obituaries

Sep 26, 2019

Alfreda M. Lesniak, age 93, of Crown Point, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Anna Lesniak. She was a 1943 graduate of Froebel High School. She worked as a retail clerk for H. Gordon & Sons as well as Meadows Apothecary for many years. Alfreda was a dedicated...

Sep 25, 2019

John O. Chiabai, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at home. He was born on August 8, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Regina Chiabai. John proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. He was employed as a gas purchaser for NIPSCO. In his free-time, he enjoyed golfing....

Sep 22, 2019

LaFonda M. Illyes (nee Berrier), age 43 of Kouts formerly of Portage, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019.  She was born in Hobart, Indiana on August 8, 1976.  LaFonda was a member of the Portage New Life Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Justen Illyes of Kouts, IN; one son, Tyler Illyes of...

Sep 22, 2019

Phyllis Gee

Age 92, a lifelong resident of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1926 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Manley and Margarete (nee Byers) Smith. On November 11, 1946 she married the love of her life, Elmer W. Gee in Hobart, Indiana. She retired from U.S. Steel...

Sep 21, 2019

William L. Hartt "Luke", age 41, of Hobart, passed away at home on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on October 9, 1977.  He worked as the OIC of Security on the afternoon shift at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Luke was an avid lover of all things military, especially airplanes. As far as...

Sep 20, 2019

Mildred R. Matheny "Millie" "Feeny", age 99, of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  She was born in Berry's Ferry, Kentucky on February 17, 1920 to the late Walter and Jenettie (nee Lytton) Teitloff.  She was a past member of First Baptist Church in Lake Station.  She worked in the Installment Loan...

Sep 19, 2019

Jewell Ann Wilson, age 73, of Lake Station passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 18, 1945 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Bunyan and Lonia Watts. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.

Jewell is survived by her daughter, Linda (Bob) Coleman; son, David...

Sep 18, 2019

Mary S. DeLeon, age 101, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born October 8, 1917 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Arcardio and Estefana (nee Rocha) Barcenas. For thirty years Mary worked at Tiny Tots Diaper Service. She belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Indiana and was a member of St. Luke's Church in...

Sep 17, 2019

Larry Gene Katona, age 73, of Baldwin, Michigan and formerly South Bend and Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was born on December 11, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Alexander and Emma Katona. He was a Washington High School graduate and married the love of his life Phyllis Kay Barclay on November 11,...

Sep 16, 2019

Lucricia F. Price, age 84, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born on December 4, 1934 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to the late Clarence and Opal McDade. She retired after 20 years from Midwest Products where she worked as an Inspector.

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Lin) Price, Timothy...

Sep 16, 2019

Dr. Jose F. Bicalho, age 93, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Carmo Da Mata, Brazil on January 21, 1926 to the late Luis Dias Bicalho and Waldete Fernal Bicalho.  Dr. Bicalho studied medicine at the Federal University of Minas Gerais and practiced in Brazil...

Sep 15, 2019

Mark Ciesielski,

Age 51, of Lake Station passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 28, 1968 to the late Edwin Frances and Nancy (nee Miller) Ciesielski. Mark was a self-employed painter and enjoyed spending his free time with his friends.

Mark is survived by his girlfriend, Kristine Statum;...

Sep 12, 2019

Margaret "Marge" Elizabeth Zelenka (nee Brown), age 88, of Hobart, passed away September 12, 2019.  She was born in Montgomery, Tennessee on December 31, 1930 to the late Tandy and Dora (nee Carpenter) Brown.  She retired after 18 years from Hobart Federal Savings where she was the Vice President Branch Manager.  Margaret was a past First Lady Member...

Sep 11, 2019

Jennie T. (nee Trembicki) Woynaroski, age 97, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She was born on October 30, 1921 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Anna Trembicki. On June 20, 1945 she married Theodore M. Woynaroski. Jennie was a dedicated member of Divine Providence Polish National Catholic Church. Her greatest joy in life was...

Sep 10, 2019

PAMELA S. HARKINS, age 58 was a beloved wife, mother, and meme. She was a life long resident of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born to the late William and Elaine Costello on November 2, 1960 in Gary, Indiana. She was a 1979 graduate of Hobart High School and worked for many years in management...

Sep 10, 2019

Private Voene Carlos Garcia, age 19, of Valparaiso passed away unexpectedly during a training exercise on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at Fort Benning, Georgia.  Voene was born July 19, 2000 in DuPage County, Illinois.  Voene was a private in the US Army National Guard.  He loved his family, enjoyed drawing and other forms of art, playing video games and...

Sep 9, 2019

Virginia M. Kietzman, age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 22, 1939 to the late Anastacio and Helen (nee Geller) Vargas.  Virginia was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. She enjoyed taking pictures of her family...

Sep 8, 2019

Hortencia Luque (nee Cano), age 67 of Hobart, passed away Sunday, September 8,2019  in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hortencia was born on April 24, 1952 in Laredo, Texas to the late Guadalupe and Leonor Cano. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and godmother to many.

She is survived by her...

Sep 8, 2019

Shirley F. Spoon, 81, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.  She was born in Decatur, Illinois, on August 25, 1938 to the late John W. and Bernadine (nee Hurley) Trump.She retired from William & Meyer where she worked as a Book Keeper.  She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and avid bowler and has been...

Sep 8, 2019

John Wesley Putnam, age 84, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.  He was born in Champaign, Illinois on August 1, 1935 to the late Ralph John and Henrietta Lillian (nee Hatley) Putnam. John married the love of his life Jean Marie Myers on December 31, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. John was a retired steelworker for LTV and...