Kano.

A Memorial Service was held on March 3, 2022 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, MO with Pastors John Newton and Brad Daniel officiating.

Deborah Garber

January 31, 1954 - July 6, 2022

Deborah Ann Garber, age 68, of Lake Station, IN, passed away July 5, 2022.

Debbie was a graduate of Edison High School. She was a joyful and kind person. Debbie cared for both her mother and father in their later years and worked primarily in the health care field. She will be greatly missed.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents-Joseph and Stella (nee Grudzinski) Garber; brother-Wayne Garber; sister-in-law-Janice (nee Prusinski) Garber.

Prayers for Debbie will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, and then proceeding to Calvary Cemetery in Portage, IN, for burial. Burns Funeral Home (Hobart) entrusted with arrangements.

Lake Station Class of 73 Reunion May 20, 2023

Location: South Haven American Legion 

429 County Rd 750 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Cost: $35 per person

Send your RSVP and $35 (written to EHS Class of 73) to

EHS Class of 73
c/o Ingrid Norris
PO Box 1863
Valparaiso, IN 46385-1863

If bringing a guest please include the guest's name.

We also have the cabin booked at Riverview Park for Sunday May 21, 2023. The Sunday picnic is free so please bring your friends, grandkids and your own food and drinks. 

All EHS alumni invited.