obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Dorothy L. Gutzler (nee Haxton), age 102 a longtime Hobart resident passed away, Monday, September 7, 2020.  She was born in Wheeler, Indiana to the late Dan and Clara Haxton.  On June 8, 1940 Dorothy married Melvin F. Gutzler who preceded her in death.  She retired from the Portage Township Schools where she had worked as a Teacher and...

Sep 5, 2020

Manuel "Manny" Rivera Santana, age 72, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on January 28, 1948 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Cantalicio LeBron and Emerita Rivera-LeBron. A longtime resident of Lake Station, he could be seen walking everywhere.  He loved music, old movies, his E&J Brandy, a cool cerveza and...

Sep 5, 2020

Luz Maria (Maldonado) Feliciano, age 90, of Gary passed away Saturday September 5, 2020 in South Lake Methodist Hospital.  Luz was born October 15, 1929 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Lola (Cruz) Maldonado. She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church...

Sep 2, 2020

Robert Joseph Cody Worley, age 35, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  He was born in Crown Point, Indiana on September 29, 1984.  Robert enjoyed watching sports, especially the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls.  He will be remembered as a hard worker.

Robert is survived by his wife, Tonya Worley; children, Robert Worley, Jr.,...

Sep 2, 2020

John A. Hurt, age 46, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on September 17, 1973 to Johnny and Shelia Hurt.  He was the Pastor at 29 th Ave. Baptist Church in Lake Station for 8 years.  John was a talented musician who sang and played...

Aug 31, 2020

James Thomas Johnston, Sr. "JJ", age 85, of Hobart passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at The North Woods Village Care Center in Mishawaka.  "JJ" was born September 22, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late David and Patricia (Yucus) Johnston.  He was a schoolteacher and coach with the Hobart High School for over 40 years.  James received his...

Aug 31, 2020

CHARLES B. MOORE, SR., age 75, of Hobart, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020.  He was born in Nashville, TN on June 17, 1945 to the late Ernest and Sarah Moore.  Charles proudly served in the United States Army.  He loved old cars, guns and Gunsmoke.

Charles is survived by his children, Charles Moore, Jr., Jake Moore,...

Aug 30, 2020

Colin E. Stoops, age 38, of Avon, Indiana, formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.  He was born in Merrillville, Indiana on October 29, 1981.  He graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 2000.  He earned a Bachelor Degree in Science from Indiana University, Northwest.  Colin was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing video games and will be...

Aug 29, 2020

Wilma "Rose" Morris, age 88, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Sullivan, Indiana on October 9, 1931 to the late David and Willana (nee Holtzclaw) Smith.  She enjoyed attending Central Ave. Church of God and spending time with her family. She will be remembered...

Aug 29, 2020

Sheryl A. Bull, age 62, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Methodist Hospital, Southlake.  She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on December 7, 1957 to the late Kermit and Dorothy (nee Partin) Gibson.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Rick Bull; sister, Jennifer (Ronald, Jr.) Bysiek, and...

Aug 28, 2020

Kenneth C. Coppage, age 92, of Valparaiso passed away Friday, August 28, 2020.  Kenneth was born April 1,1928 in Crown Point, Indiana to Benjamin and Mattie (nee Osterdoc) Coppage.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  In 1954, he married Martha Homan, who he affectionately referred to as "my honey," and they...

Aug 28, 2020

Mark A. Lynn

Age 53 of Portage, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. He was born on February 15,1967 to the late Stanley and Adrienne (nee Hunch) Lynn. He married the love of his life Sandra Sturgell on August 12,1989 and shared 31 yrs. wonderful years together. Mark was a Master Technician at Levin Tire Service. ...

Aug 26, 2020

Pamela Bottila, age 57, of Lake Station, passed away August 26, 2020.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on February 10, 1963.  She enjoyed landscaping and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Pam is survived by her husband, Dennis Bottila; daughters, Candice (Anthony Murillo) Bottila, Hailey (Deion Duke) Bottila; grandchildren, Raven,...

Aug 26, 2020

Frederick LaLonde, Sr., age 77, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born on February 16, 1943 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Roy and Catherine LaLonde. Fred was a 1962 graduate of Hobart High School. On February 29, 1992, he married Linda (nee Eubanks) LaLonde. He was a dedicated member of First Church in Hobart....

Aug 25, 2020

Margaret Francis Finley (nee Sweeney), age 84 of Hobart, IN passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. She was born on March 27, 1936 at her aunt and uncle's home in St. Charles, KY.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam (Matt Klewer) Woodward and Cindy (Jon McKinley) Finley; granddaughter, Whitney (Kaleb) Payne and Great grandchildren, Alexis...

Aug 23, 2020

Carl Kozenchik, age 76, of Portage passed away Sunday August 23, 2020 in his home.  He was born April 11, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Michael and Anna (Danch) Kozenchick.  Carl retired from the long term health care field where he served as the Maintenance Director for several area Care Centers.  He was a veteran of the...

Aug 22, 2020

Zachary Taylor Matthias Banasiak, age 24, of Hobart passed away Saturday August 22, 2020 at his home.  Zach was born January 1, 1996 in Blue Island, Illinois to Michael and Karen (Witulski) Banasiak.  He was an umpire and referee who was passionate about getting into proper position to make the correct call for many sports leagues and worked several...

Aug 21, 2020

Kimberly Ann Jorgensen of Latrobe Pennsylvania entered into an eternal rest on August 21,2020 at the age of 53 years and 11 months. Kim was blessed to Robert and Goldie Jorgensen of Council Bluffs, IA September 21, 1966 where she was welcomed by her 10 siblings. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. She was an entertainer and traveled...

Aug 20, 2020

William H. Knight, age 82, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on October 19, 1937 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Howard and Ruth Knight. On September 8, 1956, Bill married Patricia Ann Wall in Gary, Indiana. Both were 1955 graduates of Tolleston High School. Bill was a dedicated...

Aug 20, 2020

Gloria K. Smith (Nee Benson), age 84, of Merrillville, Indiana passed away peacefully Thursday August 20, 2020. Gloria was born October 2, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Adolph and Leona (Johnson) Benson. Gloria earned a degree in Home Economics and taught at a High School in Dewitt, IA. Gloria was known for her famous yeast rolls and...