obituaries

Oct 2, 2024

After 84 years, 9 months and 27 days on this Earth, Libby was tired and ready to go home.

Elizabeth Ann (nee Ketchem) Brant, "Libby" died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1939, in Odon, Indiana to the late Everett and Phyllis (nee Williams) Ketchem. On June 6, 1959, she married Donald...

Sep 30, 2024

Rheba A. Peksenak, age 79 of Darlington, MO passed away Monday, September 30, 2024.  She was born on June 20, 1945 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Earl and Mary Strain.  Rheba was a former resident of Hobart for 30 years and was formerly a member of St. Bridget Church.  She worked for Strack and Van Til and Joliet...

Sep 27, 2024

Daniel "Danny" S. Brown, age 58 of Portage passed away Friday, September 27, 2024.  He was born on December 28,1965 in Elgin, Illinois.  He grew up in Illinois and was a resident of a group home.  Daniel attended the LARC workshop for over 30 years.  He relocated to Brickyard Portage Care Center where he had recently resided.

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Sep 25, 2024

Kent S. Widener, age 81 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  He was born on October 19, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Frederick and June Widener.  Kent grew up in East Gary and graduated from Edison High School in 1962. He served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.   Kent worked as...

Sep 25, 2024

Infant Josie Rae Carr passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Hobart, Indiana.   She is survived by her parents, Molly and Jordan Carr of Hobart, IN; grandparents, Steve and Jill Zakutansky of Hobart, IN; Gayle Rotz of Hobart, IN; aunts and uncles, Mikayla Zakutansky of Indianapolis, IN; Megan (Bobby) Hartman of Munster, IN; Kiersten Rotz of Nashville, TN; Makenna...

Sep 25, 2024

Pamela A. Drapac, age 71, passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 25, 2024, at her home in Merrillville. She was born July 30, 1953, in Gary, Indiana to the late Stephen and Pauline (Uskert) Drapac. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. Her faith and relationship with her Lord were very important to...

Sep 24, 2024

John J. Tabor Sr. Age 77 of Portage passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on November 2, 1946, to the late Anton and Kamila (nee Bryl) Tabor in Verdin, Germany. On December 30, 1966, he began sharing his life with his devoted wife Kathleen (nee Posavac) Tabor. John honorably served in the United States Army and...

Sep 23, 2024

Donna J. Weber, age 83, a long time Hobart resident passed away Monday September 23, 2024, at Aviva Merrillville. She was born January 30, 1941, in Mason City, Illinois to the late Clarence O. and Pearl (Myers) Hilst. Donna was a retired Real Estate Agent that worked for J. Dykstra Realty, later she worked as a Travel Agent for...

Sep 23, 2024

Dennis M. Crane, age 72, of Hobart passed away Monday September 23, 2024, at his home. Dennis was born August 7, 1952, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Donald and Rosella (DeJeune) Crane. Dennis was a caregiver for his parents prior to their death. And had been disabled for several years. He enjoyed Hunting and fishing. He was a...

Sep 22, 2024

Rudolph Hernandez, age 87 of Hobart passed away at home on September 22, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Guadalupe and Virginia Hernandez. Rudy proudly served his country in the United States Army. On October 15, 1957, he married Beverly Jane Hernandez in Crown Point. He worked as a union Iron Worker. He...

Sep 22, 2024

David H. "Elvis" Pressley

Age 81, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 28, 1942, to the late Charles and Anna Kate (nee Brock) Pressley in Knoxville, Tennessee. David proudly served his country in the United Sates Navy, and he retired from...

Sep 19, 2024

Leona Kay Woods, age 96 of Hobart passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 28, 1928, in Richwood, West Virginia to William and Osie Bostic. During her time in West Virginia, she drove a truck for the coal miners. When she came to Indiana, she worked as a waitress.

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Sep 19, 2024

Richard John Torres, age 77, of Portage passed away Thursday September 19, 2024, in Munster Community Hospital.  Richard was born February 21, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to the late Vernabe and Jennie (Huerta) Torres. He attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a fabricator at American Steel before becoming a...

Sep 17, 2024

Pauline M. Krill, age 91 and a resident of Portage, passed away on September 17, 2024. Born in Hartford Michigan on July 25, 1933, she was the daughter of Lewis B. and Thera I. (Briggs) Johnson.  Pauline was a strong resilient woman, known for her hard work and commitment to family.  She organized her work life around her kids'...

Sep 15, 2024

Jeffrey L. Luttrell, Sr. "Jeff" or 'Papaw', age 63 of Hobart passed away Sunday September 15, 2024, with all his loved ones by his side in St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Jeff was born July 14, 1961, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Ray and Peggy (Cain) Luttrell. He worked as a delivery driver for Tom's Vending Company....

Sep 10, 2024

Joseph L. Piscione, age 89 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born on February 12, 1935, in Gary, Indiana to the late Anthony and Josephine Piscione. On June 12, 1954, he married Carol Fedyna at St. Luke's Church in Gary. Joe was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. He retired after twenty plus years...

Sep 10, 2024

James Edward Larson, age 76, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hobart passed away in his home Tuesday September 10, 2024, with his family at his side. James was born June 14, 1948, to the late John and Ann (Mikenas) Larson in Gary, Indiana. He was a US Naval Veteran during the Vietnam era. He retired as an electrician from...

Sep 6, 2024

Judith Marie Yanez

On September 6, 2024, Judith, a 73-year-old resident of Lake Station, passed away at her home. She was born to the late Ralph and Edna Sheridan on January 18, 1951.  Judith and Carlos Yanez entered matrimony on July 15, 1995, and shared a loving union for 29 years. She retired from Dyer Auto Auction...

Sep 4, 2024

Tina Marie Gillis

Age 53, a Florida resident and former Portage resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 4,2024. Born on December 13, 1970, in Gary, Indiana, Tina was a 1989 graduate of Portage High School. She was thrilled by singing karaoke and making TikTok videos, commonly becoming the party's dazzling star.  She will be remembered for her...

Sep 4, 2024

Cristoval Tellez, age 94, of Portage, IN passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born December 29, 1929, in Mission, Texas to the late Dionicio and Soledad Elizondo de Tellez. He was a faithful member of the Latin Pentecostal Church of Lake Station. On January 26, 1951, he married Francisca Garcia and together they raised four children. He...