obituaries

Jun 28, 2020

Sara Diaz Mendez, age 91, passed away peacefully  in her sleep Sunday, June 28, 2020. She was born on October 3, 1928 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to the late Martin Diaz and Dionisia Mendez-Goytia. Sara was a member of Iglesia de Mamey  de Puerto Rico , she also worshiped at Iglesia Bautista de Lake Station. She will always be...

Jun 28, 2020

SHARON LEE GONZALEZ (nee Blazic), age 77, of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Methodist Hospital.  She was born on July 19, 1942 to the late John and Ann Blazic.

"There's a place I travel when I want to roam, and nobody knows it but me.  The roads don't go there and the signs stay...

Jun 26, 2020

Angela Nicholson, age 39, of Portage passed away Friday June 26, 2020. Angela was born December 27, 1980 in Gary, Indiana to Bernard and Elizabeth (Perez) Schwei.  She was a cook that worked for several area restaurants including On The Roxx.  She was a loving mother, daughter and sister.

Angela is survived by her two loving daughters,...

Jun 25, 2020

Theodore D. "Teddy" Hickman III, age 21, of Portage, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020.  Theodore was born May 12, 1999 to Anita Hickman and Theodore Hickman Jr. in New Jersey. He was an engineering student at Purdue Northwest, and owner and operator of Simple and Clean. Theodore was inspirational, always wanting to help others and loved riding...

Jun 23, 2020

Sandra J. Heller (nee Henderson), age 72, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 27, 1947 to the late Thomas and Nila (nee Wilder) Henderson.  She retired as CEO of Northern Indiana Federal Credit Union.  Her contributions to the credit union business have reached...

Jun 22, 2020

Marie Owens, age 94, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Addison Pointe in Chesterton.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 1925 to the late James and Lillian (nee Stidham) Piscopo. She will be remembered as a loving mother; grandmother; great-grandmother and friend.

Marie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Owens; daughters,...

Jun 21, 2020

Wallie Marie Overturf (nee Ahlgrim), age 79, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Community Hospital in Munster. She was born in Gary, Indiana on April 26, 1941 to the late Wallace and Marie (nee Welbourne) Ahlgrim.  Wallie graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1959, where she played the saxophone in the marching band.  She graduated...

Jun 21, 2020

Richard Byron "Mouse" Gasper

Age 69 passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 14, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to Everett M.  Gasper and Anita E. (nee Stout) Jones. Richard was employed at Arcelor Mittal as a millwright and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Richard was a...

Jun 20, 2020

Tracy (Nee White) Crandall

Age 50, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. She was born in Gary, Indiana on March 29, 1970 to Gary White and Brenda (nee Gibson) Anderson. Tracy will always be remembered as a fun loving, sweet spirited person who would not leave without a hug first. One...

Jun 19, 2020

Linda D. Herbert (nee Lain), age 71, of Hobart, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on June 7, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Edith Lain. She retired from the USDA where she worked as a program specialist. Linda was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church in Hobart, where she...

Jun 19, 2020

Virginia E. Yargus

December 15, 1921 - June 19, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Yargus (née Hoff) died peacefully at home in Millersville, MD on June 19th 2020, at the age of 98 years.

Virginia is survived by her daughters and sons in law Jean and Lonnie Kiriazes of Shipshewana, IND and MaryKay and Ruben...

Jun 18, 2020

JEROME "Jack" BARI

Jack was born in "Little Italy" New York on March 14, 1929.  Soon after his birth, Jack's father left the family to fend for itself in their tidy 10 th floor walkup. Jack grew up in a loving environment while Mary, his mother took on odd jobs to wrestle the...

Jun 16, 2020

Keith Allan Worthington

Age 62 passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 9, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Roy and Shirley (nee Carter) Worthington. Keith was a Registered Nurse previously employed at North and Southlake Methodist. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.

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Jun 14, 2020

Robert L. Shone, age 82, of Portage passed away Sunday June 14, 2020 in St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana.  He was born July 28, 1937 in Gary, Indiana to the late Larry and Annabelle (Holt) Shone.

Robert grew up in Hobart, IN.  He graduated from Hobart High School in 1955.  After high school, he obtained...

Jun 12, 2020

Marialuisa Torres Camacho

Age 91, of Lake Station passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on August 18, 1928 in Michoacan, Mexico to the late Angel and Antonia (nee Angiano) Torres. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.She is survived by her...

Jun 12, 2020

Brenda J. Zieba, age 72, of Lake Station, has left this world to be in Heaven with God, all of his angels and to be reunited with her family. She was born on September 26, 1947 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Charles and Louise Merodias. Brenda graduated from River Forest High School in 1966. She worked as a...

Jun 12, 2020

Marsha R. Bunda, age 75, of Valparaiso passed away at home Friday, June 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Marsha was born January 18, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Frances (nee Guzik) Prusinski. She was the previous owner and operator of G.W. Electric and J.W. Electric and formerly attended St. Helen's Church in Hebron,...

Jun 12, 2020

Bridgette Nadine Frankovich, age 33, of Hobart, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born on May 1, 1987 in Munster, Indiana. Bridgette was a 2005 graduate of Hobart High School. Although Bridgette spent countless hours at the dialysis center, that never stopped her from enjoying concerts with loved ones, pampering herself from head to toe and going...

Jun 11, 2020

Ricky Dwayne Severin, Age 57, of Grant Park, Illinois formerly of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Southlake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville. He was born on April 6, 1963 to the late Emery and Peggy (Nee Borton) Severin in Gary, Indiana. He proudly served in the Marines. He was a computer operator at Arcelor Mittal. On...

Jun 10, 2020

Cynthia Ann Gospodarek, age 62, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Regency Hospital in Portage.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 25, 1957.  She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart.  Cindy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 207 in Glen Park.  She was an active participant in...