obituaries

Aug 10, 2018

Deloris A. Jackson, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 24, 1930 in Weldon, Illinois to the late Harold and Helen Allan (Esser). Deloris retired from Maurers Meats. In her free time, she played bridge, and enjoyed doing stained glass and refinishing furniture.

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Aug 10, 2018

Doris M. Darnell, age 84, of Portage passed away Friday August 10, 2018 at the Symphony of Chesterton.  Doris was born November 23, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana to the late Charles F. and Sallie (Gregory) Emery.  She was a retired cook working for a few Nursing Centers in the area.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....

Aug 8, 2018

Retha Shearer, age 98, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday August 8, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Retha was born June 8, 1920 in Salem, Iowa to the late Thomas and Daisy (Mills) Zachmeyer.  She was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Retha lived her life for the betterment of her family and her Church. ...

Aug 7, 2018

Alice P. Garling, age 91, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. She was born on August 11, 1926 in Winamac, IN to the late Emmanuel and Nellie Rans. Alice was very active and liked to take long walks. She enjoyed gardening and will always be remembered for keeping her house and lawn immaculate.

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Aug 5, 2018

Sheryl L. Wiggins (nee Campbell), age 54, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 21, 1964.  She attended Portage High School.  Sheryl loved coffee, sports, and especially enjoyed watching the Cubs, Colts, and Blackhawks.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and sister....

Aug 5, 2018

Evelyn G. "Gerry" Ehrhardt, age 83 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018.  She was born on December 24, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Evelyn Erwin.  She enjoyed bowling, oil painting, her plants, watching sports, watching the Olympics, watching figure skating.  She also enjoyed selling her crafts at craft shows.

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Aug 3, 2018

THEODORE A. "TEDDY" CZECHANSKI, age 76, of Portage, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018.  He was born on October 6, 1941 in Hammond, IN to the late Theodore S. and Ann Czechanski.  Theodore was a millwright at Mittal Steel until his retirement in 2003.  He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Theodore is survived by...

Aug 3, 2018

William Dale Smith, age 48, of Portage passed away suddenly Thursday August 3, 2018.  He was a lifelong Northwest Indiana Resident that was born January 16, 1970 in East Chicago, Indiana to James and Betty (King) Smith.  Dale was a Water Plant Technician working for Indiana-American Water Company.  Dale was the proud owner of a Honda VTX 1800 and...

Aug 3, 2018

Sharon Rae Murray, age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center.  She was born in Argos, Indiana on March 13, 1941 to the late Clarence and Grace Gochenour.  Sharon will be remembered for her love for shopping.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Repko; grandchildren, Jason (Danielle) Arseneau,...

Aug 2, 2018

Sandra "Sandie" K. Comer, age 79, of Winfield, passed away August 2, 2018 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on July 5, 1939 to the late Edward J. and Bertha E. (nee Litteken) Comer. Sandie was the Director of Radiology at Methodist Hospital for 25 years then later was the Director of...

Aug 1, 2018

Deanna "Dee" Swiney (Nee Wardecki)

Age 49, of Hobart, Indiana passed away August 1, 2018. After a long and courageous battle of 2 1/2 years of Pancreatic cancer.  She always put everyone else in her thoughts before herself.  She was a kind and compassionate person.  She was employed by Walgreen's for 20 plus years.

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Aug 1, 2018

Roxanne Odar Ortiz, age 63, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born on October 22, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Lucille Odar. Roxanne was employed as a beautician for over 40 years and owned several salons. She adored her dogs, Doogie, Bevo and Dexter....

Jul 30, 2018

Ronald Lee Moldovan "Rondo", age 45, of Hobart, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born on September 15, 1972 in Gary, Indiana. A lifelong northwest Indiana resident, Ronnie loved to race his car, M43. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and music. Above all, he was a wonderful grandfather and cherished the time he spent with his family....

Jul 29, 2018

John Mazepa passed away on July 29, 2018 peacefully at home, with his wife and daughters at his side.  He was a lifetime resident of Hobart, IN. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, including two daughters, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.He was an avid fisherman, and loved to travel with his wife and family. Funeral services...

Jul 29, 2018

ROBERT L. JORDAN, age 80, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Addison Pointe in Chesterton.  He was born in South Bend on July 22, 1938 to the late Walter and Ethel (nee Rohwedder) Jordan.  Robert served in the US Army Reserves and worked for many years at Walsh Construction until his retirement.  He was a member...

Jul 26, 2018

Norman Lee "Swampy" Haskell, age 73, of Portage, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Golden Living in Portage.  He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on July 23, 1945 to the late Henry and Margaret (nee Fuerst) Haskell. Norman proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a diesel mechanic at Haskell Trucking in Portage...

Jul 26, 2018

James Patrick Fraley Jr. (Jay, JP) , age 33, of Las Vegas and formerly of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1984 in Merrillville, Indiana to James Patrick and Amanda Fraley. James worked for Frontier Airlines as a flight attendant and enjoyed bowling. He will be remembered as a loving partner,...

Jul 25, 2018

Theodore "Ted" Rokicki, age 70, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Romuald and Estelle Rokicki. On May 11, 1974, he married Marilyn Scasny at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. He proudly served his country as a member of the United...

Jul 24, 2018

Margaret M. "Peggy" Klenk, age 70, of Chesterton, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She was born on September 30, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ben and Mildred Doxtater. Margaret was a 1965 graduate of River Forest High School. She was dedicated member of Fairhaven Baptist Church of Chesterton.

Margaret is survived by her daughter,...

Jul 24, 2018

Francine G. Prusinski-Nowak, age 70, of Hebron passed away Tuesday July 24, 2018 at her daughter's home in Downers Grove, IL with her family by her side.  She was born November 17, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Frances (Guzik) Prusinski.  She worked for Montgomery Ward Repair Service for over 33 years as a HR specialist. ...