obituaries

Nov 7, 2025

Betty Lee Hullett

Age 74 of Portage passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7,2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 17, 1950, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Leslie R. and Mary Louise (nee Alvey) Damron. Betty had a warm and joyful spirit and found happiness in life's simple pleasures. She loved the...

Nov 7, 2025

James C. E. Sutton

Age 56, of Lake Station passed away Friday, November 7,2025 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on November 2, 1969, in Zion, Illinois to the late Jerry Sutton and Alice (nee Short) Evans. James married the love of his life Kimberly (nee Wilshire) Sutton on November 10, 2001, in Valparaiso.

Nov 6, 2025

Donna M. Stewart, age 81, of Crown Point, formerly a longtime Hobart resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 6, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1944, in Aurora, Illinois to the late Nelson and Annette Casey. On February 18, 1967, Donna married the love of her life, William R. Stewart. Together they built a beautiful...

Nov 5, 2025

Thelma Jean Wright, affectionately known as "Sis" age 73, of Portage, Indiana passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Thelma was born on September 1, 1952, in Durant, Mississippi to the late Mary Alice (Grant) Wright and John Allen Wright. She later moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she began her adult journey and built a meaningful life rooted in...

Nov 5, 2025

Edward Leon Haddix, age 83, a longtime Hobart resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.  He was born on April 19, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Leon and Opal Marie Haddix.   He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  Edward worked at Walker Tile as a Salesman.  He enjoyed remodeling and traveling to Spain.

Nov 1, 2025

Curtis "Lumpy" Remus, 78, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Munster, Indiana. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, Curt left behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and community spirit. Born on December 17, 1946, in Gary, Indiana, Curt was a proud graduate of River Forest High School's Class of 1965. His...

Nov 1, 2025

Donovan Kaufman, age 50 of Hobart passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025.  He was born on June 26, 1975 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Raymond and Nadine Kaufman.  Donovan was a graduate of Andrean High School, Class of 1993.  He went on to graduate from UTI mechanics program.  He worked for many years at Atlas Transmission in Lake...

Nov 1, 2025

Connie Mattix, 91, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on December 25, 1933, Connie was a gift to everyone who knew her. She grew up in Tipton, Indiana, and graduated from Tipton High School before earning her degree from Ball State University. Connie dedicated...

Nov 1, 2025

David Warren McAfee, age 86, died on November 1st, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 22nd from 12 to 3 pm in the barn at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. All are welcome.

David was born on September 1st, 1939 to Coral Louise (Horner) and Warren Barney McAfee in Hobart,...

Oct 29, 2025

Patricia L. Gospodarek, age 94, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born on April 2, 1931, in Gary, Indiana to the late Stephen and Adele Zytko. She grew up in Gary, where she attended school at Lew Wallace.

In 1954, she married the love of...

Oct 28, 2025

Maria G. Jackson, age 77, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025. Maria was born March 10, 1948, in Noicattaro, Italy to the late Pasquale and Santa (Borracci) Didonna. Maria was a steelworker that retired from Cleveland Cliffs Steel Company. Maria was a member of St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. She was a member of...

Oct 28, 2025

JOSEPH W. HANENKRATT, age 57, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Joseph was a veteran of the US Army and proud to be an American. He married the love of his life, Ginger (nee Clary) on October 7, 2000, in Hobart, Indiana.  Joe was a member of Steelworkers Local 1010 and had 20+ years of service with...

Oct 28, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Phillip Clough, age 72 of Portage passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025.  He was born on June 9, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Phillip and Dorothy Clough (nee Streg).

He is survived by his wife, Marcy Clough (nee Schwab), four children, Adam (Eric Fisher) Clough, Jordan (Laura) Clough, Marlisa (Britton) Clough-Bartz, Dennis Helwig...

Oct 28, 2025

Wilda LaRue Sawaski (nee Mills), age 80 a longtime Portage resident passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on December 13, 1944, to the late Edwin and Audre Mills.  She worked as a Health Caregiver at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso.  She enjoyed sewing, crafts, art, drawing, and waterfalls.

She is survived...

Oct 28, 2025

Catherine Marie Klekot, age 75, of Portage passed away Tuesday October 28, 2025, at Northwest Health-Porter Hospital. Catherine was born August 23, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Sigmund and Genevieve (Barlog) Lesniewski. She was a homemaker, mother and wife. She loved playing BINGO, baking, and cooking. Catherine was a Den Mother while Nicholas was in Boy Scouts....

Oct 27, 2025

Ruth Joy Throne, most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, October 27, 2025. Ruth was born April 25, 1927 in Montgomery, Michigan to the late Rev. Lyle M. Owen and Luzene Belle Owen (Scoville). Ruth met the love of her life, Paul Throne, when her family moved to...

Oct 27, 2025

Carolyn Jean Lenburg (nee Bergren), age 95, a longtime Portage resident passed away Monday, October 27, 2025.  She was born on June 30, 1930, in Gary Indiana to the late Clarence and Viola Bergren.  Carolyn graduated from Chesterton High School, Class of 1948.  She went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science from Valparaiso and her master's degree at...

Oct 26, 2025

Shirley Ann Morales

Age 71, of Downers Grove, Illinois formerly of Hobart passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 29, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Nicholas and Julie (nee O'Keefe) Badovinac. On October 29, 1977, Shirley married the love of her life Donald Morales at St....

Oct 26, 2025

Houston Stevens

Age 67, of Hobart passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 25, 1958, in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Ray and Maureen (nee Mackay) Stevens. Houston was a proud father to his daughter, Taylor Stevens, and cherished grandfather to Kane Boswell and Piper Cottrell, he also...

Oct 24, 2025

Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, David stayed true to his roots throughout his life. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1985 and soon after began a lifelong career and passion as an auto mechanic, working alongside his father and uncle. Over the decades, he built his skills in shops across the Gary area, earning respect for his...