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Mitchell - Handley
Regina G. Blair announce the engagement of her daughter, Blair E. Mitchell, to Darren A. Handley, both of Merrillville. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Merrillville High School and a graduate of Valparaiso University, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and with a minor …
Jefferson and Williams
Frank and Barbara Jefferson of Merrillville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline F. Jefferson to Roosevelt L. Williams of Crown Point, son of Jerry and Doris Williams of Crown Point. The bride-to-be is a student of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The prospective bridgegroom is …
Baumgardner-Siegel
Mark and Marge Baumgardner, Sr., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa A. Baumgardner all of Crown Point to Joseph M. Siegel, son Joseph D. Siegel and Kristi Siegel all of Michigan City. The bride-to-be graduated from Crown Point High School and attended Purdue University …
VanOeffelen-McCabe
Gerry and Karen VanOeffelen of Muskegon, Mich. announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer VanOeffelen, to Tim McCabe, son of Tom and Sandi McCabe of Lake Village. The bride-to-be graduated from Muskegon High School and recently returned to school to pursue her bachelor’s degree in …
Carrolls reach 50th
Jimmie “Jim” D. and Mary L. (Pyle) Carroll recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point with their family and friends. Their children are Shelley Tims and husband Guido, Mark Carroll, and Katy Shifflett and …
Misch and Gugliemetti
Dale and Diane Misch announce the engagement of their daughter, Melinda Sue Misch, to Matthew Peter Guglielmetti, son of Peter and Linda Guglielmetti, all of Portage. The bride-to-be graduated from Portage High School and Indiana University Northwest in Gary, with a bachelor of science in …
Wagner celebrates 106th
Maggie Wagner celebrated her 106th birthday Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012.
Affectionately called “Mother,” she was joined by family and friends for the celebration. She received her favorite dinner, flowers, presents, cake, and many cards and well wishes.
Wagner also received birthday greetings from President Barack …
Heminger-Spenard
Kellie Nicole Heminger and Robert James Spenard were married at the chapel at Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso. The bride’s parents are Gary and Terry Heminger of Valparaiso. The groom’s parents are Kenneth Spenard and Annette Johnson of Joliet, Illinois. The matron of honor was Kimberly …
Woroszylo-Hess
Tom and Connie Woroszylo announce the engagement of their daughter, DeeAnna Woroszylo, to Nathan Raymond Hess, son of Kent and Michelle Hess, all of Lowell. The bride-to-be graduated from Lowell High School and is majoring in pre-medicine and psychology at Ball State University, Muncie. The …
Westerhouts celebrate 50th
Charles and Judith Westerhout, of Crown Point, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children are Kimberly Rostin, of Crown Point, and Scott Westerhout, of Hebron. They have two grandchildren. Mr. Westerhout retired from Federal-Mogul. Mrs. Westerhout retired from the Burlington Coat Factory. The honorees …
Garvey-Smit
Jim and Barbara Garvey of DeMotte announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Garvey of Lafayette, to Jared Smit of Lafayette, son of Jerry and Jill Smit of Lafayette. The bride-to-be graduated from Kankakee Valley High School and Purdue University, West Lafayette. She is a …
Boswinkle-Piech
Fred and Diane Boswinkle announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison P. Boswinkle, to Jeremy W. Piech, son of Walter and Debbie Piech, all of Hammond. The bride-to-be graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, with a master’s degree in library and information sciences. She is …
Garlins reach 65th
Ester Mae Cochran and John Allen Garlin Sr. celebrated their 65th anniversary in Gary. Their children are: Milton Joseph Garlin (Monica) of Westminster, Colo.; Ellen Kay Garlin of Atlanta; and John Allen Garlin Jr., Cheryl Lynn Garlin Calliway King and Deniese Lucille Garlin, all of …
Leets reach 65th
William and Marian A. Leets of Hobart celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Feb. 19. Their children are David (Karen) Leets of Naperville, Ill., and Diane (Tony) Zuccarini of Houston. They have four grandchildren. The couple was married in 1948. Mr. Leets, a World War II …
Routsolias reach 50th
Maria and Ilias Routsolias of Skokie, Ill., formerly of Crown Point, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in downtown Chicago. Their children are Lisa (Louis) Palivos of Northfield, Ill., and Pete (JoAnne) Routsolias of Park Ridge, Ill. They have three grandchildren. The honorees were married …




