📍 102 E Monroe St, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
📞 219-307-4425
In 1892 C.W. “Charlie” Bartholomew, C. Robert Bartholomew’s grandfather, opened the C. W. Bartholomew Funeral Home. It was previously a furniture store that stood where Parea Restaurant now stands. He then moved to 15 North Washington St. where Langer and Langer Law Firm is at. From there he moved to 22 North Washington St. in 1922 when Bob’s dad, C. L. “Doc” Bartholomew, joined Bob’s grandfather in the business. It was at this time the name was changed to C.W. Bartholomew and Son, which is still the legal name of the business today. C.L. Bartholomew was a dentist and was known as Doc, he became ill in 1922 and helped his father in the family business. In 1925, C.W. Bartholomew passed away and Doc Bartholomew became the new owner of the funeral home. Doc Bartholomew was the Mayor of Valparaiso from 1934-1943. In 1946, he moved the funeral home to the present location at 102 Monroe St. When Bob Bartholomew returned home from the Navy in WWII he joined the family business in 1949. In 1997 Bob started thinking about taking it easy and retiring. In August of 1997, Bob sold the business to an independent funeral director and friend from Valparaiso named Michael Newhard. Michael also owns Newhard Funeral Home in the town of Westville, which he has had for many years. At Bartholomew and Newhard Funeral Homes, we service all aspects of funeral services such as pre-need arrangements and pre-planning consultation, traditional funeral services, help with cemetery arrangements, cremation services, video life tributes, and monuments. We strive to help people during the difficult time of loss, provide dignity and respect for the deceased, and to establish long lasting, close relationships with the families in our community.
📍 2404 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
📞 219-531-2717
Telling Stories in Stone Since 1937 Thank you for considering Kovenz Memorial. Our goal is to meet your needs with the highest quality service. Since 1937 Kovenz Memorial has been making quality granite memorials in our La Porte, IN Shop. We are dedicated to helping you design a lasting tribute for your loved one. When you are ready we would be happy to visit you in your home, in our office, or any time by appointment. A unique memorial lovingly tells a story in stone. If you live in the area please visit us at any of our three convenient locations: Laporte, Valparaiso & Michigan City IN. We set stones and memorials in cemeteries all across Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and even parts of Northeastern Illinois. We often deliver to cemeteries in these locations free of charge. We can deliver memorials and have them set securely to any cemetery in the country for a fair price. If you have a stone or granite surface that needs engraving but is logistically difficult to get to an engraver…Give us a call! We can get you a quote for on-site engraving whatever or wherever you might need. Stop in or call for design options and pricing. Often our furry, scaled, or feathered friends are considered family! We don't forget them either and offer affordable options for creating a lasting memorial for your lost pet whether it be for a pet cemetery or backyard garden. Please call us for more information.
📍 7607 W Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, IN, 46307
📞 219-322-6616
📍 2305 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN, 46385
📞 219-462-3125
📍 1308 Cross Creek Rd, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
📞 219-462-3125