obituaries

Dec 24, 2025

Theresa Ann Taillon, age 90, of Hobart passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025, at the St Mary Medical Center.  Theresa was born August 13, 1935, in Gary, Indiana to the late Mark and Marie (Kratzmeyer) Pictor. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. Theresa was very active at St. Bridget Catholic Church and volunteered with several Catholic Charities....

Dec 22, 2025

Cecelia Mary Kenney

Age 84, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, in her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Cecelia's life was rooted in her deep love for God, her selflessness and her devotion to her family. Her Catholic faith guided her every day and shaped the...

Dec 21, 2025

MARCIA E. STOTTLEMIRE, age 73, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. Marcia was born to the late Laco Ray and Betty Louise Skinner in Lorain, OH. She was a dedicated employee of Walmart for 30 years. Marcia enjoyed BINGO and socializing with family and friends. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister,...

Dec 21, 2025

Nancy C. Fintel, age 86, of Hobart passed away Sunday December 21, 2025, at the Brickyard of Valparaiso Nursing Center. Nancy was born May 3, 1939, in Brewers, Kentucky to the late Fred Gallemore and Pauline (Riley) King. She was the owner/manager of Jack's Steakhouse in Mississippi prior to her retirement.

Nancy is survived by her son,...

Dec 21, 2025

Louis Dwight Tanner, age 58 of Eden Prairie, Minnesota passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025.  He was born on September 19, 1967 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Owen and Christine Tanner.  He was formerly a LaPorte, Indiana resident and a former member of the Door Church in Laporte.  Louis was also a member of the Cedar Valley Church...

Dec 15, 2025

Antonio Diaz, age 59, of Portage, Indiana passed away Monday December 15, 2025, at the Aperion Care Nursing Center in Gary. Antonio was born May 24, 1966, to Agapito and Elena (Montes) Diaz in Gary, Indiana. Antonio attended River Forest High School. Antonio will be missed by his loving family.

Antonio is survived by his loving mother,...

Dec 15, 2025

Rita M. Kimbrough Rita Mager Kimbrough, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Rita was born Rita Ann Mager in Buffalo, New York, to the late Engelbert and Martha (née Kussowski) Mager. A devoted Roman Catholic, her faith guided her daily life.

Rita was preceded in death...

Dec 15, 2025

FRIEDA CUNNINGHAM, age 95, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025.

She was born on December 7, 1930, in Freising, Germany. Frieda moved to the United States after marrying an Army soldier in 1953. She and her late husband, Gene Huddleston, had two children, Bill and Melody, whom they raised in East Gary, now...

Dec 14, 2025

Chad B.K, Stratton,

Age 46, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on December 14, 2025. Chad was a hardworking and talented mechanic at NLMK, where he was known for his skill, dedication, and strong work ethic. Outside of work, he was an avid antique hunter and collector of many things, always finding value and stories in old treasures....

Dec 14, 2025

Teddy Richard Garrity

Age 69, a forty-year resident of Portage, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025.He was born on July 28, 1956, to the late James and Gladys (nee Ansell) Garrity. Teddy was a 1974 graduate of Wirt High School and retired from Leads where he worked as a metallurgical technician. He proudly served his country...

Dec 14, 2025

Esther Marie Plevo

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Esther Marie Plevo, age 64, of Portage, Indiana on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Esther was born on May 12, 1961, to the late Incarnation and Esther Vega Perez in East Chicago, Indiana. She married the love of her life John "Jack"...

Dec 12, 2025

Carolyn Sue (Bjerkness) Freeman, 82, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Central City, Kentucky. She was born on September 10, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, to Clarence and Martha Bjerkness and was raised alongside her siblings in a close-knit family. She retired from RB&W in Blue Island, Illinois and had also worked at Screw and Bolt...

Dec 11, 2025

Michael Clifford Kitchen, age 60, of Lake Station, passed away unexpectedly December 11, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1965, in North Carolina to Clifford and Marcella Kitchen.  Mike was a 1983 graduate of River Forest High School where he was the captain of the wrestling team. In 1985, he graduated from ITT in Fort Wayne with a...

Dec 7, 2025

Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Patton

Age 79 of Lake Station passed away on Sunday, December 7,2025 at Northwest Health. She was born on November 22, 1946, in Lebanon, Tennessee to the late Helen (nee Collier) and Jack Patton. She graduated from East Gary Edison High School class of 1966. Betty retired from U.S Steel where she worked in...

Dec 7, 2025

Angela Faye Purcell "Angie" passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1972, in Valparaiso to Franklin D. Westmoreland and Thelma J. (nee Oakley) Denton. Angela was a fun-loving spirit who enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and spending time around a warm campfire. She loved going to car races with her late husband...

Dec 7, 2025

LINDA LOU WESLEY, age 73, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1952, to the late Jack and Della (nee Wanless) Hedger. Linda married the love of her life, Walter Wesley, Jr., on November 3, 1972.

Linda's happiest days were spent with her family, going out to eat...

Dec 6, 2025

Gail M. Travis, 72, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Born on October 13, 1953, to the late Robert and Wanda (Schoonover) Travis, Gail spent many years working as a laborer at U.S. Steel. She was a devoted daughter who lovingly cared for her parents in their final years. A true nature lover, she found joy...

Dec 4, 2025

Debra L. Arteaga, age 71, of Chesterton passed away Thursday December 4, 2025, at the University of Chicago Hospitals in Hyde Park. Debra was born February 24, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Louis and Deloris (Flores) Arteaga. Debra worked as a long-distance operator for AT&T prior to her retirement. She enjoyed working puzzles, Card games, and board...

Dec 4, 2025

Kelly John Donald

Age 63, of Portage passed away on December 4, 2025, at his home in Portage. Kelly was born on November 10, 1962, in Gary. Indiana. Kelly worked for many years as a Frozen Food Manager at Strack & Van Til, where he was known for his strong work ethic. A man of many passions,...

Dec 4, 2025

James L. Spence, age 84 of Hobart passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 31, 1941, in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Leo and Caroline Spence. On September 24, 1966, he married Judith Roberts. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He went on to...