obituaries

Feb 3, 2019

Dorothy R. Ogiego, age 97, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Lincolnshire in Merrillville.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on December 3, 1921 to the late Barney and Mary (nee Soy) Bartkowski.  She was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in New Chicago, American Legion Auxiliary, Post 207 in Merrillville, and the Polish Women's...

Feb 3, 2019

GLORIA A. THOMAS, age 71, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. Gloria was born on June 4, 1947 in Many, LA.  She worked for many years as an opening shift leader at McDonald's.   Gloria was a devoted member of Hobart Presbyterian Church where she was a proud member of the Board of Deacons, the Women's Association and...

Feb 3, 2019

Thomas "Tom" Eppenstein, age 63, of Valparaiso, Indiana formerly of Canaryville, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Chicago. He was born on September 21, 1955 in Chicago to the late James and Charlotte Eppenstein On July 1, 1978 Tom married the love of his life, Carol Kuber. Tom was a retired foreman at Central Steel and Wire...

Feb 2, 2019

Ralph J. McLaughlin age 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the William J. Riley Memorial House, Hospice of Calumet in Munster. He was born on May 5, 1929 to the late Leo and Helen (nee Ruth) McLaughlin in Lansing, Illinois. Ralph married the love of his life, Barbara Sikorski, 61 years ago on November 23, 1957...

Feb 2, 2019

Edward Joseph Piatek, age 66, of Kouts, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on July 25, 1952 in Michigan City to the late Hieronim and Olga Piatek. He attended Holy Family Catholic School and then Lew Wallace High School in Gary.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the...

Feb 2, 2019

Dean L. Marquart, age 61, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on December 8, 1957 in Valparaiso to Ralph and Imogene Marquart. Dean was a 1976 graduate of Hobart High School.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Emma Jean Marquart

He is survived by sister, Barb...

Feb 2, 2019

Lorna J. Bumgarner age 82 a longtime Portage resident went to be with Jesus on February 2, 2019.  She was a longtime member of the Portage Evangelical Covenant Church where she also served as a Preschool teacher.

Lorna is survived by two sons, Gregory (Kerry) Bumgarner of Portage, IN;  Vincent (Charlotte) Bumgarner of FL; two daughters, Susan...

Feb 2, 2019

Douglas M. Poston, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born on September 7, 1942 in Bristol, Virginia to the late Ray and Maude Poston. He had a great love for his country and enlisted in the United States Army as soon as he graduated high school. He proudly served his country fighting in...

Feb 1, 2019

David Michael Klym, age 75 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away, Friday, February 1, 2019.  He was born on April 13, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Michael and Anne Klym.  David graduated from Lew Wallace, Class of 1961 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy.  He then went to work for Bethlehem Steel as...

Feb 1, 2019

Ruben Mendoza, age 65, of Hobart, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019. He was born on March 23, 1953 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. He grew up in Puerto Rico and became a minister there. In 2005, he came to live in Hobart. He will always be remembered as a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather.

He...

Jan 31, 2019

Gloria L. Nibbe, age 97 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019.  She was born on December 1, 1921 in Wisconsin to the late Michael and Katherine Dignin. Gloria enjoyed going to the Boats.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by eight children, Loren (Jerilynne) Nibbe...

Jan 31, 2019

Howard Binkley of Hobart passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was born December 03, 1925 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Samuel and Artie Lois (nee Ellis) Binkley.

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Jan 31, 2019

JACK R. DYE, age 79, of Chesterton, IN and Clendenin, WV, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019.  He was born on June 28, 1939 in Clendenin, WV to the late Hoyt and Arlene Dye.  Jack served in the US Navy and Airforce and retired from US Steel as a mechanic.  He was an excellent mechanic and will be remembered...

Jan 30, 2019

George W. Martin, Jr., age 71, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 1, 1947 to the late Mary (nee Yednak) and George W. Martin, Sr.  George was a member of The United States Army.  He attended Purdue University.  He retired from Precision Control...

Jan 30, 2019

Juanita L. Bugarin, age 95, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 19, 1923 to the late Leroy F. and Nora (Nee Roderick) Dailey. Juanita was a member of Portage Christian Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

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Jan 29, 2019

Kenneth E Nixon, age 91, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Golden Living Center. He was born on September 10, 1927 in Monon, Indiana to George W. and Jessie Osley (nee Morris) Nixon. Kenneth was retired Ironworker and a member of Local 395. He was very proud to have worked on the Mackinaw Bridge, Epcot Center...

Jan 28, 2019

Matthew Ryan "Chewy" "Imy" Imhausen, age 29, of Portage passed away Monday January 28, 2019.  Matthew was born September 10, 1989 in Valparaiso to Bob and Kathy (Davies) Imhausen.  He was a prized employee of the MonoSol Corporation in Portage.  He loved playing baseball and softball.  He was active in several softball leagues.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Jan 25, 2019

Julia M. Thyen (nee Sandilla) "Sugar", age 102, child of Sam and Elizabeth Sandilla, passed away January 25, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norbert "Dick"; brothers, Angelo, Jim, Anthony and Pete Sandilla; sisters, Theresa, Rose, Tony and Dorothy; great-grandaughter, Katie. Survived by her daughter, Mary Jean and son, David (Mary Ellen); grandchildren, Rick (Stacy), Rob, Sue...

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara A. Ruff (Nee Harbick), age 91, of Hobart and formerly of the East Side of Chicago passed away Wednesday January 23, 2019.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.  She was also devoted to her fur babies Annie and Joe.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, William...

Jan 22, 2019

Wayne M. Kennett, age 78, of Crown Point, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Crown Point.  He was born in Harvey, Illinois on December 31, 1940 to the late Hayward and Bess (nee Ragland) Kennett.  He retired in 1994 from LTV as a steelworker. Wayne was a member of the Saxon's.  He enjoyed duck...