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Apr 12, 2022

Gale Ann Westmoreland, age 78, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Gale Ann was born on June 16, 1943 in Gary, IN to the late Edgar Leonard and Annamae Krohn.  Her beloved sister, Nancy, also preceded her in death.

She met the love of her life, Daniel Glen Westmoreland, at the...

Apr 9, 2022

Moses G. Homoky, age 95, of Hobart, IN , passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Moses was born on February 24, 1927 in Gary, IN to the late Moses and Rose Homoky.  He was a graduate of East Gary Edison High School, Class of 1944.  Moses proudly served in the U.S. Army as Military Police in...

Apr 9, 2022

Leslie "Les" R. Michalson, age 77, of Valparaiso, IN and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Les was born on October 15, 1944 in Detroit, MI to the late Leslie Michalson and Constance Iding.  He was a graduate of Hammond Tech High School.  Les worked as a salesman for Midwest Service Center...

Apr 8, 2022

Robert Allan Minick, age 83 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Friday, April 8, 2022.  He was born on November 27, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Julius and Hermina Minick.  He served his country in the U.S. National Guard.  Bob had worked at U.S. Steel as a Millwright, retiring after 41 years of service.   He was a...

Apr 8, 2022

Harry N. Pedroza Sr.

Lake Station, IN-Age 69 of Lake Station passed away, April 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 22, 1953, in Gary, Indiana to the late Joe and Delia (nee Medina) Pedroza. He was a 1971 graduate of River Forest High School, a veteran of The United States Marine...

Apr 8, 2022

Erby Joe Gouger, age 77, of Porter, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2022. Joe was born on July 11, 1944, in Gary, Indiana to the late Erby and June (nee Eaton) Gouger. Joe graduated from Portage High School with the class of 1962. He was an ironworker for Local 395 for over forty-five years. Joe, known...

Apr 6, 2022

Clifford R. Shimer, age 74, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday April 6, 2022, in his home with his family by his side. Cliff was born November 14, 1947, in Washington, Indiana to the Late Clifford and Marge (Smith) Shimer. He retired from US Can Corporation. Clifford was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps serving during the...

Apr 5, 2022

Michelle Lee Taylor (Bogdan), age 50, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1971 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Michelle was a 1989 graduate of Portage High School and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Michelle loved spending time with her family.

She is survived...

Apr 4, 2022

Janet Rae Shaw, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born in Gary, Indiana on November 7, 1945 to the late Harold and Verna (nee Ramsay) Shaw. Janet will be remembered as a ray of sunshine who greeted everyone with a smile.

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Apr 4, 2022

Linda Sue Wall (nee Gibson), age 56 passed away, Monday, April 4,2022. She was born August 4, 1965, to James and Lorraine (nee Comsa) Gibson. Linda loved taking care of the residents at Ritten House in Portage, where she worked as a QMA. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived...

Apr 3, 2022

Jennie R. Ramirez, age 75, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022. She was born on February 27,1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joaquin and Mary Aleman. On April 19,1971 Jennie married the love of her life, the late Hector Ramirez. She was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Church in Portage, and retired from St....

Apr 2, 2022

Homer Vernon Taulbee, Jr., 74, of DeMotte, passed away on April 2, 2022.

Homer was born on October 7, 1947 in Palmer, Tennessee to Homer Vernon, Sr. and Ailene (nee Powell).  Homer is survived by his wife Christine (nee Christakis), son Jonathan (Brooke), daughter Jennifer (Jeff) Zampillo, daughter Jessica (fiancé Jeff Kawa), and grandchildren Tayten, Kiptyn, and...

Apr 1, 2022

Sybil J. Chandler (nee Lindsey), age 87, of Hobart, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, surrounded by her family. Sybil was born on September 7, 1934, in Middleton, Tennessee to the late Rephus B. and Minnie Leora (nee Trull) Lindsey. Sybil married the love of her life, Garry C. Chandler, on July 5, 1952, and they spent 43...

Mar 31, 2022

Kristy Lynn Regeski (nee Glutting) age 59 passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022.  Kristy was born on October 3, 1962 to the late Charles and Donna (Rados) Glutting.  She battled her cancer with determination and courage. Kristy lived life on her terms. She loved butterflies and watching the birds.  Her greatest joys were her 2 children, Zachary and...

Mar 31, 2022

Wanda Rizley (nee Ledbetter), age 85 went home to her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was born April 6, 1936, to the late Dewey and Evelyn Ledbetter in Oklahoma. Wanda dedicated her life to providing, supporting, and caring for her loving husband and children. She will be remembered as a devout Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Mar 29, 2022

Jeffrey L. Tucker, age 61 of Gary passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born on November 26, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a 1980 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. He was self-employed as a painter. Jeff was a good friend to so many people and will always be remembered for his outgoing personality and giving...

Mar 28, 2022

Frank H. Mayer, age 70, of Hammond, IN and formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Frank was born on February 2, 1952, in Hammond, IN to the late Charles and Miriam Mayer.  He worked as a circuit board builder.  Frank was a part of Fantasy Football since it's inception, devoting 30...

Mar 26, 2022

Eugene "Gene" L. Steerman, age 85, of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Gene was born on March 10, 1937 in Wildcat, WV to the late Hugh and Sylvia (nee Rexroad) Steerman.  He owned his own tree cutting business for over 20 years.  Gene married the love of his life, Mary Smith, on...

Mar 25, 2022

James Leo Rose, age 74 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.  He was born on October 11, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Albert and Ruby Rose.  He graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1965. James retired from U.S Steel where he had worked in Electronics System Repair. He was an avid Chicago...

Mar 25, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" L. Suter (nee Anton), age 86, of Hobart and formerly of Gary, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Betty was born on July 5, 1935 in East Chicago, IN to the late Joseph and Dorothy "Kate" (nee Houchin) Anton.  She was a graduate of Gary Edison High School, Class of 1953.  Betty married the...