obituaries

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...

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...