obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Justin S. Wallace, age 41, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 12, 2024. Justin was born October 4,1982 in Hammond, Indiana. He was a salesman for Rowe Truck Equipment. He produced his own Podcast, called Juice Pro Wrestling Podcast, and was a member of the Rock Band "Handsome Prick" as a singer and guitarist. He truly loved playing...

Feb 12, 2024

Treva Kay (nee Dallas) Flowers, age 77, of Hobart passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born January 16,1947 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Owen and Evelyn (nee Dougherty) Dallas. Treva married the love of her life, the late Daniel Flowers, on August 11, 1966, and spent 53 loving years together. Treva was a dedicated member of...

Feb 1, 2024

Jermie Thomas Murray

It is with both heavy hearts and a sense of celebration that we announce the passing of Jermie Thomas Murray. Jermie peacefully departed this world, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, laughter, and countless cherished moments.  Born on October 2, 1979, Jermie filled our lives with his vibrant spirit for 44 years before...

Jan 30, 2024

Gerald A. Dixon, age 81 of Portage passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1942, in Boone Grove, Indiana to the late Ralph and Anne Dixon. On February 18, 1978, he married Anna-Marie Endwright. Jerry retired from Willowcreek Middle School where he worked as Principal for 22 years. He enjoyed hunting quail and...

Jan 29, 2024

Roger Dale Best, age 75, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away Monday January 29, 2024, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born November 26, 1948, in New Albany to William Harold and Ruth Marie (Lohman) Best. Roger worked forty years for Georgia Pacific as an electrician he also worked four years for Werner Trucking Company. He...

Jan 29, 2024

Walter J. "Jim" Tresemer, 83, of Hobart passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 11, 1940, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Henry and Thelma (Nee: Cunningham) Tresemer.

Jim grew up in Wheeler, Indiana. On September 16, 1961, he was married to Dolores Fahey.  Together they raised their daughter,...

Jan 29, 2024

Kathleen McLean Pastor, age 76, of Hobart passed away Monday January 29, 2024. She was born August 12, 1947, in Gary, to the late Charles and Ann (Wasil) Pazera. She was a graduate from Lew Wallace High School, in Gary. Kathleen worked at Tip Top Grocery Store as a meat wrapper and Keystone Machinery as a secretary. She loved...

Jan 29, 2024

Anna Elizabeth Lunghofer, 85, of Lake Station passed away January 29, 2024.  She was born February 5, 1938, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Clarinda Miller.

Anna married Kenneth Lunghofer and they were together until his passing in 2013.  She worked as a mobile equipment operator with Bethlehem Steel, retiring from there in 1998.  In...

Jan 28, 2024

Marsha Rae Nelson, age 73 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away peacefully Sunday, January 28, 2024.

She was born in Gary, Indiana on April 7, 1950, to the late James and Vera Petretta.

Marsha is survived by her two sons, Jason (Melissa) Veach of Chesterton, IN; Dave (late Tammy) Morris of Eddyville, KY; Christine Swelnis,...

Jan 27, 2024

HELEN MARIE BROOKS (nee DAVID), age 97, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on January 7, 1927 in Gary, IN to the late John and Sarah David. Helen grew up in Gary and was a graduate of Tolleston High School. Helen retired at the age of 82...

Jan 27, 2024

Lawrence Thomas "Tom" Dooling, age 85, a lifelong Hobart resident went to his heavenly home on January 27, 2024. Tom was born on June 15, 1938, to Esther and Lawrence Dooling and grew up with his brothers, Jerry and Mickey, on Kelly Street. He was a proud member of Hobart High School's Class of 1956 and received an Associate...

Jan 26, 2024

Bruce Wayne Eden passed away January 26, 2024 at the age of 71 years. Born April 28, 1952 to Frank and Cornelia (Oprish) Eden. Formerly of Hobart, Indiana, Bruce lived in DeMotte, Indiana since 1984. A graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1970. He worked and officially retired from Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Formerly known as State Outdoor and...

Jan 24, 2024

Evelyn Ava Harmon (nee Cassady) (Kubiak). Born June 11, 1925, in Danville, IL. Age 98 passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Crown Point Christian Village. Evelyn was a very active and adventurous soul, having hiked the Grand Canyon (twice) and the Appalachian Trail, cruised to Alaska and The Panama Canal and traveled to Hawaii, Ireland, Spain, Australia,...

Jan 24, 2024

Mari G. Ewell-Torres, 50, of New Chicago passed away January 24, 2024.  She was born March 13, 1973, in Hobart to Ken and Gale Ewell.

Mari married John Torres in 2005.  She was a teacher at the Horizon Academy in Merrillville working with first and second graders.  In her spare time Mari enjoyed crocheting and knitting.  She...

Jan 23, 2024

Linda C. Parrish, age 76 of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at home. She was born on May 22, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Chris and Beatrice Parrish. A 1965 graduate of Hobart High School, she went on to Indiana University Bloomington where she earned a bachelor's degree in English. She worked as an Executive...

Jan 21, 2024

Joseph M. Cerda, age 84, of Portage and formerly of Gary passed away Sunday January 21, 2024, in his home.  He was born November 19, 1939, in Gary, Indiana to the late Lauro and Soccoro (Salas) Cerda. He was affectionately known as "Babe Joe" by his brothers and sisters and as "Jojo" by his cousin Amber.  Joseph retired as...

Jan 20, 2024

John Robert Bailey, 73, a lifelong resident of Ogden Dunes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Sarah (Dorman) Bailey. Growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan and spending every summer at Culver Academy, John developed passions for boating, travel, photography, and cooking. John...

Jan 19, 2024

Stella Shuler, age 88, of Hobart passed away Friday January 19, 2024. She was born February 9, 1935, in Gary, Indiana to the late Alex and Mary (nee Zoladz) Krzyzak. Stella raised two loving children. She was Polish National Catholic and sang in the choir at Our Savior in New Chicago. Stella enjoyed bowling, gardening, and babysitting her grandchildren....

Jan 18, 2024

Carmen M. Gutierrez (nee Reyes), age 96, of Hobart passed away quietly in her sleep Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1927, in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico to the late Jose and Julia (nee Gutierrez) Reyes. Carmen was married to the love of her life, Eugenio Gutierrez, for 60 years. She lived with her husband...

Jan 18, 2024

Laverne Lois (nee: Lahaie) Newcomb, 98, of Portage, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family January 18, 2024.  She was born July 23, 1925, in Gary, Indiana to the late Harvey and Louella (nee: Osterman) Lahaie.

Laverne married the late Carlton Newcomb in 1944 and together they raised four children.  She worked many jobs...