Shawn Michael Smith
Aug 5, 2026
Shawn Michael Smith, age 38, of Lake Station passed away suddenly on August 5, 2026. He was born November 2, 1987, in Valparaiso, Indiana to James and Barbara (Patten) Smith. He was a former employee of J&J Pizza Shack, where he worked in the processing and distribution of Frozen Pizzas. He loved playing computer games online with his friends.
Shawn is...
Robert L. Hawkins
Aug 1, 2026
ROBERT L. HAWKINS, age 69, of Wanatah, passed away, Saturday, August 1,2026, at home surrounded by his close friends and family. He was born on October 5, 1956 in Gary, Indiana. Robert was a truck driver and drove many years for John Pfledderer Trucking. He loved fishing, working on cars, drinking sweet tea and smoking his Marlboro’s. He will be...
Valeria M. Roach
Jul 31, 2026
Valeria Roll Roach, 90 passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2026, with family by her side. She was so beloved and will be greatly missed.
Val was born on February 19, 1936, in Burt, North Dakota, to Eleanora and Lawrence Roll. She was one of five children who grew up on the family farm, later teaching in a rural...
Charles Murphy Wilson
Jul 28, 2026
Charles Murphy Wilson, age 70, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026, at the Brickyard of Merrillville Health Center. He was born October 9, 1955, in Aliceville, Alabama to Joseph and Katie Wilson. Charles retired from NIPSCO. Charles loved his coffee and his TV.
He is survived by his three children, Shane Wilson of Indianapolis; Jeremy Wilson of Valparaiso, and...
Connie Sue Jurov
Jul 27, 2026
Connie Sue Jurov, 68, passed away on July 27, 2026, in a hospital following complications from devastating cardiac events.
She worked for many years in several school districts before retiring. Through her work, she helped care for and feed countless children, often in ways that may have seemed ordinary at the time but reflected the dependable and hardworking person she was.
Connie...
Mark K. Radvonausky
Jul 26, 2026
Mark Kevin Radvonausky, affectionately known as "Rev," age 69, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1957, in Cook County, Illinois, to the late Harold and Lestie Radvonausky.
On July 7, 1985, Mark married the love of his life, Sherry Payne, at Woodland Park in Portage. Together they shared 41 wonderful years...
Mary Jane Wheeler
Jul 25, 2026
Mary Jane Wheeler (nee Ostrander) of Lake Station passed away Saturday, July 25th, 2026.
Mary Jane was born March 14th, 1936 to the late Martha and William Ostrander in Mt. Pleasant Twp. Pennsylvania. She graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School in Houston PA in 1954. In 1961 she married Lawrence Wheeler and spent 56 years together until his death in 2017.
Mary Jane...
Gloria Smith
Jul 23, 2026
Gloria Smith, age 83, of Winamac, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Gust and Margaret (née Sabo) Christoff. Gloria retired from Super K, where she worked as a cashier for many years. A devoted Catholic, she was a faithful member of Our Lady of...
Thomas D. Shay, Sr.
Jul 23, 2026
Thomas Daniel Shay Sr., age 86 of Hobart, Indiana was granted eternal life on Thursday July 23, 2026. Tom was born on January 28, 1940 at St. Mary’s Mercy Hospital in Gary, IN to parents James Martin Shay and Magdelene (Thyen) Shay. He attended St. Mark’s Grade School in the Glen Park neighborhood of Gary and graduated from Lew Wallace...
Encarnacion "Joe" C. Valle
Jul 22, 2026
Encarnacion ”Joe” C. Valle, age 87, of Portage passed away in his home Wednesday July 22, 2026. Joe was born May 23, 1939, in Aguada, Puerto Rico, to the late Tomas and Modesta (Chaparro) Valle. He retired from US Steel #1 Bop Shop and #1 Castor in 2001 with over thirty years of service. He was a member of St....
Donna Jean Gibbs
Jul 18, 2026
Donna J. Gibbs, age 74, of Lake Station passed away Saturday July 18, 2026, in her home. She was born July 22, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lester and Lillie (Duckett) Clark. Donna was a homemaker and the neighborhood mother. She loved baking, working puzzles, Watching Game shows, and couponing.
Donna is survived by her loving daughter, Carol Pridmore...
Collette Irene Brant
Jul 18, 2026
Collette Irene Brant, age 88, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, to the late John and Irene Kowal. Collette worked at Lake Station Community Schools and retired after over 30 years of service. She bowled at Rays Lanes in a league for several years. Collette loved spending...
Lisa Marie Exl
Jul 18, 2026
LISA MARIE EXL, age 52 of Merrillville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 14, 1973, to Joseph James and Nadia (nee Niedbajlik) Exl. Lisa graduated from Indiana University Northwest with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. After graduation, she worked for the Lake County Justice System before moving to...
Clinton E. Johnson "Bubba"
Jul 16, 2026
Clinton Eugene “Bubba” Johnson, age 92, of Chesterton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born on September 29, 1933, in Henderson County, Tennessee, to the late Oscar Samuel and Ruby Pearl (née Holloway) Johnson. On June 29, 1952, in Corinth, Mississippi, Clinton married the love of his life, Shirley F. (née Hollaway) Johnson....
Susan M. "Susie" Tellez
Jul 15, 2026
SUSAN M. “SUSIE” TELLEZ, age 53, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 28, 1973, to Richard and Ramona (nee Salinas) Tellez. Susie was a graduate of Crown Point Special Education Center and more recently attended the Center for Possibilities, which she loved. Susie was our “Dancing Queen” and...
Kenneth R. Ewell
Jul 14, 2026
Kenneth R. Ewell, age 79, of Lake Station, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1947, to the late Glen and Norene Ewell.
Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy before dedicating his career to serving his community as a police officer for the Town of New Chicago. He was a proud...
Rosetta Bailey
Jul 12, 2026
Rosetta (nee Lucas) Bailey, age 89, of Crown Point and formerly of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1936, in Boissevain, Virginia, to the late Samuel and Blanche (nee Grosclose) Lucas.
On May 28, 1955, Rosetta married the love of her life, Thomas E. Bailey. She dedicated many years to working as...
Sharon Ann Gast
Jul 10, 2026
Sharon A. Gast (née Jackson), age 79, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1947, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Jess and Florence Jackson.
Sharon was a proud 1965 graduate of Hobart High School and treasured the lifelong friendships she maintained with her classmates, enjoying every opportunity to gather with them...
Marilynn J. Pavese
Jul 9, 2026
MARILYNN J. PAVESE, age 90, of Peoria, AZ; formerly a resident of Janesville, WI, passed away on July 9, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1936, to the late David and Ora McEwan. She worked for many years on the assembly line at Parker Pen, where she met many lifelong friends. She spent many years volunteering at Mercy Hospital...
Mary Jean Thyen
Jul 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Jean Thyen (October 21, 1941 – July 8, 2026)Mary Jean Thyen went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2026. She is survived by her brother, David Thyen (special friend Bobbi), her niece and nephews Rick (Stacy), Rob, and Sue (Bob Behnke). Great niece and nephews Sam and Alex Thyen and Lauren, Jack,...
