obituaries

Oct 9, 2024

Robert Burns, age 69, of Hobart passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024, in his home with his family by his side. Robert was born January 10, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to the late Junior R. and Elsie Mae (Spangler) Burns. He retired from Iron Workers Local Union #395. Bob was an avid fisherman that had a special breading mix...

Oct 9, 2024

Rosetta (Stack) Rosenbaum (Grandma Rose), age 96 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  She was born on October 5, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Leo and Catherine Stack.  Rosetta worked most of her life as a bookkeeper.  She was also a volunteer at St. Mary Medical Center and was past Worthy Matron of...

Oct 8, 2024

Erica Ann Radic-Lewis

On October 8, 2024, Erica 45 of Wheatfield formerly of Portage, unexpectedly passed away at home. She was born to Joseph Radic and Leesa (nee Viers) Handley in Valparaiso Indiana. She had a passion for traveling, a love for cats, and a heart that opened wide to give another chance, reflecting her greatest love...

Oct 7, 2024

Mabel S. Exl, age 100, passed away peacefully Monday, October 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mabel was born January 20, 1924, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Pearl and Edith (Smalley) Suter. Mabel was a Floral Designer for eighteen years with Kellen's Florist in Hobart. She loved her family and will be deeply missed and remembered as a...

Oct 6, 2024

Fred G. Summers Jr.

A beacon of love and loyalty, passed on October 6, 2024, at Community Hospital in Munster, leaving a lasting impact. Fred was born to parents Fred G. Summers Sr. and Sherri (nee Crowell) Summers on April 3, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana. He was a 1986 Merrillville High School and 1990 Indiana State University...

Oct 4, 2024

EDWARD E. SULLIVAN, age 79, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Ed was a graduate of Edison High School and proudly served in the United States Army. He was a heavy equipment operator and never stopped moving. Ed had lots of hobbies including, collecting hot rods, trains,...

Oct 4, 2024

George "Mike" Michael Puchowski

Age 70, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Brickyard Nursing Home in Portage. He was born on December 29, 1953, to the late George J. and Dorothy (nee Miller) Puchowski in Gary, Indiana. With an infectious enthusiasm, Mike savored every moment feeding and watching birds,...

Oct 4, 2024

Terry C. Troutman, age 88 passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1936, in Gary, Indiana to the late Sam and Laura Troutman. On May 25, 1957, he married Joanne Fitzsimmons in Gary. He served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. He retired in 1984 from US Steel where he...

Oct 3, 2024

Estella Montemayor (nee Rodriguez), age 104 passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.  Born May 8, 1920, in San Benito, Texas to the late Cresencio and Getrudes Rodriguez, she was the fifth of 13 children.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Enrique Montemayor; her parents, Cresencio and Getrudes Rodriguez;...

Oct 2, 2024

Glen A. Geiselman, age 67, of Portage passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso. Glen was born January 4, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Herbert and Beverly (Bogdan) Geiselman. Glen was a retired Police Officer for the City of Melbourne, Florida and drove a sucker truck for K-2 Industrial Services in Highland, Indiana....

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...