obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

Bradley R. Fallin, age 61, of Portage, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Bradley was born on November 26,1961 in Wood River, Illinois to the late William and Patricia Ann (nee Hellemeyer) Fallin.  He worked as a self-employed computer technician; he loved building and programming computers. Bradley was an avid gamer, reader, and was a Saint Louis...

Apr 12, 2023

Richard "Rick" Nunez, age 64, of Portage and formerly of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Rick was born on March 10, 1959 in Gary, IN to the late Ines and Guillermina (nee Serratto) Nunez.  He was a graduate of River Forest High School, Class of 1977 and immediately went to work with...

Apr 12, 2023

Dorothy Jean Eaton (nee Frazier), age 87, formerly of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Dorothy was born on June 20, 1935 in Gary, IN to the late Oscar and Helen Frazier.  She was a graduate of Emerson High School.  Dorothy worked as a clerk at Sanbon Hallmark which was located in Peachtree...

Apr 11, 2023

Gary Allen Harkins, age 71 of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born on March 31, 1952 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania to the late George and Thelma Harkins. On June 12, 1976, he married Lynda Kulp in Hobart, Indiana. Gary retired from being a self-employed Carpenter. In his free time, Gary enjoyed being outdoors. He liked...

Apr 10, 2023

Scott Micheal Jones, Jr., age 23, of Lake Station passed away unexpectedly Monday April 10, 2023, in Valparaiso. Scotty was born June 19, 1999, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Scott Michael and Jamie (Vlamos) Jones, Sr. Scotty worked as an apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator for Area Sheet Metal. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #20....

Apr 8, 2023

Mary Lynn Marks, age 74, of Hobart passed away Saturday April 8, 2023, in her home with her family at her side. Mary was born January 7, 1949, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Michael and Betty (Childers) Shalapsik. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Mary is...

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,...