obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

Sharon Kay Riggers

Age 64, La Crosse passed away Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1960, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Elsie Riggers. She graduated from LCRA as a member of the class of 1978.  Sharon, an individual with special needs, spent 37 yrs. working at Arch Bridges before retiring in...

Jan 9, 2025

Raymond F. "Butch" Clemans, age 85 of Lake Station passed away at home on January 9, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1939, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Charles and Evelyn Rose Clemans. On September 17, 1976, he married Linda Deleon. Butch was a lifelong member of Northwest Indiana Painters Local Union 460, and the National Rifle...

Jan 9, 2025

Robert Louis Laramie, age 84, passed away January 9, 2025, in Chesterton, Indiana. He was born on September 2, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ralph and Marie Laramie. Robert married Rhea Laramie on May 29, 1967. They were married 56 years and raised 7 children. Robert began working in the Blast Furnace Maintenance Department of Youngstown...

Jan 7, 2025

Myron E. "Buddy" Hanes

Age 67, of Portage passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1957, to the late Myron E. Hanes Sr and Anne Marie (Nee Kopil) O'Connor. After retiring from Hobart Schools, where he worked diligently as a...

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas W. Willison

Age 65 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1959, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late John L. and Zondra K. (nee LaBelle). His educational background includes attendance at Portage High School, followed by dedicated service in the US Navy. In his younger years he participated...

Jan 4, 2025

Dorythe Grace Earl

Age 86, of Hobart passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation. She was born on December 5, 1938, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late William and Mable (nee Freeman) Blaney. Dorythe, who graduated from Hobart High School in 1956, married her late husband Donald Earl on September 19,...

Jan 4, 2025

Wallace Johnson, age 78, of Lake Station passed away Saturday January 4, 2025, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Wallace was born August 12, 1946, in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee to the late Walter and Lelies (Swanger) Johnson. He was a retired steel worker with thirty-five years of service with Bethlehem Steel, a member of USW Local #...

Jan 3, 2025

Sharon Dillon, Age 75 of Lake Station passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at St Mary's medical center. She was born on September 19,1949 to the late Harold Corrigan and Terese (nee McClory) Petroske in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her career, Sharon undertook numerous roles, yet found her work as a clerk for Record Copy Services being a highlight; additionally,...

Jan 3, 2025

Daniel Paul Harkins, age 74, of Hobart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1950, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to the late George and Thelma Harkins.

Danny worked many years at US Cable as a Tech Operations Manager and retired from U.S. Steel as an Expanded Motor Inspector after more...

Jan 1, 2025

On January 1st, 2025, Lisa passed unexpectedly.  She was born to Lenard and Mozelle Pope in Gary, IN on March 28th,1960. She was a part of the 1978 graduating class of Hobart High School. In 1982 she was blessed with her daughter Heather. On August 15th, 1992, she married her husband Paul Duda and together they had their daughter...

Dec 31, 2024

Desa-Rae Marie Hodge, age 67 of Hobart passed away December 31, 2024, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on November 16, 1957, to the late Robert and Joan Pifferitti. She was currently employed as a cook and kitchen manager at Wyndmoor of Portage Assisted Living Facility. Fiercely independent, Desa-Rae truly loved her job and dedicated her life...

Dec 30, 2024

Lori A. Hart, age 63 a longtime Portage resident passed away  Monday, December 30, 2024.  She was born on August 31, 1961 in Buchanan, Michigan to the late Franklin and Maxine Kisner.  Lori worked as a Convenience Store Manager.  She enjoyed bowling at Cressmoor Lanes in the Sunday 4:45 Mixed League.  Lori loved her grandchildren and enjoyed when she...

Dec 30, 2024

Wendy Kegebein

Age 66 of Hobart passed away on December 30, 2024, at Northwest Health in Portage. She was born on November 22, 1958, in Gary, Indiana to the late Clyde E. and Dorothy (nee Cox) Anderson. Wendy worked in Human Resources at Anchor Home Health. She exhibited a strong work ethic and unshakeable commitment to her...

Dec 29, 2024

Janine L. Buckner 70 of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024.

Janine was born in Gary, Indiana to Roy and Fredia Buckner on April 4, 1954. Janine loved her cat Pumpkin who sadly passed in 2022.  She was a member of the Portage First United Methodist Church.  Janine also loved watching westerns.

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Dec 27, 2024

Kimberly "Kim" Louise Pall (nee Swisher)

Age 55 of Wheatfield passed away December 27, 2024. She was known for her kindness and whimsy, and was the type of person that would give the shirt off of her back to a stranger in need. She loved the outdoors and could be found laying in the sunshine, tending to...

Dec 26, 2024

JOSEPHINE GOINGS, age 86, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1938, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late James E. Turner and Irene (nee Fox) Turner. Josephine grew up in the Brunswick section of Gary and was a 1957 graduate of Edison High School in Gary. She was also a...

Dec 26, 2024

Jamie Lynn Vlamos, of Valparaiso passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45. She was born on February 4, 1979, in Valparaiso to Thomas and Cindy Vlamos. Jamie was quite a character. Her vibrant personality and sense of humor were reflected in her eyes and her smile. She was tough as nails, yet she had a heart of gold....

Dec 25, 2024

Jeffery Corbett Diaz, age 68 of Portage passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 27, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to John Sebastian Diaz and Shirley Corbett Diaz. He retired from Bethlehem Steel after many years of service. Jeff attended Ivy Tech College where he received certification in Heating...

Dec 25, 2024

Jeffrey W. Foerg, age 71, of Westville, Indiana and formerly Hobart, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of Wednesday, December 25, 2024.Jeffrey was born on January 31, 1953 to Betty Button and Robert Foerg in Winamac, Indiana. He was a dedicated and diligent, hard worker who spent many years working for Stewart's Business...

Dec 25, 2024

Michele M. White, age 62 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born on February 13, 1962 to the late Richard and Grace Mary White.  Michele retired from the U.S. Postal Service.  She enjoyed riding her Harley, watching live bands, and going to festivals.  She had a great love for her grandchildren, son,...