obituaries

Oct 10, 2018

Carolyn A. Gavras, age 82, of Hebron, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  She was born in Illinois on April 17, 1936 to the late Charles and Ellen (nee Welch) Bode.  She enjoyed painting and arts and crafts.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, Stephen (Melissa) Gavras of Hebron, Andrew (Karen) Gavras of Oak...

Oct 9, 2018

KC Lee Wegner, age 32, of Portage passed away Tuesday October 9, 2018 at Loyola University Hospital.  He was born December 27, 1985 to Donald and Mary (Gonzalez) Wegner.  KC worked in construction and as an entertainer.

KC  is survived by his two children, Dominic and Lily Wegner of Alabama; his father, Donald "Wag" (Kim) Wegner of...

Oct 9, 2018

Margaret J. Lewis a ge 92, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 18, 1926 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Glenn and Artie Marie (nee Carlin) Newland. Margaret was an avid bowler and a past War Mother and...

Oct 6, 2018

Phyllis J. Cherrier, age 89, of Miller, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was born on December 6, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ernest and Edith Cramer. Phyllis was a devoted member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and enjoyed singing in the choir.

She is survived by her sons, James (Deborah)...

Oct 4, 2018

Dolores Rose Zappia, age 90, of Arizona, recently of Crown Point,   passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. She was born on September 16, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Daniel and Margaret (nee McGuire) Banks. Dolores enjoyed Bingo and reading books in her free time. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend....

Oct 3, 2018

Brian M. Barton, age 56, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 12, 1962 to the late Monroe and Carolyn (nee Harrell) Barton.  He was a member of Teamsters, Local 142.  Brian was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan.  He will be remembered...

Oct 1, 2018

Debbie J. Grzymala, age 62, of Portage passed away at her home on Monday October 1, 2018.  Debbie was born August 13, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH.  She was a homemaker loving mother, grandmother and wife.  She was a former "Team Mom" for the Pennfield, Michigan high school football team.

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Sep 29, 2018

Florence M. Grabelle, (Pawlus from home) age 92, of Merrillville, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born on December 23, 1925 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late George and Mary (nee Schafacz) Pawlus. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Crown Point. Florence was a devoted care giver and took pride in keeping...

Sep 29, 2018

Connie Nanney, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on September 29, 2018 at the age of 73.

Connie was survived by her children, Robert Nanney, Jr (Wanda), David Nanney, Staci Beckrich and Justin Nanney; her grandchildren, Brooke Elzinga, Stefanie Nanney, Brandon Elzinga, Travis Beckrich, Owen Beckrich, Gabriella Nanney, and Shianne Coleman; and her aunt Jessie . She was...

Sep 28, 2018

Edward G. Harrell "Edgie", age 80, of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born on May 28, 1938 in Sparta, Illinois to the late Everett and Mary Harrell. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #454 in New Chicago. Edgie retired from the Post Tribune and worked as a Ranger at...

Sep 27, 2018

Jerry D. Stewart, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018.  He was born on November 19, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald and Virginia Stewart. Jerry was employed as an operating engineer and worked for local #150.

He is survived by his son, Craig Stewart; daughters, Linda (Dave) DeRose, Kimberly (Jim) Spencer;...

Sep 27, 2018

Eva J. Robbins, age 92, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Addison Point in Chesterton.  She was born in Michigan on May 6, 1926 to the late Carl and Elta (nee Beals) Hull.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles and taking care of children.

Eva is survived by her daughter, Susan Anderson; son, Karl Keesler; grandchildren,...

Sep 27, 2018

Paula Kay Spoljaric (nee Trager), 62, of Hobart, passed away on September 27, 2018. She was born on February 5, 1956, an Aquarius tried and true. She cherished spending time with her grandkids Kyler and Kaida, scrap booking her favorite memories, working in her gardens, and sitting on the deck enjoying her lake view, watching the birds at play....

Sep 26, 2018

Clancy Swan Lundahl, age 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Chesterton Manor. He was born in Porter County, Indiana on May 29, 1918 to the late Swan and Clara (nee Eggers) Lundahl. He attended Liberty Center High School in Chesterton and then studied welding at Froeble Trade School in Gary.  He was a proud World...

Sep 23, 2018

Troy Wayne Mayes, 83, of Hobart, Indiana, and formerly of Glen Park, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.

He was born July 11, 1935, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, one of five children of Luther and Elsie Mayes, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 1, 1955, he married Helen Novak in...

Sep 23, 2018

Efrain  "Gene" Padron, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his children. He was born on July 14, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Servando and Isabel (nee Fuentes) Padron. Efrain was a 1999 retiree of Arcelor Mittal. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

Sep 23, 2018

Alex Progre, age 96, of Hobart, Indiana, formerly of Gary and Jamestown, New York, passed , away on September 23, 2018.

He was born in Jamestown, New York on February 19, 1922 to Thomaia and Rafael Prokopia Progre.

Alex graduated from Jamestown High School and was a veteran of World...