obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Sharon Rae Bailey, age 79, of Hobart, IN, passed away with her husband by her side on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Sharon was born in Gary, IN on April 19, 1944 to the late Howard and Lucile (nee Taylor) Spero.  She attended Hobart High School and later earned her diploma.  Sharon married the love of her life,...

Nov 30, 2023

Dennis J. King, age 71, of Hobart passed away suddenly Thursday November 30, 2023, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Dennis was born September 24, 1952, in Gary to the late Herbert W. and Virginia May (Mattingly) King, Sr. Dennis was a retired limousine driver. He was a member of the Hobart High School Alumni Association. He was...

Nov 28, 2023

David R. Hill, 89, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving children.  He was born September 28, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to the late Willis and Violet (Rockwell) Hill.

Early in his career, David worked for MCA/Universal color correcting various films.  He later went to work for US Steel and eventually retired...

Nov 28, 2023

Michael J. O'Connor, age 75 of Lake Station/Portage area passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  He was born on May 20, 1948 in Hammond, Indiana to the late James O'Connor and Dorothy Hegedus.  Michael retired from the City of Lake Station Street Department after many years of service.  He graduated from Hammond Tech High School.  Michael was considered a...

Nov 28, 2023

Vaughn C. Froman

Age 83, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at South Lake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 5, 1940, to the late George and Lois (nee Jenkins) Froman. Vaughn retired from Nipsco, where he worked construction and was a former area...

Nov 25, 2023

Jordan Paul Barraza

Age 26, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1997, to Shawn Ornelas and the late Paul Barraza in Hobart, Indiana. He was a self-employed carpenter. He will be remembered as an outgoing, fun loving, big-hearted man who would help anyone in need. He enjoyed fishing...

Nov 25, 2023

Grace L. Mattia (Nee Lascala), age 99, formerly of Lake Station passed away in Plano, TX on November 25, 2023.

Grace is survived by her three children, Ronald (Barbara) of McKinney, TX, Annette, and Joseph James "Jim" both of Portage, IN. Grace has six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Schwertz of Ambridge, PA, and Josephine...

Nov 24, 2023

Samantha N. Carr, 40, of Portage passed away in her home Friday, November 24, 2023.  She was born October 14, 1983, in Porter County, Indiana to John and Kate (Richards) Carr.

Samantha was the proud mother of Ozzy Devine, whom she loved dearly.  She was most recently a baker making donuts at the County Line Orchard in...

Nov 23, 2023

Linda L. Hartford (nee Dufresne), age 82, of Hobart, IN passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Linda was born on November 26, 1940 in Gary, IN to the late Melvin Dufresne and Lillian (nee Wilson) Haney.  She was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1958 and worked at the Indiana Botanical Gardens in scheduling...

Nov 23, 2023

Thomas A. Ford, Age 83, of Portage passed away Thursday November 23, 2023, at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Thomas was born December 6, 1939, in Gary, Indiana to the late Thomas Arnold and Margaret (Phelps) Ford. Thomas was a retired firefighter for the City of Portage he also was a member The Carpenters Local Union #54. Thomas...

Nov 22, 2023

Glenn Frank Embry, age 67 of Portage, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1956, in Jefferson, Kentucky to the late Glendow Embry and Mary Lou Murphy. Glenn retired from Turnak Roofing. He loved horses and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. When his children were younger, he coached their football and softball teams. He will...

Nov 22, 2023

Roy Bradford Sipich, age 73, of Portage passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023, at the Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Roy was born November 19, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Electra (Bradford) Sipich. After retiring from US Steel with thirty-three and a half years of service, he worked an additional ten...

Nov 22, 2023

Samantha "Sammi" Sloma, age 14 of Portage passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  She was born on December 1, 2008 in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Sammi was on Champion Force Athletics Cheer Team, she attended Taekwondo classes at Rising Star Taekwondo, and she enjoyed bowling at Hobart Lanes.  Sammi loved her dog and cat and also had a love for sloths....

Nov 18, 2023

Stephan A. Puskac, 37, of North Judson, formerly of Lake Station, passed away on November 18, 2023. Stephan was highly active in participating with training of his beloved dutch shepherds Segen, Makeda, and Frayja, along with many others.

Stephan was born in Valparaiso, IN in 1986 to Peggy (Brown) Rey and the late Stephen Puskac. Stephan was...

Nov 18, 2023

Guadalupe "Lupe" L. Trevino-Houchin, age 72, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, in St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Lupe was born June 21, 1951, in Laredo, Texas to Ruben and Olivia (Ledezma) Trevino. She retired from Inland Steel as a Personnel Clerk. Everyone who knew Lupe knew she loved her family fiercely. Family was and always...

Nov 17, 2023

Reba A. Sharp Age 67, of Portage passed away on November 17,2023. She was born in Conway, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Mary N. (nee Maynard) Sharp. She graduated Portage High School in 1973 and was a member of the JR ROTC program.  Reba enjoyed living in Jacksonville, Florida and traveling to the Gulf of Mexico, but most...

Nov 17, 2023

Efrain Jimenez

Age 86 passed away Friday, November 17,2023 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1937, in Puerto Rico to the late Modesto and Julia (nee Benitez) Jimenez. Efrain retired from US Steel, where he worked for over 35 years. On May 26, 1962, he married the love of his life Esperanza Velez in...

Nov 15, 2023

Milo Vernon Rodgers, age 73, of Portage passed away in his home Wednesday November 15, 2023, unexpectedly. Milo was born October 18, 1950, in Winamac to the late Howard W. and Juanita (Archer) Rodgers. Milo retired from ISA (Insulation Specialties of America) in Wanatah, Indiana. Milo told his family and friends that he resided on Beer Boulevard and lived...

Nov 14, 2023

Ronald Sadelack, age 75 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1948 in East Gary, Indiana to the late Edward and Mildred Sadelack. He graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1966. Ron was a proud member of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He was awarded two Bronze Stars...

Nov 13, 2023

Maria Karakozis, age 74, of Portage, Indiana passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1949 in Chios, Greece to the late Mihail and Eleni Giannouris. Maria worked at Rosewood Family Restaurant for many years before retiring to spend time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother,...