Michael Bain
Nov 4, 2026
Michael Bain, age 85, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Gary, Indiana to the late Paul and Mary Bain. Michael retired from U.S. Steel. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 260, Portage where he also served on the Honor Guard.
He is survived by his wife of...
Rick Loving
Nov 3, 2026
Rick Loving, age 65, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1960, in Gary, Indiana, to the late William Loving and Patricia (nee Britton) Westmoreland.
Rick was a retired cement mason with Local 692, Area 438. He married Becky Reno, on June 2, 1990, in Valparaiso, and together they shared 36 wonderful years of marriage. Rick...
Ralph Larson, Sr.
Sep 2, 2026
Ralph M. Larson, Sr., age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1933, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Raymond and Loretta Larson.
On October 7, 1961, Ralph married the love of his life, Leona (nee Zieba) Larson, at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Gary. Together, they shared many wonderful years and built...
Sandra Kay Smith
Oct 8, 2026
Sandra Kay (Clark) Smith, age 85 of Portage passed away on October 8, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Leonard and Goldie Clark.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony J. Smith, Aaron A. Smith; daughter Kimberly V (Ray) Randolph; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in...
Iris P. Kuhn
Sep 15, 2026
Iris P. Kuhn (nee Bradshaw)
Iris P. Kuhn, age 81, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1944, in Danville, Virginia.
On January 31, 1961, Iris snuck out of her parents’ house to marry the love of her life, Joseph Kuhn. At the time, everyone said it would never work out. More than...
Margaret E. Kelly
Oct 21, 2026
Margaret E. Kelly of Portage, IN passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026. She was a coach and physical education teacher at Hammond Gavit, retiring in 1993. Margaret was inducted into Indiana’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. She coached her teams to victory in 6 volleyball sectionals, 3 regional titles in basketball, volleyball, and soft ball. Her teams were three-time...
Donald Stewart, Jr.
Nov 4, 2026
Donald Stewart, Jr., age 73, of Hobart passed away in his home on November 4, 2026. Donald was born in Gary, Indiana June 04, 1953, to the late Donald and Yvonne (Brown) Stewart, Sr. He was a US Army Veteran. He worked for thirty-eight years as a boilermaker at US Steel. He was a member of the Izaak Walton League,...
Cindi Anderson
Nov 4, 2026
Cindi Anderson, age 61, of Portage passed away Wednesday November 4, 2026, at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Cindi was born March 17, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joe and Mary Koker. She was a homemaker, loving mother and wife. Cindi loved watching sports on TV and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her...
William Joseph Clarke
Nov 4, 2026
William Joseph Clarke
July 8, 1957 – November 4, 2026
William Joseph Clarke, fondly known as “Uncle Billy”, age 69, of Lake Station (formerly of Hammond, IN) quietly passed away on November 4, 2026. William was born on July 8, 1957, in Hammond, IN to the late Roger J. and Verl J. Clarke. He attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated...
Cassandra L. Parkison
Nov 4, 2026
Cassandra L. Parkison, age 44, of Porter, Indiana, passed away at home with her family by her side on November 4, 2026 after a long battle with Lupus and Diabetes. She was born on January 3, 1982, in Ventura, California.
Cass was a 2000 graduate of Midwest Central High School in Manito, Illinois. She had a love for fishing and singing...
Jerry Ray Bunch
Nov 3, 2026
Jerry Ray Bunch, age 92, of Hobart passed away Tuesday November 3, 2026, at his home. Jerry was born July 5, 1934, in Logan, West Virginia to the late Dave and Lily Bunch. Jerry was a Steelworker that retired at age 86 from Industrial Steel Corp. He loved Westerns, reading the News Paper, and working Sudoku Puzzles. Jerry Loved his...
Daniel A. DeLeon
Nov 1, 2026
Daniel A. DeLeon, age 77, of Lake Station, passed away on November 1, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1948, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Samuel and Petra DeLeon.
Dan proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating 33 years of service to the Gary Police Department, where he built a distinguished career in law enforcement....
Carolyn Machaj
Oct 26, 2026
Carolyn Machaj, age 77, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on March 5, 1949 to the late Alfred and Geraldine (nee Palmer) Hardin.
Carolyn retired from River Forest School, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a wonderful mother who always had dinner on the table and took great pride...
Kelli Van Horn
Oct 26, 2026
Kelli Van Horn, age 60, of Hobart, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1966, in Gary, Indiana, to Patricia (née Pope) Zdonek and the late Robert Zdonek.
Kelli cared deeply for her family. After the passing of her father, she moved in with her mother to help care for her and keep her company....
Harry O. Lindsay
Oct 19, 2026
Harry O. Lindsay, age 75, of Hobart passed away Monday October 19, 2026, at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Harry was born May 27, 1951, in Gary, Indiana to the late Harold and Delores (Blacka) Lindsay. Harry was a Steel Worker that began his career at Bethlehem Steel and retired from Cleveland Cliffs. He was a US Army...
Glenn A. White
Oct 19, 2026
Glenn A. White, age 93, of Hobart, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, just three days shy of his 94th birthday. He was born on October 22, 1932, in Clay City, Indiana, to the late Gerald and Lola White.
Glenn proudly served his country in the United States Army. In 1958, he married Mary Sweeney in Southern Indiana. Glenn retired...
Vivian A. Dallas
Oct 18, 2026
Vivian A. Dallas, age 80, of Wanatah passed away Sunday October 18, 2026, at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso. Vivian was born November 24, 1945, in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Alvin and Ora May (Bank) Hickey. Vivian retired from the USW Local Union #6787 where she worked as a bookkeeper. Vivian will be missed by her loving family.
Vivian is survived...
Mary Louise Littell
Oct 17, 2026
Mary Littell, age 84, of Star City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 21, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Fredrick and Florence (nee Williams) Hull.
Mary was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family and making a loving home. On November 15, 1960,...
Rev. David George Nowak
Oct 16, 2026
Reverend David George Nowak, age 72 of Portage, Indiana, a priest of the Diocese of Gary, died on October 16, 2026. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Eugene H. Nowak and Judith Ann Tyuty Nowak.
Father Nowak was ordained to the priesthood on May 4, 1985, at St. Thomas More in Munster. From 1985-1990, he served at St....
Caroline Kay Zonder
Oct 14, 2026
Caroline Kay Zonder, age 76, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Steve and Marianna (nee Courtney) Czilli.
Caroline retired from the Bowman, Heintz, Boscia & Vician law office, where she worked as a clerk. On August 11, 1972, she married the love of her life, Lawrence...
