obituaries

May 24, 2023

Joel Albert DeYoung, age 53, of Portage passed away Wednesday, May 24,2023. He was born on April 12, 1970, in Gary, Indiana to Albert and the late Ardith (nee Christians) DeYoung. Joel retired from Union Local 142 where he worked as a Diesel Mechanic. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He...

May 24, 2023

Edward Thomas Mischanko, age 61, of Portage passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023, in his home.  Edward was born January 30, 1962, in Gary, Indiana to the late Edward and Cyrilla M. (Etzel) Mischanko. He was a retired electrician that had worked for Cleveland Cliffs Steel. Ed enjoyed powered parachuting, building computers, traveling around this beautiful country by car,...

May 24, 2023

Beverly J. Geiselman, of Sauk City, Wisconsin and formerly of Highland and Valparaiso, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, after a brief illness and with her family by her side.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society.

Beverly was born in June of 1936, to Stephen and Mary (Micenko) Bogdan...

May 22, 2023

Kevin L. Dixon, age 36, of Portage passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1986 in Valparaiso to Robert and Glenda Dixon. He was a 2005 graduate of Portage High School and a three-sport athlete, playing Baseball, Basketball and Tennis. He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, especially planting flowers. He...

May 21, 2023

Joshua Logan James Myers, age 27 of Claypool, Indiana and formerly of Portage passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1995, in Hammond, Indiana to Robert and Nancy Myers. In his free time, he liked to play video games. He collected comic books and liked fantasy and anime. He had an inquisitive mind and...

May 21, 2023

Don Luke

Hobart, Indiana

Age 89, a lifetime resident of Hobart, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1934, to the late Ray and Martha (nee Sonntag) Luke in Hobart, Indiana. He was a member of the Hobart High School graduating class of 1952. Don proudly...

May 21, 2023

Virginia M. Lach, age 84, a long time Portage, IN resident, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, IN.

Virginia was born on May 5, 1939 in Gary, IN to the late Albert and Veronica (nee Mikenas) Petritis. She was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School.  Virginia married the...

May 21, 2023

It is with great sadness and disbelief that we announce the sudden passing of Humberto (Berto) Viera of Fort Myers, Florida on May 21, 2023, at the age of fifty-three.

He was our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Viera-Velazquez.

Berto is survived...

May 20, 2023

Vanessa Muñoz, age 35, of Lake Station, IN and formerly of Berwyn, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Vanessa was born on August 7, 1987 in Chicago, IL to Francisco Muñoz and Rosa Mercado.  She was a beautiful and caring person with a big heart.  Vanessa LOVED love and adored her family.  She loved her...

May 20, 2023

Ruby M. McGlothin, age 81, of Portage passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at home. She was born on November 17, 1941, in Illinois to the late Charles and Margaret Karnes. She loved to cook for everyone.  Ruby will always be remembered for her giving nature and dedicated her life to taking care of her family.

She...

May 18, 2023

William D. "Bill" Erickson, age 62 a lifelong Hobart resident passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023.  He was born on September 9, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Robert L. and Phyllis A. Erickson.  Bill worked as a Laborer for the Indiana State Highway Department and Local 41 Laborer's Union.  Bill enjoyed carving, wood cutting and fishing.

He...

May 18, 2023

Robert Edwin Urban, age 94 of Portage passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023.  He was born on December 7, 1928, in Gary, Indiana to the late Edwin and Julia Urban.  He graduated from Emerson High School.  He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. Robert worked in numerous Lumber Yards, Home Depot, and Handy Andy...

May 18, 2023

Sherry Yvonne Podenski, age 72, of Lake Station passed away in her home Thursday May 18, 2023. Sherry was born May 19, 1950, in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Charles O. and Marjie (Howard) Merritt. She was a retired healthcare worker that worked for several facilities in the area. Sherry enjoyed spending time with her family and reading...

May 17, 2023

Kevin C McCord

Age 60, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1963, to the late David George and Carole A. (nee Owen) McCord. Kevin was a Local 150 retiree, where he worked as an Operator. He will be remembered as a loving father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin,...

May 14, 2023

William John Matthews, age 70, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born June 3, 1952, in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert Harry and Margaret Grace (nee Johansen) Matthews. William retired from Methodist Hospital where he worked as a director of plant operations. He was an avid golfer...

May 12, 2023

J oseph James Woodruff

Age 15, of Portage passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Riley Children's Hospital. He was born July 1, 2007, to Allyson Wright and Joseph Coleman in Valparaiso, Indiana. Joseph spent his life being loved and cared for by his family, his abilities were limited but the love his family had...

May 11, 2023

JUDITH ANN "COOKIE" NOWAK, age 92, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born to the late George and Sophie Tyuty on December 22, 1930 in Gary, Indiana. She was a longtime member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church and where she was a Eucharistic Minister and choir member. Judy also...

May 11, 2023

Roland H. Lewis, 73, of Hobart, IN, went home early Thursday morning to join his family and his Lord after a valiant battle with cancer. But we know that cancer cannot defeat the joy of the Resurrection and we will see him again.

Roland was a 1968 graduate of Hobart High School and began working...

May 10, 2023

Mary A. White, age 82 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1940, in Muhlenberg County Kentucky to the late Marvin and Carmie Sweeney. She was a longtime member of the Hobart Assembly of God.

She is survived by her husband, Glenn White of Hobart, IN;...

May 10, 2023

Judith P. Connors

( April 08, 1940 - May 10, 2023 )

Judith P. Connors, age 83, of Laporte and formerly of Hobart passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023, at the Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus. She was born April 8, 1940, in Chicago, IL to the late Charles and Clersa (Sorrell) Brandon. In addition to...