obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

JoAnne Marie Smith, age 68, of Hobart passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center.  JoAnne was born December 11, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late Alfred and Faye (Duty) Angelini.  She was a member of Nativity of our Savior Catholic Church in Portage.  She was a life member of the Hobart VFW Auxiliary and...

Oct 30, 2020

RUTH ELEANOR HIEMSTRA BUSS, age 100, went to be with her Lord on October 30, 2020.  She passed in her bedroom in Hebron, Indiana surrounded by family.  She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and Helen (Bult) Hiemstra, the third of five children and twin sister to Robert.  Ruth had many great memories growing up on...

Oct 30, 2020

Charlyn Moore a lifelong Hobart resident passed away October 30, 2020.  Charlyn was born October 3, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles D. and Bernice (Kostbade) Moore.  Charlyn was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hobart, where she was active in both the church and the church choir.  She was a long time Avon...

Oct 30, 2020

James G. Holland, age 61 of New Chicago passed away Friday, October 30, 2020.  He was born on December 19, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jack L. and Doris A. Holland.  James was a longtime area resident, residing in Portage, Lake Station, New Chicago, and Hobart.  He was retired from the Town of New Chicago where he...

Oct 29, 2020

Rosaria Ann Treba, age 70, of Hebron, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 2, 1949 to the late Salvador V. and Frances (nee D'Amato) Dacquisto.  Rosaria loved to cook and bake and was known to make the best pies.  Rosaria enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting,...

Oct 28, 2020

Gloria Ramirez

Age 90, a Portage resident passed away Wednesday, October 28,2020 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1929 in El Paso, Texas to the late Gilbert and Mary (nee Gutierez) Benavente. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by her two...

Oct 28, 2020

RICHARD DON STOOKEY, MD age 92, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was born in Gary, IN, on November 27, 1927, to the late Don and Margaret Stookey. Richard enlisted in the United States Navy. After his service, he earned his medical degree and set up a partnered practice in Hobart, IN, making follow up visits...

Oct 26, 2020

Darlene Louise Eisel, age 66 of Panama City, Florida passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.  She was born in Elmhurst, IL on November 21, 1953.  Darlene enjoyed sewing and loved traveling.

She is survived by her husband, David Eisel, four sons, Sean (Chansamay) Church, Ryan (Dawn) Church, Aaron Church, Kevin (Christina) Eisel, three daughters, Jennifer (Dan) Trater,...

Oct 26, 2020

Jean M. Loiacano

Age 99, a resident of Hobart, passed away Monday, October 26,2020. She was born on August 27,1921 in

Martin, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Anna Jaskolka.  On April 26, 1941 Jean married the love of

her life, the late, Sam S. Loiacano at Assumption BVM Church in New Chicago....

Oct 25, 2020

Jacqueline R. Treichel, age 92, of Portage, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born on August 20, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. She dedicated her life to her family. In her free time, she enjoyed playing BINGO and BUNCO, spending time outdoors and drinking her box of wine.

She is survived by her son, Robert (Denise)...

Oct 25, 2020

Dulce P. Garcia Magaña, age 28, of Lake Station, passed away October 25, 2020.  She was born on June 17, 1992 in Michoacan, Mexico to the late Salvador Garcia and Dorotea Magaña. She enjoyed listening to music and spending her time with her family.

She is survived by her son, Salvador Garcia; sisters, Ana Garcia, Brenda (Jaime)...

Oct 23, 2020

Eric A. Barnett age 63 of Lake Station passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.  He was born on January 18, 1957 in Wayne County, Michigan and he was raised in Troy, Tennessee.  Eric enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music.  He loved Sunday Funday to be around family and aggravate, that's how he showed his love.  He was an...

Oct 23, 2020

Charles Porter Sheid, age 75, of New Chicago passed away suddenly Friday October 23, 2020 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Charles was born May 5, 1945 in Dunlap, Tennessee to the late Porter Austin and Nell (Teel) Sheid. He retired from Midwest Steel.  Charles enjoyed watching movies and television programs about true crimes.  He loved his...

Oct 22, 2020

Tina M. Hogue, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1959 in Hammond, Indiana. She was employed as a LPN for many years. Tina was a dedicated member of Crossroads Church in Portage. She loved her dog, Shelby and she enjoyed taking her for walks. She liked music, shopping, angels,...

Oct 22, 2020

Brenda K. Oleska (nee Rogers), age 66, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born on February 27, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to the late Howard and Viola Rogers. Brenda enjoyed playing BUNCO and BINGO. She loved to dance and she liked to tell stories. She was a dedicated mother who worked very hard to...

Oct 22, 2020

Victor A. Vargas, Sr., age 78, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was born on July 1, 1942 to the late Anastacio and Helen Vargas.  Vic worked  for 33 years as an EMT for Lake Station and was also a volunteer firefighter.  Vic retired from Union Carbide (Praxair).  He proudly...

Oct 21, 2020

Joseph "Herman" Stone, age 49, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on January 15, 1971 to the late Walter and Ferry (nee Bolles) Stone.  Herman was a loving father to his children, Abigale and Blake Baxter.

He is survived by his siblings, Raymond (Ann)...

Oct 20, 2020

Karen Sue Hamilton, age 54, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Karen was born January 21, 1966 in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Wilbert Wayne and Carol Virginia (Gill) Hamilton.  She was a homemaker loving mother and companion.  Her life revolved around her family and will be dearly missed. ...

Oct 20, 2020

James W. Schavey, age 52, of Phillips, Wisconsin and formerly of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was born on August 9, 1968. He was currently employed as a team leader with Medisize. Jim was an animal lover and volunteered a lot of his time to American Greyhound, an organization that fosters Greyhound rescue.  He loved baseball...

Oct 20, 2020

Norman Paul Manthe, age 65, of Gary, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  He was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to the late Marvin and Jeannette (nee Roundy) Manthe.  He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Norman is survived by his son, Jason (Lori) Manthe of Kansas; grandchildren, Sebastian, Nathan, Cheyenne, Anniston; brothers, Roger Manthe...