Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home

01/29/2026

Tag someone who has made a difference in our community!

We are grateful for the support of our community and for being a resource during your most difficult times.

01/28/2026

Dean William Ganske, age 61, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1964, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Ronald and Dulcie (Stowers) Ganske.

Dean is survived by his wife of 40 years, Suzanne (Harris) Ganske; two daughters, Ashley Lopez, Emma (Matth...

View Dean William Ganske's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/28/2026

We accommodate your family by adapting our space to fit your preferences. Above all, we ensure that our funeral home always looks its best!

01/28/2026

Raymond Clifford Carpenter, 94, a lifelong Portage, IN resident, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, after a long and well lived life.

Ray was a wonderful human being-generous, giving, and truly the life of the party. His warmth, humor, and kindness drew people in, and he never met a st...

View Raymond Clifford Carpenter's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/27/2026

Donald Gary Smith, age 77, of Portage, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in his home. He was born on January 29, 1948, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Russell and Rosemary (Stengel) Smith.

On September 22, 1972, Donald married the love of his life, Lavita Hale, at Cent...

View Donald Gary Smith's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/27/2026

Thomas O. Evans, age 67, a lifelong resident of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Tom was born on September 30, 1958, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Donald H. and Loneta S. (Edmonds) Evans.
Tom was married to his loving wife, Angie (Roths) Evans, for 25 years. He is survive...

View Thomas O. Evans's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/27/2026

Sarah Nell Phillippe, age 83, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on January 4, 1943, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Albert and Martha (Powell) McDougal.

Sarah is survived by her daughter, Alisha Allen-Pratt and son, James Phillippe ...

View Sarah Nell Phillippe's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/26/2026

View Donald F. Glenn's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/26/2026

Behind every service, every memorial, and every moment of support is a team that cares.

Say hello to the faces of Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes. We’re honored to be part of your journey.

01/24/2026

Newell Braley Phillips III, age 87, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1938, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Newell and Helen (Peters) Phillips.

Newell is survived by his son, Newell B. (Bonita) Phillips IV; daughter, Melanie (Eugene) Yage...

View Newell Braley Phillips III's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/24/2026

Today a Hershey's chocolate bar caused a wave.

He loved Hershey's chocolate. His favorite was the dark chocolate bar with almonds. Seeing it in the store was fine, and I even debated buying a bar even though I'm not a fan of dark chocolate. I didn't put it in my basket and continued my shopping.

But driving home, I thought about that chocolate bar and how I would have bought it. How I probably would have bought two because he would have finished the first in a day. And that caused a tidal wave.

If you like Hershey's chocolate, please have some for him.

- Unknown

01/22/2026

Helen Louise Wynder, age 93, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Chesterton. She was born on August 28, 1932, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Louis and Dorothy (Pinkham) Reling.

Helen was born and raised in Chesterton and remained deeply connected ...

View Helen Louise Wynder's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.