obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Jon Richard Francis Bertram of Hobart, Indiana went home to be with his Lord on Monday January 20, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to Ruth Borns Bertram and Merton James Bertram. Jon graduated from Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana. He was a retired high school science teacher and received his teaching certificate...

Jan 20, 2025

Shirley L. Gunter Age 82 of Portage passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born May 16, 1942 in Milford, MI to Warner and Monette (Bozarth) Carter. She married the love of her life, Don Gunter, September 6, 1958. Later in life during her 40's she went back to school, earning her GED and her LPN license. She...

Jan 20, 2025

Heather LeeAnn Hackett Swan, age 48, of Gary, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1976, in Crown Point, IN. Heather went to Hobart High School and finished her final year at Portage High School. She worked for many years as a server at T.G.I Friday's, Bennigan's, Golden Corral and...

Jan 18, 2025

PATRICIA MARCELLA CHRISTENSON, age 97, of Schererville, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1927, in Gary, Indiana. Pat was a longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and also belonged to Delta Theta Tau Sorority. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling and playing Pinochle. Near the end of WWII, Pat sang stateside...

Jan 16, 2025

Michael Glen Devine, 1/14/1951 – 1/16/2025

Mike Devine was a private person. You were fortunate if you were in this circle of trust. Mike grew up on the west side of Hobart, Indiana with his parents, Thomas and Betty Devine. Tom and Betty left the planet some years ago. Also making the house a home were his...

Jan 16, 2025

Helen Bernice Simmons

Clermont, Florida – Helen Bernice Simmons, age 95, passed away January 16, 2025. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, she married William "Bill" Simmons, and they were together 77 years. They moved to Hobart, IN with their four children in 1960, where Bill began a career in construction. They raised their children in the...

Jan 14, 2025

Carol D. Potts

Age 84 passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her friend's home in Portage. She was born on January 4, 1941, to the late George H. and Dorothy L (nee Cox) Potts in Loda, Illinois. Carol, a retired Prudential Insurance data entry professional since 1997, was an active and devoted member of New Life...

Jan 13, 2025

Brenda Mockaitis

Age 70, of Lake Station passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born on April 13, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Jessie and Vivian (nee Miller) Walker. She was a retired food service worker from Lake Station School District and had previously worked as a bartender. She...

Jan 12, 2025

Randal Lee "Randy" Griffith Jr, age 45 of Valparaiso, passed away on January 12, 2025, he lost his battle with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (LDS), a rare connective tissue disorder that compromised his vascular system. He was born on June 24, 1979, to Randall Lee and Polly Helen (nee Greenwell) Griffith Sr., in Munster, Indiana. On August 2, 2003, he exchanged...

Jan 10, 2025

Donna Jean Gonzales´ Obituary

Donna Jean (nee Lint) Gonzales, age 58, of Lake Station, Indiana went home to the Lord on January 10, 2025. She will be missed and fondly remembered. She was born on December 19, 1966 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late James and Ruth Lint. Donna served as Club Director for the Lake Station...

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...