obituaries

Oct 1, 2023

We mourn the loss of Bruce St. Julien, who passed away surrounded by his family on October 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Bruce's life was a remarkable blend of dedicated service, professional achievement, culinary artistry, intellectual curiosity, and abiding love for his family. He was born on March 23, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert...

Sep 30, 2023

Arthur (Art) Kenneth Mathas, age 79 of Hobart, beloved husband, father, brother, cousin, friend, and of course Poppa passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, after a full blessed life.  He was born on August 29, 1944, in Gary, IN to the late Kenneth Arthur Mathas and Frances Sobczak Mathas (Pawlik).   Art married Gail Mathas (Cooper) on December 12,...

Sep 29, 2023

Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Jackie (nee Karner) Brickley both passed away in September of 2023. Jackie was born on July 26, 1951, in Elgin, Illinois to the late George and Florence Brasich. Carl was born on September 4, 1949, in Gary, Indiana to the late Norris and Edith Brickley. On November 21, 1970, they got married at the...

Sep 29, 2023

Rhea Laramie, 95, of Portage passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, in Chesterton, Indiana. She was born Agatha Rhea Brooks on April 28, 1928, in Casey, Illinois to the late Homer and Ethel Brooks.

Rhea married Robert Laramie on May 29, 1967, and together they raised 7 children. Rhea was a devoted homemaker - cooking, canning, baking,...

Sep 27, 2023

Herminia "Miriam" Ortiz, age 75, of Portage, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Miriam was born on April 28, 1948 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Rafaela Sanchez and Santana Vallejo Sanchez. She was a graduate of Gary Edison High School.  Miriam met her husband Ruben Ortiz through church and married two years...

Sep 26, 2023

Alan Donald Beckler, age 81, of Portage passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 3, 1942, in Washington D.C. Donald proudly served his country for 35 years in the United States Airforce. Later in life he worked in the produce department at Wise Way in Hobart until he retired. He will be...

Sep 26, 2023

James Ralph Ingram, age 78 of Crown Point, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  James was born on February 2, 1945, to the late Willie and Alice Ingram.  He worked for Pace Bus Company, CLP Trucking, and Merit Freight as a truck driver for over 40 years.  He loved driving, reading maps, and fellowshipping with others.  James loved...

Sep 25, 2023

Billie Jo (nee Larkins) Evans age 91, of Portage formerly of Crown Point passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at home. She was born on July 6,1932, in Gravette, Arkansas to the late Kenneth and Irene (nee Carter) Larkins. On March 2,1952, she married Benjamin B. Evans in Reno, Nevada and together they raised three children. She retired from...

Sep 25, 2023

Joseph Rivera, age 63 of Gary, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1960, in Gary, Indiana to the late Juan and Maria Rivera. Joe was an electrician by trade and retired due to a disability. He then worked as a security guard for Allied Universal at the GE plant in Munster. He was...

Sep 24, 2023

Thomas David Cahillane age 36, of Knox, passed away suddenly on September 24,2023.  Thomas was a loving father to his children and everyone that knew him said he was the smartest person they knew. He was a skilled tradesman and a hard and loyal worker. Tom was passionate about current events and politics and was a critical thinker. He...

Sep 23, 2023

Craig Christiansen, age 74, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Craig was born on November 26, 1948 in Gary, IN to the late Orville Christiansen and Virginia (nee Hood) Embry.  He was a graduate of William A Wirt High School, Class of 1967.  Craig also attended both Vincennes University and Indiana State University.  ...

Sep 22, 2023

Our beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and cousin, Christopher {Chris} Glasco returned to his heavenly home on September 22, 2023, unexpectedly after a tragic accident on the job. Christopher was born on February 21, 1984, to Alicia McClanahan-Garcia and Ray Glasco in Woodbridge, Virginia.    He grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland where he graduated from high school in 2002....

Sep 22, 2023

Earl Childs, Jr., age 79 of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at home. He was born on September 4, 1944, in Helena, Arkansas to the late Earl and Margie (nee Lynch) Childs. He moved to Indiana in 1966 and retired from the Pipefitters local# 597. He was a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock...

Sep 18, 2023

Judith Ann Kish (nee Russell), age 84, of Gary, IN, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.

Judy was born on April 14, 1939 in Clinton, IN to the late James and Marge (nee Snowberry) Russell.  She was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1958.  After high school, Judy worked for Playboy as a secretary...

Sep 17, 2023

Dianna C. Unrue

Age 79 passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 31, 1943, to the late Frank C. and Marie (nee Kroll) Krulik in Hammond, Indiana.  On January 8, 1966, Dianna married the love of her life Earl Unrue, and they spent 57 loving years together. Dianna was a...

Sep 16, 2023

Ronald J. Mihal, Sr., age 79, of Hobart passed away in his sleep after a lengthy health battle on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He loved everything to do with cars, planes, nature, and food. Ron enlisted in the US Navy where he was stationed in Pearl Harbor. While aboard the USS Hornet CV-12 carrier, they recovered NASA debris from...

Sep 15, 2023

La Verne F. Papich (nee Bocian), age 93 of Portage passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.  She was born on June 20, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Francis Bocian.  On January 3, 1953 she married Alvin John Papich who preceded her in death in 2016.  La Verne was a Portage resident for over 53 years.  ...

Sep 14, 2023

Jean Halsted, 100, of Merrillville, passed quietly in her sleep the evening of September 14, 2023.  She was born May 5, 1923, in Merrillville on the family farm to the late Albert and Alice (Boyd) Halsted.

Jean was a lifelong resident of Merrillville and inherited the family farm after her parents passed away and kept it working...

Sep 12, 2023

Mae Wallace, age 53 of Hobart and formerly of Chardon, Ohio and Scio, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at home. She was born on March 6, 1970, in Dennison, Ohio to the late Donald and Audrey Wallace. Mae enjoyed attending the Liverpool Baptist Church. She was loving, caring, and generous and she cherished her cats, Candy...

Sep 11, 2023

Joseph C. Hecht, Jr., age 90, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Joseph was born on November 13, 1932 in Valparaiso, IN to the late Joseph, Sr. and Agnes (nee Modrowski) Hecht.  He was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1951.  Joseph worked in the machine shop at US Steel for...