obituaries

Jun 3, 2023

Freddie C. Crawford, age 88, a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.  He was born on November 18, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to the late Fred and Helen Crawford.  Freddie was a member of the Hobart High School class of 1953, and he served his country in the U.S. Army.  Freddie had worked as a Union...

Jun 1, 2023

Visitation for Ismael will be Monday, June 5, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel with a 7:30 prayer service.

Funeral Services for Ismael will be Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in Lake Station.

Jun 1, 2023

Calvin Hudson, age 51 of Lake Station passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Patricia Hudson-Pulliam and Maurice Diggins.  Calvin was married to his best friend Lisa Hudson for 10 years.  He is survived by his children, Samarjae Hudson, Zen Worzalla, Chris Moreno Jr., Cory Moreno, Jesse Moreno (Bree); grandchildren, Noah, Addisynn, Laila,...

Jun 1, 2023

Chad B. Habhab, age 33, of Portage, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Chad was born on November 20, 1989 in Merrillville, IN to Tony and Kelly (nee Rust) Habhab.  He was a Graduate of Metcalfe County High School, Class of 2009.  Chad worked as a HVAC technician.  He enjoyed fishing and riding bikes, dirt...

May 31, 2023

Michaeline "Mike" Mary Norman, age 75, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Mike was born August 13, 1947, in Effingham, Illinois to the late Michael and Mable (Horn) Gillespie. She was a homemaker, mother and wife. She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by...

May 31, 2023

Maureen "Rene" Andrea Larson, age 76, of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023, in her home. Maureen was born January 27, 1947, in Hibbing, Minnesota to the late Raymond and Marian "Dolly" (Gustafson) Boudreau. She was a homemaker, loving mother and wife. Maureen helped to begin the ABATE Program in Porter County. She enjoyed Spending time with her...

May 30, 2023

Elena Gilbert Dominguez, age 66, of Franklin, WI and formerly of Mukwonago, WI, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2023.

Elena Gilbert was born on June 19, 1956 in Gary, IN to the late Jorge and Herminia Dominguez.  She attended Emerson High School, Class of 1975 and graduated as their salutatorian.  She then went on to study...

May 29, 2023

Garry Lee Brown, age 64 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.  He was born on August 5, 1958, in Ohio to the late Johnnie and Sarah Mae Brown.

He is survived by one brother, Rickey (Naomi) Brown of Crown Point, IN; one sister, Vickie (David) Latta of Lake Station, IN, and many...

May 28, 2023

Debra Lynn Eaves (Nee LaFevre)

Age 70, of Hobart, passed away Sunday May 28, 2023, at Saint Mary Medical Center. Debbie was born on October 20,1952 in Gary, Indiana to the late Virgil and Violet (nee Harpole) LaFevre. Debbie enjoyed baking, swinging on the porch swing, and going to fairs. There are a few things that only...

May 28, 2023

George Allen Doolin Jr, 81, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Portage, IN. He was born on August 4, 1941, in Gary, IN, son of George and Catherine (Smith) Doolin. He attended high school at River Forrest High School, after which he enlisted and served in the Navy. Having just celebrated 60...

May 27, 2023

LaDonna Sue Gabriel, age 75, of Hobart passed away Saturday May 27, 2023, at the VNA Hospice center in Valparaiso. LaDonna was born July 18, 1947, in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Lee Roy and Betty M. (May) Wood. She retired from the School City of Hobart where she served as the Cafeteria Manager at Joan Martin Elementary School...

May 27, 2023

Bruce M. Niloff, age 72, of Portage, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Bruce was born on July 23, 1950 in Gary, IN to the late Alexander and Albina (Nee Trembicki) Niloff.  He was a graduate of Portage High School and worked for many years as a Carpenter.  Bruce was an Army Veteran and served...

May 26, 2023

Olga R. "Yogi" Harris (nee Laskus), age 78 a longtime resident of Valparaiso/South Haven passed away Friday, May 26, 2023.  She was born on May 15, 1945, in Germany to Casmir and Catherine Laskus. Yogi loved being a grandma and great grandma.  She was an avid reader and loved dot to dot.  She also enjoyed playing bags, planting flowers,...

May 26, 2023

Steven Modglin, "Steve", age 73, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Steve was born on March 13, 1950 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Nolan and Norma (nee Palmer) Modglin. He grew up in Gary, Black Oak neighborhood and graduated from Calumet High School, Class of 1968.  Steve worked as an Electrician for...

May 25, 2023

Nicholis Peter Batalis, age 19 of Hobart, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born in Merrillville, Indiana on March 8, 2004, to Peter and Kellie Batalis. Nick was a 2022 graduate of Hobart High School. He was currently employed as a Laborer with Detroit Painting and Maintenance. The best way to describe him is to say that...

May 25, 2023

Mary Catherine Krise, age 79, of Portage passed away Thursday May 25, 2023, at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso, Indiana. Mary was born December 22, 1943, to the late Charles and Susanna (Balon) Stewart. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Mary is survived by three daughters, Karen (Scott) Walton of LaPorte, Diane (Shawn) Farrington of...

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...