obituaries

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.

She...

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...

Sep 4, 2024

Daniel Gerard Silich, Sr., 64, of Hobart, IN passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. Dan was a 1978 graduate of Hobart High School. He was a proud member of Sons of American Legion and the Eagles FOP. In June of 2021, he retired from US Steel as a Millwright after serving 30 years. Dan was a lifelong Hobart...

Sep 2, 2024

Virginia A. Santillanes, age 77 of Hobart passed away Monday, September 2, 2024.  She was born on June 11, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Anthony and Helen Bruno. She was a Hobart resident since 1999 and was formerly of Chicago.

Virginia was a very hard worker, she was a big corporate financial manager for many...

Sep 2, 2024

Joseph M. "Joe" McLeroy, age 50, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday September 2, 2024. Joe was born October 27, 1973, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Joseph "JD" and Connie (Troup) McLeroy. Joe was a proud businessman, owner of Raydee Magoo's Pizza in Hobart.

He is survived by his loving wife, Hillary McLeroy of...

Sep 1, 2024

On September 1, 2024, Deanna Dvojacki, 57, passed away at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart. She was born on June 27, 1967, in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Carol (nee Savage) Johnson. On June 17, 1988, she married the love of her life George Dvojacki. She was a dedicated member of Deep River Church of Christ. She...

Sep 1, 2024

Marie E. Meza, age 72, of Hobart passed away Sunday September 1, 2024, at Colonial Nursing and Rehab Center in Crown Point. She was born October 12, 1951, in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Anna (Chappey) Laich, Sr. She was a medical biller coder working for several hospitals throughout her career. Marie loved her family and playing...

Aug 31, 2024

Norma Paige, age 84 of Portage passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.  She was born on March 20, 1940 in Dwale, Kentucky to the late Garlie and Ruth Paige.  Norma's life centered around gardening and her pets.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Ron) Buchfuehrer, sister and one brother-in-law, Jackie and Glen Brechner, brother, Cecil Paige,...

Aug 30, 2024

Clint A. Keene, age 73, of Hobart passed away in his home with his family at his side on Friday August 30, 2024. Clint was born February 28, 1951, in Gary, Indiana to the late Louis and Vera (Coffman) Keene. He retired from Cleveland Cliffs Steel after fifty-three years of service in 2023. Clint was a US Air Force...

Aug 29, 2024

Bertha Viramontes "Cookie", age 79 of Valparaiso passed away August 29, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on July 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Cookie worked as a tax auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. She was a talented seamstress and could mend any clothing. She enjoyed crafting things for her family and her fur babies. Cookie was...

Aug 28, 2024

Diane Maldonado a 71-year-old resident of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, August 28, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 12, 1952, to the late Clarence and Wayma (nee Hayes) White in Memphis, Tennessee.  She held a diploma in computer technology and retired from her role as an administrative assistant at Ivy Tech. She had...

Aug 28, 2024

Sheila Ann Ellis, age 71, of Portage, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 28th, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 31, 1952, in Utica, NY to George and Jane Follmer. Sheila was a local elementary school teacher in River Forest for over 35 years and a dedicated member of Augustana Lutheran Church where she frequently volunteered...