obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

Nancy Beth Harty (nee Noak), age 72 of Valparaiso, entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born on June 24, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ewald and Martha Noak. On June 17, 1978 she married the love of her life, Royal Harty at Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, where she was...

Apr 4, 2023

Felicia Lee Hodge (nee Posavac), age 59 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born on March 25, 1964 in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Monica Posavac. Felicia liked shopping and sitting on the porch during a good thunderstorm. She was an avid crafter and enjoyed painting ceramics. She celebrated the holidays, especially Halloween....

Apr 4, 2023

Steven Carl Estes

Age 66, of Portage, Indiana and formerly of Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 4,2023. He was born October 3,1956 to the late Raymond and Leatrice "Geri" (nee Cogswell) Estes. Steve was employed at Indiana Disability rights, where he worked as an Advocate Specialist. Through his employment he was passionate advocating for people with mental...

Apr 1, 2023

Carol Lee Luttinen, age 76 of Hobart passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on June 12, 1946 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Lee Roy and Betty Wood.  Carol was a longtime Hobart resident and a member of the Hobart United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling in her free time. Above...

Apr 1, 2023

Richard Chris Antonovich, age 87, of Lake Station passed away Saturday April 1, 2023,in his home with his loved ones near his side. Rich was born February 2, 1936, in Oakland, California to the late Chris and Christina (Perez) Antonovich. Richard retired from the Chicago Transit Authority where he served in their emergency response team. Richard was a veteran...

Mar 31, 2023

LENA MARIE LAYNE (NEE MAYHORN), age 89, a longtime Lake Station resident, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Indiana Veterans' Home.  She was born in Pikeville, KY on December 22, 1933 to the late Donald and Louise Mayhorn.  Lena was an animal lover and loved to feed and care for neighborhood strays.  She was caring by nature...

Mar 31, 2023

Our precious loved one Kevin Robinson age 68 passed into the Lord's hands on Friday, March 31, 2023, after a courageous battle to recover from a stroke. Kevin was born on April 11, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Ruth (Dommer) and Maurice L. Robinson. He was a 1972 Hobart High School graduate and was a 50-year employee...

Mar 31, 2023

Marion F. Lyle, age 86, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Marion was born on July 29, 1936 in Billings, Montana to the late Francis and Marion (nee Boomler) Lyle.  He was an Operating Engineer with Local 150 and retired in 1993.  Marion was a veteran of the US Air Force and served...

Mar 29, 2023

Shelia Yvonne Hurt

Age 69 of Portage, formerly of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1953, in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Sally (nee Reed) Lawson. She graduated from Edison in East Gary. She worked as a certified nurse's aid at St. Mary's in Hobart and...

Mar 28, 2023

Teri L. Bachman (nee Dixon), age 64 of New Chicago passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born on March 24, 1959 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Warren and Gladys Dixon. Teri retired from Northwest Health where she worked in administration verifying insurance. She was a very talented person and enjoyed expressing herself through different artforms, especially...

Mar 27, 2023

Carol Jane Mytyk, age 75, of Portage, IN, passed away at home on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Carol was born on July 14, 1947 to the late Sigmund and Thecla (nee Kozub) Mytyk.  She was a graduate of Andrean High School, Class of 1965 and earned her bachelor's degree from Calumet College of St. Joseph.  Carol worked...

Mar 26, 2023

Louise "Lou" Wampler-Parnell, age 87, of Portage passed away Sunday March 26, 2023, at Avalon Springs Health Campus in Valparaiso. She was born September 22, 1935, in Savannah, Tennessee to the late Arch and Lula (Massey) Kyle. Lou was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, and dear friend. She loved music including bluegrass festivals, dancing, and traveling all...

Mar 25, 2023

Matthew Michael Thomas, age 60, born in Lansing, IL and a current resident of Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN, died in his home after a 9 month battle with cancer on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Matt was born December 28, 1962, to Charles and Helen Thomas.   He was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School, Class...

Mar 24, 2023

Blondy V. Moore, age 87, of Lake Station passed away Thursday March 23, 2023, at Methodist Hospital Southlake in Merrillville. Blondy was born July 10, 1935 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky to the late William and Pearl (Swift) Daugherty. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved hosting holidays at her home full of family, friends,...

Mar 21, 2023

Julia J. (nee Pilnock) Nikoloski, age 65 of Lake Station passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Joann Pilnock. In July of 1977, Julie married Pete Nikoloski and together they raised three children.

She is survived by her husband, Pete Nikoloski; sons, Pete...

Mar 20, 2023

Victoria Lee Viou, age 59 of Hobart, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1963 in Gary, Indiana to Lindell Earl Viou and Mary K. Viou.  Vicky worked for over 20 years in housekeeping at various places. She was very dependable and never missed a day of work. She had a heart of gold...

Mar 20, 2023

Linda Carol Espinoza (Nee Cook), age 77, of Hobart passed away Monday March 20, 2023 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Linda was born January 22, 1946, to Ernest and LaNora (Marshall) Cook. She was a retired dispatcher for a steel company.  Linda graduated from Hobart High School in 1964 and was a life member of VFW Post...

Mar 20, 2023

Joyceann A. Underwood (nee Dutton), age 80, of New Chicago, IN and formerly of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023.

Joyceann was born on December 22, 1942, in Edwardsville, IL to the late James A. and Eleanor L. (nee Hunt) Dutton.  She obtained her bachelor's degree through Oakland City College (now University) and her...

Mar 17, 2023

Claudia M. Szymaszek, age 78, of Hobart and formerly of Hammond passed away Friday March 17, 2023. She was born July 2, 1944, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Stephen and Virginia (Barkowski) Imbiorski. Claudia was an administrative assistant for the School City of Hammond and retired in 2009 with thirty-three years of service. She was a member...

Mar 16, 2023

Jacqueline G. "Jackie" Cherry (nee Pocialik), of Portage and formerly of East Gary/Lake Station, age 83, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at home.  She was born on June 26, 1939 in Gary, IN.  Jackie was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and was a volunteer at Clothes N Prayers in South Haven. She had previously...