obituaries

Feb 28, 2024

Douglas O. Tracy, age 81 of Knox and formerly of Portage, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1942, in Hammond, Indiana to the late John and Wilhelmina Tracy. Doug proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He retired from Monosol where he worked as a factory laborer. He...

Feb 28, 2024

Inez Spencer (nee Courtney)

Age 76, of Portage passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Northwest Porter Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1947, to the late Joseph Courtney and Mary Thomas. She was a Republic Steel retiree, where she worked as a crane operator. Inez was a Chicago Cubs fan, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, bowling,...

Feb 27, 2024

Delva "Jean" Ayres, 90, of Portage, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with her husband of 70 years, Carl, by her side.  She was born September 19, 1933, in Gooserock, Kentucky to the late Taylor and Bessie Harris.

Jean is survived by her husband, Carl; son, Doug (Deane) Ayres; granddaughters, Jasmine Ayres, and Chyenne...

Feb 27, 2024

Carol A. (nee: Gates) Hanks - Price, 83, of Chesterton went home to the Lord on February 27, 2024.  She was born November 4, 1940, in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Edith (nee: Johnson) Gates.

Carol married her first husband, Jack Hanks, in 1957 and they raised 3 children.  They were together for 44 years...

Feb 25, 2024

Ezra Paul Buhmann, beloved infant son of Aaron and Justice Buhmann passed gently into the arms of our Lord on December 19, 2023. His precious twin sister, Eliza Wren Buhmann was born Wednesday, February 21, 2024, and passed into the arms of Jesus four days later on February 25, 2024.

Ezra and Eliza are survived by their...

Feb 24, 2024

Raquel (nee Zaragoza) Lopez, age 93, of Lake Station passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024. She was born on April 29, 1930, in East Chicago to the late Guadalupe Zaragoza. Raquel was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church. She loved cooking, going out to eat, and gardening. She also loved to watch the game show The Price...

Feb 22, 2024

Richard A. Rubino

Age 73, of Portage passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Albert J. and Iris J. (nee Walters) Rubino. He was a retired Local 395 Ironworker. Rich loved Fishing, golfing, and bowling. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother,...

Feb 20, 2024

Daniel W. O'Brien, age 71 of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Eugene and Rose O'Brien. Dan graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1970. On June 7, 1986, he married Lynette Stickels in Bangor, Michigan and the two of them raised three children together....

Feb 20, 2024

Roy C. Dixon, 92, formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away February 20, 2024.  He was born August 8, 1931, in Pocahontas, AK, to the late William and Effie Dixon.

Roy is survived by his son, Kent (Sharon) Dixon; grandchildren, Michele (Chad) Arndt, and Dennis (Christina) Dixon; and great grandchildren, Tinley and Henry.

In addition to...

Feb 15, 2024

Wenogene "Winnie" Rosser, 96, of Valparaiso went home to Heaven and her late husband, Clyde, on February 15, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born August 18, 1927, in Jennings County near North Vernon to the late Kelso and Elsie (Stites) Lapp.

Winnie married Clyde Rosser on October 17, 1945, and were together...

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...