obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Carol Jane Fesko (née Yaros), aged 81, passed away on July 02, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ. Born on January 16, 1943, Gary, IN, to the late Stephen and Evelyn (Pest) Yaros, she lived a life marked by her enduring kindness, feistiness, cheerful smile, and class.

Carol, aka Corky, graduated from River Forest High School and had a...

Jul 1, 2024

Wilma L. Gawthrop (nee Morgan) lived a long life of 100 years and witnessed generations grow in the city of Hobart, Indiana. She married Albert L.Gawthrop in 1947 and spent her life with him until his death in 2007. Wilma passed peacefully on the afternoon of July 1st, 2024. She was a woman who held her faith strong and...

Jun 29, 2024

Michael David Martinez III

Born June 29, 2024, passed away in the arms of his parents Monica and Michael David Martinez Jr. at Franciscan Hospital in Crown Point. He was born with big feet and hands and an angel's face. Although he was here for such a short time, he brought so much joy to so many...

Jun 28, 2024

Raymond Sierra, age 84 of Portage passed away Friday, June 28, 2024.  He was born on January 1, 1940, in Gary, Indiana to the late Benerando and Mary Sierra.  Raymond was the International Vice President of the Long Shoreman's Association, the Executive Vice President of Local 1317 of Cleveland, OH, President Emeritus of Local 1969 of Portage, and the...

Jun 28, 2024

Rebecca Ann Buehler, 62, of Hobart passed away Friday, June 28. She was born August 16, 1961, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Steven and Mathilda (nee: Stofko) Krcmaric.Becky Married Jack Buehler and together they raised two children. Becky was a character who knew how to have fun. Her laughter was infectious, and she enjoyed entertaining others as...

Jun 28, 2024

Thomas E. Jeffers, age 84 of LaPorte passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1940, in Buffalo, West Virginia to the late Neal and Mildred Jeffers. On July 15, 1959, he married Henrietta Hackney in Lebanon, Virginia. Tom retired from US Steel after twenty years of working as a roll turner. He then went...

Jun 25, 2024

Mauro J. Colunga- Gonzalez

Age 67 passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Northwest Health Porter Hospital. He was born on August 24, 1956, in Charcas San-Luis-Potosi, Mexico to Amelia Gonzalez and the late, Isidro Colunga. On November 25, 1989, Mauro married the love of his life, Sue Krumrie in Portage, Indiana.  He was self-employed and lived...

Jun 24, 2024

Lindsey Marie Anderson (Brum), age 34 of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 15, 1990, in Munster, Indiana to Scott and Karen Brum. Lindsey was currently employed as a Paramedic for the Lake Station Fire Department. She was a passionate animal lover and a voracious...

Jun 22, 2024

Judith Connell, age 64 of Hobart, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. She was born on October 18th, 1959, in Gary, Indiana to Lawrence and Margaret Connell.

Judy was currently employed at Liberty Elementary School as the lunch supervisor where she was loved by her "kids." Also currently employed by...

Jun 21, 2024

Alice Boone (nee Del Castillo)

Age 85 of Florida formerly of Northwest, Indiana passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 3, 1939, in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph Del Castillo and Frances Zaitz. Alice was a retired administrative assistant at U.S. Steel, owned her own business, and...

Jun 20, 2024

Billy G. Rankin, age 94, of Hobart passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1929, in Cynthianna, Kentucky to the late Everette and Ellen Rankin. Billy served in the United States Army. He worked as an elevator and escalator installer for National Elevator Co. in Indianapolis. In his free time, he enjoyed anything that...

Jun 19, 2024

Betsy N. Runions, age 93, of Portage passed away in her home with her family by her side on Wednesday June 19, 2024. She was born November 19, 1930, in Obion County, Tennessee to the late Lexie and Birdie Mae (Lawson) Heskett. Betsy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Betsy is survived by her daughter, Diane...

Jun 19, 2024

Harold D. Crowder, age 89 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday June 19, 2024.  He was born on May 13, 1935, in Hillham, Indiana to the late James and Ruth Crowder.  He graduated from French Lick High School, Class of 1953.  Harold moved to Hobart in 1953 and married Shirley Mae Hurlburt on September 1, 1956, at the...

Jun 17, 2024

Kenneth "Marty" DeYoung, age 26, of Lake Station was born in Crown Point, Indiana on February 24, 1998, and passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024.  Kenneth was a 2017 graduate of Hobart High School, where he was involved in band and ROTC.  Kenneth started his professional career by earning his CDL and driving over the road for Maverick...

Jun 16, 2024

Dennis Lee Hinchman, age 77 of Portage and formerly of Niles, Michigan passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1946, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Harold and Margaret Hinchman. He served in the United States Air Force. Dennis worked as an electrician. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and camping....

Jun 15, 2024

Clara (Kaye) B. Conway

Our beloved mother Clara (Kaye) B. Conway 87 of Valparaiso, IN was called Home to be with our Lord Jesus on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Our mother loved gardening and had a green thumb planting and growing flowers in her yard. She also loved mowing her yard. She was the Yahtzee Queen and...

Jun 14, 2024

Glenn R. Rempis

Age 74 passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home in Lake Station surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 13,1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Raymond E. and Georgia D Rempis. He retired from Yellow Cab of Northwest Indiana where he worked as a driver. On June 21,...

Jun 14, 2024

Sandra Lynn Kraft (nee Crook), age 51, of Burns Harbor, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at home. She was born on October 26, 1972, in Valparaiso. Sandi enjoyed all kinds of music, crocheting, and hunting morel mushrooms in the springtime in the woods. She was a talented cook with a serious love for hot sauce. She was an...

Jun 12, 2024

Nancy Amstein (nee: Maciejewski), 67, of Porter, Indiana passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.  She was born August 6, 1956, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Edward and Josephine Maciejewski.

Nancy graduated from Hammond High School in 1975 and in 1979 married her love, Jeffrey Amstein, and together they raised...

Jun 8, 2024

William E. Powers, age 73 of Hobart passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Rich and Virginia Powers. Bill proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from Vietnam, he made his living as a truck driver for Ponderosa Steakhouse. He...