obituaries

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...

Sep 28, 2022

James M. Hann, age 72 of Michigan City passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1949 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Lorraine Hann. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Bethlehem Steel. In his free-time, he enjoyed hunting...

Sep 28, 2022

Barbara Nemtuda (nee Crocker), age 74, of Lafayette, IN and formerly of Lake Station and LaPorte, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Barb was born on February 19, 1948 in Gary, IN to the late Charles and Catherine (nee Hepler) Crocker.  She was a graduate of Edison High School, Class of 1966.  Barb went on...

Sep 28, 2022

Kenneth A. Morris, Jr., age 63 of Burns Harbor passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born on June 8, 1959 in Gary, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Vera Morris. Kenny retired from the Carpenter and Millwright Local# 1046 where he worked as a Millwright for 33 years. He could best be described as a wildman MacGyver...

Sep 27, 2022

David Joseph Pipas

Age 66, of Portage passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Northwest Health in Valparaiso. He was born on February 10, 1956, to Steven Robert and Dorothy (nee Jenkins) Pipas in Gary, Indiana. David proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and worked as a longshoreman at Port of Indiana. He enjoyed watching...

Sep 26, 2022

Frank W. Elliott, age 87, of Portage, IN passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Frank was born on June 28, 1935, to the late Gust James and Veronica (nee Gibbons) Elliott in Chicago, Illinois. Frank proudly served in the United States Army, working as a combat engineer, during the Korean War....

Sep 24, 2022

Roland "Rollie" Singer, age 65, of Hobart passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born on September 25, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Leo Roland and Marilyn (nee Childs) Moore. On December 12, 1987, Roland married his bride, Sherry Hart. Roland was an avid Bears fan who enjoyed hunting, but...

Sep 24, 2022

John Paul Beck

Age 65, of Lake Station passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1957, in Guntersville, Alabama to the late J.P. and Barbara Jean (nee Murphy) Beck. John retired from Arcelor Mittal where he worked as a millwright. On February 14, 1976, John married the love of...

Sep 24, 2022

Joseph John Laas, Sr., age 80, of Lake Station passed away Saturday September 24, 2022, at his home with his family at his side. He was born June 7, 1942, in Gary, Indiana to Joseph John and Margaret (Balazs) Laas. Joseph was a retired steelworker at Inland Steel with 38 years of service. He was a US Naval Veteran....

Sep 23, 2022

Mitchell Campbell, age 58, of Portage passed away in his home Friday September 23, 2022. Mitchell was born August 26, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois to Beacher and Callie (Miller) Campbell. He was an auto mechanic that was self-employed. Mitchell had two great loves in his life, his family and cars.

Mitchell is survived by his three children,...

Sep 23, 2022

Beverly A. Braun "Duke", age 88 of Hobart passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born on December 21, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harold and Emma Mitchell. A lifelong Hobart resident, Beverly attended St. Bridget Catholic Grade School and was a dedicated member of the church. She enjoyed bowling in her free time at Hobart...

Sep 22, 2022

Sheila K. (nee Darby) Smith, age 63 of Lake Station passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born on July 27,1959 in Florence, Alabama to the Bertha (nee Danley) Biniecki and the late Curtis Harold Darby. She enjoyed camping, fishing, going to the casino and had a passion for music and going to concerts. She loved spending time...

Sep 20, 2022

Lillian M. Young, age 93, of Crown Point passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022, at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Lillian was born March 7, 1929, in Calumet City, Illinois to the late Peter and Anne (Nowakowski) LaSota. She was a retired Registered Nurse that had worked at the Hammond Clinic. Lillian loved spending time with her...

Sep 18, 2022

Shirley Salisbury

Age 95, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born on March 14, 1927, to the late Irvin and Geneva (nee Allen) Baker in Sioux City, Iowa. On February 4, 1946, Shirley married the love of her life Glenn Salisbury in Sloan, Iowa. She retired from Allstate Insurance Company where she worked...

Sep 14, 2022

Tristan E. Isolampi, age 36 of Crown Point, Indiana passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022.  He was born on December 30, 1985 in Merrillville, Indiana.  Tristan grew up in Hobart and was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed.  When he was 3 years old his mother taught him how to play chess.  He...