Elsie Mae Higgins
May 9, 2020
ELSIE "MAE" HIGGINS (Granny Fanny), age 74, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on June 7, 1945 to the late Frederick and Elsie M. Riggers. Mae most recently worked as a caregiver for Help at Home, but had also worked as a bookkeeper, and most proudly held the position of...
Rebecca L. Cafin
May 9, 2020
Rebecca L. Cafin, age 51 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1968 in Vincennes, Indiana.
She is survived by one son, Larry Cafin of Lake Station, IN; one daughter, Sandra (David) Ard of Lake Station, IN; her mother, Mary Cafin of Lake Station, IN; one brother,...
Dolores M. Regnier
May 9, 2020
DOLORES M. REGNIER, age 87, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 8, 1933 to the late Frank and Irene Clemens. Dolores loved to garden, knit, crochet and cook. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by her 3...
Michael Christopher "Big Chief" Stenger
May 7, 2020
Michael Christopher "Big Chief" Stenger, age 55 a longtime Gary resident passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born on May 29, 1964 in Gary, Indiana. Michael worked as a laborer for Local #6 . He loved fishing and canoeing and also loved archery which he did with his daughter.
He is survived by his mother,...
Edward "Eddie" A. Flick
May 7, 2020
Edward Alfred Flick "Eddie", age 86, of Hammond passed away Thursday May 7, 2020 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Eddie was born May 12, 1933 in French Lick, Indiana to the Late Charles and Stella (Kellem) Flick. He retired from National Steel where was a machine operator. Eddie enjoyed fishing, duck hunting and spending time outdoors. ...
Raymond Sam Palyok
May 7, 2020
Raymond "Sam" Palyok, age 76, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born on January 10, 1944 in Gary, Indiana. Sam retired from Inland Steel where he worked as an overhead crane mechanic. He was a devoted member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Sam was also a member of the Glen Park Eagles and the Alliance...
Juana D Estrada
May 7, 2020
Juana D. Estrada (nee Dianda) age 97, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born on December 22, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Filomen and Angela Dianda. As a child, Juana's family moved to Chicago where she was raised along with ten brothers and sisters in South Deering. In February of 1946, she...
Timothy L. Wilson
May 6, 2020
Timothy L. Wilson, age 58, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born in Gary, Indiana on October 31, 1961. Tim was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed puzzles and playing pool.
Tim is survived by his mother, Flemenia Rossi; daughter, Chrissy Wilson; son, Timmy Wilson;...
Larry Joe Cafin
May 6, 2020
Larry Joe Cafin, age 76, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Portage. He was born in Flatrock, Illinois on May 24, 1943 to the late Rollie and Grace (nee Gaddis) Cafin. He previously worked for the Lake Station Fire Department and Ambulance service, the Lake Station Civil Defense and was a...
Marie R. Znika
May 6, 2020
Marie R. Znika (nee Marchese), age 94, of Crown Point/ Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 due to a non-COVID related illness. She was born on July 16, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to the late Sam and Vincenza Marchese. On February 20, 1954, she married her husband, Paul J. Znika, who preceded her in...
Robert D. Mullen
May 4, 2020
Robert D. Mullen, age 89, of Portage, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 23, 1930 to the late William and Leona (nee Markland) Mullen. Robert retired from the Portage Township School System where he held many positions through the years, including Guidance Counselor. He was a past long time member of...
Everett Logan, Sr.
May 3, 2020
Everett Logan, Sr. "Logan", age 86, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born on March 15, 1934 in Barbourville, KY to the late James and Laura Logan. Logan proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked as a switchman for Norfolk & Southern Railroad and retired in 1988.
...
Richard J. Sulewski
May 3, 2020
Richard J. Sulewski, age 80, of Hebron passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 at his home. Richard was born December 1, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Joanna (Klociwitz) Sulewski. He had retired from Arcelor Mittal Steel where he had worked as a Metallurgical Engineer. He was a loving husband, brother and son.
Richard...
Robert J. Spielmann
May 3, 2020
In Loving Memory Husband & Father:
Robert Joseph Spielmann
Age 88, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed gently & naturally in his home with close friends & his son by his side.
(Due to corona virus worldwide Eileen & John from Long Island, N.Y. could not attend his last few days but were there...
Lisa R. Starkey
May 2, 2020
Lisa R. Starkey, age 52, of Portage passed away Saturday May 2, 2020 in St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Lisa was born June 30, 1967 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late David and Lois (Lemmon) Evans.   Lisa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed by her loving family.
Lisa is...
Murray A. Faris
Apr 30, 2020
Murray A Faris II, age 78, of Demotte, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 1, 1941, to Murray A Faris and Ruth (nee Howe) Faris. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Highland. Murray was a retired Engineer at...
Connie Beres
Apr 29, 2020
Cornelia A. "Connie" Beres, age 74, of Merrillville, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was born on October 11, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Daniel and Victoria Beres. She was a 1963 graduate of Hobart High School. Connie worked for 15 years in label control at the Indiana Botanical Gardens. She was an avid Cubs, Bears...
Glenda Sherry Kraynak
Apr 28, 2020
Glenda S. Kraynak, age 85, of Portage passed away April 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1935 to the late Roland and Melba (nee Taylor) Owen in Vienna, Illinois. She was deeply loved and will be missed by her family. She attended South Haven Church of the Nazarene when she...
Jessica Nowak
Apr 24, 2020
Jessica Nowak loving, devoted mother, outgoing and deeply loved by her family and friends, age 34, of Hobart, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born in Munster, Indiana on November 6, 1985.
Jessica is survived by her daughters, Trubelleve and Makayla; mother, Dawn Nowak; father, Jim Nowak; sister, Rachel Nowak, Grace Ritz, step-sister Jerika Wolotka;...
Thomas L. Leonard
Apr 23, 2020
Thomas L. Leonard, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 24, 1942, to James and Eleanor (Flood) Leonard. He grew up in Hobart and graduated from Hobart High School in 1961. He married Judy Dilliner on October 6, 1962. Thomas was an active member of the Hobart VFW...
