obituaries

Dec 28, 2020

William A. "By Golly" Biel, age 86 of Portage, Indiana passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.  He was born on March 10, 1934 in Aurora, Illinois to the late William and Margaret Biel.  He retired from Inland Steel where he had worked as a Truck Driver for over 20 years.  William enjoyed woodworking and decking out his garage.

Dec 26, 2020

Laura Louise Valentine Jones (1917– 2020) passed away December 26, after a fall at home.  She attended the first Kindergarten class at Miller School in Miller Beach, IN and continued her education there through her freshman year in high school and graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, IN.  She met an older student, Sam Jones, during that time...

Dec 25, 2020

Charles Warren Ellis, age 84 a longtime Portage resident passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was born on August 8, 1936 in Ornaga, Illinois to the late Banks and Hazel Ellis.  Charles retired from U.S. Steel in 1985 where he had worked as a supervisor.  He enjoyed his retirement and spent his time between Portage and Florida.  He...

Dec 25, 2020

Douglas Lyle Pennington of Portage, IN

Born February 17th 1965

Died December 25th 2020

Survived by daughter, Arielle Pennington (Michael Tribby) of Los Angeles, CA; daughter Alexis Pennington (Alex Utley); son John Pennington, all of Portage, IN; Grandchildren Isabelle and Karsin Pennington of Los Angeles, CA.

Mother Mable Pennington of Portage,...

Dec 25, 2020

Ismael "Maelo" Diaz-Sedo, age 66 passed away Friday, December 25th 2020 in his home. Maelo was born on April 27, 1954 in Chicago IL. He married Elizabeth Sedo on May 31st, 1975, and together they raised a beautiful family. He was a Christian Man that was very loving and giving. He retired at Temple Steel where he was a...

Dec 25, 2020

Jeffrey Smith, age 39, lifelong resident of Portage, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1981 in Merrillville, Indiana. Jeff was a 1999 graduate of Portage High School. He was currently employed as a refrigeration mechanic for his father's company Old School Refrigeration. Jeff loved electronics and computers. He was an especially talented graphic...

Dec 24, 2020

Jodi L. Brown Foster, age 42, of Valparaiso passed away December 24, 2020. She was born on October 6, 1978 in Harvey, Illinois to Daniel and Kathy Brown. On May 20, 2017 in Hobart, Indiana she married David Foster. She will always be remembered for her benevolent nature. She volunteered for workshops for breast cancer survivors. She ran a...

Dec 22, 2020

Duane H. McCord, age 71, of Portage passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to George and Norma McCord. He retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube, RCS and GE where he worked as an Engineer.  Duane was a very loving uncle, brother and friend and...

Dec 22, 2020

Kathryn M. Heath, age 91, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at home. She was born on February 17, 1929 in Lewistown Township, Pennsylvania to the late Roy and Cathrine Lear. Kathryn was a registered nurse for the School City of Gary. She was a member of Inland Manor Baptist Church. She was very active in her...

Dec 22, 2020

Donald "Bruce" Hodge, age 93, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born on July 31, 1927 in Fredonia, Kentucky to the late Asel and Mary (nee Vinson) Hodge. On August 4, 1950, he married Luetta Matthews in Hobart, Indiana. Bruce loved his Kentucky farm and spoke of it often.  He enjoyed resale shops, tools, tree...

Dec 20, 2020

Delores M. Arvidson, age 91, of Portage passed away Sunday 12/20/2020 at the Rittenhouse Assisted Living Center.  Delores was born June 17, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Herbert and Emily Nabhan.  She retired from the Portage Public School System where she worked as a secretary in the Guidance Department.  She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church...

Dec 19, 2020

CRISPULO "CRIS" LUGO, JR., age 74, of Portage, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1946 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Crispulo, Sr. and Providencia Lugo.  He served in the US Army and retired from US Steel after many years of service.  Crispulo enjoyed bowling, golfing, but above all he cherished the...

Dec 19, 2020

Rita (nee Pindara) Brzykcy, age 92 of Hobart passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Lucille Pindara.

She is survived by her son, David (Linda) Brzykcy of Woodridge, Illinois; and 4 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Dec 18, 2020

Harold C. Lindsay, age 61, of Portage passed away Friday, December 18, 2020.  Harold was born August 3, 1959 in Gary, Indiana to Harold and Dolores Lindsay.  He worked at Neo Industries and Paul's Auto Yard as a Truck Driver. He loved his family and friends. Harold is survived by his loving children, Christopher, and Crystal Lindsay; two grandchildren, Armani...

Dec 18, 2020

Roy Bryant Goodwin

age 76 of Valparaiso passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born on February 8, 1944 in Forrest City Arkansas to the late Josh and Carrie (nee McDaniel) Goodwin. He married the love of his life Bobbie Jean Neeley on her eighteenth birthday, June 25, 1965 in Whiting,...

Dec 18, 2020

SANDRA LEE ROQUE (nee SHARPIN), age 76, of Portage, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020.  She was born on July 24, 1944 in Crown Point, Indiana.  Sandy was a graduate of River Forest High School and later worked for many years at Porter Memorial Hospital as a cardiology technician.  She was a high energy, kind-hearted woman who loved spending...

Dec 18, 2020

Janice Arlene Vigna, age 86, passed away December 18, 2020 at Northwest Hospital in Valparaiso, IN.  She was born on January 29, 1934 in Colton, Washington, at home, to the late Elmer and Beula (nee Ostheler) Nichols.  She was a retired elementary school teacher in Gary schools; Franklin elementary, Brunswick elementary and finished her career at Aetna elementary.  She was...

Dec 17, 2020

Anna K. Daghy, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on October 7, 1930 to the late Quincy and Naomi (nee Reisner) Russell.  On August 12, 1950 she married James J. Daghy of Hobart.  She graduated from Portage High School in 1948.  She was employed with Sterling Conner Photo and...

Dec 17, 2020

Peggy D. Farley, age 79, of Hobart passed away Thursday December 17, 2020 in the home of her loving daughter.  She was born June 6, 1941 in Mississippi to Paul and Opal (Rogers) Wright.  Peggy was a member of the Portage Bible Baptist Church.  She was a former employee of Blaw-Knox Foundry and millwork.

Peggy is survived...

Dec 16, 2020

Janet D. Wilkerson

Age 70 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, December 16,2020. She was born on January 12, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to the late Rex Allen and Mildred (nee Courtney) Lewis. She was a lifelong Lake Station resident and enjoyed spending her time with family and friends.

She is survived by four sons,...