Arletta (June) Oliver, 90, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at home.  She was born April 6, 1935 in Central City, Kentucky to Elvie and Hazel (Wells) Weatherford. June is survived by her son Rick (Donna) Oliver of Santan Valley,...

Being a funeral director requires the trait of building relationships with families that can make them trust you with the loss of a loved one. At Bartholomew Funeral Home, there are opportunities for people to learn about this position and gain...

Beverly Jean Dickinson, 79, of Westville, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 in LaPorte. She was born May 18, 1945 in Elkhart, Indiana to Edmon S. and Mildred (Scheetz) Bushee. On June 24, 1971, she married Harold W. “Butch” Dickinson, who passed...

Jerry M. Jardine, 73, of Michigan City, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in DeMotte. He was born on December 27, 1951 in LaPorte to James and Dorothy (Wunder) Jardine. Jerry is survived by his brother Leslie (Kathy) Jardine of Dublin, California,...

Madison Biancardi chose to pursue an internship at Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso. Putting her education into practice, Biancardi takes pride in serving the community with her unique perspective and skill set.  “I think that empathy is the...

Jacqueline M. Swanson, 72, of Westville, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Jacqueline loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jacqueline was born August 07th, 1952, to Michael Tarkane and Mary Hocza...

Pre-arranging a funeral may not be the easiest topic to discuss, but it offers peace of mind and ensures that final wishes are honored. Kyle Newhard of Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso, Indiana, highlights the value of this planning process,...

The cost of death care has long been a topic of uncertainty and concern for many families. For over a century, Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso has provided guidance and support to grieving families, ensuring their loved ones are honored with...

Donald Alfonse Matthys, 90, of Westville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born October16, 1934 in North Liberty, Indiana to Achiel and Suzanna (Van Overberghe) Matthys.  On September 12, 1959 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Otis,...

Marilyn Goetz of Westville, IN passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born August 4, 1930 to Lois and Alden Beahm who both preceded her in death. On November 4, 1952 she married Robert Goetz who precedes her in death. Also...