Myra A. Jimenez
Jan 18, 2021
Myra Amanda Jimenez, age 76, of Lake Station went to be with the Lord January 18, 2021. She will be dearly missed. Myra was born on November 22, 1944 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to the late Maria Kuzma.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was always there for you whatever the need. She...
Beatrice Rose Diehm
Jan 18, 2021
Beatrice "Bea" Rose (nee Hernandez) Shaw Diehm, age 70, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Galveston, Texas on November 1, 1950 to the late Robert and Blanche (nee Gonzales) Hernandez. On July 3, 1971, the Lord led her to the late Stephen Robert Shaw, who was...
Russell Lee Layhew
Jan 18, 2021
Russell Lee Layhew, age 59 of Portage passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Dorothy Layhew. Russell led a full life. He had traveled all over the world. He enjoyed cooking and raising his Pekingese dogs.
He is survived by...
Linda Susan Longmore
Jan 18, 2021
Linda Susan Longmore, age 69, of Portage passed away Monday January 18, 2021 at Northwest Health, Porter Hospital. Linda was born April 24, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late Carl R. and Nellie I. (Thompson) Ekstrom. Linda retired as an accountant for Indiana Sugars. She was a lifetime Portage resident and member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
Joseph P. Garcia
Jan 18, 2021
Joseph P. Garcia, age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 8, 1943 to the late Joseph and Elisia (Pedraza) Garcia. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Forklift Driver at Jewel for 54...
Linda Marie Klekot
Jan 17, 2021
Linda Marie Klekot, age 72, of Hobart, passed away at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born on December 25,1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Benjamin and Eugenia (nee Budzinski) Mizwicki. Linda will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her...
June K. Dallas
Jan 16, 2021
JUNE K. DALLAS, age 79, of Wheatfield, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Northwest Health, Porter Campus. She was born on May 15, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Bernice Baldner. June enjoyed playing Tripoli and quilting, but above all she loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. June will be missed dearly.
She...
Myrtle "Katherine" Collins
Jan 16, 2021
Myrtle "Katherine" Viola Collins (nee Ihme)
Age 95 passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021at home surrounded by her loving family, and listening to her grandchildren play. She was born November 23, 1925 in Napoleon, North Dakota to the late Adolph H. and Elizabeth (nee Kolles) Ihme. On February 5, 1944 she married the love of her life...
Marcos A. Corralez
Jan 16, 2021
Marcos A. Corralez, age 50, of Chesterton passed away Saturday January 16, 2021. Marcos was born July 14, 1970 in Gary, Indiana to James and Maria (Ibarra) Corralez. He was a self employed construction worker.
Marcos is survived by five children, Lizette (Albert), Marcus N. (Caitlyn), Jacqueline, Matteo, and Marc; his mother, Maria Corralez of Chesterton; his...
Shirley M. Titus
Jan 16, 2021
Shirley M Titus, age 95, a longtime resident of Hobart and Crown Point passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at West Wood of Niles, Michigan. She was born on December 1, 1925 in Gary, Indiana, to the late Christ and Mayme (nee Eichenseher) Hoeg. She was a 1984 US steel retiree where she worked in the shipping and steel...
Vincenzina "Tuffy" Romeo
Jan 14, 2021
Vincenzina "Tuffy" Romeo, age 82 of Portage passed away Thursday, January 14, 2020. She was born in Gary, Indiana on March 31, 1938 to the late Victor and Carmella Romeo.  She was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Lake Station. Tuffy worked as a Waitress for numerous restauraunts in the area. She more than lived up...
Robert "Bob" "Bobby" Vail Crosier
Jan 14, 2021
Robert Vail Crosier, Jr., age 67, of Hobart passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Edna Marilyn (Wisely) Crosier, Sr. Bob was a millwright retired from Bethlehem Steel. Bob loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and canoeing. He enjoyed going fast, in...
Patricia L. Hepner
Jan 14, 2021
PATRICIA L. HEPNER, age 87, of Hobart, passed away at home on Thursday, January 14, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 12, 1933 in Coloma, MI to the late John and Rosemarie Koritko. Patricia was a member of TOPS and in her free time enjoyed St. Sava BINGO, watching movies, but above all she...
Marilynn J. Huge
Jan 13, 2021
Marilynn J. Huge (nee Nurse), was born in Gary, Indiana to Ivor and Sarabel Nurse, now deceased. She is survived by her son Daniel (Barb) Huge of Fishers, IN; daughter, Sara (Tom) Marlow of Schererville, IN; 2 granddaughters Amber (Adam) Sermersheim of McCordsville, IN; Nora Marlow of Schererville, IN; and great-grandson, Colton Sermersheim. She was preceded in death by...
Donald "Beef" L. Wells
Jan 13, 2021
Donald "Beef" L. Wells, age 69, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 6, 1951 to the late Donald A. and Dorothy (nee Voyles) Wells. He retired from US Steel after 39 years of service. He enjoyed golfing in his free time. He...
Margaret A. Mcandrews
Jan 12, 2021
Margaret A. McAndrews, age 85, of Portage, formerly a long-time resident of Haines City, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1935 to the late James and Wilma (nee Concelman) Forsythe.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Janet (Paul) Malenky; grandchildren, Keri Reichart, Scott (Rachel) Reichart, Michelle (Scott)...
Maria Rosa P. Alfaro
Jan 11, 2021
Maria Rosa P. Alfaro, age 97 of Lake Station passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born on August 30, 1923 in Chamacuaro, Mexico to the late Refugio and Nicolasa Parra. She was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. Rosa enjoyed gardening, cooking, and caring for her grandchildren.
She is...
Adam Lawrence Braun
Jan 11, 2021
Adam Lawrence Braun, age 43, of Lake Station left us unexpectedly on Monday January 11, 2021. He was born February 12, 1977 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Michael L. and Debroah A. (Freels) Braun. Adam worked for Arcelor/Mittal Steel Company in their Coke Plant. He loved working on his Blue 1971 Chevy Nova, spending time with his family...
Michael Scott Hall
Jan 10, 2021
Michael Scott Hall, age 46, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 10, 2021 at his home. Michael was born August 17, 1974 in Merrillville, Indiana to Michael "Fred'' and Elizabeth (Titak) Hall. He was an assistant vice president of the US Bank in West Allis, Wisconsin. Michael loved surrounding himself with his family and friends....
Gerald R. Dennis
Jan 9, 2021
Gerald R. "Butch" Dennis, age 74, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born on October 7, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Karl and Dorothy Dennis. On June 9, 1973, he married Sue Anderson in Portage, Indiana. Butch proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War....
