obituaries

Jul 9, 2019

Brian E. Coates, age 47, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday July 9, 2019.  Brian was born February 13, 1972 in Aurora, Illinois.  He was a self-employed handyman.  He enjoyed watching sports, riding his bike on the bike paths and playing video games.

Brian is survived by his parents, Thomas and Linda (Nickell)...

Jul 8, 2019

Howard "Howie" W. Popp, age 94, of Hobart passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 in his home.  Howie was born June 7, 1925 in Merrillville, Indiana to the late Edward A. and Katharine (Stoltz) Popp. He retired from the Budd Company as a press operator.  He also worked for Rees Funeral Home from 1962 until his retirement.  He proudly...

Jul 8, 2019

Gary E. Yates "Crackerjack", age 67, of Portage, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on November 6, 1951 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late William Leonard and Wilda Yates. On August 3, 1975, in Griffith, Indiana he married Linda Sola. Gary retired from LTV Steel where he worked as a laborer. He was a huge...

Jul 7, 2019

(KATHERINE) JOAN HOLZMER (nee SUTHERLIN), age 92, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born in Crawfordsville, IN on July 29, 1926 to the late John and Lucile Sutherlin. Joan was an art teacher for the School City of Hobart for her entire career and belonged to several associations for teachers including, Hobart Teachers Association, Indiana...

Jul 7, 2019

Joseph Allen Plesha,age 41, was granted his angel wings on July 7th, 2019. Joe was the most caring person you ever met. He always wanted everyone to be happy and never wanted any negativity with his loved ones. These loved ones, so blessed with Joe's presence in life, will keep him alive through the countless amazing qualities and memories...

Jul 5, 2019

David L. Evans, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born on January 24, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Jewell and Margaret Evans. On March 13, 1965, he married Lois (nee Lemmon) Evans. Dave retired from EJ&E Railroad where he worked as a truck driver for over 25 years. He was a...

Jul 4, 2019

Timothy Robert Chappo, age 59, of Portage passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. He was born on December 1, 1959 in Gary, Indiana to the late Martin and Matha Chappo.  He proudly served in the United States Navy for twelve years. Tim was currently employed as an HVAC Technician for R & P Restaurant Services. On September 14, 2002,...

Jul 4, 2019

JAMES "JIMBO" WOJTYSIAK, age 70, of Valparaiso, formerly of Portage, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital.  He was born in Gary, IN on May 27, 1949 to the late Walter and Dorothy (nee Kerns) Wojtysiak.  Jim worked for over 35 years at WiseWay Supermarket and retired as a Store Manager.  He was also a Veteran...

Jul 3, 2019

Jeanne Reed, NEW CHICAGO, IN passed away Tuesday, July 3 at St. Anthony's Village in Crown Point.  She was born in 1926 in Greenwood Mississippi and lived in New Chicago over 70 years.  Jeanne graduated from Emerson High School in Gary in 1943.  She served 20 years as the New Chicago Clerk Treasurer.  For many years she was active...

Jul 1, 2019

David John Walker, age 55, of Crown Point passed away Monday July 1, 2019 at the Franciscan Health Center in Crown Point.  David was born April 11, 1964 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Darlene (Taylor) Walker.  He was a steelworker that retired from US Steel Gary Works.  David was a member of the United Steel Workers...

Jun 30, 2019

Alice L. Nedoff, age 95, passed away Sunday June 30, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage, Indiana.  She was born March 10, 1924 in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan, Canada.  She was the head of the medical records departments of St Mary Medical Center and Mercy Hospital before retirement. She was a former member of the Garyton Evangelical Covenant Church....

Jun 29, 2019

Beverly K. Wilder, age 72, of Hobart passed away Saturday June 29, 2019 in her home.  She was born August 17, 1946 in Illinois to the late Joseph and Kathryn Aubrey.  Beverly was a retired caregiver that enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia.  She was a big Elvis Fan.

She is survived by her four children, Wayne (Rose) Wilder...

Jun 29, 2019

ROBERT W. "BOB" LANGE, JR., age 76, of Portage, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019.  He was born in Joliet, Illinois on September 5, 1942 to the late Robert W., Sr. and Dorothy Lange.  Bob graduated in 1960 from Gary Edison High School and then served in the United States Airforce.  He was a millwright with the 210 plate...

Jun 27, 2019

Nancy Marie Evans (nee Ortiz), age 49, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.  She was born on June 24, 1970 to Betty (nee Pridemore) Ortiz. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Nancy is survived by her son, Brandon Evans of Indianapolis; daughter, Cassandra (Edward) Burgos of...

Jun 27, 2019

MARY L. ROWE, age 92, of Nashua, IA, passed away June 27, 2019 in Bloomington, IN.  She was born on October 31, 1926 in Lindsey, NE to the late Joseph and Ruby Hau.  Mary grew up in Lindsey, NE then Ionia, IA with her 6 siblings.  She did her nurses training in Hammond, IN at St. Margaret Hospital.  Mary...

Jun 25, 2019

Judith A. Polak (nee Potocki), age 69, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  She was born on December 26, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Stanley and Marjorie Potocki. Judy was a member of the VFW Post #9323 Ladies Auxiliary in Lake Station. She loved animals and music. She will always be remembered as a very...

Jun 25, 2019

David W. Shook, of Porter, Indiana and formerly of Oregon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born on August 25, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Richard and Florence (nee Bickelhaupt) Shook. Early on in his life, he was an Eagle Scout with Troop 131. On April 25, 1998, he...

Jun 24, 2019

Douglas F. Rusak, age 74, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at VNA Hospice. He was born on January 12, 1945 to the late George and Leona Rusak. Doug was employed as an Electrician for Cass Electrics in Merrillville. He was a member of the Electrician Union Local 697. Doug was a very talented guitarist...

Jun 24, 2019

Remedios Unzueta, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born on September 1, 1944 in Santiago, Durango, Mexico to the late Gabriel and Tomasa Unzueta. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Remedios is survived by his sons, Tomas Unzueta, Francisco (Emily) Unzueta; daughters, Gabriela (Rick)...

Jun 20, 2019

Sharon M. York, age 74, of Griffith passed away Thursday June 20, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  Sharon was born May 25, 1945 in El Central, CA to the late George and Elnora (Bowling) Helton.  She was a self-employed medical transcriptionist prior to her retirement.  Sharon enjoyed spending time at the Maria Reiner Senior Center in Hobart....