obituaries

Mar 30, 2019

Kenita A. Kersten, age 79, of Portage passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born February 22, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Lois (nee Thompson) Nelson. On June 22, 1963 Kenita married her late husband Ronald C. Kersten in Portage, Indiana. From 1987-1999 she worked as a clerk at...

Mar 29, 2019

HARRY O. WAUGAMAN, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019.  He served for 8 years in the U.S. Navy and was a longtime employee of Midwest Products.  Harry was big fan of the band Thin Lizzy.  He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and brother.

He is survived by his 2 sons,...

Mar 28, 2019

Charles W. Ondo "Bill"

Age 90, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at St Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. He was born on October 7, 1928 to the late Michael and Beulah M (nee Stultz) Ondo in Sandcut, Indiana. He worked and retired from American Supply with 47 ½ years of service. On July...

Mar 26, 2019

John J. Kujawa, age 69, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the University of Chicago Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1950 in East Chicago, IN to the late Joe and Bessie Kujawa. On May 23, 1970, he married Judith (nee Zimmer) Kujawa in New Buffalo, MI. John recently retired from US Steel where he...

Mar 24, 2019

Mary Ellen Faith, age 88, of Burton Michigan passed away Sunday March 24, She was born November 27, 1930 in Marion, Ohio to the late Daniel and Dorothy (Zachmann) Miller. Mary Ellen was a beloved wife mother and grandmother. She married the love of her life, Gene Faith, on August 5, 1950 in Flint, Michigan.

She is...

Mar 24, 2019

Dennis G. Flanagan, Sr., age 66, of Portage, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Methodist Southlake Hospital in Merrillville.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 2, 1952 to the late Kenneth and Mary (nee Horton) Flanagan.  He worked for US Steel as a welder for over 30 years.  Dennis was a member of Nativity of Our...

Mar 22, 2019

CHRIS G. SCALCHAS, age 61, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.  He was born in Gary to the late Chris and Marcine Scalchas.  Chris worked for many years in maintenance at Heartland., now known as Tri City.  He enjoyed gardening in his free time.  Chris will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and friend.

Mar 22, 2019

Annette Jones, age 59, of Portage, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.  She was born in Gary Indiana on August 29, 1959 to the late William and Hildreth (nee Bert) Lauderback.  She loved her family and will be dearly missed.

Annette is survived...

Mar 21, 2019

Sharon K. (nee Oller) Murphy, age 77, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Porter Regional in Valparaiso. She was born on May 12, 1941 in Whiting, Indiana to the late Eugene and Beulah (nee Linder) Oller. Sharon married the love of her life the late Michael Murphy on November 14, 1965. She will be remembered as a loving...

Mar 20, 2019

Joyce Ann (nee Pavy) Delmage, age 78, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Portage. She was born on May 14, 1940 in Missouri to the late Alfonso and Carmel (nee Neeley) Pavy. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her many loving...

Mar 19, 2019

Terry Whitten

Age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Richard and Betty Whitten. Terry retired from Calumet Steel, where he worked as a steelworker, after retirement he was elected into office at the Portage Township Trustee Advisory Board. He enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2019

Jason L. Burrell, age 44, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1974 in East Chicago, Indiana to Robert and Sheryl Burrell. Jason was a 1992 graduate of Hobart High School. On May 17, 1997, he married Susan (nee Johnston) Burrell. He was currently employed as a Crane Operator at Arcelor Mittal...

Mar 19, 2019

Vance Alan Zwiers "V3Z", age 53, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at home. He was born on August 2, 1965 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Robert and LaDonna Zwiers. Vance was a 1984 graduate of Portage High School. He was currently employed as a Registered Pest Control Technician at Monroe Pest Control. He will always...

Mar 18, 2019

Charlotte Pest (nee O'Bradovich), age 91, formerly of Gary, IN/Michigan City, IN passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. She was born August 1, 1927 in Gary, Indiana. She was a Lew Wallace graduate, class of 1946. Charlotte married Teddy Pest on April 22, 1949 who passed away July 18, 1976. She had worked...

Mar 17, 2019

DANETTE G. SCHAU, age 67, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 while at home.  She was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Roosevelt High School.  Danette worked in the accounting department at Inland Steel.  She loved animals and directing her time and resources to helping them however she could.

She is survived by her 2...

Mar 16, 2019

Edith Carpenter

Edith Carpenter, age 95, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Franciscan Health in Crown Point. She was born on February 6, 1924 to the late Fred and Inis (nee Albright) Parrish in Obion, Tennessee. On January 10, 1946 she married the love of her life the late Frederick B. Carpenter in Union City, Tennessee....

Mar 15, 2019

William Dubesa, age 75, of Hobart, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019.  He was born in Elyria, Ohio on December 12, 1943 to the late Micheal and Helen (nee Polacek) Dubesa.  William proudly served his country in The United States Army. He retired from Fritz Enterprise where he worked as a Heavy Equipment operator.  He will be remembered as...

Mar 15, 2019

Karen Anders, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Life Care Center of the Willows in Valparaiso.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on May 24, 1939 to the late Harold and Evelyn (nee Mummery) Anderson.  Karen volunteered at the Willows Nursing Home in Valparaiso.  She enjoyed crocheting, loved animals, but most of all adored...

Mar 14, 2019

Edith Drummond (nee Koetter) , age 87, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at home, with family by her side.  She was born in Edertal, Germany on March 10, 1932 .She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening.  In 1955, she married her beloved husband Bernard Lee Drummond.  Edith will be remembered as,...

Mar 13, 2019

Maria D. Delgado, age 62, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was born on May 14, 1956 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Refugio and Andrea Recio. On November 17, 1980, she married Martin Delgado, Jr. She was a dedicated member of Lake Station Baptist Church, serving on the church kitchen committee and teaching...