obituaries

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...

Sep 11, 2023

Susan Jeanette Phipps

Age 61, of Valparaiso passed away September 11,2023 at her home. She was born on February 2, 1962, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Wesley Dean and Mary Lucille (nee Moss) Phipps. Susan worked most of her life working at many restaurants as a waitress. Susan enjoyed dancing and listening to music, arts, crafts,...

Sep 10, 2023

Edward Lee Bellinger, age 74 of Hammond passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Franciscan Healthcare Crown Point. He was born on April 1, 1949, in Gary, Indiana to the late Merle and Goldie Bellinger. After graduating from Hobart High School, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...

Sep 9, 2023

Cornelia "Lynn" Martin

Age 66 passed away Saturday, September 9,2023 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on September 26,1956 in Siegen, Germany to the late David Newsom and Wanda Weaver. Cornelia was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 5365 and the American Legion Post 100 both of Hobart. On March 6, 2006,...

Sep 8, 2023

Charlene F. Tschopp, age 79, of Lake Station, IN was called home to the Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was born September 15, 1943, in Gary, IN to the late Charles and Opal (nee Malott) Smith.

In addition to raising her eight children, Charlene spent her career as a private duty home healthcare aide, caring...

Sep 5, 2023

RONALD D. NORTHEY, AGE 78, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Aperion Care. Ron was born on February 22, 1945 in Gary, Indiana.  Ron graduated from LaCrosse High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the VFW Post #5365.  Ron...

Sep 4, 2023

Martha L. DeBoe, age 88, of Lake Station passed away Monday September 4, 2023, in her home. Martha was born July 13, 1935, in Crittenden County, Kentucky to the late Harry C. and Sarah (DeBoe) Vaughn. She was the owner manager of the Wheeler Inn prior to its closing in 2000. She loved cooking for her family and sharing...

Sep 3, 2023

Ernestina Benitez-Avelino, age 70 of Hobart, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1952, in Tuxpan, Guerrero, Mexico to the late Epifanio Benitez and Ausencia Avelino. She was very active and enjoyed shopping, music, and dancing. As a stay-at-home mother, she dedicated her life to taking care of her family.

She is...

Sep 2, 2023

Theresa Marie Peters, 55, of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2023, in her home. Born on September 21st, 1967, in Valparaiso, IN, Theresa was a free and independent spirit, deeply passionate about working with her hands and embracing the thrill of riding motorcycles. She had an unwavering dedication to her family and could often be found...

Sep 2, 2023

George A. Wheeler Jr.

Age 75, of Portage passed away on Saturday, September 2,2023 at Regency Hospital in Portage. He was born on January 8, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late George A. and Mae (nee Detterline) Wheeler. George proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he received a National Defense Service Medal,...

Sep 1, 2023

Samuel G. Anguiano, age 74 of Hobart passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at home. He was born on June 27, 1949, in Autlan de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico to the late Refugio and Magdalena Anguiano. He retired from General Motors where he worked as a welder. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, riding his bike, and watching Soccer....