obituaries

May 6, 2019

George Joseph Fortney, Jr., age 83, of Crown Point passed away Monday May 6, 2019 in the Methodist Hospital, South Lake Campus in Merrillville.  George was born December 24, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late George J. and Frances A. (Staszewski) Fortney, Sr.  He worked as a heavy equipment/industrial mechanic for several companies working in area steel mills. ...

May 5, 2019

Louie B Cloyd Jr. age 95, a Lake Station resident since 1947, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Louie was born on May 29, 1923 in Marion, Illinois to the late Louie and Beulah (nee Fritts) Cloyd Sr.  Louie was a 37 yr. Gary Steel Worker, 18 yr. East Gary Volunteer Fire...

May 5, 2019

Maria de Jesus Magaña, age 89, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was born on March 7, 1930 in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, México to the late Feliciano De la Cruz Palomares and Teresa Gonzalez. Maria was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary every day. She dedicated her entire life to her family and cherished taking...

May 5, 2019

Juanita Frances Hamilton, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1931 in Kennan, Wisconsin to the late Erwin and Frances (nee Winter) Tiegs. On January 10, 1953, she married the love of her life, Arthur Hamilton in Gary, Indiana. Juanita was a member of First...

May 4, 2019

The world seems less colorful since Ronald A. Loverich unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  Three quarters of a century ago, Ron was born to the late Arthur and Edith (Wolf) Loverich in Gary, Indiana. Those 75 years were filled with family, friends, lots of projects, and a few years serving his country in the Air Force. ...

May 4, 2019

Thomas George Wenzel, age 64, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at University of Chicago Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to Jack and Bonnie Wenzel. Tom retired from working as an electrician where he installed wiring for new home construction. He loved golfing and was a member of the Sons of...

May 3, 2019

John R. Thyen, age 88 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 in the presence of family.  He was born in Hobart, Indiana on December 25, 1930 to the late Louis and Eva Thyen.  He served his country in the United States Marines.  John worked as an Instrument Technician for U.S. Steel for over 30 years...

May 1, 2019

Marie Gottschling Szostek, age 89, a lifelong resident of Gary and Hobart, passed from this life to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.  Those who will cherish memories of Marie include her husband of 71 years, Walter; her son, David, (Tamara) and his family (Kristie, Ryan, Ethan, Kilei, and Casen Sancriant); her son, Jeffrey (Jana) and his...

May 1, 2019

Bonnie A. Cambe (nee Cannon), age 93, of Lake Station, formerly of Kouts, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on May 15, 1925 to the late Hazen and Ella (nee Jackson) Cannon.  Bonnie was a member of Portage Christian Church.  She enjoyed the walking club at...

Apr 28, 2019

Dennis W. Saklak Sr., age 65, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 13, 1953 to the late Edward and Shirley (Harter) Saklak. On March 30, 1974, he married the love of his life Linda Hazelton at the Assembly of God in Glenn Park.  Dennis...

Apr 28, 2019

Valorie Dawn Clifford, age 69, of Portage passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 28, 2019 in the Porter Regional Hospital.  She was born December 5, 1949 in Gary, Indiana.  She was a Homemaker, beloved mother and grandmother.

Valorie is survived by four grandchildren, Ashley (Luke) McCormick, Daniel Rankin, Kody Rankin and Zach Rankin; a great granddaughter, Sidda LeeAnn...

Apr 26, 2019

Bonita L. Horbovetz, age 61, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1957 to the late William and Verna (nee Gaebe) Polson. On November 18, 1978, she married the love of her life Jack Horbovetz.  Bonnie worked at St Margaret's Hospital in Hammond as an ICU Nurse.  She...

Apr 26, 2019

Nancy L. Pena (nee Dujmovich), age 67, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center.  She was born on September 28, 1951 to the late John and Dorothy (nee Winkowski) Dujmovich. She retired from US Steel.  She was a devoted member of Evangelical Covenant Church of Portage and New Life Community Church of...

Apr 25, 2019

Marilyn K. Williams (Goff) nee Crownover, age 73, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on August 14, 1945 to the late Devere and Lydia (nee Long) Crownover.    She graduated from River Forest High School in 1963.  She was a devoted member of the Fraternal...

Apr 24, 2019

Nelda R. Cram, age 82, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on February 5, 1937 to the late George and Nettie Dillon.  Nelda enjoyed painting in her free time.

She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Robert) Grund, Laura Lamb; grandchildren, Sarah (Kent)...

Apr 22, 2019

Mary Lou Gervais, age 88, of St. Petersburg, Florida and formerly of Hobart passed away in her home on Monday April 22, 2019.  Mary Lou was born July 9, 1930 in Bloomington, Illinois to the late Hyatt O. "Jack" and Maude (Lucas) Simmons.  She retired from her job as a sales clerk after working for the Burlington Coat Factory...

Apr 21, 2019

Terry Wayne Bailey, age 58, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1960 to Thomas and Rosetta Bailey in Gary, Indiana. Terry retired from US Steel where he worked as a Millwright.  He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He...

Apr 20, 2019

ASTERIO "TILINGO" NIEVES, SR., age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019.  Tilingo was born on March 2, 1942 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.  He proudly served his country in the Army.  He was a longtime NW Indiana resident and worked for many years at the steel mill and later was self-employed as a carpenter.

Apr 19, 2019

Patsy A. Westerfield, age 82, of Hobart, Indiana passed to her eternal life on Friday, April 19, 2019. Born in Greenville, KY on March 15, 1937 to Albert and Sarah Bowley, deceased. She married Walter Westerfield, deceased, December 13, 1952 and enjoyed life with him. Patsy will be remembered for her hard work as a supervisor at American Can....

Apr 18, 2019

Wayne L. Erwin, age 70, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.  Wayne was born on August 10, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Russell and Helen (nee Merrill) Erwin.  Wayne retired as a Business Planner from US Steel; he was a 1966 Hobart High School graduate and proudly served his...