Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home

10/20/2026

Donald Eugene Wilhelm, 58, died on October 13, 2026 in the presence of his son Ben and daughter Natalie. He was born August 26, 1968 to William and Wilma Wilhelm (maiden name Shrader).

As a young man, Don enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Military Police and was aw...

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10/20/2026

Vernon Gene Hyatte Jr., age 75, of Chesterton, Indiana, was granted his deepest prayer on October 16, 2026 - to be reunited with his beloved wife, Janet. Vern slipped quietly into eternal rest, carried home by a love that never let go.
Vern was born on November 14, 1950, in Valparaiso, Indiana, t...

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10/19/2026

Reynaldo De La Rosa of Ogden Dunes passed away on October 15, 2026. He was born in Mercedes, Texas, the son of Guadalupe and Juana (Adame) De La Rosa. He is survived by his two devoted daughters, Ana Maria (Dr. Stephen) Grandfield of Ogden Dunes and Dr. Rebecca De La Rosa of Avon, Indiana; his dear ...

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10/19/2026

James Francis "Jim" Fisher, age 64, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born on October 15, 1962, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to James and Phyllis (Kramarski) Fisher.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Don...

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10/19/2026

Faith, wisdom, and testimony are often passed down in simple ways — through prayer, example, conversation, and everyday faithfulness.

May we treasure the generations who helped shape us.

10/17/2026

Happy Sweetest Day. 💛

Today is a simple reminder to appreciate the people who make life sweeter just by being part of it.

The ones who make us laugh, check in, show up, save us a seat, or make an ordinary day feel a little more special.

Take a moment today to let someone know what they mean to you.

10/16/2026

What happens next?

When the urn comes home… what happens next?

For many families, cremated remains are brought home and kept somewhere special. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But bringing the urn home doesn’t have to be the end of the plan.

Who will care for those remains if something happens to you? Will your family know what you wanted? Will the next generation know what to do?

October 17 is National Cremation Placement Day, a reminder to think about permanent placement, memorialization, and the wishes you want your family to know.

There are many meaningful options, including burial, a cremation niche or columbarium, scattering where permitted, and other personalized choices.
The important thing is to make a plan—and share that plan with your family.

Heritage Cemetery is here to help families understand the options available and choose what feels right for them.

Learn more about cremation options at Heritage Cemetery:
https://www.heritagecemeteryportage.com/services/cremation-options

10/15/2026

A meaningful service can include more than flowers. It may include a quilt, a Bible, military items, a fishing pole, a favorite hat, recipe cards, family photos, tools, artwork, or something that helps tell the story of a life.

Pre-planning can help your family know which details would feel most like you.

10/14/2026

Joe Poe, age 55, of Portage, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1970, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Joseph "Larry" and Virginia "Ginny" (Ginter) Poe.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Susan (Su...

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10/13/2026

After a loss, even ordinary decisions can feel overwhelming. What to eat. Which papers to handle first. What to keep. Who to call. What comes next.

Patience, practical help, and gentle support can make a heavy season feel a little less lonely.