obituaries

Apr 5, 2020

Peter A. Batalis "Pete", age 39, of Monticello and formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1980 in Hobart, Indiana. He liked riding motorcycles and going to the gun range. Above all, he loved his children.

Pete is survived by his sons, Andrew and Nicholas Batalis;...

Apr 3, 2020

Ella Mae Evans, age 99, of Portage, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage.  She was born in Bontown, West Virginia on February 22, 1921 to the late James and Alta (nee Lockhart) Ramey.  She retired from the Portage School System where she worked in the cafeteria at ER Jones and Crisman Elementaries.  She...

Apr 2, 2020

Sonja Kainrath, age 82, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020. She is preceded in death by her cherished husband of 56 years, Leo "Sonny" Kainrath. They are forever united again in their heavenly home.

Sonja was born on May 20, 1937 to the late Walter J. and Stella F. (Sum) Osika in Gary, IN. She is survived...

Apr 1, 2020

Douglas Orlan Binkley (Toby) 75, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away on April 1, 2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. He was born June 26, 1944 in Crayne, Kentucky. He was the son of Pete and Mae (Holliman) Binkley.

He leaves behind his beloved family and friends. His daughter, Cindy (Jack) McCulley of Port...

Mar 31, 2020

Ruth Lopez

Age 80, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1940 to the late Thomas and Frances (nee Hall) Broshears in Gary, Indiana. Ruth will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Ruth is...

Mar 31, 2020

Wayne H. Larson, age 62, of Hobart, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born on November 28, 1957 in Elmhurst, Illinois to the late Vern and Myrtle Larson. Wayne was employed as a telephone technician for AT&T. In his free time, he liked to go fishing and play slot machines. On September 5, 1981...

Mar 30, 2020

Julia Viera

Age 95, of Lake Station passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20, 1924 to the late Angel and Susana (nee Aponte) Amaro in Puerto Rico. Julia will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Julia is survived...

Mar 30, 2020

Robert Diego-Mondelo Andaya, age79, of Hobart passed away Monday March 30, 2020 at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Robert was born November 12, 1940 in the Philippines to the late Onofre and Juliana (nee Mondelo) Andaya.  He was a retired accountant at Electric CO. in the Philippines. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather...

Mar 28, 2020

PATRICIA LOU MANWARING

Patricia Lou (nee Pearman) Manwaring, Age 81, of Crown Point, peacefully passed away at home on March 28, 2020.  Pat (or Patty), as she was fondly known, was born in Gary on June 10, 1938; the youngest of three daughters; to Floyd and Lucille (nee Knauer) Pearman. Pat was preceded in death...

Mar 27, 2020

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Sharon, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, sister and aunt in Crown Point, Indiana at the age of 73.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Dennis of 52 years, her daughter Dr. Christine (Dr. Eugenio) Capitano DC, her grandsons Luca and Teo Capitano, her siblings, Debbie...

Mar 27, 2020

Gloria DeLeon Perez, age 75 of East Chicago passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 8, 1944 in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Rodolfo Perez and Anita Maciel de Perez.  As a resident of East Chicago for the past 60 years, she was a very active volunteer for local politics in her...

Mar 24, 2020

Thomas L. Upton, age 82 of Portage passed away Tuesday March 24, 2020 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana.  Tom was born April 26, 1937 in Phillipe, West Virginia to the late Carl and Dolly (Biller) Upton. He retired from Midwest Steel with thirty-three years of service as an electrician.  Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Mar 23, 2020

Baby Arian Marie Neal, beloved daughter of Anthony T. Neal and Catrina L. Rose; sister to Mario, A'Zareyae, Nariah, Analyah; granddaughter to maternal grandmother, Linda Ohlwine; paternal grandmother, Deaunka Neal; paternal grandfather, Archie Jones; paternal great-grandparents, Elder William and Sherald Eckwood; and other loving family members and friends who are grieving the loss of this precious baby.  ...

Mar 20, 2020

Melvin E. Crook, age 90, of Portage, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020.  He was born in Naylor, Missouri on February 20, 1930 to the late Bert and Lueiza (nee Richmond) Crook.  He retired from Local 20 Sheet Metal Workers.  Melvin enjoyed woodworking, gardening, photography, and fishing.

Melvin is survived by his sons, David (Dorothy) Crook, Dan...

Mar 20, 2020

Milinda Selene Artemis Alaniz "Mili", four-month-old daughter of Andrew and Cireliz Alaniz, passed away Friday March 20, 2020. Mili was born November 18, 2019 in East Chicago, Indiana.  She will be deeply missed by her loving family.

Mili leaves to cherish her memory, her loving parents, Andrew and Cireliz Alaniz of Portage; brother, Adrian Alaniz; sister, Anais...

Mar 19, 2020

Charles Richard Witt, Sr., age 91, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania and formerly of Hobart passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1928 to the late Albert and Frieda Witt. Charles retired from Sunair Electronics where he worked as a Foreman.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Beshore; sons, Earl Witt, Richard Witt,...

Mar 17, 2020

Jo Ann Pangburn, age 80, of Hobart passed away Tuesday March 17, 2020 at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Jo Ann was born December 19, 1939 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Robert and Lois (Davis) Back.  She was a retired office manager for several trucking companies, including Steel City Trucking and MTI trucking.  She was a...

Mar 15, 2020

Marisol Rodriguez, age 40, of Griffith, and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was born on June 11, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois to Sixto Rodriguez and Agueda Abreu. She was a beautiful soul and will always be remembered for her vibrant personality. She was loved by many.

She is survived by her children,...

Mar 15, 2020

Michael Edward Harrison

Age 60, of Hobart passed away March 15, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1959 in Gary, Indiana to Edward Harvey and Anna (McClard) Harrison. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his mother, Anna Harrison; son, Stephen Harrison of Hobart; two...

Mar 14, 2020

Ellen McGann

Age 59, of Hobart passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart.

She was born on September 26, 1960 to the late Raymond and Dorothy (nee Lopacki) Hojnacki in Hammond, Indiana. Ellen will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She is...