obituaries

Mar 12, 2022

Wilma J. Little (nee Bell) age 78 of Portage passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born on March 14, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. On January 19, 1991 she married Donald Little in Lake Station, Indiana. She worked as a cook for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Little; sons, Bobby Deford, Kenny...

Mar 11, 2022

Irene Marie Sowula (nee Amado), age 65, a resident of Lake Station, IN passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. Irene was born on May 30, 1956, in East Chicago, IN to Carmen (nee Delgado) Amado and the late Celso Amado. Irene retired from Keyes Fiber where she worked as a machine operator. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Mar 11, 2022

Guillermo Gutierrez, age 86, of Portage, IN, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Guillermo was born on November 18, 1935 in Gary, IN to the late Concepcion and Elvira Gutierrez.  He was a graduate of Portage High School, Class of 1954.  Guillermo proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. ...

Mar 10, 2022

Debra K. Pulsoni (nee Bell), age 71 of Portage passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1950 to the late David and Donna Bell. She was formerly a member of the Eagles Club in Rochester, Indiana. She enjoyed reading, crafting and computer games. She loved her family and dedicated her life to taking care...

Mar 10, 2022

Billie Ray Davis, age 82, of Chesterton, Indiana passed away Thursday March 10, 2022, in his home with his family by his side. Billie was born February 21, 1940, in Westfield, Illinois to the late Harold G. and Wanda (Buckler) Davis. He was an electrician working out of the South Bend, Indiana local Union of the IBEW. Billie loved...

Mar 10, 2022

Randy J. Purcell, age 58, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away Thursday March 10, 2022, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Randy was born August 7, 1963, in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Dewey and Rosemary (Davito) Purcell. Randy was a truck driver prior to becoming disabled. He loved Auto Racing. He was a member of Zion Holiness...

Mar 9, 2022

Kathlene "Kitty" June Bishop-Truax, age 75, of Portage passed away Thursday March 9, 2022, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born March 2, 1947, in Alexandria, Virginia to the late Raymond and June (Maderis) Tucker. She grew up in Glens Falls, New York prior to moving to the Portage area. She was the owner of her own...

Mar 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Marcia Lange, age 87, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, (formerly of Carlsbad,CA, and Lansing, IL) announces her passing on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at University of Chicago Hospital.

An only child herself, Marcia surrounded herself with a large family.  She is survived by her five children, Galen "Butch" Lange,...

Mar 9, 2022

Mildred "Millie" A. Arocho, age 44, a life-long resident of Lake Station, IN passed away after fighting a long illness on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Millie was born on December 31, 1977 in Lake Station, IN to the late Juan "Eddie" and Ana (nee Adames) Arocho.  She was a graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School, Class...

Mar 8, 2022

Stephen "Chief" Olivarri was born on October 6, 1960 in Gary, Indiana.  He was the 8 th child of eleven.

Steve unexpectedly passed on March 8, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Celia "Sally" Holguin Moreno and Francisco B. Olivarri; sister, Aurora Olivarri; nephews Jack D. Walker and...

Mar 6, 2022

Constance "Connie" Louise (Stowell) White, age 71, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Hobart, Indiana.

Connie was born on December 10, 1950 in Rensselaer, Indiana.  She was the daughter of George & Louise (Zeck) Stowell.  She was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Gary.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Don "Doc"...

Mar 4, 2022

Christopher Alan Moss, age 33, of Portage passed away Friday, March 4, 2022. He was born on August 11, 1988, in Washington D.C. to Dennis D. and Candice (nee Johnson) Moss.  Christopher worked for 10 yrs. as a maintenance man for the Fraternity Houses in Valparaiso. Christopher will be remembered as a beloved son, brother, nephew and a loved...

Mar 4, 2022

Betty Lou Bartholomew, age 94, a lifelong resident of Hobart, IN, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Betty was born on November 17, 1927 in Hobart, IN to the late Leo and Fern Cope.  Betty married Richard Bartholomew in 1948 and they spent 70 years together until his passing in 2018.

Betty was a...

Mar 2, 2022

Clara L. Lerch (nee Swire), age 91, formerly of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was born on February 11, 1931 in Sandy Hook, Maryland to the late George and Aseneath (nee Kocher) Swire. After completing the 11 th grade, she married the love of her life, Donald Lerch on April 8, 1948. Clara will be...

Feb 28, 2022

Rebecca L. Kewitz (nee Lazzo), age 34, of Hobart, IN and formerly of both Chicago Heights and Kankakee, IL, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 28, 2022.

Rebecca was born on March 10, 1987 in Chicago Heights, IL to Adrian Nicholson, Sr. and Patricia Lazzo.  She was passionate about her work as a funeral director and took...

Feb 28, 2022

Martha Lois Johnson, age 78, of Hobart passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, in her home.  Martha was born June 16, 1943, in Harlem, New York to the late Roy S. and Mattie L. (Howell) Merricks. She was a    dietitian for the YFCR daycare center prior to retirement.  Martha was a beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and dear friend....

Feb 28, 2022

Jennie Torres, age 102, of Portage, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022.  She was born in Ennis, Texas on June 23, 1919 to the late Frank and Eulalia (nee Roman) Huerta.  She was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage.

Jennie is survived by her daughter, Marie (William Breunig) Torres; sons, Richard (Evangeline)...

Feb 27, 2022

Philip "Phil" Anthony Malis, 89, of Portage, IN, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born in Gary, IN in 1932 to the late Anthony and Anna (nee

Mazilausky) Malis.  He retired 30 years ago from the EJE Railroad as a Clerk at Kirk Yard, Gary, IN.

He is survived...

Feb 25, 2022

Harry N. Pedroza, Jr., age 49, of Hobart passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Northwest Health Portage.  Harry was a retired Lake County Sheriff's Deputy who also served eight years on the Lake Station City Council.  He was a US Army Veteran, who loved music and was a DJ for many years. Harry was a long-standing member of...

Feb 24, 2022

Margaret Johnson, age 87 of Crown Point passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022.  She was born on May 10, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Henry and Alberta Sims.  Margaret had worked for many years as a Data Analyst.  She loved roller skating, dancing, bowling, listening to music and spending time on the water.  She absolutely loved and...