obituaries

Jan 17, 2024

James "Jim" Alan McCluskey, 64, of LaPorte passed away January 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 30, 1959, in Gary, Indiana to the late Dale and Glenda Ruth (nee: Kell) McCluskey.

Jim married Louise Schuler in 1982 and together they raised three children.  He was a certified millwright and worked...

Jan 16, 2024

James C. Patton (Jim, JC), 89, of Valparaiso, IN went home to the Lord in Fort Myers, FL on January 16, 2024.

He was born January 6, 1935, in Crittenden, KY to Paul O. Patton and Nona B. (Teer) Patton. Jim graduated from Lew Wallace High School, Gary, IN in 1954. He retired as an Officer from...

Jan 16, 2024

Maudie Lee Garner (nee Hood), age 93, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Maudie was born on August 2, 1930 in Ashby, AL to the late Robert and Dillie (nee Vurnett) Hood.  She married Millard "Jack" Garner, Jr. on June 10, 1947 and spent 54 years together until his passing in 2001.  ...

Jan 15, 2024

Salome Alaniz-Medina (nee Longoria), age 89, of Portage, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 22, 1934, in Riviera, Texas to the late Valentin and Filomena (nee Vela) Longoria.

She worked as head of the greenhouse at Zandstra's Farm for many years. Salome...

Jan 15, 2024

Leetta Karlene Sarkkinen

Age 85 of Portage passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born August 3, 1938, to the late Clarence and Lourien (Nee Long) Carlisle. Leetta loved spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great - great grandmother.

She is survived...

Jan 15, 2024

Lateysha Marie Pressley age 31, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born April 13, 1992, in Michigan City, Indiana to Lamar C. Newsone and Melissa Pressley. Lateysha will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, cousin, and friend. Lateysha is survived by her twins, Oshea and Olivia Pressley; her mother, Melissa Pressley; her...

Jan 14, 2024

Paul Eugene Crisman passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 88. Paul was a very devout Christian. He was always ready to assist with any work around the church. He held many offices in the Hobart First United Methodist Church. His best gift from God was his voice. He rarely missed a Sunday service or...

Jan 13, 2024

Janis V. McNamara, age 76, a lifelong Portage, IN resident passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Janis was born on January 13, 1948 in Portage, IN to the late Andrew and Helen (nee Konski) Randon.  She was a graduate of Portage High School.  Janis married James McNamara on February 10, 1974 and enjoyed 49 years together.  ...

Jan 13, 2024

Martha J. Best, age 76, of Lake Station passed away January 13, 2024 at her home with her family in attendance. Martha was born April 5, 1947 in Humboldt, Tennessee, to the late Orville and Jonell (Manely) Miller. She retired from Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart after 35 years as a CNA.

She is survived by her...

Jan 13, 2024

Rita C. Zerial (nee Zemaitis), age 75, of Portage, IN and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Rita was born on April 25, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Clara (nee Sarkauskas) Zemaitis.  She was a graduate of Kelly High School, Class of 1966.  Rita married Joseph Zerial on...

Jan 12, 2024

Rose M. Genisio, age 58, of Portage Indiana passed away Friday January 12, 2024. She was born February 5, 1965, in Hammond, Indiana and adopted by her parents Raymond and Kathleen (nee Shrader) Langbehn.

She was a member of The Salvation Army of Porter County Church. Rose loved to go shopping, especially for her grandchildren. She enjoyed...

Jan 12, 2024

John A. Perry Sr.

Age 87 of Portage passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Gary. John was born on August 17, 1936, to the late Willie and Carrie (nee Johns) Perry in Maben, Alabama.  John was an LTV retiree and proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He loved football, baseball,...

Jan 12, 2024

ROGER DUANE DAVIDSON, age 70, of Knox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2024, as the result of an auto accident.  He was born on March 9, 1953 to the late Clara and Harold Davidson. After Roger graduated from high school he joined the US Marines and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA for training. He...

Jan 11, 2024

April Lynn Nelson, age 66, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Thursday January 11, 2024. She was born April 4, 1957, in Hobart, Indiana to the late Curtis Wayne and Patty Jean Nelson (nee Manis).

April is survived by her son Jason (Jessica) Nelson, her sister Beth (Jack) Lilly, her brother Michael A. (Chris) Nelson, and six grandchildren....

Jan 11, 2024

Kellilyn Valetich, age 54 of Valparaiso, formerly of Portage passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1969, to the late Alvin T. and Kathy (Cahill) Valetich in Gary, Indiana. Kelly took pride in her work as she was a devoted employee of Town and Country for over twenty years of service, commonly referred to...

Jan 9, 2024

Barbara Jean (Baker) Burkland, age 75 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Elaine Baker. She graduated from Hobart High School in 1967. On May 3, 1969, she married Robert Burkland. Barbara retired from Lake Station Schools...

Jan 9, 2024

Cindy Lee Wright, age 69, of Hobart, IN passed away on Tueday, January 9, 2024.

Cindy was born on January 11, 1954, in Munster, IN to the late William E. and Naomi Lou (nee Blount) Smith.  While she worked many different jobs over the years, including as a Teachers Aide while she lived in Alabama, Cindy was...

Jan 9, 2024

Maria Gutierrez, age 71, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 9,2024, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1952, in Monterey, Mexico to the late Adolfo and Gregoria (nee Coronado) Soto.

She married the love of her life Juan Gutierrez on June 23, 1974, and they have spent 49 loving years together....

Jan 7, 2024

Betty June Wojtysiak (nee Bellar), age 71 of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born on November 24, 1952, in Gary, IN to Ralph and Venus Bellar.  She was a 1971 graduate from Hobart High School.  After high school, she worked at Buy Low Foods in Hobart, IN as a cashier.  In 1972, she married her...

Jan 5, 2024

George Robert Olovich, 80, of Hobart, Indiana was called home to the Lord on Friday, January 5, 2024.  He was born September 9, 1943, in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Cecilia (nee: Cisowski).

George married the love of this life, Bernice "Betty" (nee: Warzecha) on May 8, 1965, and together raised two sons.  He was...