All Obituaries

Jeffery Lane Wise transitioned from labor to eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Methodist Hospital, South Lake in Merrillville, Indiana. Funeral service will be June 10, 2020 at 1:00pm at Coleman & Hicks Chapel for the immediate family and the viewing will be noon on June 10, 2020 at Coleman & Hicks Chapel. Burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family requests that CDC guidelines be followed and face masks are...

Leticia Young, departed this life on May 28, 2020. No services at this time. Leticia leaves to cherish her memories, to her family.

Keith Nye, 65, Michigan City departed this life at 5:20AM on May 23, 2020 at Franciscan Health of Michigan City.   Burial will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Patton Cemetery.   Keith was born on January 20, 1955 I Indianapolis, Indiana to Charlie Nye and Martha Rachel Nye.   Mr. Nye was a self-employed independent contractor.

Cynthia Marie Matthews-Lee was born on March 19, 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia to Clifford Matthews Sr., and Barbara Jones. Cynthia was reared by her paternal grandmother, Eva Matthews in Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of seven Cynthia came to Michigan City, Indiana to live with her mother, Barbara and stepfather, Eugene Getter. Cynthia was a devoted mother, daughter and sister. Cynthia graduated in 1976 from Elston Sr High School. Cynthia worked at St. Anthony’s hospital in Michigan...

Darryl Wayne Kelley, Sr. was born on November 12, 1956 to the union of the late Lemon Kelley and Barbara Jean Williams-Kelley in Michigan City, Indiana.   He was a graduate of Elston High School, class of 1975. He was a standout basketball player for the Elston Red Devils and received a basketball scholarship to Lake Michigan College. After returning from college, he went to work for the Michigan City Water Department, and later Criterion Catalysts, where he retired after 28 years of...

Rev. Allen Harvell, a humble man, was born on December 7, 1932 to the late Allen Harvell and Maebell Spencer Harvell in Luxora, AR. He grew up in Luxora and attended Burdett Junior High School where he received his formal education. In July of 1952, Allen moved to Benton Harbor, where he fell in love with a young lady by the name of Ella Byrd. They were joined in holy matrimony September of 1953 and to this union six children were born. He later remarried twice to Doris Owens and...

Janie Lee Jones, 105, of Michigan City, Indiana, transitioned from earth to glory to be with the Lord on Monday evening, May 11, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Janie was born on July 17, 1914 in Foxwood, Tennessee.  She later moved to Waverly, Arkansas, where she met and married the love of her life, Jessie Jones. They subsequently moved to Michigan City, IN in 1953 and she remained here until her passing. She was married for over 60 years to Jessie Jones, until...

Damon S. Wren was born in Michigan City, IN on April 6, 1971 to Elgin Jr Wren and Emma Mae Edwards Wren. Damon graduated from Elston High School in 1990, where he played the Trumpet in the Red Devils Marching Band. After high School he pursued his education at DeVry University in Computer Technology. He later joined the United States Army and earned his CDL truck driving licenses thru Celadon trucking. He worked as a Semi truck driver for the last 6 years. Damon was an active member of...

Helen M. (McDonald) Gillespie was born November 10, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She loved sewing, cooking, baking and sharing her baked goods with family and friends.  She was known by family and close friends for her Fried Pies and Pound cakes.  Helen M. (McDonald) Gillespie, 75, passed away on May 3, 2020 at Life Care Nursing Home of Michigan City. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ocie Heard and one brother, Herbert Horne. She leaves to mourn her...

Nyla Moore passed away on May 1, 2020. Viewing will be Friday, May 8, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Precious Memories Chapel. Services will be held for the immediate family.