obituaries

Dec 26, 2019

Richard A Nowicki, age 67 of Hebron, formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, December 26 th , 2019.

He was born on June 18 th , 1952 to the late Richard and Rose Nowicki, and was raised in Hammond, Indiana.  Richard was impressively handy and enjoyed renovating his home and property.    He was a self-taught electrician, and...

Dec 25, 2019

Ina Majka of Hobart passed away Wednesday December 25, 2019.  Ina was born March 28, 1934 in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late Johnny Lee and Emma J. (Eckridge) Hooker.  She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and wife.

Ina is survived by her, four children; Patricia Breyfogle of Cullman, Alabama, Carl (Melody) Miller of Lake Station, Mary (George)...

Dec 25, 2019

Ida L. Knies (nee Zanellato), age 92, of Hobart, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Merrillville.  She was born on September 20, 1927 in Gary.  Ida was a member of Assumption BVM Church in New Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus "Curley" Knies; her twin brother, Ivan Zanellato; her mother, Teresa Zanellato and...

Dec 23, 2019

Mary Lou Adams, age 80, of Gary, passed away Monday, December 23,2019.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 7, 1939 to the late Baker and Edna Murphy.  She was a member of the Glen Park Fraternal Order of Eagles, Post 2413.

She is survived by her children, Glen F. (Annette Teeter) Embry, Nancy M. Revers,...

Dec 22, 2019

Louise A. Weyant (nee Butler), age 82, of Portage, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born on December 5, 1937 in New Orleans, LA to the late Charles and Lillian Butler. She loved her job, reading her Bible every day and she enjoyed listening to country music. Louise also had a love for dogs, especially poodles.

Dec 19, 2019

Lorraine M. Rearick, age 95, of Hobart, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 19, 2019 at her daughter's home.  She was born on June 24, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter H. and Ruby G. (nee Solen) Anderson.   On July 21, 1945 Lorraine married the love of her life, the late Carl J. Rearick...

Dec 19, 2019

Janina W. McGee, age 67, of Gary, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.  She was born May 30, 1952 in Slupsk, Poland.

A funeral service will take place Friday, December 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm with Rev. Thaddeus Tabak officiating at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN 46342.  Burial will follow at Calvary...

Dec 18, 2019

Ronald P. Irwin, age 60, of Gary passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019 in his home.  Ronald was born to Fred and Susie (Austin) Irwin December 27, 1958 in Chicago Heights, Illinois.  Ronald was a member of the United Auto Workers Union and worked at the Ford Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights.  He was a proud union member. He...

Dec 17, 2019

Cori L. Burke, age 40, of Hobart passed away Tuesday December 17, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Cori was born January 10, 1979 in East Chicago, Indiana to Arthur Lawson and Cindy Kirk.  Cori was a loving daughter, mother and wife. Her family was her life.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael...

Dec 16, 2019

Agnes M. Obsitnik

Agnes was born in Slovakia January 28, 1931 to parents, Juraj and Mary Skyba. She immigrated to the US at the age of 6 years and was raised by her loving aunt and uncle, Michael and Mary Skiba. Agnes graduated from Portage High School and the Gary Business College. She worked both for US...

Dec 15, 2019

John Krupchak, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his entire loving family.  John was a long-time resident of Lake Station and a life-long parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Church.  He donated his time and talents to build the shrine at St. Francis as well as many structures in the Diocese of Gary....

Dec 15, 2019

CHARLOTTE J. SMITH, age 71, of Hobart, passed away on December 15, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 5, 1948 in Battle Creek, MI.  Charlotte grew up in Elkhart and spent the last 20 years in the Hobart.  She was a member of the Hobart VFW Auxiliary.  Charlotte enjoyed listening to music and...

Dec 14, 2019

Shirley E. Price, age 90, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019.  She was born in Hobart, Indiana on May 8, 1929 to the late Erwin and Esther (nee Hartin) Carstensen. Shirley graduated from Hobart High School.  She retired from the Electrical Department at McGill Corp in Valparaiso. She will be remembered as a loving...

Dec 14, 2019

Damaso Santiago Serrano, age 99, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1920 in Yabaucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Eduviges and Eleuteria Santiago Serrano. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. Damaso retired in 1982 from US Steel Gary Works...

Dec 11, 2019

Charlotte McRoberts, age 89, of Hobart passed away Wednesday December 11, 2019.  Charlotte was born September 26, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Matthew and Isabel (Hart) Dreyer. She was a member of the American Legion Post #54 Women's Auxiliary and the Hobart VFW Post #5365 Auxiliary.  Charlotte worked for over twenty years as a crossing guard for...

Dec 9, 2019

Charles A. Randon

Visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2019 from 12:00-1:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, Indiana 46368. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Calvary. (219) 762-3013 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com

Dec 9, 2019

Phyllis June (nee Wiggins) Griffith, age 81, of Portage, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at home, surrounded by family.  She was born in Salem, Kentucky on December 23, 1937 to the late Raymond and Ida (nee Davenport) Wiggins.  She retired from the Fegley Middle School where she worked as a custodian. She was a member of Real Life...

Dec 9, 2019

Larry D. Walleske "Grandpa Geezer", age 70, of Portage, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born on September 22, 1949 in Frankfort, Indiana to the late George and Peggy Walleske. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Larry was a proud member of the Ironworkers Local #395. He liked traveling and fishing. Above all,...

Dec 9, 2019

Rebecca Currie, age 62, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Monday December 9, 2019 at the Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Center in Hobart.  She was born August 23, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Beverly (Geiselman) Taylor in Gary, Indiana.  Rebecca worked in several local restaurants as a waitress prior to her disability.  She enjoyed playing BINGO...

Dec 4, 2019

Faustino Ramirez, age 90, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  He was born in Tacámbaro, Michoacán, Mexico to the late Andres Ramirez and Luisa Gonzalez.  He worked as a machine operator at EJ&E Railroad.  Faustino was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

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