obituaries

Nov 11, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" A. Fitzgerald, age 67, of Portage passed away Saturday November 11, 2023, following an extended battle with cancer. Jerry said that "Cancer isn't going to win. When I go cancer is going with me. I'd say that's a draw, cancer didn't win!!!" Jerry was born January 6, 1956, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late H. Jerry Fitzgerald,...

Nov 11, 2023

Minerva M. Yanez, 75, of Hobart passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023,

surrounded by her family.  She was born December 21, 1947, in Tampico,

Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Rodolfo Galindo and Rosa (Nona) Yanez.

Minerva moved to the United States in 1967 and raised her son, Jose.  She

worked for...

Nov 10, 2023

Rebecca Kay Castellanos, "Becky", age 63, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Becky was born on July 26, 1960 in Hammond, IN to the late Thomas and Roberta Smith.  She married Jerry Castellanos, Sr. and spent over 30 loving years together.  Becky was a homemaker and cared for her home and children.  ...

Nov 9, 2023

Charles F. Shultz, age 83 of Valparaiso passed away November 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 3, 1940, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Charles and Bernice Shultz. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. On June 15, 1968, he married the love of his life,...

Nov 8, 2023

Ethel M. Teller (nee Leitch), age 82, of Portage, IN and formerly of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Ethel was born on March 27, 1941 in Galatia, Saline County, IL to the late Gwen and Gladys (nee Lawyer) Leitch.  She was very skilled as an accountant and a real estate agent but...

Nov 7, 2023

Paul R. Scherer, age 80, of Hobart passed away November 7, 2023. Paul was born February 14, 1943, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Amann) Scherer. He retired from US Steel with over thirty years of service. He was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was a former member of American Legion Post...

Nov 5, 2023

Alpha Coffman-Poturalski, age 81 of Calumet Township passed away Sunday November 5th surrounded by her family. She was born March 12, 1942 in Chesterton, IN. to Alpha and Florence Burns. Alpha spent her life in Northwest Indiana where she was a long-time educator at the Lake Ridge School system, a member of the American Federation of Teachers, American Legion...

Nov 5, 2023

Joyce Wackett, age 86, of Valparaiso, passed away November 5, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1937, in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Helen (Nee: Semon) Kerr.

Joyce graduated from Hobart High School in 1955 and went on to St. Catherine Hospital where she earned her degree as an X-ray technician. On April 6,...

Nov 5, 2023

Mercedes Martir-Rivera

Age 101, of Cromwell, Connecticut passed away Sunday November 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1922, In Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Meliton and Pastora (nee Soto) Martir.

She is survived by her 9 children, Soledad Cebollero, Susana M. (Filomeno) Cebollero de Rizo, Jose Cebollero, ...

Nov 4, 2023

Elaine Claire Ansbro, age 88, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at St Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. She was born May 15, 1935, in Gary, Indiana to the late Burl and Dorothy (nee Page) Etchison. Elaine proudly served her country in the United States Air Force, and worked and retired from the United States Government, where...

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...