obituaries

Sep 11, 2025

Tony Ray Lake, age 71, of Portage passed away Thursday September 11, 2025, in his home with his family at his side. Tony was born October 15, 1953, in Blue Island, Illinois to the late Theodore and "Ditts" Vivian (Wise) Lake. He was a machine operator for Carl Biddig & Company. He was a US Army Veteran and was...

Sep 10, 2025

In the tapestry of life, certain threads stand out with a vibrancy that leaves a lasting impression. Daniel Allen Mock was one such thread, woven into the lives of countless individuals, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and kindness.

Born on December 14, 1948, in Gary, Indiana, Daniel was the cherished son of Thomas and Gertrude...

Sep 9, 2025

A memorial mass celebrating the life of Margaret Camarillo will be shared Sunday November 9, 2025.

Sep 8, 2025

David Datsko, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1945, in Gary, Indiana to the late Nick and Rose Mary Datsko. He retired from US Steel where he worked as a metallurgist technician. David was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and he dedicated his life...

Sep 8, 2025

Shirley J. (Hale) Chandler, age 86 of Hobart, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1939, in London, Kentucky to the late Hobart and Julia Hale. On March 18, 1967, she married Kenneth Chandler in Portage. Shirley was a huge Elvis fan and enjoyed collecting memorabilia. She also enjoyed sewing. She will always be...

Sep 7, 2025

Edward Roy Peterson, age 77 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025.  He was born on December 24, 1947, in Harvey, Illinois to the late Walter and Gertrude Peterson.  Edward was a Vietnam Army veteran. He retired from Bethlehem Steel.  Edward loved woodworking, quilting, fishing, and collecting baseball cards.

He is survived by two daughters, Wanda...

Sep 5, 2025

Bonnie Jo Jordan (nee Adams), age 87 of LaPorte formerly a longtime Hobart resident passed away Friday, September 5, 2025.  She was born on August 12, 1938, in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Josephine Adams.  Bonnie was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Hobart.  Bonnie worked at Orthopedics of Indiana in Merrillville and as a homemaker....

Sep 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Robertson (nee Ferguson), age 76 a longtime Valparaiso resident, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025.  She was born on December 16, 1948, to the late Sidney and Maxine Ferguson.  Patricia worked as a Cook for Union Township Schools and also owned and operated Pat's Paint and Wallpaper.  She was a member of the Lake Station American Legion...

Sep 4, 2025

Margaret Meryl Thomas Cox, age 96 of Portage, IN, left this world on September 4, 2025.

She was born on May 2, 1929, in Swansea, Wales to William  Ewart Thomas and Sarah Olivia Thomas.  She became a citizen of the United States and lived the majority of her life in Portage, IN.

Meryl was a...

Sep 4, 2025

Melvin J. Daniels, born September 2, 1941, in Gary, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janetta Daniels; his parents, William and Ruth Daniels; and his siblings Donald Bertolo Sr., Marilyn Elkins, Dorthia Hiliard, Marvin Daniels, Margie Hopper, and Delores Dye.

Melvin...

Sep 3, 2025

Robert Polak

Age 76 passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Munster Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 4, 1948, to the late Frank and Irene (nee Fowler) Polak Sr. in Whiting, Indiana. Robert was a retired owner and operator of Kars Auto Body in Hammond, Indiana where he worked as...

Sep 1, 2025

Jacqueline Bell

Age 75, a resident of Hobart passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born on January 14, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Salvador and Velma (nee Cottrell) Mancilla. In September of 1969, Jacqueline married the love of her life Robert E. Bell. She was a devout Catholic...

Aug 31, 2025

Barbara C. Reese, age 90, of Hobart passed away Sunday August 31, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born December 26, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Florence (Hobetski) Romanowski. She was homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She loved swimming, golfing, and caring for her home and family.

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Aug 30, 2025

SHARON LEE CANNON, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 while at home. She was born on October 31, 1948. Sharon worked for many years as a manager for Luke Gas Station and in her later years for the Luke laundry mat. Sharon spent countless hours attending drag races and supporting the racing community. She was...

Aug 29, 2025

Lou Ella "Lucy" Spain (nee Fultz), age 94, a longtime Hobart resident, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025.  She was born on November 22, 1930, in Newbern, Tennessee, to the late George and Lala Fultz.  She was a member of the Hobart Church of Christ.  Lucy loved crafts, which she worked on with her husband.  She also loved...

Aug 26, 2025

Michael Dean Zormier, age 65, of Hobart passed away Tuesday August 26, 2025, at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Michael was born February 20, 1960, in Gary, Indiana to the late Bobby and Phoebe (Cooper) Zormier. He was a steelworker that worked the line at Pacesetter Steel. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, listening to music,...

Aug 26, 2025

Katalina Ray Chhim, age 7, too beautiful for this earth, sadly passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on October 5, 2017, in Blue Island, Illinois. For someone so small, Kat had a huge personality. She loved to sing and dance, and she had the biggest brightest smile that could cure any bad day. It was...

Aug 25, 2025

Kenneth "Doug" Reberg Sr

Age 58 of Lake Station passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on December 2, 1966, in Gary, Indiana to the late Kenneth Reberg and Sandra (nee Macdonald) Collins. Doug was the owner and operator of R&S Limo and enjoyed driving for Make a...

Aug 25, 2025

Frederick Earl Shannon, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1939 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Violena Shannon. His family will remember him as the hardest working man on the planet. He was always up for a challenge and if you told him...

Aug 22, 2025

Charles A. Neubaum, age 82 of Portage passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at home. He was born on January 7, 1943, in Gary, Indiana to the late Archie and Renia Neubaum. Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from US Steel where he worked as a welder. In his free time, he enjoyed...