obituaries

Jun 9, 2020

Charles Frederick "Chuck" Smith, age 75 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  He was born on April 1, 1945 to the late Richard and Madge Smith.  He was a former longtime Hobart resident and graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1963. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. ...

Jun 8, 2020

Paul Brian McCormack, age 73, of Portage, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Valparaiso VNA Hospice from complications of a stroke. Paul was born on June 5, 1947 in Gary, Indiana.  He grew up on Crisman and Old Porter Roads and graduated from Portage High School in 1965.  Paul served in the United States Navy...

Jun 7, 2020

Ann Marcrom, age 76, of Lake Station passed away at home Sunday June 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Ann was born February 8, 1944 in New Mexico, KY to Chester and Eloise (Holsapple) Truitt.  Ann and her late husband John W. Marcrom owned and operated East Gary Trucking.  She was a member of the Olive Chapter #396...

Jun 7, 2020

Eleanor "Ellie" Fryar, age 86, passed into the glory of God on June 5, 2020.  She was born October 11, 1933 in Washington, DC to the late Henry Albert and Pearl Marie (Minson) Smith.  Eleanor retired from the billing department of the St Mary Medical Center business office in 2001, she also taught defensive driving for the State of...

Jun 3, 2020

Luther O. "Dwain" Bird, 95, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on March 30, 1925 in Carrsville, Kentucky to the late William Dewey and Estelle Bird. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. On May 2, 1947, he married Helen Wagoner in Morganfield, Kentucky....

Jun 3, 2020

Billy James Lee Labonte, age 77, of Porter, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1943 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. On September 11, 1965, Bill married Mary Hall. He retired in 1999 from E J & E Railroad where he worked...

Jun 2, 2020

Delmar Melton, age 83, of DeMotte passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Franciscan Health Crown Point.  He was born December 18, 1936 in East Gary, Indiana to the late Samuel and Cora Jane (Vandewater) Melton. Delmar retired from Gary Steel Products where he worked as a Machine Shop Supervisor.  He also worked several years for the Rock Island...

Jun 1, 2020

Ann Sue Rich  (Levenda Waldron), of Hobart, Indiana, age 70, left this world on June 1, 2020.  She was born on June 1, 1950.  She was very active with the local Moose Lodge and the Indiana Moose Association and held numerous positions in the Women of the Moose.  She earned her Academy of Friendship, College of Regents and Star...

May 31, 2020

Robert James Leamy, age 54, of Portage passed away Sunday May 31, 2020 in the LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, Indiana.  Robert was born November 16, 1965 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Fred and Janie (Greenhal) Leamy.  Robert was a medical assistant that work for Regional Mental Health Center.  He was a former member and past president of the Portage Jaycee's. ...

May 31, 2020

Richard Dean Sanders III, age 33, of Hobart passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 knowing he was loved by many who never gave up on him while he battled his bipolar disorder and addiction.  He was born in Long Beach, California on July 10, 1986.  He loved his son so much and loved to share his joy for the...

May 29, 2020

Maggie M. Lewis -Waddell

Age 92, of Portage passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Porter Regional. She was born on November 23, 1927 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late Marion and Roxy Lafferty. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lake Station and retired from Anco Wiper Blades where she worked as a line...

May 27, 2020

Hector Ramirez, age 73, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1946 in Donna, Texas to the late Andres and Guillermina Ramirez. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On April 19, 1971, he married Jennie Aleman. Hector was employed as a...

May 27, 2020

Billie L. Arndell

Age 85 passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home in Hobart. She was born on January 1, 1935 in Beach Creek, Kentucky to the late Lee and Eva (nee Beliles) Addison. She was a cafeteria worker at Sears in Merrillville, Indiana for 10 yrs.  She was a member of Church of the...

May 27, 2020

Brenda D. Cozad, age 64, of Hammond, passed away May 27, 2020. She was born on March 7, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Clara Cozad.

She is survived by her son, Steven (Cristina) Cozad; daughter, Rebecca Burden; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Richard (Dawn) Cozad; sisters, Cindy Lewis and Cathy (Poncho) Warren....

May 23, 2020

Francis "Bill" W. Bowen, age 78, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Pardee, Virginia on April 25, 1942 to the late Samuel and Lila (nee Williams) Bowen.  He retired from US Steel after 42 years of service.  Bill enjoyed working on cars, fishing, camping, and...

May 23, 2020

Lenard Swain "Sonny" LaCoss

Age 78 of Hobart went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2020. He was born in Walnut Ridge Arkansas on June 14, 1941 to the late Clarence Lenard and Kathleen M.  (nee Jones) LaCoss. He married the love of his life, Georgia Moore on June 18, 1963.  Lenard grew...

May 23, 2020

Aleen D Barnes (nee Doolittle)

Age 102, of Lake Station, formerly of Hobart, passed away May 23, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. She was born on January 13, 1918 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Robert and Elsie Doolittle. Aleen was a devoted housewife and a member of D.A.R Daughters of American Revolution, Royal Neighbors...

May 23, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Rubino, age 55, of Chesterton, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on October 7, 1964 to the late Albert and Jean (nee Walters) Rubino.  Chuck worked for the City of Portage as a laborer.  He was an avid Notre Dame fan.

Chuck is survived by his daughter, Christen...

May 22, 2020

Judith J. Hynes, age 79, a resident of Winfield/ Crown Point, Indiana passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Judy was born May 6, 1941in Hammond, Indiana to the late Joseph and Frances (Kraska) Pykosz. She retired from NIPSCO with thirty-eight years of service in the complaint department where she served as...

May 19, 2020

Terry "Dingo" W. Gamble, age 63, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 11, 1957 to the late Raymond and Mable (nee Jones) Gamble.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Chicago.  Terry enjoyed mowing the grass at church, cooking,...