obituaries

Apr 18, 2022

Harold G. Crawford, age 77, a lifelong resident of Hobart, IN, took his last breath in the home that he raised his family in on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Harold was born on July 8, 1944 in Gary, IN to the late Fred and Helen Crawford.  He worked for the railroad as a mechanic.  Harold married the...

Apr 16, 2022

Aliatte Uriel Cruz infant son to Jessica Cruz and Aliatte Edwards was born to this world at 11:55 pm April 15, 2022. He passed away only a short time later at 12:44 am April 16, 2022. He is survived by his heartbroken parents, Jessica Cruz and Aliatte Edwards; brother, Phillip King, Jr.; sisters, Nevaeh "Will" King and Alaia Cruz;...

Apr 15, 2022

Reinaldo Antonio "Tony" "Ocho" Arocho III, age 33 of Anderson, Indiana passed away Friday, April 15, 2022.  He was born on August 4, 1988 in Lake Station, Indiana.  He graduated from River Forest High School in 2007. Tony went on to become a teacher in Anderson, Indiana. He also loved coaching football and baseball at the...

Apr 15, 2022

Claudia E. Corbett (nee Easter), age 77, of Portage, passed away Easter, Sunday, April 17, 2022, with her daughter by her side. She was born on August 15, 1944, in Gary, Indiana to the late Claude and Veril T. (Johnston) Easter. Claudia loved spending time with her family, friends and having a good laugh. She will be remembered as...

Apr 15, 2022

Carl "Paw" Anderson, age 78, passed away, on Friday, April 15, 2022 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, due to lung cancer caused by Agent Orange exposure.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 4, 1943 to the late Ransom and Mildred (nee Miller) Anderson.  Carl was a proud Vietnam veteran of The United States Marine Corps.  He...

Apr 13, 2022

Larry Ballard, age 72, of Florida, formerly of Northwest, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, in Lutz, Florida. Larry was born on June 30, 1949, to the late Orris Lafayette and Evelyn Lillian (nee MacLean) Ballard in Gary, IN. Larry was larger than life and will be missed greatly by his family and friends. We take solace in...

Apr 12, 2022

Victor L. Gulbrandsen, age 74, of Hobart passed away Tuesday April 12, 2022, in Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus.  Victor was born February 12, 1948, in Kirkwood, Missouri to the late Victor N. and Cornelia (Green) Gulbrandsen. Victor was a medical laboratory scientist retiring from Alverno Clinical Laboratories. Victor was a US Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam Era....

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...