obituaries

Oct 14, 2022

Timothy "Tim" James Gibbs, age 47, of Portage passed away suddenly Friday October 14, 2022, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Tim was born October 31, 1974, in Hobart, Indiana to Billy and Donna (Clark) Gibbs. Timothy was a steel worker that worked for Cleveland Cliffs Steel. Tim loved camping, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.

Tim is survived by wife,...

Oct 14, 2022

Dorothy A. Shirey, age 97, of Syracuse, formerly of Hobart, Indiana passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.  She was born on April 22, 1925, to the late Harry and Ruth Small.  She worked at Comays Jewelers and Park Pharmacy.  Dorothy was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart.  She enjoyed boating, gardening, bird watching and checking in...

Oct 14, 2022

George Andros, Jr., age 74 of Hobart passed away Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born on December 9, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Bessie Lucile Andros. On June 19, 1971, he married Patricia Ann Casey. George worked as an Electrician for US Steel for 32 years. He had a very intelligent mind for making...

Oct 14, 2022

Betty A. Cleek, age 82 a longtime Chesterton/Portage resident, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.  She was born on July 30, 1940, in Gary, Indiana to the late Manuel and Lottie (Szostek) Ponda.  Betty worked at Chesterton High School as a Cook and also at Continental Can.  She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in...

Oct 13, 2022

Robin L. Durbin, age 67 of Hobart passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 12, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Margaret Pest. She was a 1973 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. In her free-time, she loved to read and enjoyed gardening. Robin enjoyed all...

Oct 11, 2022

Daryl Charles Gilbert, age 58 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022.  He was born on December 9, 1963 in Avon Park, Florida.  He worked as a Truck Driver for Smith Ready Mix in Chesterton.  Daryl loved camping and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Daphne Gilbert...

Oct 10, 2022

Robert Carter Jackson, age 87 of Portage, and formerly Hobart, was called to God on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born on September 24, 1935 in East Gary, Indiana to the late John B. and Lucille A. Jackson. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He married Mary Elizabeth Christine on June 20, 1957 at St. Bridget...

Oct 10, 2022

Roberta Rose Robinson, age 86, of Portage passed away October 10, 2022, in Valparaiso. Rose was born September 27, 1936, in Gary, IN to the late Robert and Rose (Tarkane) Emerson. She was an educational interpreter that retired from Bailey elementary school. She was a very active member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church where she volunteered often....

Oct 10, 2022

JOE ANTHONY PEDROZA, age 46, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at the IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was born on December 6, 1975 in Chicago, IL. Joe was a lifetime member of St. Francis Xavier Parish and a graduate of River Forest High School, Class of 1995....

Oct 9, 2022

Donna R. Justus, age 48, of Dyer and formerly of Portage passed away Sunday October 9, 2022.  Donna was born September 8, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald and Dorothy (Sherman) Justus. Donna was a disabled retail clerk. She will be missed by her family.

Donna is survived by five children, Jonathan Justus, Lance Deeter,...

Oct 8, 2022

Michael Charles Cash, age 69, of Hobart passed away Saturday October 8, 2022. Michael was born May 2, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph John and Ruth Ann (Vallo) Cash, Sr. He was a Crane Operator for LTV Steel until his retirement. Michael was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing with his...

Oct 8, 2022

Marcia J. Tracy (nee Cady), age 79, of Portage, IN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Marcia was born on April 20, 1943 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Marshall and Eula Cady. On May 29, 1965 she married the love of her life, Richard Tracy, whom she met at Hobart Federal Bank. Marcia worked...

Oct 7, 2022

James C. (Jim) Conn, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2022.  Survivors include his wife: Joy (Finchum) Conn;  daughters:  Diana (Phil) LaMere of Carmel and Donna (Jerry) Cleek of Hobart;  daughter-in-law, Lori (Eastwood) Conn of Port St. Lucie, FL;  stepson:  Garry (Dionn) Finchum of Lake Station;  brother:  Leonard "Harlton" (the late, Marie) Conn of Nettleton, MS;  6...

Oct 7, 2022

Wieslawa 'Vivian' Sech, age 86 of Germantown Hills, IL  (formerly of Hobart) passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Baranowicze, Poland to the late Konstanty and Janina Grunda. On March 30, 1964 she married Stanislaw Sech in Poland and they came to the United States...

Oct 6, 2022

Clara Mae Kearby (nee Tackett), age 93, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Clara Mae was born on January 7, 1929 in Prestonburg, KY to the late Clarence and Annie (nee Brown) Tackett.  She spent her life caring for her home and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was very devoted...

Oct 5, 2022

Marsha Robertson, age 66, of Hobart passed away Wednesday October 5, 2022, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Marsha was born December 13, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana to the late William and Violet (Tron) Emery.  Marsha was a retired Loader from Bethlehem Steel.  She loved her family and running around with her sister, who was her partner in...

Oct 5, 2022

Steven J. Moser "Steve", age 69, of Portage, IN, passed away on October 5, 2022.

Steven was born on June 30, 1953 in Allison, PA to the late Mike and Roxana Moser.  In his younger years, Steve was a CB radio enthusiast, earning the CB name of "Rabbit".  He also enjoyed racing motorcycles and cars at the...

Oct 2, 2022

Wilma L. Clifford, age 82 of Hobart passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born on November 25, 1939 in East Gary to the late William and Vaidia Davis. Wilma worked as a hairdresser for VIP Salon in Merrillville for 40 years.

She is survived by her sons, Keith Coons, David (Kelly) Clifford; daughter-in-law, Lisa (Rick)...

Sep 30, 2022

Charlotte Ruth Greenwell, age 68, of Portage passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at her home in Portage. She was born on April 27, 1954 to the late Charles Richard and Alice Jean (nee Syler) Witt, Sr. in Crown Point, Indiana. Charlotte worked as a stocker for Meijer and was a member of AZ camping club. In her spare...

Sep 28, 2022

Betty S. Davis, age 84, of Hobart, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Betty was born on December 5, 1937 in Sparta, TN to the late Earl William and May (nee Knowles) Davis.  She was a third grade elementary school teacher with Foreman (now Joan Martin) Elementary School.  Betty retired in June of 1999 after...