obituaries

Dec 16, 2024

Jose Luis Alvarez, Jr., age 20, of Hobart passed away Monday December 16, 2024. Jose was born June 24, 2004, in Merrillville, Indiana. He was a correctional officer at the Westville Correctional Facility. He also had recently enlisted in the Indiana National Guard. Jose loved working out, football, and listening to music.

He is survived by his...

Dec 15, 2024

Danny R. Ragon

Age 72, of Hobart passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hammond, Indiana to the late Charles and Mildred (nee Loudermilk) Ragon. He was a member of Hobart Presbyterian Church in Hobart and retired from USX, where he worked as an electrician. He was deeply devoted...

Dec 15, 2024

Julian "Rock-A-Bye" Gonzales, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. A quiet strength within his family, he formerly resided in Hammond and later in Hobart, Indiana. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, to Claro and Marina (Alviso) Gonzales, Julian dedicated 42 years to Inland Steel as an overhead crane operator before retiring. He proudly served his...

Dec 12, 2024

Michael P. Barrett

Age 69 passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Brickyard nursing home in Portage. He was born on August 8, 1955, to the late William "Bill" Barrett and Barbara (nee Russell) Stephenson in Gary, Indiana. Michael was a true original, he retired from Com Ed electrical company and later pursued his passion as the...

Dec 11, 2024

Irene Stella (Gabrysiak) Puckett

Age 71 passed away Wednesday December 11th, 2024. She was born on September 20th, 1953, in Gary, Indiana. Irene retired from Porter Memorial after nearly 33 years. Irene enjoyed staying active and working out. She was a natural caretaker and put everything into caring for her family. She loved listening to music and...

Dec 10, 2024

DAVID L. FLOYD, age 73, of Gary, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1951 to the late Buell and Irene Floyd. David worked for many years as a custodian for the Merrillville Schools. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Glen Park Chapter. David will be remembered as a loving...

Dec 10, 2024

Wynona L. Alt (nee Hinchley), age 73 of Lake Station passed away December 10, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1950, to the late Thomas and Helen Hinchley. She loved to cook and enjoyed canning. She was a talented oil painter and a member of the Women of the Moose for over ten years. Wynona will always be...

Dec 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Schuler, age 71 of Valparaiso, who left this world on December 9th, 2024. She was an adoring mother, a talented florist, a homemaker, and a woman of steadfast faith.

Born on October 2, 1953 in Gary, Indiana, Barbara spent her life caring for her family...

Dec 8, 2024

Delphine Marie Ross (nee Hedger) age 88, of Wabash and formerly of Lake Station, passed away December 8, 2024. She was born on September 28, 1936, in Harco, Illinois to the late Cleatis and Geneva Hedger. Delphine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a heart of gold. She loved working in the garden, cooking and baking for...

Dec 7, 2024

Kathleen L. Ford

Age 88, of Portage passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on October 20, 1936, in Hobart, Indiana, the daughter of the late Walter and Kathleen (nee Nealon) Alexander. She was a 1954 Hobart High School graduate, the loving wife of the late George Ford and a...

Dec 7, 2024

DORIS J. WRIGHT, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was born at home on May 15, 1930, in Griffith, Indiana. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Station and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was married to Gene A. Wright for almost 36 years who preceded her in death in 1984.

Dec 4, 2024

Angeline Gonzales (née Hernandez), a radiant soul and beloved matriarch, peacefully departed this world on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the age of 95. A former resident of Hammond, she spent her later years in Hobart, Indiana.

Born in Asherton, Texas, to Ramon and Flora Hernandez, Angeline's life was a testament to love, family, and unwavering faith....

Dec 4, 2024

Daniel E. Williamson, Sr. passed away December 4, 2024, in the same house he was born in on August 24, 1949, at the age of 75. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On March 14, 1968, he married Patricia Harvey in Chicago, Illinois.  He was a member of the Portage Moose Lodge. With his booming...

Dec 1, 2024

Mable Nelson age 76, passed on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Northwest Indiana Health surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 28, 1948, to the late John K. and Marion (nee Mathis) Bisset in Chicago, Illinois. With a lifelong passion for caregiving, she spent many years supporting those in need. As one of nine siblings, she...

Dec 1, 2024

Linda Lee Gary, a beloved mother of the Hobart community, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 1, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on September 14, 1948, in Hammond, Indiana to Ferdinand and Mary Lea Giotte, Linda was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was the youngest in her family and was a...

Nov 30, 2024

Tina M. Frost (née Govorchin), age 64, of Valparaiso passed unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, 2024, after a severe stroke.

She leaves behind her devoted partner of 21 years, Ron Venhuizen; her children, Elizabeth (David Roberts) Frost and David (Debra Brannon) Frost Jr.; her beloved grandchildren, Corwin, Eliah, and Fiona; and her sister, Susan (Van) Thompson.

Nov 29, 2024

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Larry "Joe" Wendrickx, who departed this life twelve days after losing the love of his life, Moe.

Joe is survived by two children, Lori Oates, and Kristie (Doug) Powell; three grandchildren, Sean Oates, Daniel Oates, and Kayla Powell; siblings, Victor (Debbie) Wendrickx, Margaret (Butch) Riley, Jim (Robbie) Wendrickx, Debbie...

Nov 29, 2024

Irma M. Sheets

Age 94 of Portage passed away peacefully at Millers Merry Manor. She was born on April 28, 1930, in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Irma (nee Penke) Grennes. She was a member of 1st Presbyterian Church in Portage. Irma was employed as a bookkeeper at Comays Jewelers for several years and also...

Nov 28, 2024

ROSEMARY E. THYEN, age 94, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1930, in Winchester, Indiana. She was a longtime Hobart resident and member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She was married to Robert Thyen, who preceded her in death in 1997. Rose worked as a CNA in the nursery holding...

Nov 27, 2024

Stephen T. Shultz Sr, age 64 of Portage passed away November 27, 2024, at home. He was born on September 6, 1960, in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Beverly Shultz. He was a retired station operator for NIPSCO. Stephen possessed a commanding presence and was a gifted storyteller with a keen eye for detail. He was undoubtedly...