obituaries

Nov 2, 2023

Arnold "Arnie" Richard Schroeder

Age 84 passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Arnie was born November 22, 1938, to parents, Hans Arnold Schroeder, and Mary Ann (nee Harsha) in Moline, Illinois. He graduated from Orion Community High School in 1956, St. John's College in 1958, Concordia Teacher's College in 1960 and obtained his master's degree from Loyola...

Nov 1, 2023

Leslie  Bowen, 59, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 8,1964, in Hammond, Indiana to the late O'Neal and Mabel (nee Leslie) Bowen. Leslie was a charmer and was very funny. Leslie worked for Burns Harbor Generic as a security guard and was a former owner and operator of Bowen's Tree...

Oct 31, 2023

Brian Michael Sheets, age 35 of Gary passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1988, in Munster, Indiana to Michael Bochenek and Pamela Sheets. Brian loved fast cars, motorcycles, and playing video games. Above all he loved his family and cherished the time he spent with his three children.

He is survived...

Oct 31, 2023

Brian A. Zajac, age 60, of LaPorte, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1963, in East Chicago, Indiana to Richard and Dolores (nee Zurawski) Zajac. Brian was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and was a member of the Steel Headers Fishing Club along with his father. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan...

Oct 31, 2023

George Glinos, age 84, of Hobart and formerly of Indiana Harbor, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

George was born on August 26, 1939 in East Chicago, "The Harbor", to the late George E. and Anne (nee Worona) Glinos.  He attended East Chicago Washington High School, Class of 1957.  George worked as a General Foreman in...

Oct 28, 2023

Wilma (Kalberer) Davis of Lake Station, IN passed away Saturday, October 28th in Westminster, Colorado.  She was 91 years old.  Born in Winamac, IN on January 10, 1932 to the late William and Hazel Kalberer.  She worked at the Reliable Dental Laboratory for 26 years when she retired and married her husband, Don Davis. She also loved her dogs,...

Oct 28, 2023

Joseph Hugueley, age 71, passed away Saturday October 28, 2023 at his residence. Joseph was born July 26, 1952 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Charlote (Monroe) Hugueley. He was a laborer working out of Local Union #81.

Joseph is survived by three siblings, Steve Hugueley, David Hugueley, and Kim Gruszka; and several nieces and...

Oct 28, 2023

Pamela J. Gibson, 87, of Hobart, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, October 28, 2023.  She was born May 12, 1936, in Salem, Indiana to the late Lawrence A., and Catherine Dorsey. Pamela was married to Raymond Gibson in 1976 and they blended their families to include 4 sons.  After the boys grew up, Pamela worked for a...

Oct 28, 2023

Alyce Faye Clarke, age 80 of Chesterton, was received into heaven on October 29, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Alonzo & Beatrice Jennings. She was born in KY and lived in many places throughout her life.

Alyce was in Memphis modeling clothing for a department store when she met the love of her life, Marine William...

Oct 26, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen (Greener) Thyen (December 19, 1945 - October 26, 2023)

Mary Ellen (Greener) Thyen passed away peacefully in her Valparaiso home on October 26, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, David Thyen, her children Rick (Stacy), Rob, and Sue (Bob Behnke) and grandchildren Sam and Alex Thyen and...

Oct 26, 2023

Joyce E. Butler, age 93, of Laporte, passed away Thursday, October 26,2023 at the Brickyard Health Center. She was born on August 19, 1930, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Floyd G and Inez (nee Chandler) Massey. Joyce dedicated her life to her family and was a member of the New Chicago Baptist Church. She will be remembered as...

Oct 26, 2023

Jimmy Edward Childers "Eddie", age 61 of Portage passed away Thursday October 26, 2023.  Eddie was born August 18, 1962, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Alvin and Barbara (Hunnicutt) Childers. He worked for over twenty years at Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mill. Eddie was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps.  He never drove anything but a Jeep...

Oct 26, 2023

Connie Jean Autry (nee Parker), age 74, of Hobart and formerly of Portage, IN passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Connie was born on May 13, 1949 in Hickory, NC to the late Kenneth Parker and Dorothy (nee Richardson) Howard.  She was a graduate of Portage High School and obtained a degree in Respiratory Therapy.  Connie...

Oct 25, 2023

Alma Marie Privett, age 79, of Portage, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Alma was born on September 15, 1944, in Pine Knot, Kentucky to the late John and Mossie (Stephans) Lay. On December 26, 1964, Vernon Privett received his most treasured Christmas present, his bride Alma Marie Lay, and spent 58 loving years together. She was...

Oct 24, 2023

Marjorie J. Fugate (Nee Price)

Age77, of Hobart, was called home, October 24,2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Portage. She was born on August 18, 1946, in Gary, Indiana to the late Howard R. Price Sr. and Mary Grace (nee Fife) Bailey. Marjorie was a retired Registered Nurse who received blessing and joy through servicing others in nursing...

Oct 23, 2023

Jo Nell Whitaker, age 95 of Portage, IN passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023.  She was born in Beech Creek, KY on July 20, 1928 to Taylor and Eurie Wood.

She is survived by her daughter, Carmen (Larry) Winters and son, Jim (Kathy) Whitaker; grandsons: Mike Winters and Brian (Destiny) Whitaker; granddaughter: Sherry Whitaker Budziak; four...

Oct 22, 2023

Ines P. Miranda, 80, of Gary, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 22 in Valparaiso surrounded by his family.  He was born April 20, 1943, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to the late Guanes Miranda and Rosa Torres.

Ines grew up in Puerto Rico and married Virgen Mina Miranda on November 7, 1965, and shared their lives together for...

Oct 21, 2023

Francis "Frank" James Peltier, age 81, of Hobart IN, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2023. Frank was born on November 7, 1941, in Hancock MI to the late Lawerence and Elmira Peltier.  He worked as a delivery driver for many years with AT&T, and then worked and retired from Sue's Bakery in Portage. He attended Renovation...

Oct 20, 2023

Mario Michael "Mikey" Guzman, 39, of Lake Station, passed away Friday October 20, 2023.  He was born February 25, 1984, in Gary, Indiana and was adopted by his grandparents, Anselmo and Judith (Atkins) Guzman.

Mikey was a boisterous, fun-loving person who only wanted to bring joy to those around him.  He is a much-loved son, brother, cousin,...

Oct 20, 2023

Morris Nobles, age 80, passed away Friday October 20, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born May 21, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Marshall and Matilda (Gabor) Nobles. He was a 1961 graduate of Portage High School. Morris spent his career as a machinist, auctioneer, and machinery appraiser. He was an avid Jitterbug dancer and fisherman....