obituaries

Jun 19, 2020

Virginia E. Yargus

December 15, 1921 - June 19, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Yargus (née Hoff) died peacefully at home in Millersville, MD on June 19th 2020, at the age of 98 years.

Virginia is survived by her daughters and sons in law Jean and Lonnie Kiriazes of Shipshewana, IND and MaryKay and Ruben...

Jun 18, 2020

JEROME "Jack" BARI

Jack was born in "Little Italy" New York on March 14, 1929.  Soon after his birth, Jack's father left the family to fend for itself in their tidy 10 th floor walkup. Jack grew up in a loving environment while Mary, his mother took on odd jobs to wrestle the...

Jun 16, 2020

Keith Allan Worthington

Age 62 passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 9, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Roy and Shirley (nee Carter) Worthington. Keith was a Registered Nurse previously employed at North and Southlake Methodist. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.

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Jun 14, 2020

Robert L. Shone, age 82, of Portage passed away Sunday June 14, 2020 in St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana.  He was born July 28, 1937 in Gary, Indiana to the late Larry and Annabelle (Holt) Shone.

Robert grew up in Hobart, IN.  He graduated from Hobart High School in 1955.  After high school, he obtained...

Jun 12, 2020

Marialuisa Torres Camacho

Age 91, of Lake Station passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on August 18, 1928 in Michoacan, Mexico to the late Angel and Antonia (nee Angiano) Torres. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.She is survived by her...

Jun 12, 2020

Brenda J. Zieba, age 72, of Lake Station, has left this world to be in Heaven with God, all of his angels and to be reunited with her family. She was born on September 26, 1947 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Charles and Louise Merodias. Brenda graduated from River Forest High School in 1966. She worked as a...

Jun 12, 2020

Marsha R. Bunda, age 75, of Valparaiso passed away at home Friday, June 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Marsha was born January 18, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Frances (nee Guzik) Prusinski. She was the previous owner and operator of G.W. Electric and J.W. Electric and formerly attended St. Helen's Church in Hebron,...

Jun 12, 2020

Bridgette Nadine Frankovich, age 33, of Hobart, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born on May 1, 1987 in Munster, Indiana. Bridgette was a 2005 graduate of Hobart High School. Although Bridgette spent countless hours at the dialysis center, that never stopped her from enjoying concerts with loved ones, pampering herself from head to toe and going...

Jun 11, 2020

Ricky Dwayne Severin, Age 57, of Grant Park, Illinois formerly of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Southlake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville. He was born on April 6, 1963 to the late Emery and Peggy (Nee Borton) Severin in Gary, Indiana. He proudly served in the Marines. He was a computer operator at Arcelor Mittal. On...

Jun 10, 2020

Cynthia Ann Gospodarek, age 62, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Regency Hospital in Portage.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 25, 1957.  She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart.  Cindy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 207 in Glen Park.  She was an active participant in...

Jun 9, 2020

Charles Frederick "Chuck" Smith, age 75 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  He was born on April 1, 1945 to the late Richard and Madge Smith.  He was a former longtime Hobart resident and graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1963. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. ...

Jun 8, 2020

Paul Brian McCormack, age 73, of Portage, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Valparaiso VNA Hospice from complications of a stroke. Paul was born on June 5, 1947 in Gary, Indiana.  He grew up on Crisman and Old Porter Roads and graduated from Portage High School in 1965.  Paul served in the United States Navy...

Jun 7, 2020

Ann Marcrom, age 76, of Lake Station passed away at home Sunday June 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Ann was born February 8, 1944 in New Mexico, KY to Chester and Eloise (Holsapple) Truitt.  Ann and her late husband John W. Marcrom owned and operated East Gary Trucking.  She was a member of the Olive Chapter #396...

Jun 7, 2020

Eleanor "Ellie" Fryar, age 86, passed into the glory of God on June 5, 2020.  She was born October 11, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late Henry Albert and Pearl Marie (Minson) Smith.  Eleanor retired from the billing department of the St Mary Medical Center business office in 2001, she also taught defensive driving for the State of...

Jun 3, 2020

Luther O. "Dwain" Bird, 95, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on March 30, 1925 in Carrsville, Kentucky to the late William Dewey and Estelle Bird. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. On May 2, 1947, he married Helen Wagoner in Morganfield, Kentucky....

Jun 3, 2020

Billy James Lee Labonte, age 77, of Porter, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1943 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. On September 11, 1965, Bill married Mary Hall. He retired in 1999 from E J & E Railroad where he worked...

Jun 2, 2020

Delmar Melton, age 83, of DeMotte passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Franciscan Health Crown Point.  He was born December 18, 1936 in East Gary, Indiana to the late Samuel and Cora Jane (Vandewater) Melton. Delmar retired from Gary Steel Products where he worked as a Machine Shop Supervisor.  He also worked several years for the Rock Island...

Jun 1, 2020

Ann Sue Rich  (Levenda Waldron), of Hobart, Indiana, age 70, left this world on June 1, 2020.  She was born on June 1, 1950.  She was very active with the local Moose Lodge and the Indiana Moose Association and held numerous positions in the Women of the Moose.  She earned her Academy of Friendship, College of Regents and Star...

May 31, 2020

Robert James Leamy, age 54, of Portage passed away Sunday May 31, 2020 in the LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, Indiana.  Robert was born November 16, 1965 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Fred and Janie (Greenhal) Leamy.  Robert was a medical assistant that work for Regional Mental Health Center.  He was a former member and past president of the Portage Jaycee's. ...

May 31, 2020

Richard Dean Sanders III, age 33, of Hobart passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 knowing he was loved by many who never gave up on him while he battled his bipolar disorder and addiction.  He was born in Long Beach, California on July 10, 1986.  He loved his son so much and loved to share his joy for the...