obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Harlan T. Stratton, Jr, known to all as "Harley", passed away quietly on Tuesday July 14, 2020 while under hospice care at the Symphony Nursing Home in Chesterton. Harley was just three weeks shy of his 94th birthday and until just recently he had been living in Brentwood Manor Assisted Living facility in Hobart.

He was a...

Jul 14, 2020

LYNNE K. KENESON, age 73, of Crown Point/LOFS, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  She was born on January 7, 1947 to the late Charlie and Arlene Eissens.  Lynne worked for many years for Berkheimer and was a member of the LOFS Lions Club. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She...

Jul 14, 2020

Bonnie Joan Fassoth (nee Richardson), age 87, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  She was born on July 1, 1933 in Lexington, Nebraska to the late Vernon and Blanche Richardson. To say that Bonnie had a vibrant personality would be a gross understatement. She was a member of the VFW Post # 9323 Ladies Auxiliary in Lake...

Jul 13, 2020

JEFFERY H. MOORE, age 60, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1959 to the late Harold and Annie Moore.  Jeff was an HVAC technician and owner and operator of Cuzin's Heating and Air.  He loved working on classic cars and attending any local car shows.  Jeffery will...

Jul 12, 2020

Cynthia C. (nee Werner) Moats, age 77 passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020.  She was born on October 31, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Todd and Genevieve (nee Kozel) Werner. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by three sons, Gregory Moats of Port...

Jul 11, 2020

Luetta J. Hodge (nee Matthews) "Lu", age 87, of Hobart passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born on October 5, 1932 in Mint Hill, Missouri to the late Delbert and Nena Matthews. On August 4, 1950, she married Donald Hodge in Hobart, Indiana. She liked to decorate. She loved quilts and enjoyed sewing as a hobby. She...

Jul 10, 2020

Jane Kendron, age 97, of Hobart, and recently of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born on November 23, 1922 in Kepina Lodz, Poland to the late Martin and Pelagia Kobylt. On June 21, 1947 she married Walter Kendron in Gary, Indiana. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family as a homemaker. Jane...

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,...