obituaries

Nov 19, 2022

Horacio Alamo, Jr., age 14, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Junior was born on December 12, 2007 in Hobart, IN to the late Horacio, Sr. and Isabel (nee Artega) Alamo.  He was a 7 th grade student at River Forest Middle School.  He played the trombone in the school band.  Junior was...

Nov 19, 2022

Jesus V. Cantu, Jr., age 66, of Hobart passed away peacefully in his home Saturday November 19, 2022. 'Jessico' was born August 6, 1956, in Gary, Indiana to the late Jesus and Eva (Maldonado) Cantu, Sr. Jesus worked for US Steel as a Crane Operator after serving eleven years in the US Army.  He Loved shooting pool and was...

Nov 18, 2022

Dixie L. Loden

Age 79 passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Life Care in Valparaiso. She was born on February 10, 1943, in East Gary to the late Ted and Mildred (nee Dwarshus) Warren. She retired from Walgreens where she worked as a Clerk. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....

Nov 17, 2022

Teresa A Luna

Age 67 of Portage passed away November 17,2022 at her home. She was born March 6,1955 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Donald and Eugenia E (nee Pfister) Hewitt Sr. On December 28,1972 Teresa married the love of her life William A. Luna. Teresa was a Portage High School graduate class of 1974. She...

Nov 16, 2022

Julia "Julie" Mary Middleton, age 63, of Hobart passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday November 16, 2022, at her home. Julie was born February 1, 1959, in Gary, Indiana to the late Ronald and Virginia (Blount) Guernsey. She was a forklift operator that worked for the Ford Motor Company. She loved fishing, bowling, and work. Most of all...

Nov 15, 2022

Cora Dixon,

Age 94 passed away Tuesday, November 15,2022 at Golden Living Center in Valparaiso.  She was born on November 10, 1928, in Sodus, Michigan to the late James and Freda M. (nee Schultz) Price. She started working as a cashier at Walgreens in 1969 and retired in 1980. She was a member of St Frances Xavier...

Nov 15, 2022

John E. Lynn, Sr., age 65, of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

John was born on January 27, 1957 in Ohio to the late Scott and Deloris (nee Dillion) Lynn.  He worked as a truck driver for over 30 years, most recently American Paving.  He married the love of his life, Carla...

Nov 15, 2022

Helen Marie Owens, age 99, of Portage, IN formerly a 60 yr. resident of Chicago Heights, IL passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Rittenhouse in Portage, IN.

Helen was born September 22, 1923, in Hinsdale, Illinois to the late William and Hedvig (nee Jorgensen) Frantzen. Hedvig, Helen's mother passed shortly after Helen was born. Helen was...

Nov 14, 2022

Emily Soto, age 9, of Portage passed away on November 14, 2022. She was born on March 6, 2013 in Merrillville, Indiana.

Emily was a light in everyone's life, full of kindness, compassion, and joy. She brought happiness to everyone she knew. Her favorite color was green and her favorite number was 5. Emily was baptized December...

Nov 14, 2022

Reverend Frank D. Torres, age 70 of Hebron passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at Franciscan Hospital in Crown Point. He was born on May 7, 1952 in Gary, Indiana to the late Vernabe and Jennie Torres. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He dedicated his life to the service of his community....

Nov 13, 2022

Kathy Lee Byrum (nee Timpe), age 75, of Hobart, IN, passed away at home  on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Kathy was born on April 17, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Lawrence and Anita (nee Taffel) Timpe.  She took great care of her loving family and her home.

Kathy is survived by her children:...

Nov 11, 2022

Vivian Alley, age 92, of Portage passed away Friday November 11, 2022, at Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso, Indiana. Vivian was born August 27, 1930, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late George and Mary (Mirkov) Regenovich. She retired from St Mary Medical Center where she worked as a Ward Clerk on the 3 rd Floor. She then worked...

Nov 10, 2022

Lenore Marie Espinosa, age 74, of Merrillville passed away Thursday November 10, 2022. Lenore was born June 11, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Bobby Dean and Evelyn (Klug) Etherton. She retired as a purchasing agent from Amtrak. On November 14, 1987, she married the love of her life Mike Espinosa. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, watching movies, and...

Nov 8, 2022

Lauren Rose Thompson (nee MacKenzie), 24, of Valparaiso, a beautiful young soul, died in a car accident on November 8, 2022. Lauren was born on December 3, 1997 to her parents, Scott Mackenzie and Dawn Kissel, in Munster, Indiana. On July 9, 2022, Lauren married her high school sweetheart, best friend, and love of her life, Tyler Thompson. Lauren loved...

Nov 6, 2022

Wanda A. Lush-Westbury (nee Daugherty), age 89 of Portage passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born on May 3, 1933 in Hartford, Kentucky to the late William and Pearl Daugherty.  On May 6, 1977, she married Donald Westbury in Gary, Indiana. She was a life member of the VFW Post #9323 Ladies Auxiliary. Wanda dedicated her life...

Nov 6, 2022

Grace Eleanor Jenkins, 97, is now joyously walking the streets of gold. Grace's Lord and Savior called her home on November 06, 2022, as she rested comfortably at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 2, 1925, to Grant E. Hunsley and Adah I. (Knope) Hunsley in Hanna, Indiana, Grace was a 1943 graduate of Rolling Prairie High...

Nov 5, 2022

James C. "Jaime" DelValle, age 82, of Hobart, IN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Jaime was born on September 25, 1940 in Puerto Rico to the late Julio and Felicita (nee Vazquez) DelValle.  He worked as a laborer for EJ&E Railroad with over 33 years of experience.  Jaime married the...

Nov 5, 2022

Casper W. 'Cas' Wiseman, age 95 of Hobart passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1926 in Mauckport, Indiana to the late Lee and Nola Wiseman. Cas proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during WWII. He graduated from the Purdue University School of Pharmacy and owned and operated...

Nov 4, 2022

MARCIA ANN WRIGHT OF PORTAGE, IN / FORMERLY OF WALKERTON, IN. Marcia passed away Friday November 4th, 2022. She is survived by her six children Kenneth Wright, Sheryl (Ed) Wright, Christopher (Roxanne) Wright, James (Angie) Wright, Richard (Kelly) Wright, Rebecca Wright, three siblings Barbara (Frank) Salcedo, Carol (Tom) Topor and David (Jane) Gajda. Grandchildren Angela (Andrew) Magana-Fleck, Mark (Christine)...

Nov 2, 2022

Dolores Chelf

Dolores Jean Chelf was born 29 Dec, 1926 in the Garyton portion of what is now Portage, Indiana. The youngest of three children, she was the only daughter of Bertha Chelf (neé Foreman) and Edgar Chelf. In the 1950s, she began working as a clerk, and even in her later years, worked for the unemployment...