obituaries

Jul 13, 2022

Bonnie E. Perkins (Vance), age 86, of LaPorte passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was born on March 28, 1936 in Franklin, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Beulah Vance. On April 16, 1952 she married Marion Eugene Perkins in Tennessee. She was very proud of her yard and enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to her flowers. She...

Jul 8, 2022

Tim D. Larson, 63, passed peacefully on July 8, 2022 at home in Portage, IN.

He was born on March 15, 1959 in El Paso, TX to James R. and Julie Larson while his father was serving in the military.

He graduated from Portage High School, Class of 1977.

Tim is survived by...

Jul 6, 2022

William "Bill" E. Hargrove, age 60, of Hobart, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

Bill was born on July 10, 1961 in Gary, IN to Burnet and Loretta (nee Hill) Hargrove. He was a self-employed carpenter. Bill married his love of his life, Barbara L. (nee Mills) on July 16 th , 1994. They spent...

Jul 5, 2022

Rose Mary Kania

Age 94 of Hobart, Indiana passed away July 5, 2022, peacefully with her husband by her side.

She was born on May 31, 1928, to the late Michael and Helen (nee Uratchko) Palya. She met her husband while golfing at Cressmoor Country Club in September of 1978 and they married on January...

Jul 2, 2022

Mary Jane Burge (nee Shadley), age 89 of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1932 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Ora and Violet Shadley. She liked to play BINGO and go to the Casinos in her spare time. Above all, she loved her family and dedicated her life to taking care...

Jul 1, 2022

Thomas P. Williams, age 82, of Lake Station, IN and formerly of Bunola, PA, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Tom was born on October, 29, 1939 in Bunola, PA to the late David and Stephannie (nee Fetchen) Williams.  He retired from U.S. Steel Mill.  He liked to work in his garage and ride motorcycles.

Jun 30, 2022

Steven Charles Schau, age 58 of Lake Station passed away Thursday June 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 12, 1963 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Raymond and Joyce Schau. Steve was currently employed as a General Foreman for the City of Lake Station. He formerly worked as a volunteer fireman for the city as well....

Jun 26, 2022

Priscilla Ann Wireman, age 35 of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was born on August 31,1986 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Eddie Wireman and Kathy (nee Hicks) Wireman. Priscilla enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the beach, swimming, and hanging with her friends. Most importantly, she cherished the time she spent with her daughter,...

Jun 25, 2022

Jack Reid Baker, age 85 (forever 42) of Hobart, was called home on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born on February 18,1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Alfred and Faye (nee Bartlett) Baker.  Jack was a graduate of Edison High School the class of 1955 and continued his education at Indiana University Northwest.  On July 7, 1957,...

Jun 24, 2022

Robert "Bob" Garza, Jr., age 80, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Bob was born on March 7, 1942 in Edinburg, TX to the late Robert Sr. and Aurora (nee Gonzales) Garza.  He was a caster operator in Management at Bethlehem Steel.  Bob met the love of his life, Linda Marie (nee Navarro),...

Jun 23, 2022

Donald E. Ginter, age 76 of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at home. He was born on March 16, 1946 in East Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Esther Ginter. He graduated in 1965 from East Gary Edison High School. Don retired from US Steel where he worked as a Journeyman Millwright for 39 years....

Jun 22, 2022

Thelma Margaret Murphy Finney, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home at Brentwood Assisted Senior Living of Hobart in Hobart. Thelma was born October 9, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank J. and Thelma Murphy (LaCourciere). She was raised in Skokie, Illinois the first of five children.  She graduated from St. Joseph...

Jun 21, 2022

Thomas A. Ables "Tommy", age 57, of Hobart passed away Tuesday June 21, 2022, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Tommy was born January 8, 1965, in Gary, Indiana to the late Homer and Nadine (Maupin) Ables. He was a Laser Printer Technician that worked for Laser Express. Tommy loved spending time with his family.

Thomas...

Jun 16, 2022

Barbara June Leone (nee Bruegman), age 76 of Lake Station and formerly of Thornton, Illinois passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 10, 1946. Barb graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois. She was a dedicated member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Thornton. She will always be remembered as a...

Jun 14, 2022

Bonnie (nee McCullough) Redd, age 87, of Portage, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Bonnie was born on August 1, 1934 in Lynnwood, PA to the late Albert and Pearl Mae (nee Price) McCullough.  She married James Redd on August 4, 1955 and spent 56 wonderful years together until his passing in 2011.  Bonnie was...

Jun 14, 2022

Brian Keith Deutscher, age 60 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022.  He was born on June 21, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to the late Daniel E. and Lois J Deutscher.  Brian was a former longtime New Chicago resident and had worked as a carpenter.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Brian enjoyed fishing and hunting....

Jun 12, 2022

Martha F. Virostko "Susie", age 76, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022.  She was born on October 24, 1945, to the late Ellis and Wilma (nee McKinley) Whobrey.  On June 20, 1964, Martha married the love of her life, Thomas Eugen Virostko. Susie worked as a waitress for many years at Bright Spot restaurant in Hobart. She...

Jun 11, 2022

Barbara L. Lewis, age 74 of Chesterton, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022. She was born on April 6, 1948 to the late Maxwell and Treva Summers. She was a member of Marquette United Methodist Church and graduated from Wirt High School in 1966. After high school, she went to work at GTE, Verizon Phone Company and worked...

Jun 10, 2022

MARY C. SLUSHER, age 85, of Chesterton, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022.  She was born on June 2, 1937 to the late Arthur and Maude Parks.  Mary was a faithful member of Real Life Community Church, where she was very active as a greeter for Sunday services and many other activities, including Bible Study. Mary will be remembered as...

Jun 10, 2022

Carla Serrano, age 82 of Portage passed away Friday, June 10, 2022.  She was born on November 4, 1939 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Damaso and Hilaria Serrano. Carla was formerly of Lake Station and a member of St. Francis Xavier Church.  She enjoyed reading.

She is survived by three brothers, Jose (Antonia) Serrano, Danny...