Lois Ann Dandrea
May 13, 2020
Lois Ann Dandrea, age 88, of Portage (formerly of Hobart), passed away May 13, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 12, 1932 to the late Lonnie and Lydia (nee Glendenning) Stewart. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Crown Point. Lois received her RN from Ohio Valley General...
Rich E. Cawley
May 12, 2020
Richard "Kunkle" "Grumpy Old Man" E. Cawley, age 55, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 14, 1964 to the late William and Mary (nee Shaw) Cawley, Sr. Richard enjoyed fishing, cars, and was a jack of all trades.
Richard is...
Shirley E. Hancock
May 11, 2020
Shirley E. Hancock, age 72, of Crown Point, formerly of Portage, passed away at home on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born in Gary, Indiana on March 31, 1948 to the late John and Charlotte (nee McHargue) Davis.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Ronald Hancock, Sr.; sons, Ronald (Nikia) Hancock, Jr.,...
Adam Rogozinski
May 11, 2020
Adam Rogozinski, age 99, of Hobart, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1920 in Posen, Illinois to the late Stanislaw and Maryjanna Rogozinski. Shortly after he was born, his family moved back to Poland where he was raised. In June of 1948 at the age of 27, he returned to the United States,...
Mildred "Millie" Modrowski
May 10, 2020
Mildred "Millie" Modrowski, age 98, of Portage passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 in the Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Center in Portage. She was born May 31, 1921 in Gary, Indiana to the late Vid and Milka (Hlapchik) Repya. Millie was a homemaker that held various short-term jobs throughout her lifetime. She was a 1939 graduate of Gary Emerson...
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.
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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...
