obituaries

Oct 25, 2020

Dulce P. Garcia Magaña, age 28, of Lake Station, passed away October 25, 2020.  She was born on June 17, 1992 in Michoacan, Mexico to the late Salvador Garcia and Dorotea Magaña. She enjoyed listening to music and spending her time with her family.

She is survived by her son, Salvador Garcia; sisters, Ana Garcia, Brenda (Jaime)...

Oct 23, 2020

Eric A. Barnett age 63 of Lake Station passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.  He was born on January 18, 1957 in Wayne County, Michigan and he was raised in Troy, Tennessee.  Eric enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music.  He loved Sunday Funday to be around family and aggravate, that's how he showed his love.  He was an...

Oct 23, 2020

Charles Porter Sheid, age 75, of New Chicago passed away suddenly Friday October 23, 2020 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Charles was born May 5, 1945 in Dunlap, Tennessee to the late Porter Austin and Nell (Teel) Sheid. He retired from Midwest Steel.  Charles enjoyed watching movies and television programs about true crimes.  He loved his...

Oct 22, 2020

Tina M. Hogue, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1959 in Hammond, Indiana. She was employed as a LPN for many years. Tina was a dedicated member of Crossroads Church in Portage. She loved her dog, Shelby and she enjoyed taking her for walks. She liked music, shopping, angels,...

Oct 22, 2020

Brenda K. Oleska (nee Rogers), age 66, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born on February 27, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to the late Howard and Viola Rogers. Brenda enjoyed playing BUNCO and BINGO. She loved to dance and she liked to tell stories. She was a dedicated mother who worked very hard to...

Oct 22, 2020

Victor A. Vargas, Sr., age 78, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was born on July 1, 1942 to the late Anastacio and Helen Vargas.  Vic worked  for 33 years as an EMT for Lake Station and was also a volunteer firefighter.  Vic retired from Union Carbide (Praxair).  He proudly...

Oct 21, 2020

Joseph "Herman" Stone, age 49, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on January 15, 1971 to the late Walter and Ferry (nee Bolles) Stone.  Herman was a loving father to his children, Abigale and Blake Baxter.

He is survived by his siblings, Raymond (Ann)...

Oct 20, 2020

Karen Sue Hamilton, age 54, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Karen was born January 21, 1966 in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Wilbert Wayne and Carol Virginia (Gill) Hamilton.  She was a homemaker loving mother and companion.  Her life revolved around her family and will be dearly missed. ...

Oct 20, 2020

James W. Schavey, age 52, of Phillips, Wisconsin and formerly of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was born on August 9, 1968. He was currently employed as a team leader with Medisize. Jim was an animal lover and volunteered a lot of his time to American Greyhound, an organization that fosters Greyhound rescue.  He loved baseball...

Oct 20, 2020

Norman Paul Manthe, age 65, of Gary, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  He was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to the late Marvin and Jeannette (nee Roundy) Manthe.  He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Norman is survived by his son, Jason (Lori) Manthe of Kansas; grandchildren, Sebastian, Nathan, Cheyenne, Anniston; brothers, Roger Manthe...

Oct 19, 2020

Francis C. Monroe, age 97, of Hobart passed away Monday October 19, 2020.  He was born May 10, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI to the late John and Caroline (Strupp) Monroe.  Francis retired from Inland Steel in 1985 where he worked as a mechanic.  He also worked for 23 years for Bear Brand Hosiery.  He was a WWII US Army...

Oct 19, 2020

Dorothy H. Anderson (nee Cox), age 91, of Hobart, passed away October 19, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Everett and Blanche Cox. Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Tolleston High Scholl. She retired from the City of Hobart where she thoroughly enjoyed working as a clerk for 26 years. At...

Oct 18, 2020

Jacqueline L. (nee Burton) Bernhardt, age 73, of Lake Station passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Jacqueline was born November 13, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Jesse and Esther (nee Pressley) Burton.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

Jacqueline is survived by her...

Oct 17, 2020

Joseph Snarskis, age 77, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at home. He was born on May 9, 1943 in Vilnius, Lithuania to the late Leonas and Magdalena Snarskis. Joe was a hard worker, loving husband and all-around good man. He retired from On-Core Foods where he worked as a truck driver. On October 16, 2003, he...

Oct 15, 2020

Menelaos "Mel" Kopanakis, age 95, of Lake Station passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. Mel was born January 31, 1925 in St. Ioannis, Crete, Greece to the late George and Katerina (nee Asprathakis) Kopanakis. Mel's life experiences included significant accomplishments beginning at an early age where he was an intelligence runner in Crete, Greece during WWII at 15 years...

Oct 15, 2020

Frank J. Manjarrez, age 88, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1932 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jesus and Marie Manjarrez. Frank retired in 1998 from Mickey's Linen where he worked as a route representative. A lifelong Northwest Indiana resident, he enjoyed sports, horse racing, old movies, politics and collecting...

Oct 14, 2020

Adrienne Goril

Age 67 passed away Wednesday, October 14,2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on October 13, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Julius and Mary (nee Zabzder) Szuflita. She retired from Munster Community Hospital where she worked as a registered nurse for over 40 yrs. and was a member of...

Oct 14, 2020

Christopher French, born February 28, 1968 in Gary, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020. Chris was a 1986 graduate of River Forest High School. He was formerly an HVAC installer with Builders Supply in Crestwood, Illinois and was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 73.  When Chris was healthy, he enjoyed playing...

Oct 14, 2020

Pearl E. Garrison, age 76, of Hobart, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on May 20, 1944 to the late John and Margaret (nee Stephens) Garrison.  She worked at Coil Tran as a janitor for 44 years.

Pearl is survived by her sisters in law, Darlene Garrison, Judy...

Oct 14, 2020

Euliss Eugene "Gene" Royal, age 85 a longtime Portage resident passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home.  He was born on August 12, 1935 in Clanton, Alabama to the late Glen and Aline Royal.  Gene graduated from B.B. Comer Memorial High School, Class of 1954.  He served his country for 3 years in the U.S. Army spending...