obituaries

Nov 29, 2020

KENNETH DAVID, age 88, of Hobart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and a member of New Life Community Church in Hobart. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 9, 1932 to the late George and Suria (Isaac) David.  His parents came to the United States from Persia. He was...

Nov 28, 2020

Francisca (Cica) Tellez, age 88, of Portage, IN, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020.  She was born in Pharr, Texas on January 29, 1932 to the late Domingo and Vitalia (nee Ortiz) Garcia.  She was a faithful Christian and a member of the Latin Pentecostal Church of God in Lake Station.  She will be remembered as a simple woman...

Nov 27, 2020

Marty A. McGee, age 55, of Hebron, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on August 30, 1965 to Wendell and Mary McGee. Marty was a talented artist that valued his various collections.  He was a cat lover and made sure the neighborhood cats were fed and cared...

Nov 27, 2020

Joan M. Thyen, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.  She was born on May 26, 1930 to the late Joseph and Anna Jarosak.  Joan was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and St. Anne Confraternity of Christian Mothers.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

Nov 27, 2020

Daniel John Boits Sr. of Kouts, Indiana was called to his new life by the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Franciscan Health Center in Crown Point, Indiana.  Dan was born in South Bend on October 2, 1951.  His passing leaves a tremendous hole in the heart of all who knew him.  Dan was retired after having...

Nov 26, 2020

Linda D. Castilla Avalos, 59 , of Portage, left our world peacefully to become an angel on November 26th, 2020. Linda was born on February 13th, 1961 in McAllen, Texas to Mary (Barrera) and Jose Castilla.

Linda was a daughter, sister, mother, wife, and friend to many. Linda grew up in Portage, Indiana and attended Portage High...

Nov 26, 2020

James M. Spence, age 50, of Portage, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at home. He was born on April 8, 1970 in Gary, Indiana to James and Judith Spence. Jimmy had a heart of gold and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He will always be remembered for his loving spirit. He enjoyed listening to 70's...

Nov 25, 2020

Alex Anderson, age 70, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Northwest Health Porter Hospital in Valparaiso.  He was born July 9, 1950 in Falkirk, Scotland to the late Alec and Margaret (Stewart) Anderson.  Alex was a retired quality control inspector for US Steel slab mill.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of the...

Nov 24, 2020

Jacqueline "Jackie" (nee McCaleb) Bartley, age 93, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Rittenhouse Village.  She was born in Trimble, Tennessee on October 7, 1927 to the late Thomas and Vetra (nee Hundley) McCaleb.  Jackie played basketball at her high school in Tennessee.  She regularly attended church and loved Jesus.  She was a member of Portage...

Nov 23, 2020

Betty Barrow

Age 89 of New Chicago affectionately known as Maw Maw went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 23,2020. She was born on May 15, 1931 to the late Asa and Mae Roark. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of New Chicago, where she served along side her husband, Bro....

Nov 22, 2020

Beverly A. Fackler (nee Schau) passed away peacefully in her sleep November 22, 2020 at the age of 90.    She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford, after 60 years of marriage, and also her brothers, Richard Schau, Ronald Schau, and David Schau, and her sister, Phyllis Miller (nee Schau).

She is survived by her...

Nov 21, 2020

Leroy Wineinger, age 92, a longtime Hobart resident, passed away of complications related to COVID-19 on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Crown Point Christian Village.  He was born on July 10, 1928 in Cuzco, Indiana to the late Levi and Olive Wineinger.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Leroy was a co-owner of three pharmacies...

Nov 20, 2020

Richard G. Hines, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 27, 1951 to the late Richard E. and Georgia (nee Wilding) Hines.  Richard loved Blues music and enjoyed computers. He will be remembered as a big sports fan.  He cherished the time spent...

Nov 20, 2020

PATRICIA EDMAISTON, age 71, of Portage, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Golden Living Center.  She was born on January 9, 1949 at in Chicago, IL.  Patty was a graduate of St. Jerome High School and went on to take computer science classes.  She will be remembered for her larger than life personality and her heart of gold....

Nov 20, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Kelly, age 32, of Portage passed away Friday November 20, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born May 25, 1988 in Munster, Indiana. Elizabeth was a client and employee of Opportunity Enterprises while her health allowed. Elizabeth loved her family dearly and will be sorely missed.

Elizabeth is...

Nov 19, 2020

Theodore (Ted) J. Jarosak,Sr., age 94, of Portage, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 13, 1926 to the late Joseph and Anna Jarosak. He was the oldest of nine children. Attended Tolleston High School, Gary, Indiana. Enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 during World War II. Served On the Destroyer...

Nov 19, 2020

MARIA DOLORES BRAN, age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born on March 12, 1940 in San Jose, C.C. Jalisco, Mexico.  Maria was a homemaker and above all loved taking care of her family.

She is survived by her sons, Ramon A. Bran, Jose F. Bran; daughters, Ana (Roy) Guzman and...

Nov 19, 2020

Kevin Michael Rhoads

Age 55, of Portage passed away Thursday, November 19,2020 at home. He was born on December 22,1964 in San Diego California to Daniel and Cynthia (nee Kitchen) Rhoads. He worked at Nalco in Schaumburg, IL as a senior site manager for many years. He married the love of his life Jamie (nee Corbett) Rhoads...

Nov 19, 2020

Juanita J. Spicer

Age 84 passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Miller Mary Manor in Portage. She was born on March 27,1936 in Carbondale, Illinois to the late Joseph and Beatrice (nee Jolly) Wright. Juanita was a member of Portage United Pentecostal Church and dedicated her life to her church and family . She will be...

Nov 18, 2020

Irene J. Schechner, age 95, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 surrounded by her family at home.  She was born in Starkweather, North Dakota on March 27, 1925 to the late Martin and Ida (nee Hofland) Hofstad.  Irene enjoyed baking and sewing and was very proud of her Norwegian heritage "UFF DA". She will be remembered as...