obituaries

Mar 4, 2019

Betsy Vandergriff, age 73, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at St Mary's Medical Center. Betsy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 23, 1945 to the late Buford and Glenna Simmons.  Betsy married the love of her life Ralph Vandergriff on May 5, 1962. Betsy was a resident of Indiana for 69 years formerly form Briceville, Tennessee. She...

Mar 4, 2019

Leonard "Lenny" C. Konjak, age 69, of Merrillville, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 28, 1949 to the late John and Bessie (nee McCorkel).  Lenny served in The United States Airforce during Vietnam.  He then served in The United States Army.  Lenny was very proud of his military service.  He had...

Mar 3, 2019

Carmen E. Gasca, age 75, of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born on November 29, 1943 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Carlos Colon-Ramirez and and Maria Josephina Medina-Ramirez. Carmen worked as a childcare provider for Hattie's Daycare for many years. She had a strong faith and was a devoted member of Christian Revival...

Mar 2, 2019

Marcine M. Scalchas, age 83, passed away Saturday March 2, 2019 at the Wittenberg Village in Crown Point.  Marcine was born June 24, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Katherine (Smith) Doolin.  She was a homemaker, loving mother and sister.

Marcine is survived by her son, Chris Scalchas, Jr. of Lake Station; one grandson,...

Mar 2, 2019

Robert "Lubo" Lee Lubovich, age 36, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019.  He was born in Mainz, Germany on August 26, 1982 to the late Daniel and Marion (nee Blatt) Lubovich.  He graduated from Hobart High School in 2002 where he was a skilled soccer player. Rob proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corps....

Mar 1, 2019

Robbin K. Thompson Mullins (nee Freville), age 64, of Hobart, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on November 6, 1954 to the late Paul and Ellen (nee Prince) Freville.  She graduated from Hobart High School.  In 1977, Robbin married Frank Thompson and they moved to Knox...

Feb 27, 2019

John Charles Lewandowski Sr., age 84, of Gary, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2019.  He was born on January 7, 1935 to the late John Michael and Victoria (nee Bartkouski) Lewandowski.  John proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Bethlehem Steel, millwright retiree. He will be remembered as a loving grandfather, great grandfather, uncle...

Feb 27, 2019

Gerald T. Vann, Sr., age 81, of Hebron, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was born on September 30, 1937 in Gillham, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Bessie Vann. On August 23, 1958, he married Bonnie MacDonald. Gerald retired from US Steel in 2000 after 36 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...

Feb 22, 2019

Dorothy M. Rzepczynski (nee Rogala), age 90, of Portage, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Chesterton Manor.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 11, 1928 to the late Edward and Anna (nee Knapp) Rogala.  Dorothy enjoyed quilting and was a talented embroiderer.  She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed...

Feb 21, 2019

Joshua Montain Lewis, age 34, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.  He was born in Merrillville, IN on September 5, 1984.

Josh is survived by his mother, Kimberly Jean (nee Manns) Taylor; son, Jaden Joshua Lewis; grandmother, Karen Collins; siblings, Joseph Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Jennifer Harbin; and uncle, Steve (Linda) Lewis.

He was...

Feb 19, 2019

Federico (Freddy) B. Ortiz, age 76, of Portage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday February 19, 2019. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on August 24, 1942 to the late Jesus and Encarnacion (Nee Gutierrez) Ortiz.

After moving to Indiana in 1969 he worked for EJ&E railroad in addition to running a successful business,...

Feb 19, 2019

Mary Kathryn Steerman, age 80, of Lake Station, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 19, 2019 with her daughter by her side. She was born on February 7, 1939 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mary worked as a forklift driver and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. She loved her family and cherished the time she spent taking care of...

Feb 18, 2019

Theresa Jill Torres, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born on December 5, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to William J. and Angela H. Torres. Theresa Jill was employed as a unit secretary for Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville and Gary. She loved her profession because it offered her an opportunity to help people. Theresa...

Feb 14, 2019

Linda K. Ferrell (Nee Bailey), age 70, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Linda was born March 10, 1948 in Fayetteville, West Virginia to the late Aubrey and Julia (Godby) Bailey.  Linda was a former Registered Nurse at Howard County Hospital in Kokomo.  She was a 1966 graduate of River...

Feb 14, 2019

Minnie M. Rodrick, age 90, of Ft Wayne and formerly of Lake Station passed away Thursday February 14, 2019 at her home.  She was born December 28, 1928 in New Plymouth, Ohio to the late Louis and Mabel (Allen) Davis.  Minnie was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Minnie is survived by her son, Stephen (Donna...

Feb 14, 2019

George R. Tallant "Pete", age 85, of Portage passed away Thursday February 14, 2019.  George was born June 17 1933 to the late Rector and Beatrice (Graves) Tallant in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.  George was a retired carpenter who worked out of Carpenters Local Union #1005.  He was a U S Army veteran who served in Korea.  George loved the outdoors...

Feb 12, 2019

Armando Bahena, age 42, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  He was born in Guerrero, Mexico on August 18, 1976.  Armando enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Stephanie Bahena, Armando Jesus Bahena; father, Miguel Bahena; mother, Lourdes (nee Ledesma) Bahena; grandmother, Oliva Calderon; siblings, Alejandro...

Feb 12, 2019

Walter E. Cisowski Sr., age 87, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  He was born on September 5, 1931 to the late Walter E. and Lillian Cisowski.  Walter was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and he belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council #1347. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Feb 12, 2019

Daryl Lester Bateman, age 64, was born August 29, 1954 in Valparaiso, IN and entered eternal life on February 12, 2019 in Hobart, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen (Scott) Bateman-Coleman, Ivan Bateman; step-father, Ralph Coleman; and grandson, Alexander (Bateman) Corbeille.

He is survived by his daughter, Tamera Bateman; grandchildren, Ashley Corbeille, Summer...

Feb 10, 2019

Kathleen M. Spielmann, age 80, of Crown Point, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Brentwood of Hobart Assisted Living Facility with family by her side.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 18, 1938 to the late Laurence and Josephine (nee Sheridan) Masterson.  She attended Aquinas High School.  In October 1958 she married her beloved husband of...