obituaries

Nov 26, 2022

Antonia M. Delgado, age 94, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday November 26, 2022, in her home. She was born October 22, 1928, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Juan and Juana Mercado. Antonia's first love was her God and her Lord Jesus Christ. She was a Homemaker, mother, grandmother, and wife. She loved and cared for her family...

Nov 24, 2022

Joseph Eugene Tokach, age 91 of Lake Station passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Joe had been a Lake Station resident since 1965 and a member of St. Francis Xavier Church for 50 years. He was a 4 th degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus St. Clement Council 3283 obtaining the fourth degree...

Nov 23, 2022

ROBERTA L. THOMASINO, age 86, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  She was born on November 14, 1936 to the late Fred and Helen Crawford.  Roberta was a devoted member of First Baptist of Hobart for many years.  She had a talent for writing poetry, which is cherished by family and friends.  Roberta will be remembered as...

Nov 22, 2022

Maria Zdravich, age 95 of Hobart passed away November 22, 2022. She was born on January 19, 1927 in Osijek, Yugoslavia to the late Kovot and Margaret Baumholzer. She worked as a seamstress for Joyce Manufacturing for over 30 years. She enjoyed her beautiful gardens and working in her yard. Maria loved her Lord and Savior and was a...

Nov 21, 2022

Infant Karlee Jo Waugaman was born alive on November 21, 2022 via C-section.  We are thankful that we got to meet her and spend four hours and thirty minutes with her until she went to be with God in heaven.  She is survived by her parents, Stefanie Wherry and Chris Waugaman of Hobart, IN; one brother, J.C. Waugaman, and...

Nov 21, 2022

Denise Renee Beals 'Dee', age 69 of Lake Station passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 13, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and LaNea Walczak. She was a great cook, she loved to bake and she enjoyed working in her garden. Dee was an animal...

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...