obituaries

Dec 15, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Harry Reibly, age 87 of Hobart, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point.  He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on September 29, 1931 to the late Edward Harold and Ruth Jeannette (nee Waldorph) Reibly.  He served during the Korean War in The United States Army.  Chuck worked as a meat cutter...

Dec 13, 2018

James Vargas, age 60, of Hobart, passed away December 13, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 11, 1958 to the late Leonardo and Mary (nee Espinoza) Vargas. James worked as a Millwright for NLMK and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. On March 17, 2008 James married Pamela Arnold in...

Dec 10, 2018

Judith Marie Konopasek, age 53, of Hobart passed away Monday December 10, 2018 at St Mary Medical Center.  Judith was born March 7, 1965 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Josephine Wayne.  Judy was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister.  She enjoyed antiquing and spending time with her family and friends.

Judy is survived by her...

Dec 8, 2018

Donald Eugene Dean, age 81, of Portage, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 25, 1937 to the late Leslie and Clara (nee Jacob) Dean. He joins his brother, Lee Davis Dean, who passed away February 7, 2017 and his infant daughter, Theresa.

Donald is survived by his children, Michael...

Dec 8, 2018

George Cannon, age 91, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in , Kuttawa, Kentucky on July 31, 1927 to the late George and Annie Marie (nee Herring) Cannon Sr.. On December 20, 1952 George married the love of his life Dotty Jane Wadlington in Mississippi. He was a retired...

Dec 6, 2018

Beverly Probasco, age 76 of Hobart passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018. She was born April 22, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Richard and Ester Witham. Beverly was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Beverly is survived by her two loving children, Ron (Sandy) Probasco of Hobart and Tracey (Harvey) Draves of Lake Station;...

Dec 2, 2018

Ronald Wayne Thomas, age 55 a lifetime Lake Station resident passed away Sunday December 2, 2018.  He was born on February 28, 1963 in Gary, Indiana.

He is survived by sons, Andrew, Ronald and Joseph Thomas, and Jonathan Holman, mother, Faye (Coke) Tully, brother, Robert, sister, Laurie.

Memorial visitation is Friday December 7, 2018 from...

Dec 1, 2018

Gertrude "Trudy" Jansen, age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Kentucky on November 6, 1938 to the late Jason and Cleo Shepherd.  Trudy was a member of Central Avenue Church of God in Portage.  She enjoyed crocheting in her free time.

Trudy is survived...

Nov 30, 2018

Janrose Szostek, age 77, of Lake Station passed away Friday November 30, 2018 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Janrose was born July 27, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Herbert and Louise (McKinney) Simpson.  She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.  Janrose was a homemaker for most of her life, but also worked for Indiana...

Nov 29, 2018

Elizabeth Lagares Rodriguez

Age 72, of Fremont, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 3, 1946 to the late Ramon and Adeline (nee Lagares) Rosado in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Elizabeth...

Nov 29, 2018

Suzanna M. Fedorchak, age 68, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was born on October 28, 1950 to the late Michael and Mary Jaroscak. Suzanna will always be remembered for her big heart and compassionate nature.

She is survived by her brothers, Michael (Pam) Jaroscak and Gerald Jaroscak; son, Richard Fedorchak; 11 nieces and...

Nov 27, 2018

Lee A. Hill

Age 97, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at St. Mary's Center. Lee was born on February 20, 1921 in Kentucky to John and Victoria (nee McKeehan) Hill. He retired from USX where he worked as a crane operator, and was a member of the DAV Chapter 80 in Crown Point. He...

Nov 24, 2018

Valerie E. Barnhouse, age 95 of Hobart (previously a longtime resident of Gary, IN and later Valparaiso, IN) passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Chesterton Manor.  She was born in Monessen, PA on August 1, 1923 to the late Michael and Julie (nee Wadas) Germack.  She graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School in 1941, and DePaul ...