obituaries

Dec 10, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" Ciesla, age 77, of Hobart passed away Saturday December 10, 2022, at the St Mary Medical Center. Peggy was born July 3, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Stephen and Susan (Lachney) Titko. She retired from the School City of Hobart where she worked as an administrative assistant. She was a 1963 graduate of Lew...

Dec 9, 2022

Judith "Judy" O. Land (nee Williamson), age 83, of Portage, IN and formerly of Gary, IN, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Judy was born on June 12, 1939 in Gary, IN to the late Elmer and Jean (nee Wylie) Williamson.  She was a graduate of Emerson High School, Class of 1957.  Judy married the love...

Dec 8, 2022

Elnora Jo Myers (nee Mullen), age 87, of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Jo was born on May 31, 1935 in Boulder, CO to the late Edward and Eleanor Mullen.  She was a homemaker and was very devoted to her family.  Jo married William "Bill" Myers and spent 28 years together until...

Dec 8, 2022

Susan Zacharzuk, age 85 of Portage passed away Thursday December 8, 2022, at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Susan was born December 6, 1937, in Gary, Indiana to the late Lauro and Socorro (Salas) Cerda. She was a switchboard operator that worked at Barry University in Miami, Florida as well as some retail including Shopper's Fair where...

Dec 7, 2022

John E. Larkin, age 86, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

John was born on August 28, 1936 in Pontiac, IL.  He worked as a Jeweler and as a Computer Technician.  John married the love of his life, Alicia Wolak, on June 17, 1989 and enjoyed 33 years together.  He was a...

Dec 6, 2022

William R. 'Bill' Simmons, Sr., age 94 of Clermont, Florida and formerly of Hobart, Indiana passed away December 6, 2022. He was born on September 11, 1928 in Sesser, Illinois to the late John Raymond and Elizabeth (Loucks) Simmons. Bill also nicknamed Sonny, married the love of his life, Helen in 1945. They had 4 children and moved to...

Dec 6, 2022

Mary-Jo Andersen (nee Heer), age 65, of Portage, IN and formerly of South Holland and Blue Island, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Mary-Jo was born on February 17, 1957 to the late William and Roseann (nee Spinazola) Heer.  She married Darryl Andersen, Sr. on November 17, 1989 and spent 33 wonderful years together.  For...

Dec 5, 2022

Jose E. Pomales, Jr., age 51, of East Chicago, IN, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 5, 2022. Jose was born on May 15, 1971 in Gary, IN to Jose Sr. and Luisa (nee Rodriguez) Pomales. He worked as a graphic designer for Atkore in Harvey, IL. Jose married the love of his life, Rebecca "Becky" (nee Bezares) on November...

Dec 5, 2022

Delia Vega Rodriguez (née Vera), of Valparaiso passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 surrounded by her family to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Preceded in death by her husband, Modesto Vega; parents, Salvador and Monserratte Vera; and son in law, Victor González Sr.

Lovingly remembered by her 8 children; Gladys (Brian) Barrett, Myrna (Victor...

Dec 3, 2022

Melissa Sue Haslett, age 49, formerly of Lake Station, Indiana passed away Saturday December 3, 2022. She was born on July 1, 1973, to Malcholm (Marsha) Reder in Hammond, Indiana. Melissa was a long-time resident of Hobart, Indiana. She loved hanging out with her family and playing board games with her daughter. She also loved spending time with her...

Dec 3, 2022

Gail F. Ramsay, age 89, of Portage passed away peacefully Saturday December 3, 2022, at Miller's Merry Manor of Portage. Gail was born November 3, 1933, in Buffalo, New York to the late Rogers and Viola (Gipple) Drew. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and doing cross stitch.

Gail is...

Dec 2, 2022

Marilyn C. Wilshire, age 71, of Lake Station passed away Friday December 2, 2022, in her home with her family at her side. She was born May 25, 1951, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late John Richard and Artie Lois (Palmer) Lee. She was a loving Wife, Mother. Marilyn was a long-time active member of The Church of Jesus...

Dec 2, 2022

Juanita Tucker, age 100, passed away Friday, December 2,2022 at her home with her family. She was born June 29,1922 in Carmen, Manitoba Canada, to the late Sylvester F. and Jessie (nee Luttrell) Roach. On June 16,1943 Juanita J. Roach married the love of her life Robert F. Tucker in Salinas, California. She received a BA from Indiana University...

Dec 2, 2022

Kathleen R. Granzow (nee Roberts), age 97 of The Villages, Florida passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.  She was born on September 1, 1925, in Tilbury, England to the late Harold and Anna Roberts.  She was formerly of Australia and also a former longtime Hobart resident.   Kathleen enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Red Hat Society.   On...

Dec 1, 2022

Lorraine M. Huffman

Age 94, of Portage formerly of Hobart passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born on January 20,1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Minnie (nee Zeillinger) Brauneis. She was a 1946 Emerson High School graduate. Lorraine was a member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church, and St. Annes' she was a...

Nov 30, 2022

Karen 'Sue' Hott, age 79 of Knox, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on February 11, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Bert and Ruby Harbison. Sue was a 1960 graduate of Tolleston High School. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting and ceramics. Sue loved plants...

Nov 29, 2022

Ignacio Corral Meza, age 67, of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Ignacio was born on June 1,1955 in Durango, Mexico to the late Pedro and Librada (nee Meza) Corral.  He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan; he loved every and all sports. He will be...

Nov 29, 2022

Evelyn Levack,

Age 100, of Portage passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born on January 6,1922 to the late Joseph Reese and Irene (nee Parker) Wampler in Richard City, Tennessee. Evelyn married the love of her life John K. Levack on February 22, 1944, in Gary, Indiana and they spent 70 years together, until his...

Nov 27, 2022

Audrey Gail Serrano, age 69, of Hobart passed away Sunday November 27, 2022, in the St Mary Medical Center. Audrey was born February 28, 1953, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Lee Edward and Evelyn (Johnson) Hieke. She was a graduate of East Gary Edison High School. She worked as a beautician and an orthodontic assistant. Audrey loved to...

Nov 27, 2022

Cheryl L. Ensign, age 68, of Hobart, IN passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Cheryl was born on September 2, 1954 in Gary, IN to the late Ira "Ike" and Roberta "Bobbie" (nee Atkins) Warren. She was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1972. Cheryl married Jon Ensign on October 27, 1973 and celebrate...