obituaries

Jul 27, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Engstrom, age 97, of Hobart passed away July 27, 2025. She was born July 8, 1928, in Moline, Illinois to the late Andrew and Hulda (Carlson) Engstrom. She worked for over thirty years at the Bible Book Center in Gary. Margaret was a member of the Porter County Right to Life Association. She was an active member...

Jul 26, 2025

Geraldine E. McGlothlen

Age 93 passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on July 18, 1932, in Gary, Indiana to the late Bert and Stella (nee Wonsowicz) Rakowski. Geraldine was a 1950 graduate of Tolleston High School and a Nipsco retiree where she worked as an administrative assistant. In her youth Geraldine enjoyed ballroom dancing...

Jul 25, 2025

BARBARA HEDWIG KUBIAK of Hobart, Indiana, passed away July 25, 2025. She was born in Poland on September 8, 1943 to Telesfor Stanley and Helen Kubiak, and emigrated with her family to America in 1948, settling in Gary, Indiana. Barb graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1961, obtained a B.A. in English from Indiana University, followed by master's...

Jul 24, 2025

GILBERTA GARCIA, age 95, of Tamarac, FL, formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1930 to the late Manuel and Gregoria Hernandez. Gilberta was a program director for many years at Catholic Charities. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

She is...

Jul 23, 2025

Isabell G. Rossa, age 97 of Merrillville and formerly of Hobart passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1928, in Pasadena, California to the late Joseph and Isabella Jarewicz. Isabell never met a stranger. She loved people. As a homemaker, she dedicated her life to taking care of her family. In her younger years,...

Jul 23, 2025

Joy L. Finchum-Conn, age 92 of Lake Station passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 23, 2025. Joy was born May 29, 1933, in East Gary, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Louise (Arington) Blake. Joy was a bookkeeper for the Reingold Company. She was a long-time member of Hobart Church of Christ.

Joy is survived by one...

Jul 22, 2025

David Blaze Rocchi, Jr., age 36 of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri to David Blaze Rocchi, Sr. and Janet Bennett. Blaze was currently employed as a machinist for Aero Machine in Valparaiso. He was a member of the Hobart VFW. He loved nature and was an avid...

Jul 22, 2025

Edward "Jack" Klug, age 94 of Hobart passed away July 22, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1930, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Joseph and Lenora Klug. Jack graduated from Hobart High School in the late 40's where he was quarterback for the football team. He was a lifelong fan of the Hobart Brickies and Notre Dame...

Jul 20, 2025

Earl D. Schnabel, age 86 of Hobart passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.  He was born on December 22, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ralph and Ruth Schnabel.  Earl grew up in Merrillville and graduated from Merrillville High School in 1957.  He served his country in the U.S. National Guard.  Earl also lived in Portage and Crown...

Jul 19, 2025

Judith Arlene Torres, age 75, of Ft. Wayne passed away Saturday July 19, 2025, at the IU Heath Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Judith was born January 16, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Carl and Mary (Lefler) Randolph. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Judy loved her family dearly, was a great cook, and...

Jul 18, 2025

Charles William Patterson Sr.

Age 70, Portage passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Irma (nee Cloke) Patterson. Charles retired from Inland Steel where he worked as an electrician. He enjoyed US history, collecting coins, and watching movies, most of all he...

Jul 17, 2025

Isabel R. Brown

Age 68 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Miller Mary Manor in Portage. She was born the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (nee Pio) Schammert in Gary, Indiana. After graduating she married the love of her life William Brown and dedicated her time to her family and loved spending time with...

Jul 17, 2025

Earl L. Travis, age 70 of Gary passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1955, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Wilfred and Eloise Travis. He retired from Local #41 where he worked as a Laborer for BP Amoco. After retirement, Earl spent his days traveling the country with his wife Angie in...

Jul 17, 2025

William Franklin Brown

Age 90 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home in Portage. He was born the son of the late Emmit Riley and Fay Marie (nee Allen) Brown in Gary, Indiana. Bill was a retired electrician for Local 697. He enjoyed golfing, buying antique cars and boating.

He is survived by...

Jul 14, 2025

Lottie Stanislawa Piesyk (nee Zuwala), age 77, a longtime resident of New Chicago passed away Monday, July 14, 2025.  She was born on October 19, 1947 in France to the late Michael and Anna Zuwala.  Lottie worked in the Lake County Recorders office.  She was a former member of Assumption BVM Church and currently a member of the Salvatorian...

Jul 12, 2025

Richard A. Waugh, age 75, of Portage passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Northwest Health-Porter Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born March 24, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Richard E. and Wanda (Edwards) Waugh. Richard was a construction project manager through the Carpenters Local Union #1050. Over his lifetime, Richard enjoyed many hobbies including...

Jul 12, 2025

Elba Iris Concepción, age 75 of Lake Station went to join her Lord Saturday July 12, 2025, in her home with her family at her side. She was born April 18, 1950, in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Encarnación and Elvira (Lopez) Rivera. Elba was a self-employed seamstress. She loved sewing and caring for her family. She was...

Jul 11, 2025

Daniel Philip Hoffman, Sr., age 73, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away July 11, 2025 at home with family.  He served in the US Army from 1968 to 1971.  He loved to travel and go camping. He was well known in the Lake Station, Indiana area as "Kokomo".  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie, daughter,...

Jul 11, 2025

Kathleen M. Silich Age 58, of Hobart, passed away at Regency Hospital in Portage. She was born on May 3, 1967, to the late Rudolph and Carole Silich in Hammond, Indiana. Kathleen was dedicated to her faith and attended Valparaiso Nazarene Church in Valparaiso. She was very artistic and enjoyed coloring, reading, and watching her favorite shows: Jeopardy, Entertainment...

Jul 9, 2025

McKenzie Marie Andrews (born November 29th, 2002) was called home to our Heavenly Father, Wednesday July 9th, 2025. McKenzie was known for her vibrant spirit and kind heart.

She is survived by her father—Charles Andrews Jr, mother—Kathleen Easto, and step-father—Brad Easto; her siblings Trenton Andrews, Logan Andrews, and Dakota Easto; her significant other Kaizha Stephens; her sister...