obituaries

Apr 2, 2024

Abby (Combs) Creech Patton, 86, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully at home April 2nd, 2024.

She was born in Emmalena, Kentucky on January 13th, 1938 to Robert and Liddie (Gayheart) Combs. Along with her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Patton, on January 16th, 2024.

Abby enjoyed spending...

Apr 2, 2024

Carol J. Riise, age 85, of Hobart passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024, at Northwest Health, Porter in Valparaiso, Indiana. Carol was born December 8, 1938, in La Porte, Indiana to the late George and Dorthy (Kistler) Spencer. She was a Floral Designer that retired from Kellen's Florist in Hobart. Carol was an avid Purdue Fan, she loved sports...

Apr 2, 2024

Liduvina Gonzalez (Ventura), age 96, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024. She was born on January 31, 1928, to the late Alberto and Lile Ventura in Enid, Oklahoma. Liduvina married the late Amelio Sr. in 1952 and spent 45 loving years together raising their seven children. She earned her associate degree in education and worked as...

Mar 31, 2024

Timothy Dickey

Age 76, of Portage passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Northwest Health in Portage. He was born on June 7,1947 to the late Dyrck and Jane (nee Strole) Dickey in Gary, Indiana. Timothy was a 1965 Hobart High School graduate and he retired from U.S. Steel where he worked as a roll grinder....

Mar 31, 2024

Harry E. Dickson, Jr. age 76, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to the late Harry and Evelyn Dickson. Harry graduated from River Forest High School in 1966 and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He owned and operated Dickson and Associates Insurance...

Mar 31, 2024

Herminio "Sam" Santana, 77, of Knox, formerly Portage, went home to the Lord surrounded by his family in his home on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was born February 17, 1947, in Cidra, Puerto Rico to the late Epifanio and Ignacia (Valdez) Santana.

Sam's parents moved their family from Puerto Rico to the United States in 1957.  ...

Mar 30, 2024

John Konicki, age 81 of Knox passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1943, in Gary, Indiana. John was a 1961 graduate of Hobart High School and went to work for US Steel as a Roller. After retirement he moved to his farm in Knox where he was an avid hunter and enjoyed many...

Mar 26, 2024

Mary L Baltrushaitis, age 91, of Hobart passed away Tuesday March 26, 2024, in the Brentwood Assisted Living Center in Hobart. Mary was born to the late John and Catherine (Barnes) Dobrowolsky on October 2, 1932, in Lisbon, Ohio. She was very active in Assumption BVM Church Parish serving in the choir and as a Cantor, she volunteered for...

Mar 26, 2024

Timothy Wade Reyna, age 61, of Portage passed away Tuesday March 26, at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Timothy was born December 12, 1962, in Chicago, IL to the late Barney and Violet (Greenwald) Reyna. Timothy retired from the First Presbyterian Church of Kouts as Pastor. He was a loving husband and father. He was a member of...

Mar 25, 2024

Imelda D. "Vergie" Cadiente Age 67, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on March 25, 2024, at her home. She was born in Bacarra Ilocos Norte, Philippines to the late Isabello and Susanna Daguio. She retired from Dunkin Donuts where she worked as an ice cream cake designer. She enjoyed reading, cooking, playing Mahjong, and watching Korean drama, but most...

Mar 24, 2024

Thomas R. "Wojo" Wojcehowski, age 67, of Hobart passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1957, in Gary, Indiana to the late Casimer and Estelle Wojcehowski. Tom retired from the City of Hobart where he held many different positions over the years. On October 4, 2019, he married...

Mar 21, 2024

Sarah "Sissy" Jane Smith, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 64.  She was born on June 24, 1959, to John Arthur and Bettie Jane Jordan in Morehead, Kentucky and most recently resided in Hobart, Indiana.

Sarah had a zest for life and was known for her diverse...

Mar 20, 2024

William Schuyler Post, age 61, of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024, at the Brickyard Health Center in Portage. Bill was born January 21, 1963, in Gary, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Mary Jo (Debusk) Post.  He was a disabled Security Guard. William loved Sci-fi and the Marvel Movie Franchise. His favorite movie was 2001, A Space...

Mar 20, 2024

Laura "Dot" Benjamin passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at home at the age of 98.  Born on September 22, 1925, in Tedders, Kentucky, to Samuel and Sarah Jane Gilbert.  She was one of ten children.  She attended secondary education at Berea College in Kentucky.  As a young adult, she longed for something more than the hollers of...

Mar 20, 2024

Beth Howell (nee Vargo), age 83, of Crown Point passed away March 20, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph B. and Isabelle Vargo.

Beth graduated from Hobart High School in 1959 and attended Ball State University studying education. Beth loved nature and animals, especially wolves and horses. She...

Mar 19, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Nanney Jr, age 59, of Portage passed away March 19, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1964, in Hammond, IN to the late Robert and Connie Nanney.

Robert was married to his loving wife Wanda Nanney for 19 years. He would always call his wife "sweetheart" even when he was upset. He proudly...

Mar 17, 2024

Monterey Sanders (nee Harwell)

Age 81, of Portage passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 1, 1943, to the late Edwin and Hallie Harwell. Before Monterey became ill, she enjoyed painting and crocheting.  Monterey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Mar 16, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Anne Jarosz, age 69, a longtime Hobart resident passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024. She was born in Gary, Indiana on August 3,1954.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Jean Jarosz.

Pat graduated from Hobart High School in 1973. She attended Indiana University (1973 -1977) graduating with a Bachelor of...

Mar 16, 2024

Keanu A. White Jr., age 3 of Gary, passed away on March 16, 2024. Keanu was born on July 10, 2020, to Keanu A. White Sr., and Thomasina Alexander. Keanu was loved by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.  His favorite show was Sponge Bob Square Pants, his favorite game was peek a boo and his favorite...

Mar 16, 2024

Joan Jehlik-Johnson, age 81, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois passed away suddenly on Saturday March 16, 2024, at the home of her son in Lake Station, Indiana. Joan was born August 26, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Howard and Agnes (Gados) Deegan. She was a retired Real Estate Broker/Agent who owned and operated her own agency for several...