obituaries

Aug 17, 2024

Daniel L. Grusak, age 76, of Lake Station passed away suddenly Saturday August 17, 2024. He was born July 6, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Andrew and Fern (Hero) Grusak. He was a retiree of US Steel Sheet and Tin Mill, and a retired Lake Station Volunteer Fire Fighter. He enjoyed attending the Maria Reiner Senior Center,...

Aug 15, 2024

Scott A. Van Blaricum, age 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Northwest Health – Porter in Valparaiso. He was born May 3, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ed and Janice Van Blaricum.  He was a 1984 graduate of Valparaiso High School where he served as the Tennis team manager. Throughout his life he worked for...

Aug 15, 2024

Stacey E. Gorby, age 68, of Brook, Indiana passed away Thursday August 15, 2024. At Franciscan Health-Crown Point. Stacey was born May 15, 1956, in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Blanche (Park) Hughes. Stacey was a former school bus driver for the Lake Station School System. She loved camping and spoiling her granddaughters.

Stacey...

Aug 14, 2024

Rosa Jesús Gomez (nee Mosqueda), age 93, of Portage, Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born on November 4, 1930, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Luis and Maria DeJesus Mosqueda. Rosa is survived by her six children, Adeline (Carlos Jr.) Escabalzeta, George (Karen) Gomez, Carmelo (Joy)...

Aug 13, 2024

Louise Crane

Age 64 of Hobart passed away August 13, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1960, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Clyde Harold and Marjorie Grace (nee Fisher) Johnson. On June 21, 1986, Louise married the love of her life Jeffery Crane, and they spent 38 loving years together.

She enjoyed...

Aug 13, 2024

Rose Elizabeth Zulich (nee Kushneruk), age 92 of Lake Station, passed away August 13, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Anna Kushneruk. On March 4, 1950, she married Ted Zulich. Rose worked retail sales at Goldblatts in downtown Gary before working for more than 30 years on an assembly...

Aug 13, 2024

Per the decedent's wishes, there will be no formal services.  Please call (219) 962-1606 for more information.

Aug 11, 2024

Benjamin Mance III, age 57 of Lake Station passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on July 14, 1967, in Gary, Indiana to the late Benjamin Mance Jr. and Ruby Mance. He was a 1985 graduate of Roosevelt High School. Ben was currently employed as a Laborer for Starcon. He loved spending...

Aug 10, 2024

Edward B. Bohling, age 85, of Miller Beach, Indiana passed away Saturday August 10, 2024, in the Aperian Care Center of Tolleston Park in Gary. Edward was born February 14, 1939, in Gary, Indiana to the late Edward and Zola Mae (Knick) Bohling. He worked for the Gary School System before becoming a steelworker that retired from Bethlehem Steel....

Aug 10, 2024

Ronald A. Richa, age 60 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024.  He was born on September 14, 1963, in Gary, Indiana.  Ronald loved working on and driving classic cars and listening to Rock Music.

He is survived by his wife, Melody Richa of Rensselaer, IN; mother, Sandra Richa of Hobart, IN; one daughter,...

Aug 7, 2024

Guadalupe "Lou" Perez, age 79 of Portage, passed away Wednesday evening at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 12, 1944, in Donna, Texas to the late Joe and Rebecca (nee Yanez) Perez. After three years of dating, Lou married the love of his life, Connie Charo on July 8, 1965, and they spent 59...

Aug 4, 2024

Gregorio Sanchez, age 94, of Hobart passed away Sunday August 4, 2024, in his home with his family at his side. He was born March 1, 1930, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Andres and Felicita (Hernandez) Sanchez. He was a retired crane operator from US Steel. He attended St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. He...

Aug 4, 2024

Darlene Alice Garrison (nee Harrill), age 78 a Hobart resident since 1984 passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024.  She was born on April 11,1946 in Gary, Indiana to the late JB and Steffie Harrill.  Darlene enjoyed spending time with her family, bird watching, Bunco, Bingo, and going to the casino.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald...

Aug 2, 2024

Donald M. Ramsay

Age 80, of Chesterton, IN and Rotonda West, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 1, 1944, in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald L. and Bonita J. (nee Reich) Ramsay. He attended East Gary Edison High School and graduated...

Aug 2, 2024

Helen D. Kolvek, age 100 years old, of Portage passed away peacefully on Friday August 2, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Michigan City. She was born September 4, 1923, in Gary, Indiana to the late Ralph and Dora Stiemert. She graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1941. She worked on the line making women's hosiery at...

Jul 31, 2024

Sue Bagley Helm

Age 79 passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the University of Chicago. She was born on November 18, 1944, to the late Horace and Catherine (nee Rubenstahl) Helm in Youngstown, Ohio. Sue lived on California St., Hobart all the time she was in school. Sue was a very talented and intelligent woman. She...

Jul 29, 2024

Karel Kearl passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024 in Portage IN.  Lovingly remembered by her son Jason and her daughter Rebecca.  Karel was raised in a small town called Round Valley, Utah.  She graduated from high school 2 years early at the age of 16 and went to college in Salt Lake City and became a secretary. Karel...

Jul 29, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Zachary Puchowski

Age 68, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 29,2024 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was born on February 16, 1956, to the late George J. and Dorothy (nee Miller) Puchowski in Gary, Indiana. Jerry was a 1974 graduate of Hobart High School.  He will be remembered as...

Jul 29, 2024

Donna Kay Ziegler, age 79 of Valparaiso and formerly of DeMotte, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1945, in Louisville, KY to the late Raymond and Eloise Ziegler. Donna was a graduate of Emerson High School. She worked as a manager for Luke Oil for over ten years. Donna was a hard worker...

Jul 28, 2024

David John Switzler passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, age 76.  He was the son of Irvin P. Switzler and Margaret Switzler Janusch. He was a resident of South Bend, Indiana. David is survived by his sister, Karen (Bruce) Cousins of Walnut Creek, California; brother, Anthony Switzler of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; nephews, Matthew Switzler, Ryan (Raja)...