obituaries

Sep 3, 2018

JOSEFINA RIVERA, age 86, of Lake Station, and formerly of Gary, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at home while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Barrio Mariana II, Humacao, Puerto Rico on November 27, 1931 to the late Liborio Maldonado and Juana Fontanez.  Josefina was a faithful parishioner of St. Francis Xavier and also belonged to...

Sep 3, 2018

John C.  Ursta, age 74 a longtime Gary and Portage resident passed away Monday September 3, 2018 at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Portage.  He was born on September 6, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Mary Ursta.  He served his country in the U.S. Army helping to guard the Berlin Wall. John retired from...

Sep 3, 2018

Samuel "Tony" Antonio Rosado, age 34, of Lake Station, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 3, 2018.  He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on November 12, 1983.  Tony was a member of the Braveheart Ryderz Motorcycle Club in Gary, Indiana.  He enjoyed riding, dancing, drawing and living life freely.  Because of Tony's willingness to help others, 22 lives...

Aug 27, 2018

David Torres, age 38, of Valparaiso passed away Monday August 27, 2018 at his home.  David was born March 23, 1980 in Merrillville, Indiana to Jose and Millie (Renta) Torres, Sr.  David was a Chief Operator for BP North America in Whiting. He was a devoted family man; a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and cousin. He enjoyed...

Aug 26, 2018

THOMAS LANCE SUGGS, age 48, of Portage, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family.  Thomas was born on March 24, 1970 in Dallas, TX.  He was employed as a steelworker at Arcelor Mittal.  Lance loved to golf, watch movies and spend time with his family.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor...

Aug 26, 2018

James P. "J.J." Monroe, age 72 of Portage passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018.  He was born on March 19, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.  J.J. retired from Bethlehem Steel after 34 years of service.  He was a past Commander and Life Member of American Legion Post 260 in Portage,...

Aug 25, 2018

Officer Ricardo "Rico" Jesus Silva, Jr., also known as "Jesse", of Bush, LA passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018.  He was born on March 15, 1992 in Munster, IN to Ricardo J. Silva, Sr. and Melissa Rivera Fredenrich.

Rico is survived by his fiance' Taylor Stevens;  his mother and stepfather Tim Fredenrich;  his father and his...

Aug 25, 2018

PATRICIA J. WESTERFIELD, age 61, of Demotte, formerly of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 25, 2018.  She was born in Gary, IN on March 4, 1957.  Patricia was a 1975 graduate of Hammond Gavit and had a bachelor's degree in nursing from Purdue Calumet, where she also pursued other degrees.  She worked as an RN and retired...

Aug 24, 2018

GERI KOPKO KOVEL, age 78, of Spring, TX and formerly of Hobart, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2018.  She was born on August 22, 1940 to the late John and Mary Kopko.  Geri was a 1958 graduate of Hobart High School, where she was a cheerleader and the homecoming queen.  She was valedictorian of the 1962 graduating class...

Aug 24, 2018

PETER J. PARLOS, age 94, of Crown Point, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018.  He was born in Youngstown, OH to the late John and Despina Parlos.  He was a retired US Navy Lieutenant and served in both WWII and the Korean War.  He also served 20 years in the Reserves.   Peter was a 1945 graduate of the Illinois...

Aug 23, 2018

Dennis Leo Gorby, age 72 of Crown Point Indiana passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018.  He was born on July 29, 1946 to the late Howard Glenn and Marjorie Marie (nee Dale) Gorby.  On January 8, 1966, Dennis married the love of his life; Edith Janes. He enjoyed spending time with family and fishing. He will be remembered as...

Aug 22, 2018

Patricia A. Bailey, age 77, of Hobart passed away Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart.  Patricia was born July 21, 1941 in Marion, Indiana to the late Roy and Elizabeth Fannon.  Pat worked as a daycare assistant at the First Church Daycare Center in Hobart.  She was a devoted member of the First Church in...

Aug 21, 2018

Agnes I. Martin (nee Bickett), age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was born on October 12, 1937 in Waverly, KY to the late Lucian and Lucille Bickett. On July 30, 1955, she married her husband, Paschal Martin. In her free time, she loved gardening and also did professional landscaping. She was passionate about...

Aug 20, 2018

Bonnie Lou Bowles, age 88, of Portage, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018.  She was born on July 6, 1930 in Kouts, Indiana to the late John and Mabel Cooper. Along with her husband, Samuel, she owned and operated Portage Printing for over 40 years. She was an avid gardener, talented painter, gourmet cook, master baker and she loved...

Aug 19, 2018

Shirley Maxine Dommer, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center. Shirley was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on July 6, 1922 to the late Benjamin and Lillian Dommer.

Shirley is survived by her nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth (Robinson) Dwyer, Grace...

Aug 18, 2018

Harley W. Martin, age 97 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.  He was born on August 3, 1921 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Harley and Mae Martin.  He was a Hobart High School Graduate, Class of 1940.  Harley served his country in the U.S. Air Force in WWII where he earned the American Theater...

Aug 16, 2018

Donna Jo Denny (nee Leach), age 60, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. She was born on January 13, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana to Logan and Versie Marie Leach. She was a member of Zion Holiness Church. In her free-time, she enjoyed sewing and reading. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, sister and...

Aug 16, 2018

Debbie Ann Louderback, age 58, of Lake Station passed away Thursday August 16, 2018 at the Regency of Northwest Indiana- Porter County.  Debbie was born July 24, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald Pettit and Elizabeth Burns.  Debbie was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and wife. She will be missed by her family.

She is...

Aug 15, 2018

Dennis M. Vizena "Grumpy", age 59, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.  He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on April 13, 1959.  He worked for the Merrillville Community School Corporation in the maintenance department.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Laura (nee Shoemaker) Vizena; son, Bobby (Sarah)...

Aug 15, 2018

Arnold E.Bolint Jr.

Portage Indiana- Arnold E. Bolint Jr, age76, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born on August 17, 1941 to the late Arnold and Rosalina M.  (Nee Yaros) Bolint Sr. He was an active member at Nativity of Our Savior and ran the Nativity Downs at the Nativity Festivals for many...