obituaries

Feb 6, 2023

Margaret C. Swisher, age 102 of Hobart passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.  She was born on November 26, 1920 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Ann Hart. She graduated from Emerson High School, Class of 1938.  She attended St Mary's School of Nursing graduating in 1942 and then Indiana University graduating with her BSN.  She retired...

Feb 5, 2023

Bobby J. Suggs, age 83, of Portage passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born on May 16, 1939 in Big Spring, Texas to the late Clarence and Bessie Suggs.  On January 28, 1960 he married Shirley Harris in Big Spring, Texas. He worked as a Bricklayer for over 60 years. In his free time, he loved to...

Feb 3, 2023

Kevin J. McClaskey, age 65, of Portage, IN, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Kevin was born on December 2, 1957 in Gary, IN to the late James McClaskey and Donna Sue (nee Williams) Hill.  He was a graduate of River Forest High School, Class of 1976.  Kevin worked as a Steelworker with Inland Steel until his retirement in...

Feb 3, 2023

James E. "Jim" Tolbert, age 79, of Hobart, IN and formerly of Northwest Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Jim was born on December 19, 1943 in Barnesville, OH to the late Harry Tolbert and Ruby (nee Cross) Comer.  He worked for 10 years as a Millwright with US Steel and for 16 years as...

Feb 2, 2023

Katherine Joyce (Kitty) Cannon, age 84 of Hobart passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. She was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Ralph and Aline McDuffy-Cavanaugh. She attended and graduated from Edison High School. Katherine worked for the Porter County Assessor's office, the Hobart Eagles, and Three Cheers Bar. She was a 50-year member of the Hobart...

Feb 1, 2023

Agustin "Augi" Manuel Reyes

On Wednesday, February 1 st , 2023, Agustin "Augi" Manuel Reyes, devoted Husband, Son, Brother, and Uncle, took his steps into eternity at the age of forty-two. Born to Hector and Margot Reyes on January 15 th , 1981, Augi was a dedicated student to the arts. He studied fine arts at Indiana...

Jan 31, 2023

Helen A. Scobee (nee Pictor), age 84 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  She was born on March 23, 1938  in Gary, Indiana to the late Mark and Marie Pictor. Helen had worked as a Tax Preparer and a Homemaker.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  Helen loved reading mystery...

Jan 29, 2023

Bonnie Ellen Hurr (Sears), was born September 24, 1936 and passed away on January 29, 2023.  She was born in and was a lifelong resident of Hobart, IN.  She was a wonderful mother, sister, wife, grandma/gram/grammy, lala grammar/great-grandma, aunt and friend.

She told us that she loved the poem, The Dash .  Part of it reads, "I...

Jan 25, 2023

Vicente Verduzco, age 94, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hobart passed away in his home with his family at his side on Wednesday January 25, 2023. He was born July 31, 1928, in Los Angeles, California to the late Salvador and Loreto (Gomez) Verduzco. Vicente was a boilermaker that retired from Inland Steel after thirty years of service. He...

Jan 24, 2023

Michael Douglas Trammel, age 73, a lifelong resident of Hobart Indiana passed away peacefully 1/24/ 23 after a battle with health complications. He retired in 2012 from the State Of Indiana/FSSA/DFR/Hearings and Appeals Section as an Administrative Law Judge. Preceded in death by parents, Willard Fay  Trammel and Joan B  (née Jackson) Trammel; dear cousin, Sherri Brownlee-Dunnington; and, companion  dogs...

Jan 23, 2023

James N. Myrimingos Age 63, of Portage passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born on November 7,1959 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Mattie Joyce (nee Fite) Bastin. James was a member of Zion Holiness Pentecostal Church in Portage and retired from the Flying J in Lake Station.  James will be remembered as a loving father,...

Jan 22, 2023

Paul R. Rouhselange

Age 73, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. Paul was born on August 18, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clarence and (Anita) Rouhselange. He was a longtime Hobart resident, he retired from the Local Painter Union. Paul enjoyed socializing with family and friends, cars, and gardening. He is survived by...

Jan 21, 2023

Deborah James, age 59, passed away January 21, 2023, at Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso. She was born September 30, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Frances (Bugos) James. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Deborah loved training and riding horses. She always loved telling stories of her "Buckskin Pony Bob" that she Barrel Raced on....

Jan 19, 2023

Rita Fern Ortega, age 66 of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at home. She was born on October 18, 1956 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to the late Tommy and Edith Lyons. Rita will always be remembered as a loving wife and grandmother. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family and loved cooking for...

Jan 17, 2023

Donald "Donnie" Baker, age 74, of Valparaiso and formerly of Portage passed away Friday January 17, 2023, at the Life Care of the Willows in Valparaiso. Donnie was born September 3, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Helen (Porter) Baker. Donald was a loving son and brother and will be missed by his family.

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Jan 16, 2023

Mary Geraldine "Gerry" Bizzle, age 89 of Valparaiso, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 7,1933 the daughter of the late Melvin M. and Beatrice (nee Hudson) White in Dyersburg, Tennessee. On April 14, 1948, Gerry married her loving husband J.C. Bizzle in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper...

Jan 16, 2023

Ronald Jay Apathy, age 72, of Hebron passed away Monday January 16, 2023 at his home. Ron was a retired mechanic. He was born September 11, 1950. Ron enjoyed Hunting and Fishing.  He was at peace with the outdoors. He proudly served in the US Army from June of 1970 through January of 1972. Much of that time was...

Jan 14, 2023

Cheryl L. King, age 75, of Hobart passed away Saturday January 14, 2023, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born June 20, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to the late Ewart and Ann (Koenig) Kersey. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and wife. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed.

She is...

Jan 12, 2023

Katherine L. Rubin, age 78 of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Abe and Alice Rubin. She retired from Cook County Civic Center where she loved working as a deputy sheriff. She enjoyed doing things for her nieces and nephews and will always be remembered...

Jan 11, 2023

Renee L. Tamietto, age 59, of Portage passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023, in her home with her family by her side. Renee was born July 23, 1963, in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Lois Sue (Ring) Waters. She worked as an associate with Johnson Farm Produce prior to her illness. She loved spending time with her...