obituaries

Jul 7, 2020

Daniel "Ricky" Chabes, age 60, of Chesterton, IN passed away on July 7, 2020. Ricky was born on April 16th,1960 to the late Jose E. and Lillian (Romero) Chabes. He is survived by his loving children Dominic (Emily)Davenport and Destine(Steven Johnson)Chabes; three grandchildren, who were his pride and joy: Ava and Bre Davenport and Roman Johnson. Ricky is also survived...

Jul 5, 2020

Leroy J Fulmer, age 88, a resident of Hobart, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, Indiana. Leroy was born January 14, 1932 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to the late Roy J. and Dorothy (nee Brandon) Fulmer. He retired from U.S. Steel as a scrap stocker. He was a member of the United Steel Workers...

Jul 5, 2020

Donald Lee Dolan, age 73, of Kouts, Indiana, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at home. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harold and Lois Dolan. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Special Forces known as the Green Berets during the Vietnam war. Don was...

Jul 5, 2020

David James Hawkins, age 65 of Hobart passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lena Conley- Hawkins, mother, Barb, father, Joseph, and brother Jack.

He is survived by his children, David (Crystal) Hawkins, Joseph (Tabatha) Hawkins, grandchildren Darren, Tyler, Brendon, Austin, and Elijah, his sisters, Jo and Nora,...

Jul 4, 2020

Mark Cummings, age 64, a resident of Hobart, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mark was born February 28, 1956 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Walter R. and Ruth H. (nee Bodamer) Cummings. He was owner and operator of Cummings Mechanics. He was a member of HAM Radio and enjoyed...

Jul 3, 2020

James "Jimmy" M. Hobbs, Sr., age 59, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 25,1960.  Jimmy enjoyed working on and driving cars and motorcycles.  He loved spending time with his children.

Jimmy is survived by his children, James Hobbs, Jr., Rebecca Hobbs and stepson, Gary Mynhier.

Jul 1, 2020

Marie R. Schroeder, age 97 of Portage formerly of Miller passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  She was born on October 5, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Marie was a longtime member of the Portage Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing Bunco, gardening, and reading.

She is survived by two children, Charles Edward (Marvis) Schroeder, Debbie Ann (Rodger)...

Jul 1, 2020

DONALD W. STEWART, age 49, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  He was born on September 18, 1970 in Daviess County, KY.  Don was a longtime area resident and worked for Consolidated Fabrication for many years.  He was passionate about motorcycles, cars and above all his family.  Don will be remembered for a smile that would...

Jun 29, 2020

Lucille Waddell, age 77, of Hobart passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at her daughter's residence with her family at her side.  Lucille was born May 20, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the Late John Michael and Jennie (Ozinski) Starzynski.  Lucille worked in the shipping and receiving department of US Steel and KTN company.

Lucille is survived...

Jun 29, 2020

James A. Sloas "Jamie", age 46, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born on October 27, 1973 in Hobart to Don and Laura Sloas. He was a 1992 graduate of Hobart High School. Jamie was currently employed as a painter at US Steel and a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local...

Jun 28, 2020

Sara Diaz Mendez, age 91, passed away peacefully  in her sleep Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born on October 3, 1928 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to the late Martin Diaz and Dionisia Mendez-Goytia. Sara was a member of Iglesia de Mamey  de Puerto Rico , she also worshiped at Iglesia Bautista de Lake Station. She will always be...

Jun 28, 2020

SHARON LEE GONZALEZ (nee Blazic), age 77, of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Methodist Hospital.  She was born on July 19, 1942 to the late John and Ann Blazic.

"There's a place I travel when I want to roam, and nobody knows it but me.  The roads don't go there and the signs stay...

Jun 26, 2020

Angela Nicholson, age 39, of Portage passed away Friday June 26, 2020. Angela was born December 27, 1980 in Gary, Indiana to Bernard and Elizabeth (Perez) Schwei.  She was a cook that worked for several area restaurants including On The Roxx.  She was a loving mother, daughter and sister.

Angela is survived by her two loving daughters,...

Jun 25, 2020

Theodore D. "Teddy" Hickman III, age 21, of Portage, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.  Theodore was born May 12, 1999 to Anita Hickman and Theodore Hickman Jr. in New Jersey. He was an engineering student at Purdue Northwest, and owner and operator of Simple and Clean. Theodore was inspirational, always wanting to help others and loved riding...

Jun 23, 2020

Sandra J. Heller (nee Henderson), age 72, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 27, 1947 to the late Thomas and Nila (nee Wilder) Henderson.  She retired as CEO of Northern Indiana Federal Credit Union.  Her contributions to the credit union business have reached...

Jun 22, 2020

Marie Owens, age 94, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Addison Pointe in Chesterton.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 1925 to the late James and Lillian (nee Stidham) Piscopo. She will be remembered as a loving mother; grandmother; great-grandmother and friend.

Marie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Owens; daughters,...

Jun 21, 2020

Wallie Marie Overturf (nee Ahlgrim), age 79, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Community Hospital in Munster. She was born in Gary, Indiana on April 26, 1941 to the late Wallace and Marie (nee Welbourne) Ahlgrim.  Wallie graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1959, where she played the saxophone in the marching band.  She graduated...

Jun 21, 2020

Richard Byron "Mouse" Gasper

Age 69 passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 14, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to Everett M.  Gasper and Anita E. (nee Stout) Jones. Richard was employed at Arcelor Mittal as a millwright and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Richard was a...

Jun 20, 2020

Tracy (Nee White) Crandall

Age 50, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. She was born in Gary, Indiana on March 29, 1970 to Gary White and Brenda (nee Gibson) Anderson. Tracy will always be remembered as a fun loving, sweet spirited person who would not leave without a hug first. One...

Jun 19, 2020

Linda D. Herbert (nee Lain), age 71, of Hobart, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on June 7, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Edith Lain. She retired from the USDA where she worked as a program specialist. Linda was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church in Hobart, where she...