obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

On September 14, 2022, John was welcomed into heaven by his Redeemer, Christ Jesus after a long and fruitful life of eighty six years.

John is survived by his loving wife, Peggy, his treasured daughter, Katherine, his much loved grandson, Laithen (Paige), many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins here and there in Eastern Kentucky...

Sep 12, 2022

NANCY "Nan" WACHTER

Nan was born in Gary, Indiana on January 6, 1930.  She attended William A. Wirt High School serving as Secretary of the Student Body and enjoyed dancing sparking a desire to work in show business.  Needing money Nan took a job with U.S. Steel on a hot roll line as a bander.  She later...

Sep 10, 2022

Larry Lamar Law, age 84, entered into rest on September 10, 2022. Larry was a faithful child of God who fought the good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give him at that day (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

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Sep 10, 2022

Anna Martine Rice-Darlington (nee Stone), 95, passed away September 10, 2022, in Portage, Indiana.  Martine was born  January 29, 1927, in Narrows, Kentucky to James Arthur Stone and Bertha Ellen (Neighbors) Stone.  In September 1945, she married Edmon Carl Rice.  They had three children: Carl Rice Jr, James Ronald Rice, and Clifford Darrell Rice.  On  July 10, 1976, she...

Sep 10, 2022

Brenda Coates, age 73 of Portage passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. She was born on August 24, 1949 in Hartselle, Alabama to the late Clayton D. and Vivian O. Taylor. She was employed as a beautician for most of her life. She enjoyed doing crafts and had a passion for music. Above all, she loved her family and...

Sep 10, 2022

Marian Leucuta Smith, age 74, of Portage passed away at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso on Saturday September 10, 2022 surrounded by her family. Marian was born March 1, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the Late Michael and Sylvia (Tzitz) Leucuta. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family deeply and...

Sep 9, 2022

Beverly Gail Vandergriff (Howell)

July 29, 1965-September 9, 2022

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly leaving behind a devastated and heartbroken family.  Preceded in death by her parents Lois and Dale Howell. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Jim and Connie Flowers, loving father-in-law, Ralph Vandergriff, brother-in-law, Greg Vandergriff, loving husband and daughters, Tim,...

Sep 9, 2022

Shirley J. Reams, age 82 of Valparaiso passed away Friday September 9, 2022.  She was born on April 30, 1940, to the late Joseph and Elsie Spisak.  She was a former Portage resident.  Shirley enjoyed going to the casino.  She loved playing poker and other card games and was very competitive.  She also loved country music especially Josh Turner....

Sep 8, 2022

Tommy Mann, age 49, of Hobart passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was born on July 30, 1973 in Hobart to Ham and Vernese Mann. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1992. Tommy liked listening to country music and the KLOVE station. He was kind to everyone he met and spent a lot of time hanging out...

Sep 7, 2022

Catherine St. Clair, age 78 a longtime Pennsylvania resident passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  She was born on August 19, 1944 to the late Victor and Alberta Sutey Sr..

She is survived by two brothers, Robert and Victor Sutey, Jr., nieces and nephews, Theresa Wither, Jassamyn Galloway, Michael Galloway, Jr., Robert "BJ" Sutey, Jr., Deven Sutey,...

Sep 6, 2022

Lorraine Gibson (nee Comsa), age 91, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Lorraine was born on April 27, 1931. She married James Gibson in May of 1955 and spent 43 years together until his death in July of 1998. Lorraine was very devoted to her family and was a very loving mother,...

Sep 6, 2022

Magdalena (Moreno) Santos, age 74 of Lake Station passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born on December 3, 1947 in La Luz, Michoacan, Mexico to the late Juan Moreno and Guadalupe Ruiz. Her greatest joy in life was her family and she dedicated her life to taking care of them. She loved knitting, traveling and trying new...

Sep 6, 2022

Kim (In-Suk) Posavac, age 75, of Valparaiso passed away September 6, 2022 at home. She was born on November 20, 1946 in Korea. She met her husband Terry while he was stationed there with the Army and emigrated to the United States in 1973. On September 8, 1973, they got married at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in...

Sep 5, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Phillips, Sr., age 80, of Portage, IN passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Jerry was born on June 19, 1942 to the late Edward and Ethel Phillips.  He worked as a Master Machinist Mold Maker with Foster Forbes/Saint-Gobaine for over 30 years and retired in 2007.  He married Sandra Louise Gabor, on October...

Sep 4, 2022

Sharon L. Bodish (nee Sczepankiewicz), age 79 of Wheeler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022. She was born December 1,1943 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Matthew and Jean (nee Pyclik) Sczepankiewicz. Sharon was a 1962 South Bend, Washington High School graduate and that year she married Frank Bodish, the love of her life, on August...

Sep 4, 2022

Franklin D. Beshears, Sr., age 84, of Zionsville, IN and formerly of Portage, IN passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Franklin was born on January 14, 1938 to the late William and Annie (nee Prince) Beshears.  He worked as a Millwright with LTV Steel for over 35 years and retired in 2002.  He married the love...

Sep 2, 2022

BRENDA G. "DEBBIE" DRUMMOND, age 61, of Lowell, formerly of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. She was born on February 1, 1961, to the late James, Jr. and Myrtle Sipes.  Debbie was a painter who dedicated most of her time to her work.  She will be remembered as a devoted...

Sep 1, 2022

Frances Ellen "Fran" Haviza, age 58, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  Fran was born in Valparaiso, IN on October 31, 1963 to the late Roy Edward and Patricia Rae (nee Camp) Haviza.

Fran worked as an accountant for many years and also sold produce.  She was a devout Roman Catholic and attended...

Aug 30, 2022

Raleigh Allen "Al" Smallwood, age 39 of Lake Station passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at home. He was born on April 26, 1983 in Merrillville, Indiana to Delbert and Roxanne Smallwood. Al was currently employed as a Millwright for Cleveland Cliffs. He graduated from Andrean High School in 2001 and was a dedicated member of Our Lady of...

Aug 29, 2022

David J. Farley, age 87, of Portage, IN passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022.

David was born in Gary, IN on March 14, 1935 to the late Ralph and Marian Farley. He retired after 46 years from the Post Tribune as a Plant Engineer doing all sorts of repairs on the machines.  In April of 1958,...