obituaries

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...

Jun 7, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Eichelberger, 73, originally of Valparaiso, Indiana, now of Denton, Texas, passed away at Navy Pier while strolling with his wife on Friday, June 7, 2024.  He was born April 9, 1951, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Glenn and Norma Eichelberger.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Eichelberger; children, Jesse Wilson, Errol (Maricel)...

Jun 6, 2024

WILLIAM CARL ANDERSEN, age 98, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born on September 4, 1925 in Chicago, IL to the late Carl and Mathilda Andersen. William served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from the Local #150 Operating Engineers after many years of service.

William is survived by...

Jun 6, 2024

Alfredo M. Castro, affectionately known as Freddie, passed away surrounded by his beloved family on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Born on September 27, 1945, in Lares, Puerto Rico, to the late Evangelista Castro Mercado and Elena Arce, Freddie lived a life marked by dedication, service, and music. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, Freddie dedicated 37 years of...

Jun 5, 2024

Owen D. "Doc" Stephens, age 78 of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1945, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Dick and Irene Stephens. Owen was a Plumber and retired from the Plumber's local #210. For nine years he served as the business manager and financial secretary for the union. He was...

Jun 4, 2024

Jim Sonntag, 62, of Portage, Indiana passed away suddenly on an annual fishing trip in Dryden, Ontario, Canada.  He was born August 15, 1961, in Crown Point, Indiana to the late Richard and Georgia Sonntag.

Jim grew up in Crown Point and graduated from Crown Point High School.  He married Robin (Nee: Wilson) on December 31, 2005,...

Jun 3, 2024

Kathy Ann Trzepacz, 66, of Portage passed away June 3, 2024, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.  She was born September 25, 1957, in Watseka, Illinois to the late Norman Madison and Alice Carr.

Kathy grew up in Northwest Indiana and met Larry Trzepacz in 1976; they were married a year later in August of 1977 and together...

Jun 2, 2024

Phyllis Mae ("Tutty") Kludt Worak, long time resident of Portage, Indiana went to eternal rest on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was at home with her loving caregivers, daughter Debi, and son-in-law Mark Richardson. She was born August 17, 1935, to the late Reuben and Evelyn Kludt. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband Roger Earl Worak Sr....

Jun 1, 2024

James P. "WILDMAN" Henson

Age 57, of Winamac, formerly of Lake Station passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 28, 1966, in Valparaiso, Indiana to James and Joan (nee Doxtater) Henson. He was a 1985 River Forest graduate and proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Jun 1, 2024

David A. Bencze, Sr., age 72, of Hobart passed away Saturday June 1, 2024, in his home with his family at his side. David was born January 27, 1952, in Gary, Indiana to the late Andrew and Helen (Oslislo) Bencze. He was an ASE certified Diesel Mechanic that worked formerly for Volvo. David was an accomplished musician and loved...

May 30, 2024

Lisa Ann Thompson, 61, of Hobart passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024.  She was born May 16, 1963, in Gary, Indiana to Leland and Margaret Thompson.

Lisa graduated from Hobart High School in 1981.  She loved books and could often be found in her chair reading.  Mostly, Lisa enjoyed spending time with her daughter, grandchildren, and her...