obituaries

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)...

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...

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...

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....

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....

Jan 8, 2021

Omer B. Delorme, age 85 of Lake Station passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born on September 9, 1935 in Cornwall Ontario, Canada to Henry and Corine Delorme. On June 4, 1960, he married Lorna Jodoin. He retired from Republic Steel where he worked for 26 years. Omer was a dedicated member of St. Francis Xavier Church...

Jan 7, 2021

Frank Raymond Kroledge, age 61 of Portage passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born on February 1, 1959 to the late John and Greta Kroledge.  Frank was a longtime South Haven resident.  He worked as an electrician.  Frank enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and helping people he loved.

He is survived by three daughters, Jessica (Ryan)...

Jan 7, 2021

Neville "Alec" Brown

1944-2021

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished

my course, I have kept the faith...11

Timothy 4:7-8

Neville Alexander Brown, age 76, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2021 at Munster Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana, USA from pancreatic cancer.   He will be greatly...

Jan 5, 2021

Sonny Stevens, age 46, of Hobart passed away at Franciscan Heath, Crown Point on Tuesday January 5, 2021.  Sonny was born May 27, 1974 in Houston, Texas to the late Rocco and Margie (Peterson) Stevens.  Sonny was an independent asphalt contractor.  Sonny was an avid Cubs and the Chicago Bulls fan.  He also had interests in playing softball, fishing...

Jan 5, 2021

Robert "Cookie" L. Cook, age 66, of Monticello, formerly of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 29, 1954 to the late Arnold and Pearl Pauline (nee Ashcraft) Cook.  He was a proud veteran of The United States Air Force.  He was an...

Jan 5, 2021

Dr. Constancio "Tante" Acosta, age 84, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 1, 1936 in Bolbok, Batangas, Philippines to Placido and Modesto Acosta. Constancio immigrated to the United States in the seventies at a time when there was a shortage of...

Jan 4, 2021

Roger W. D'Arcy, age 82, of Chesterton, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ellis W. and Grace (nee Larson) D'Arcy. He was a 1956 graduate of Portage Township High School.  Roger was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Roger is survived by his brother,...

Jan 2, 2021

Frederick E. Frank, age 71, of Hobart passed away Saturday January 2, 2021 at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. He was born March 23,1949 to the late Frederick and Mary (nee Heath) Frank in McCrory, Arkansas.  Fred married the love of his life Barbara Wolfe on May 3, 1971 in Crown Point, Indiana.  He was a Fairway Finer...

Jan 2, 2021

Robert Gale, age 79, of Portage, passed away January 2, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 19, 1941 to the late Walter and Marie Gale.  He was a proud veteran of The United States Airforce and later retired from LaSalle Steel.

Robert is survived by his sons,...

Dec 31, 2020

Michael Evanovich, age 55, of Portage, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020.  He was born on November 1, 1965 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Jennie (nee Grochowski) Evanovich. He worked as a welder at Hadady Corp in Dyer. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his two daughters,...

Dec 31, 2020

Lewis "Gene" Gilmer age 78, of Michigan City formerly of Portage passed away Thursday, December 31,2020 at home. He was born on January 5, 1942 the son of the late Lewis and Myrtle (nee Limburge) Gilmer in Talladega, Alabama. He retired from Mittal Steel in 2007 and worked security in his spare time. He was president of the Deep River...

Dec 30, 2020

Barbara P. Griffin, age 69 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  She was born on May 7, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois.  Barbara worked as the Choir Director for St. Thomas More.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Griffin of Hobart, IN; one son, James (Geraldine) Daniels of Chesterton, IN; and two grandchildren, Salvatore and...

Dec 30, 2020

Merry L. Benke, age 80, of Hobart and formerly of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the Franciscan Health Center in Michigan City.  Merry was born December 25, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Dacre and Dorothy (Foley) Nelson. She was a homemaker, mother, and wife.

Merry is survived by four children, Jonathon (Mary)...

Dec 30, 2020

Viola "Sis" Smith, age 74, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Jarvis, Kentucky on December 15, 1946 to the late Martin and Evelyn (nee Price) Smith.  She was a past member of Pathway Assembly of God Church in Lake Station and a member of the America...

Dec 29, 2020

Lauri Anne Dellahan, age 60 of Hebron formerly of Griffith passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  She was born on March 3, 1960 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Thomas and Ruby Dellahan.  She worked as an Admissions Coordinator at Recovery Works in Merrillville.  Lauri coached Griffith Girls Softball and St Mary's School Volleyball.  She was an active member...