obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

Robert E. Guenther, age 77 of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 15, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Elmer and Evelyn Guenther.

Bob worked as a funeral director for many years in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and most recently at Rees Funeral Homes in Northwest Indiana.  He...

Aug 12, 2020

Penny M. Sosa (nee Roop)

Age 59, of Lake Station, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Saint Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Hobart, Indiana on May 24, 1961 to the Billy Jay and Shirley (nee Hastings) Roop. She was a devoted member of the Christian Assembly Church in Hobart. Penny loved to crochet,...

Aug 10, 2020

Terry Lee Brown (nee Bishop), age 80, of Hobart, passed away August 10, 2020 at home. She was born on November 13, 1939 to the late Ralph and Betty Bishop. She enjoyed cooking and fishing. She was a professional BINGO player. Terry loved children and devoted her life to their happiness as an Ice Cream Truck driver. She was...

Aug 10, 2020

Benjamin Pruitt Jr. age 68, of Lake Station, lost his battle with cancer Monday, August 10, 2020.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on January 26, 1952 to the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (nee Lucas) Pruitt. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Benjamin is survived by his wife of...

Aug 9, 2020

William "Ralph" Hill, Sr., age 85, of New Chicago, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020.  He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 3, 1935 to the late Joseph and Ada Hill.  Ralph proudly served his country in The United States Army.  He was a New Chicago fireman where he held the position of chief for 8 years.  Ralph...

Aug 7, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" J. Bowman, Age 63, of Hobart passed away Friday August 7, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  Sandy was born June 12, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to Michael and Joan (Collins) Gregor.  Prior to her illness, Sandy worked in food services for Wheeler Schools.  She enjoyed traveling, drawing, and spending time with her...

Aug 7, 2020

Phyllis Marie Trottier, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Symphony of Crown Point.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on September 17, 1932 to the late Charles and Mabel (nee Hanaway) Kleckner.  She loved Bunco, crossword puzzles, Wheel of Fortune, and adored her grandchildren.

Phyllis is survived by...

Aug 4, 2020

DACRE "SHAWN" SULLIVAN, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020.  He was born on October 29, 1959 in Gary, Indiana.  Shawn recently retired from the East Chicago Police Department after almost 30 years of service. Shawn was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, and football fan.   Above all, he valued the time he spent with his friends and...

Aug 4, 2020

Pedro Diaz Jr.

Age 71 passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born June 26,1949 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Andres and Patricia Gonzales. He was a U.S. Steel crane operator retiree. Pedro was a avid Bears and White Sox fan and he loved to eat ice cream. He will be remembered as a...

Aug 1, 2020

Kirk "Corkey" O'Connor, age 64, of Portage passed away Saturday August 1, 2020 at the Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center in Valparaiso. Kirk was born October 18, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to the late Leo and Patty Jo (Ahrens) O'Connor.  Kirk was a retired crane operator from Arcellor-Mittal Steel Company.  In 1978 he married the love of his life...

Jul 31, 2020

Carol Eve (Bushemi) Zellers

April 4, 1942-July 31, 2020

On July 31, 2020 Carol Eve Zellers passed away.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Anna Sidonia (Castellano) Bushemi (d.1967) and Marion J. Bushemi (Mario Bushemi), Indiana State Representative (d.1976), siblings, Clarence Bushemi (d.1971) and Violet Olson (d.2019) and her husband Joseph Harvey Zellers...

Jul 31, 2020

Lynn Filips, age 64, of Portage, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at her daughter's home.  She was born in LaPorte, Indiana on December 16, 1955 to Walter and Frances (nee Ginley) Kroll.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kelly (Ryan) Allis and...

Jul 30, 2020

Michael Allan Deering, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born on June 8, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Walter and Donna Deering. He was employed as a groundskeeper for the Travel Inn. On September 12, 2008, he married Tina (nee Moseley) Deering in Valparaiso, IN. He enjoyed playing cards, landscaping and fishing. His...

Jul 25, 2020

Eduardo J. Calvente, age 67, of Crown Point, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 15, 1953 in Rosario, Argentina to the late Jorge Alberto Calvente and Maria Livia Backer. Eduardo was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. He retired from Haire Group where he worked in international...

Jul 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; ...

Jul 21, 2020

Roger Farrell Allcock, age 85 passed away Tuesday, July 21,2020.  He was born on October 9, 1934 in Graves County, Kentucky to the late Hiram and Elise (nee Kinney) Allcock. He was a United States Steel worker for 32 years.Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany and in the United States Navy. On November...

Jul 21, 2020

Mary L. Guernsey, age 78, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Harbor Manor in Noblesville.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on February 20, 1942 to the late Nolen and Jessie (nee Trent) Hendershott.  She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of South Haven.  She enjoyed her membership at Bonner Senior Center in Portage where...

Jul 20, 2020

Ralph A. Messina, age 82, of Portage, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born on May 28, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ralph and Alice Messina. Ralph proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He retired from Bethlehem Steel.

Ralph is survived by his sons, Michael (Lisa)...

Jul 19, 2020

Nancy R. Detterline passed away on July 19, 2020 at 84 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her son, Harold W. (Connie Brooks) Detterline, grandchildren, Cassie (Chris) Ton and Jason K. Detterline, great grandchildren, Makayla Detterline, Cayleb Detterline, Haily Ton and Kevin Detterline, special friend, Marilyn Wade.

Nancy was preceded in death by...

Jul 18, 2020

Tyler John Choucalas 29, of Portage Indiana passed peacefully in his home on July 18, 2020.

He was born on March 22, 1991 in Valparaiso, Indiana.Tyler was a 2009 Portage High School graduate, a proud member of the PHS Varsity Wrestling Team, Portage Wrestling Club & Team (Leroy) Vega Wrestling Club. His artistic abilities in his career...