obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

Timothy P. Pettis "Hook", age 61, of Lake Station passed away Saturday March 13, 2021 at his home. Tim was born May 7, 1959 in LaCrosse, WI to the late Russel and Rita (Knapmiller) Pettis.  He was the owner and operator of Hooks Truck and Tire.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Pettis of Decatur, IL;...

Mar 13, 2021

Candace Anne Solomon, age 55, of Hobart passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Munster Community Hospital.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on October 30, 1965 to the late Ronald and Beverly (nee Knapp) Kranz.  Candace was a chef at Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare in Hobart.  She loved to cook and enjoyed music and dancing.

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Mar 10, 2021

Gene R. Anderson, age 64, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born on August 14, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald and Agnes Anderson. He worked as an operating engineer for Boyd Construction. In his free time, he really enjoyed fishing and grilling the fish for dinner.  He also liked gardening and will...

Mar 9, 2021

Kelly Scott Benham Sr., age 48, of Friendship, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  Kelly was born December 8, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Thomas and Deborah (nee Singleton) Benham.  He was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed working on cars and doing odd jobs. He will be remembered as a caring, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...

Mar 9, 2021

Mario R. Galindo, Jr., age 75, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Mario was born on September 13, 1945 in Gary, IN to the late Mario Sr. and Petra (nee Hernandez) Galindo.   He was an Ironworker at US Steel for 37 years and retired in 2000.

Mario is survived by his...

Mar 8, 2021

E. Vera Weeks, age 94 of Hobart, the youngest of ten children, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 8, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1926, in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late John and Ethel (nee Williams) Arthur. On July 3, 1948, she married Joe Weeks in Rising Fawn, Georgia, and she...

Mar 6, 2021

Barry Allen Wydmon, age 56, of Lake Station passed away Saturday March 6, 2021 in his home with his family by his side.  Barry was born August 31, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Walter Lee and Shelby Jean (Armes) Wydmon.  He was a former employee of Solvay Chemical prior to becoming disabled.  He loved music and playing...

Mar 6, 2021

James H. Thoreson, age 73, of Medaryville and formerly of Hobart, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at home. He was born on March 22, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harold and Bonita Thoreson.

He is survived by his son, Michael (Evelyn) Thoreson; daughter, Tina Thoreson; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Jack Thoreson; sister-in-law,...

Mar 5, 2021

Irene Carol passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021, with family members at her side.  She was 101 years old.  She was born in Gary, Indiana, March 4, 1920.  She is predeceased by her loving husband of 71 years, Rudy (Rudolph) Carol, and her parents, John and Josephine Lewandowski.  She is survived by her three children: Dennis (Patricia) Carol,...

Mar 5, 2021

ROBIN DAWN KEATON, age 59, of Portage, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Northwest Health, Valparaiso Campus.  She was born on January 15, 1962 to the late Robert and Patty Howisen. Robin had earned an associate degree and worked as a nurse.  She was a member of New Pointe Church and enjoyed cooking and playing BUNCO in...

Mar 5, 2021

Jane Rosemary Saims, 96, of Portage, passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Born at home in Crocker, IN, on January 10, 1925, Jane graduated from Gary's Froebel High School, where she met her husband of 62 years, Alexander Anthony Saims. Together they led a life rich in faith,...

Mar 5, 2021

STANLEY "STASH" MAJKA, age 76, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1944 to the late Joseph and Jinnie (nee Grishka) Majka.  He grew up attending Assumption B.V.M. Catholic School and worked for many years at Apex Steel and Supply. Stash was a passionate sports fan and enjoyed watching the Cubs,...

Mar 5, 2021

Tomoko Tucker, age 83 of Hobart passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. She was born on August 24, 1937 in Tokyo, Japan.  Before her eyesight failed, she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crafts.  She was an avid Figure Skating fan and her favorite food was sushi.  Tomoko was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Hobart. She is survived...

Mar 2, 2021

Charlene Loveless (nee Greene), age 76, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

She was born on May 12, 1944 in Punxsutawney, PA to the late Carl and Mary (nee Neff) Greene.  Charlene enjoyed traveling, especially day trips.  She loved spending time with her family and friends and lived life to the fullest.

Mar 2, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Lotte Berndt-Subartowicz was welcomed into Heaven at the age of 96.

Lotte was born in Karlsruhe, Germany.  After WWII, she married an American Serviceman at 26 and moved to Indiana, where she raised her 3 sons and 2 daughters.  Lotte was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Teddy Subartowicz, her sons,...

Mar 1, 2021

Jeannine A. Wiesen (Brockus), age 87, of Portage, IN, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1933 in Hammond, IN to the late Harry Francis and Dorothy (Nelson) Brockus. On July 19, 1953 she married Ralph Wiesen.

Jeannine was a member of Miller Ikes Boat Club,...

Feb 27, 2021

Stanley Leroy Puckett, age 75, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born in Hart County, Kentucky on April 21, 1945. Stan served his country in the Army National Guard and retired from EJ&E Railway as a brakeman after 28 years.  In leading up to his retirement, he began traveling back to where his heart...

Feb 27, 2021

Emily Ann Casanova, age 26, of Crown Point, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021.  She was born in Oak Lawn, Illinois on April 15, 1994.  Emily cherished the time she spent with her children.  She enjoyed taking them to the beach and park for picnics and on golf cart rides.  She and her sisters loved having fun and spending...

Feb 26, 2021

TED A. HILL, age 48, of Portage, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 13, 1972 to Ancil and Verna Hill.  Ted had worked as a caregiver for Globe Star. He was passionate about music and loved going to concerts.  In his downtime he enjoyed reading Stephen King novels....

Feb 26, 2021

Michael "Mike" J. Miscko

Age 78 of Hobart, formerly of Gary and Lake Placid, Florida passed away February 26, 2021 at Southlake Methodist in Merrillville. He was born on April 13, 1942 to the late John and Helen (nee Dergo) Miscko in Gary, Indiana. Michael was a Hobart High School graduate and proudly served his country in...