Evelyn P. Morton
May 5, 2026
Evelyn P. Morton (née Picon), age 96, of Portage, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Daniel and Edith (née Brewer) Picon. Evelyn was a proud graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1949. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially playing...
Carol Lee Hamilton
May 5, 2026
Carol Lee Hamilton, age 77, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at Saint Mary Medical Center. She was born on December 5, 1948, in Gary, Indiana.
Carol was a proud graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1967. She dedicated many years as a bookkeeper at her late husband’s business, Jim’s Auto, where she was known...
Shirley Ann Cosner
Apr 30, 2026
Shirley Ann Cosner, age 88, of Portage went to join her Lord and her husband in Heaven on Thursday April 30, 2026, at the Brickyard Healthcare of Portage. Shirley was born July 31, 1937, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Albert and Violet (Martin) Atkins. Shirley worked as a clerk for the Health Foods Nutrition Center, she drove bus...
Gerard Pajdzik
Apr 29, 2026
Gerard J. “Gerry” Pajdzik, 69, of Hobart, Indiana, born January 28th 1957, departed our world unexpectedly, April 29th 2026.In navigating the tragedy of his sudden absence, we celebrate Gerry as a pillar of strength to all who knew him. A follower of Christ, his profound character, authenticity, and desire to help others remind us in our moment of loss, just...
Linda N. Bugielski
Apr 28, 2026
Linda N. Bugielski, age 73 of Portage, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born on April 26, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Jesse and Alberta (nee Arnold) Myrick. Linda married the love of her life, Joseph Bugielski, on December 22, 1974. Together, they built a life centered around family, strength, and devotion. Linda spent much...
Cheryl Wilcox
Apr 26, 2026
Cheryl L. Wilcox, age 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Cheryl is survived by her loving children, Christopher (Allison) Gomez and Jenifer (Jonathan) Bidart; her cherished grandchildren, Charlie, Jack, and Adeline Gomez, and Landon and Lucia Bidart; her sisters, Mary Gibson and Lisa (Dave) Howell; her nephew, Daniel (McKenna) Moro; her great nephew, Milo...
Peggy Lea Carns
Apr 25, 2026
Peggy Lea Carns, age 68, of Valparaiso, Indiana was born on May 18, 1957, in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald Bruce and Luetta (née Matthews) Hodge. Peggy was united with her beloved parents and met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 25, 2026, after fighting a courageous six-year-long battle with severe lung disease.
Peggy married Michael “Moses” Carns...
Emil Ray Cripe
Apr 23, 2026
Emil Ray Cripe, age 78, of Portage passed away Thursday April 23, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Portage. Emil was born March 31, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Richard Allen and Hilda (Olsen) Cripe, Sr. Emil was a welder and machine operator who retired from The House of Fara, Inc. in LaPorte, Indiana. He enjoyed making Jewelry,...
Timothy Scott Stanton Sr.
Apr 23, 2026
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Tim Stanton, age 66, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on April 23, 2026, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on January 13, 1960, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to the late Malcolm and Myra (née Hines) Stanton. On October 26, 1994, Timothy married the love of his life, Vicki (née...
Robert William Pecher
Apr 22, 2026
Robert William “Bob” Pecher, age 79, of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John and Ethel Pecher. On April 16, 1966, Bob married the love of his life, Patricia Pecher, in Chicago, Illinois. He dedicated over 30 years of hard work as a truck driver...
Micky S. Embrey
Apr 21, 2026
Micky S. Embrey, age 66, of Hobart passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026, at his daughter’s home. He was born October 15, 1959, in Logan, West Virginia to the late Paul S. and Annette (Kinney) Embrey. Micky loved caring for his family about as much as he loved fishing. He loved helping with his granddaughters.
He is survived by his devoted...
Ralph H. Lundewall
Apr 19, 2026
RALPH H. LUNDEWALL, age 68, of Hobart passed away at home Sunday, April 19, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 5, 1957 to the late Ralph and Lorraine Lundewall, Ralph lived life fully and on his own terms. He was a proud Operating Engineer with Local #150 for over 50 years. Ralph was a man who was always...
Robert S. Evans
Apr 18, 2026
Robert S. Evans, “Bob”, age 75, of Hobart passed away Saturday April 18, 2026, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Bob was born March 13, 1951, in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert S. and Irene (Rongers) Evans. He retired from US Steel with over thirty years of service. Upon retirement, Bob proudly worked maintenance for Hilton Garden Inn...
Margarita Ramirez
Apr 18, 2026
Margarita Ramirez, age 80, of Hobart, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on January 21, 1946, in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, to the late Petronilo Ramirez and Cleotilde Serrato.
In 1962, Margarita married the love of her life, Jose Medina, and together they built a beautiful legacy centered on love, family, and devotion. She had a passion for singing...
Phillip L. Carrol
Apr 17, 2026
Phillip L. Carrol, age 75, of Hobart passed away in his home with family in attendance. Phill was born June 13, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Leonard Joseph and Betty Rose (Jones) Carrol. He retired from Chicago Communications LLC where he repaired and installed radios for many area Police Departments and companies. Phillip was the rock of his...
Donald Lee Henrichs II
Apr 16, 2026
Donald Lee Henrichs II, age 70, of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on May 3, 1955, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Esther Marie (née Cavell) Tonevich and the late Donald Lee Henrichs. Donald graduated from Bishop Noll High School in 1973. He dedicated 41 years of hard work...
David C Mardis
Apr 15, 2026
David “Dave” Charles Mardis, age 66, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on April 15, 2026. Dave was born on June 13, 1959, in Gary, Indiana, to Richard Sr. and Martha Mardis. He spent much of his life in Northwest Indiana, where he built a reputation as a hardworking, loyal, and kind-hearted man. He was employed at Cleveland Cliffs since 1979,...
Anthony DeBonis, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Anthony DeBonis, Jr., 75, of Hobart, passed away Monday, April 13, at the University of Chicago Hospital with his wife of 46 years, Sheila McCarthy DeBonis, beside him.
Tony, as he was known to all, was born Oct. 14, 1950, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Gary to Anthony and Isabella DeBonis and was raised in Glen Park. He attended St. Joseph...
Karen M. Peksenak
Apr 11, 2026
Karen M. Peksenak (nee McClaran), age 63, a longtime Hobart resident, formerly of Portage, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1963, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Robert and Jean McClaran. Karen worked as a Pet Groomer and was a member of the Portage Missionary Baptist Church. She supported many causes and donated to...
Macarthur Bowen
Apr 9, 2026
Macarthur Bowen “Mac,” age 83, of Lake Station, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born on June 17, 1942, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Baker and Maxine Bowen.
On June 17, 1961, Mac married the love of his life, Eleanor Kettwig, in Crown Point. He dedicated many years of hard work to his career before retiring from...
