obituaries

Feb 18, 2020

Shawna Dawn (Tompkins) Wilson, 44

Born July 3, 1975

Deceased February 18, 2020

Shawna was born July 3, 1975 in French Camp, California.   Preceded in death by her parents Mary Helen Tompkins, Thomas Eugene Tompkins.

Survived by her husband, Errol Wilson, their children, and her 3 siblings.

She married...

Feb 18, 2020

John Patrick Doolin, age 54, of Hobart passed away at home with his family.  John was born June 23, 1965 in Gary, Indiana to George Allen and Christine (Milenkoff) Doolin.  John was a carpenter and worked and lived for many years in Nashville, Tennessee.  He will be dearly missed by his family.

John is survived by his...

Feb 18, 2020

Daniel M. Flowers

Age 73, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born on January 3, 1947 in Martin, Tennessee to the late Jack and Ethel (nee Chandler) Flowers. Daniel was a retired Local 150 Operating Engineers and proudly served his country in the Untied States Army. On August 11, 1966 Daniel married the...

Feb 16, 2020

Joan (Joann) Garber, 91, of Hobart passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Community Hospital in Munster.

Joan was born July 8, 1928 to Leo Nicholas and Mary Viola (Ward) Lenburg at Methodist Hospital in Gary, Indiana.

On May 12, 1956 she married Andrew C. Garber, in the Glen Park section of Gary, Indiana.

Feb 16, 2020

Carol A. Johnson, age 65, of Lansing, previously of Portage, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana on October 22, 1954 to the late Lebno and Lillian (nee DePaula) Johnston.  Carol will be remembered as a caring and generous friend and family member.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Kristie Butler; grandchildren,...

Feb 15, 2020

Lorraine "Steve" R. Trumbo, age 94, of Hobart, passed away at home on February 15, 2020.  She was born in Monon, Indiana on February 4, 1926 to the late John and Florence (nee Bonnett) Mitchell.  She was a Merrillville High School graduate, Class of 1942. She graduated from St. Mary Mercy Hospital, School of Nursing.  She worked as a...

Feb 15, 2020

John J. Elles, age 88, of MexIco, MO passed away Friday February 15, 2020. John was born March 19, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio to the late John B. and Helen M. (Sisco) Elles.  He retired from the Quality Assurance Department of US Steel but continued to work as a shuttle bus driver for Laidlaw Transit in the Mills for...

Feb 15, 2020

HENRIETTA CARMEN BORROEL EGUIA, age 89, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 15, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 24, 1930 to the late Raphael and Encarnacion Borroel.  Henrietta was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Church, LULAC and the Bonner  Senior Center.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing,...

Feb 10, 2020

Donald L. Baker, age 72, of Galien, Michigan and formerly of Gary, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.  Donald was born September 26, 1947 in Watervliet, Michigan to the late Clarence and Nellie (Bronson) Baker.  Mr. Baker was a truck driver.   Donald was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Portage. He was a US Naval Veteran...

Feb 10, 2020

Arnold Jacobs

Age73, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Symphony of Chesterton. He was born August 19,1946 in Pippa Passes, Kentucky to the late Kelly and Emma (nee Mullins) Jacobs. Arnold was a self-employed truck-driver. He was remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his four...

Feb 10, 2020

John T. Spencer, age 79, of Portage, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage.  He was born on January 19, 1941.  He worked as a steelworker.

John is survived by his daughter, Tammy (David) Ranger.

Cremation has been entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel.  219-762-3013.

Feb 10, 2020

Christopher Conor Thunder Szala, 33, of Olathe, Kansas, previously of Northwest Indiana for 32 years, took his own life after a long battle with depression. Leaving behind a loving Wife, Evelyn; Son, Conor; Daughter, Katie; Mother, Several Sisters, Brothers, & Close Friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Szala. Chris loved chillin' with his friends, playing...

Feb 5, 2020

Kathyrn "Katie" Frances Baum (nee DeFrance), age 75, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in Gary, Indiana on February 13, 1944 to the late Kenneth and Victoria (nee Zitz) DeFrance.  Katie had the sweetest spirit and was always willing to help anyone in need.  She loved with her whole heart...

Feb 5, 2020

Ellen Veotta (Wright) Henson, age 97, of Chesterton, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1922 in Cloverdale, Alabama to the late Jesse and Emma Wright. Ellen was an excellent seamstress and she loved gardening, flowers and crafting. She dedicated her life to her faith in the Lord...

Feb 4, 2020

Lois Y. Evans, age 71, of Portage passed away Tuesday February 4, 2020. Lois was born February 12, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Elmer and Margaret (Hutchins) Lemmon.  On March 13, 1965 she married David L. Evans. She was a Homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was a devoted member of the Portage United Pentecostal Church....

Feb 4, 2020

Stephen D. Beres, Jr., age 88, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stephen and Mary Beres. Steve proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. During that time, he met WAF, Frances Bakunis and...

Feb 3, 2020

Doris C. Santos, age 65, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. She was born on August 23, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jose and Maria Pagan. On August 27, 1977, she married Julio Santos at Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. Doris was very proud of her Latin heritage. She loved to dance Salsa, eat Spanish...

Jan 31, 2020

Melanie McNeish, age 32, passed away January 31, 2020.  She was born on June 15, 1987 in Merrillville to her parents, Clyde McNeish and Laura (nee Gilles) Lilovich.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Melanie is survived by her children, two sons, Bradley and Nathan; daughter, Renae; mother, Laura Lilovich; father,...

Jan 30, 2020

Billy G. Dobbins, age 83, of Hebron passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020.  He was born on June 9, 1936 in Winona, Mississippi to the late John and Alma Dobbins. On November 15, 1958, in Hammond, Indiana, he married Pauline (nee Kosmoski) Dobbins. Billy retired from LTV Steel where he worked as a machinist. He loved gardening, especially tending...

Jan 29, 2020

Marilyn K. Muir-Hoyo, age 63, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born October 11, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Phyllis Fink.  Marilyn worked as a custodian for Portage and Hobart Schools. She will be remembered as loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Marilyn is survived by her four...