obituaries

Nov 6, 2019

Michael Stephen Jones, age 55, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at home. He was born on June 17, 1964 in Hammond, Indiana. Michael was currently employed as an MRI Engineer for Cannon Medical Systems. He recently became a member of the Maria Reiner Senior Center. In his free-time, he was an avid coin collector and was an...

Nov 5, 2019

Royce A. Peterson, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on October 1, 1945 to the late Lynn and Grace (nee Nelson) Peterson.  Royce retired from Purdue Calumet where he worked as the assistant manager of purchasing.  He enjoyed home remodeling, golfing, and...

Nov 4, 2019

Nancy Lee Edwards (nee Brown), 77, of Latham, NY, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, November 4, 2019, in Albany NY. She was born June 4, 1942 in Mishawaka, IN, the youngest of 7, to the late Stella and Arthur Brown. Nancy was married to Ralph Edwards in 1961, who predeceased her in 2010. She was...

Nov 3, 2019

Natalie Rachelle Coots, age 29, of Lake Station, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born on May 3, 1990 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Patsy Stephens and Jeff Coots. She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

She is survived by her son, Robert Lowell Coots; daughter Makaylee Louise Coots-Walker; mother...

Nov 2, 2019

MADELINE T. PETRI, age 90, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 .  She was born in Gary, IN on January 26, 1929 to the late Michael and Anna Feryo.  Madeline was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, where she was always willing to lend a helping hand.  She was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching all...

Nov 2, 2019

Maxie J. Tankersley, age 68, of Portage, passed away Saturday, November 02, 2019 at St Mary's Medical Center.  She was born in Union City, Tenseness on October 18, 1951 to the late Ray and Edna Walford. Maxie dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed crocheting and adult coloring books. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother...

Oct 31, 2019

Charles A. Thompson Jr.

Age 69, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on May 4, 1950 to the late Charles A. Thompson Sr. and Betty (nee Beyers) Thompson in Hobart, Indiana. Charles proudly served and retired from the United States Navy and then retired from local 81, where he...

Oct 29, 2019

Kathleen S. Loveless, age 70, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Delores Stocker. Kathleen liked to play games and spend time with her family. She had traveled all over the United States and loved to gamble.

She is survived by...

Oct 27, 2019

Donald Rushing, age 77, of Portage passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019.  He was born on February 2, 1942 Gary, Indiana to the late Calvin "Skip" Conway and Marie (nee Brown) Rushing.  He was a retired millwright from U.S. Steel.  Donald will be remembered as a loving husband, grandfather and great grandfather.

Donald is survived by his...

Oct 27, 2019

Bruce David Shimel, age 69 of Lake Station, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home.  Bruce was born February 2, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to the late Albert C. and Delores (nee Lambert) Shimel Sr. On October 18, 1969 Bruce married the love of his life, Sharon Tarnowski in Lake Station. Bruce retired as an electrician...

Oct 26, 2019

Joseph Witczak, age 75, of Lake Station passed away Saturday October 26, 2019 in his home.  Joe was born September 30, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Matthew and Amelia (Pitzel) Witczak.  Joseph was a steelworker that retired from Inland Steel.  Following retirement he continued his education at IVY Tech and began working for Mostardi-Platt, Inc. an environmental...

Oct 26, 2019

Patricia A. Guistolisi, age 70, of Hobart, passed away October 26, 2019 at Journey Care in Chicago, Illinois.  Patricia was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on February 26, 1949.  She worked as a manager for LTF Eye Clinic in Valparaiso.  Patricia was an avid animal lover who had a special place in her heart for her cats.  She will...

Oct 23, 2019

Charles Thomas Parrott "Bird", age 71, of Hobart and formerly of Hazelcrest, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born on January 11, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Charlotte. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a clerk for the University of Illinois, Chicago....

Oct 23, 2019

Pete Otero, age 48, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1971 in Gary, Indiana to Hector and Elsie Otero. Pete was a 1989 graduate of River Forest High School. In football, he wore jersey #55, and was affectionately known as the legendary linebacker, 'the Hawk'. Pete was formerly employed as a...

Oct 23, 2019

Timothy Patrick Smith "Timmy"

Age 21, of Hobart, Indiana passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1998 in Olympia Fields, Illinois to Timothy Smith Sr. and Christina Skalon. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew and friend.Timmy is survived by his mother, Chrissy Skalon; step father, Jeffery Hylton Jr;...

Oct 21, 2019

Marie J. Stultz, age 74, of Michigan City and formerly of Lake Station passed away Monday October 21, 2019 in Michigan City.  Marie was born August 12, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Peter and Shirley (Bjur) Pikelis.  She retired from Kmart where she was an office manager for over thirty years.  She was a 1963 graduate of...

Oct 20, 2019

Ralph Edward Estes, age 63 of Valparaiso, IN. passed away on October 20, 2019 as a result of a tragic accident. He was born July 4, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois.

Ralph is survived by his best friend and wife of 33 years, Robin Estes; children, Greg Kaletta, Eddie Estes, and Lindsay Estes; mother, Lucille (Ron) Louis; siblings,...

Oct 19, 2019

Boyd "Bob" Hanna, age 81, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019.  Bob was born March 14, 1938 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Robert and Evelyn (Voss) Hanna.  He was a crane operator retiring from Arcelor-Mittal Steel Company with over thirty years of service.  Bob was a US Naval Veteran.  He loved his family and...

Oct 19, 2019

Dianna Santiago

Age 66, of Chesterton, Indiana passed away peacefully, Monday, October 19, 2019 at Chesterton Manor. She was born on April 25, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Dorothy (nee Page) Schiller. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. Dianna is survived by her husband of 28 years, Joseph Santiago; son, Jose...

Oct 17, 2019

Thomas Thiel, a lifelong resident of Hobart, Indiana and long-time City of Hobart employee, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at age 66. He was born September 23, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jerome and Olga Thiel.

Tom is survived by his four children, Amanda (Byron) Stevens, Cortnie (Aaron) Lowe, Brandie Thiel, Cody Thiel; six...