obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Sharon D. Long, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Sunday July 2, 2023, at her son's home with her family at her side. She was born June 13, 1946, in Greenville, Kentucky to the late D W and Carrie (Walker) Hendricks. Sharon was a bartender that worked at several Hobart area Bars; including Cressmore Country Club, Hobart VFW, New...

Jul 2, 2023

Carolyn S. Brown (nee Jones), age 65, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Carolyn was born on May 17, 1954 in Jackson, TN to the late George and Zora (nee Alexander) Jones.  She was a domestic engineer and cared for her family and her home.  Carolyn married Lamoine "Bud" Brown on July...

Jul 1, 2023

Sandra K. Hunt, age 81, a longtime Hobart resident formerly of Lake Station passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was born on May 1, 1942, in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald and Catherine Brimmer.   She was a member of Living Hope Church in Portage, a longtime member of TOPS, and liked volunteering at the Portage Resale Shop.  ...

Jul 1, 2023

Betty Lou Whitmer, age 82, of Portage passed away in her home on Saturday July 1, 2023, with her family by her side. Betty was born March 17, 1941, in New Albany, Indiana to the late William and Lola (Johnson) Grant. Betty retired as a Clerk with the EJ&E Railroad. In 1982 Betty married the love of her life...

Jun 29, 2023

Robert T. Englebert, "Bob", age 72, a lifelong Hobart, IN resident passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Bob was born on September 27, 1950 to the late William and Josephine (nee Thomasino) Englebert.  He was a graduate of Hobart High School and worked as a railcar inspector with Conrail.  Bob was a proud Veteran of the...

Jun 29, 2023

VIRGINIA R. BLOKSHA, age 97, of Valparaiso, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1925 in Houston, TX. Virginia worked as a floor supervisor at the W.T. Grant department store and was also a skilled seamstress. She had been an avid bowler and pinochle player, and was a member of...

Jun 28, 2023

Michael M. Rousselle

Age 69, of Portage passed away Wednesday, June 28,2023 at his home. He was born on November 3,1953 to the late Marcel Albert and Irene (nee Gaboriault) Rousselle in Burlington, Vermont. Michael married the love of his life Deborah Stafford on January 24, 1976, in Fairmont, West Virginia, and they spent 47 loving years...

Jun 28, 2023

Marvin E. Cline, age 84, a lifelong Lake Station, IN resident passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Marvin was born on May 28, 1939 in Dow, IL to the late Chester and Mary Cline.  He was a graduate of East Gary Edison High School and went on to work for US Steel.  Marvin worked his way...

Jun 28, 2023

Jeanne Denesuk, age 75, of Portage, IN, passed away on June 28, 2023.

Jeanne was born on October 30, 1947 to the late John and Angeline (nee Petcoff) Denesuk.  She was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School.  Jeanne worked in appliance sales with Sears for many years.  She was a former member of St. Mary's Russian...

Jun 27, 2023

Dorothy "Joyce" Downing, aged 79, born in Hammond, Indiana, the only child, of Laverne "Blossom" (nee Downing) Wearda, went home to her Savior on Tuesday, July 27th. At the tender age of five, due to her mother's illness, Joyce was sent to live with her Uncle Cecil and Aunt Bell Downing of Humboldt, Tennessee. After graduating from Humboldt High...

Jun 27, 2023

Graciela R. Barajas, age 78, of Portage passed away June 27, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1945, in Rincon de Tamayo, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Alfonso and Nieves Canchola. On November 6, 1971, she married Eleno Barajas at St. Luke's Church in Gary. She was an excellent cook and dedicated her life to taking care of...

Jun 25, 2023

CLENA M. "SIS" ADKINS, age 72, of Valparaiso, and formerly of New Chicago, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.

She was born on June 3, 1951 in Muncie, IN and had been an area resident since 1972.  Sis was a beautician at New Image in Hobart for many years and a devout member of the Portage Church...

Jun 25, 2023

Andrew Tepavcevich, of Hobart and formerly of Hegewisch, IL passed away Sunday June 25, 2023, at the Brickyard Health Center of Valparaiso. He was born October 5, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul and Bernice (Florek) Tepavcevich, Sr. Andrew was a Carpenter that worked out of the Carpenters Local Union #10. He loved to be outside in...

Jun 25, 2023

Donald J. Tindall, age 70, of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Donald was born on January 7, 1953 in Ypsilanti, MI to Donald F. Tindall and Mena (nee Rossi) Wilson.  He was a graduate of Lake Station High School.  Donald was a semi-truck driver for over 45 years.

Donald was...

Jun 24, 2023

Libby Lou Joseph

Age 69 passed away Friday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Libby was born on June 14, 1954, to the late Clarence and Sally Lawson in Gary, Indiana. She was a member and sponsor of Harvest Baptist Church and was a retired Bethlehem Steel worker. Libby enjoyed spending time with...

Jun 24, 2023

James L. Burnham, Jr., from Portage, IN was born December 8, 1964 and passed away June 24, 2023.  Jim passed away at one of his most beloved places to be, his camper with his wife by his side.

Jim enjoyed "burning wood and drinking beer" at Twin Mills.  In his younger years, Jim loved playing baseball, floor...

Jun 21, 2023

Joseph W. Pridemore, age 68, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. He was born on June 18, 1955, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to the late Joe and Viola Pridemore. Joe retired from Gary Steel Products and then went on to work as a security guard for Lake Park Residential. He was a dedicated member of...

Jun 19, 2023

Ladislaus "Lou" Metzinger, age 85 of Portage passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at home. He was born on September 15, 1937, in Neusatz, Yugoslavia to the late Johann and Katharina Metzinger. During the second world war the family moved to Vienna, Austria. He and his parents emigrated to the United States in 1957. On July 10, 1998, he...

Jun 19, 2023

Betty (nee Wiening) Graun, age 94, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Crown Point Christian Village. She was born on January 25, 1929, to the late Edward and Kathleen (nee Waldron) Wiening in Hammond, Indiana. Betty married the love of her life the late Alvin Graun on February 12, 1947, in Hammond,...

Jun 18, 2023

Gerald P. Hammond, "Pat", age 76, of Portage, IN and formerly of Hobart, IN passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Pat was born on August 1, 1946, to the late Doyle William and Wanda Margaret (nee Watson) Hammond.  At the age of 19, Pat joined the Laborers' Local 81 and worked with them for over 25...