Albert Augustus Watts, Jr., 84, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana, to Dr. Albert and Mayme Watts, Sr. He enjoyed 61 years of marriage to his college sweetheart, Belinda Kay Nickel. They...

When confronted with the loss of a loved one, families are unfortunately faced with the prospect of navigating the paperwork, finances, and array of decisions involved with funeral arrangements and burials. Bartholomew Funeral...

When it comes to losing a loved one, professionals agree that everyone has a different way of mourning and there is no set timeline for grief. According to an article by Psychology Today titled “The Ways We Grieve,” grief can become so severe...

Teresa Elaine Hurst 63, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born September 10, 1957, in Gary, Indiana to James R. and Billie J. (Evans) Byars. Teresa is survived by her husband Matthew G. Hurst, her mom Billie Byars of...

David (Dave) Czekaj, age 53, passed away on August 12, 2020 in Valparaiso, Indiana.  He was born May 24, 1967 in Gary, Indiana to Michael and Barbara Czekaj.   In his youth, he was an active boy scout achieving the rank of eagle...

Betty A. Sackman, 72 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born March 27, 1948 in Valparaiso to William and June L. (Romine) Baker. Betty is survived by her children Tina (Brad) Monton of Valparaiso, Nicki (Bob) Spencer of...

Eugene L. “Gene” Henderson, 96 of LaPorte, formerly of Union Mills, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born June 27, 1924 in LaCrosse to William C. and Wynema (Talmadge) Henderson.  On July 29, 1955 in Union Mills he married Margaret...

The staff at Bartholomew Funeral Home in Valparaiso are among those who have had to significantly pivot to continue providing high quality care to clients. At a time when large gatherings have not been possible during the pandemic, the...

Robert Joseph Priest, Jr., 70, of Westville passed away peacefully in his home on April 6th, 2020.  He was born on July 29th, 1949 to Robert and Maxine Priest, of Bay City, MI.  Robert was an Army Veteran, and worked at Westville...

Nancy L. Nichols, 77 passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2020.  She was born November 25, 1942 in Michigan City, Indiana the only child to the late Otto and Hazel Helsing. Nancy graduated from Elston High School in 1961. She attended Cosmetology...