obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Marie E. Stockwell

Age 82 of Hobart passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 8, 1943, the daughter of Stephen and Lenora (nee Turpin) Franko in Gary, Indiana. She was a 1961 Merrillville High School graduate and on July 28, 1962, Marie married the love of her life, Richard Stockwell...

Mar 22, 2025

Jerry Lenville Walker, age 76, of Hobart passed away Saturday March 22, 2025, in the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Jerry was born September 30, 1948, in Marion, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Velma (Wheeler) Walker. He retired with thirty-two years of service from Midwest Steel. He was a graduate of River Forest High School, and a...

Mar 19, 2025

Lois J. Perunko, age 84 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025.  She was born on May 18, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Howard and Elizabeth Burger.  She worked for H. Gordons, ANCO, and GTE.  She enjoyed doing Sudoku puzzles.  Lois was very proud of her knitting and sewing projects.

She is...

Mar 18, 2025

WILLIAM DEAN KAVARIE, SR., age 75, of Valparaiso, formerly a longtime Hobart resident, passed away March 18, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 3, 1949 to the late William and Cecelia (Badkey) Kavarie. William graduated from Hobart High School and married the love of his life, Shirley Koritko a few years later....

Mar 18, 2025

Aida Iris Flores, 81 of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 18th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Maria Castro Guzman; her father, Rafael Cruz Aponte; her youngest son, Javier Flores; her first grandson, Ruben (Tony) Mejia Jr.; and her special niece, Anne Flores.

She is...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness and very heavy hearts that we announce that Joan "Joanie" Meece, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on to her heavenly eternal home on March 17, 2025. Joan was a young 67 years old. She was surrounded by her children, and several grandchildren, during her peaceful transition. Joanie was born in Hammond, Indiana. She was...

Mar 17, 2025

Shawn Darrel Goley

Age 38, of Portage passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1987, to Darrel Goley and Nahrin (nee Ivan) Goley in Valparaiso Indiana. Shawn loved to build motorcycles, and his creativity was one of a kind. He mastered dyno tuning, building motors, and sound systems. Shawn was always...

Mar 16, 2025

Lynda M. (Strine) Anderson, age 74 of Lake Station passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Otto and Lillian Strine. She married Terrill Anderson in 1968 in Hobart. Despite her very humble demeanor, Lynda was an incredibly strong person. She was hardworking, selfless and quiet. She loved...

Mar 15, 2025

Shirley J. Slider, age 86, of Lake Station passed away Saturday March 15, 2025, at Community Hospital in Munster.  Shirley was born December 21, 1938, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Garland and Opal (Shackleford) Swaim. As a young lady she worked on the production line for P Lorillard Tobacco Company. Shirley lived for her family and loved...

Mar 15, 2025

Benjamin William Ploszaj, age 89, of Portage passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Brickyard of Portage. He was born on March 5, 1936, to the late Boleslaw and Catherine Ploszaj in Gary, Indiana. Benjamin retired from Lasalle Steel in Hammond and had a strong work ethic as a crane operator. He valued his family above all,...

Mar 14, 2025

Eunice F Bradford, known by most as Fay Doom, age 84, passed away Friday March 14, 2025, at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart, IN. She was born December 25, 1940, to the late JE (Jake) and Mattie Ward of Iuka, KY. She was an Independent Driver who enjoyed traveling cross-country for many years, but the biggest joy...

Mar 14, 2025

Christopher "Chris" Russell

Age 37, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1987, in Berwyn, Illinois the son of Thurmon "Red" Russell and the late Michele Cesak. He was a self-employed carpenter and was strong-willed and often learned through personal experience.  Chris had a deep affection for his...

Mar 14, 2025

David A. Walker, age 79, of Hobart passed away Friday March 14, 2025, at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. David was born May 27, 1945, in Gary, Indiana to the late Byrd and Bertha (Farris) Walker. David was a retired Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Agent. He was a member of the 5th Street Club and the Christian Motorcycle...

Mar 11, 2025

James Paul McNamara

Age 87 of Portage passed away on March 11, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James and Louise (nee Schuch) McNamara. With a remarkable work ethic, he dedicated over 40 yrs of service to United States steel, retiring and then pursued a role as a bus attendant for the Portage...

Mar 9, 2025

Arlene J. Smith of Burns Harbor, Indiana passed away at home on Sunday March 9, 2025 at the age of 89.  Arlene enjoyed gardening, antiques and spending time with family.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert B. Smith.  She is survived by her five children: Robert (Anne) Smith, Cathy (Jack) Batz, Jeanne Kokinda,...

Mar 8, 2025

Norma J. Sherrow (nee Sutherland), age 93 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.  She was born on October 5, 1931 in Tiny, Virginia to the late Noah and Phoebe Sutherland. She was a 70 year member of the Hobart Assembly of God and was also a member of the Maria Reiner Senior Center in Hobart.  ...

Mar 8, 2025

James R Vanderlin

Age 87, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1937, in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph G. and Margaretta M. (nee McGann) Vanderlin. He married the love of his life Eleanor K. (nee Bowser) Vanderlin on August 24,1957. He...

Mar 6, 2025

Linda L. Mischanko (nee Tigner), age 80 a longtime Portage resident passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.  She was born on January 15, 1945 in Memphis, TN  to the late Paul and Eva Tigner.  She loved to watch NASCAR and read.  Linda worked at Nipsco as a Time Keeper and also as a Bartender at the American Legion Post...

Mar 5, 2025

Ronald Charles Blankenbaker, age 70 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1954, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Ronald was employed as a union roofer working for Bethlehem Steel. He was a devout Christian and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Almo, Kentucky.

He is survived by his mother,...

Mar 5, 2025

Gloria Lunn, age 63, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on March 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1st, 1962, to the late Raymond Bauer and Dorothy Bauer. She married Steven Lunn on February 22nd, 1986, and recently celebrated 39 years of marriage. Gloria, Steven, and their 3 kids moved from Oak...