obituaries

Feb 23, 2022

Linda K. Wheeler (nee Pollock), age 78, of Lake Station, IN and formerly of Lewisberg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Linda was born on January 28, 1944 in Washington, PA to the late James and Hazel Pollock.  She was a graduate of Trinity High School, Class of 1962.  Linda was a hairdresser for all...

Feb 23, 2022

Norma Jean Bennett, age 85 of Lakes of the Four Seasons passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at home. She was born on February 1, 1937 in Medaryville to the late Clinton and Frances Sanders. Norma was a former member of the Lakes of the Four Seasons Ladies Golf Association and she enjoyed participating in activities with the LOFS...

Feb 22, 2022

Joyce Gagna, age 56 of Portage passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  She was born on October 3, 1965 in East Chicago, Indiana.  Joyce worked for Stack and Van Til for the past 17 years.  She did a lot of work with the Vietnam Veterans in South Haven.  Joyce enjoyed playing Bunco with her friends.

She is...

Feb 21, 2022

Michael VanSanten

Age 56, of Hobart, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at his home. He was born on November 25, 1965 to Jacob Peter and Sally (nee Rafferty) VanSanten in Valparaiso, Indiana. Michael was a member of Trinity Lutheran, where he was a church trustee. On April 27, 1996 he married the love of his life...

Feb 21, 2022

Enriqueta Limón "Mami Rique", age 98, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico on July 15, 1923 to the late Cresencio Limon and Clemencia Esqueda.  She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was close to God and was devoted to the Virgin of Carmen. ...

Feb 20, 2022

Joseph M Fozkos, age 72, passed away on Sunday February 20th, 2022 and is survived by his wife of 43 years, Annette, and two daughters Meredith and Angela. He is also survived by his two sisters Stephanie and Susan. He is preceded in death by his mother Stephanie and father Joseph. Joseph was a graduate of Hammond Morton High...

Feb 19, 2022

Lynn Johnson, (nee Haussman), age 83, of Portage, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born in Gary, Indiana on April 15, 1938, to the late Earl and Mary (nee Durkin) Haussman. Lynn retired at the age of 70 from Residential Clinical Services. Lynn had many interests, including teaching piano, going to...

Feb 19, 2022

Theresa Greig, age 94, of Portage, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Northwest Health, Porter.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 10, 1927 to the late Anthony and Apollonia (nee Wysocki) Bronakowski.  She loved pets and enjoyed crosswords, reading, and watching Judge Judy.  Theresa will be remembered as a loving wife and mother who had...

Feb 18, 2022

GAYLE MARIE BENTON, age 50, of Hobart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2022 in Laramie, WY.  She was born on March 20, 1971 in Chicago, IL and grew up in Palatine, IL.  Gayle graduated from William Fremd High School in 1989. She was married to the love of her life, Randall K. Benton on December 30, 1995...

Feb 17, 2022

Ervin C. Carstensen, age 91, of Hobart, died Thursday, February 17, 2022.  Ervin is survived by many close, loving nieces and nephews. He was born on July 2, 1930 in Gary, Indiana to the late Erwin and Esther (nee Hartin) Carstensen.  He graduated from Hobart High School Class of 1948 and later from Valparaiso University Law School.  He served...

Feb 17, 2022

Ninnie Nunley, age 71, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 14,1951 in Tulsa Oklahoma to the late Julian and Wanda (nee Manes) Nunley.  Ninnie dedicated her life to taking care and loving her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother,...

Feb 16, 2022

Anthony B. "Tony" Pineda., age 80, of Miller, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born on August 13,1941 in East Chicago, IN, to the late Eliseo and Antonia Pineda.  He was a retired respiratory therapist at Southlake Methodist Hospital.  He was a man who loved working with stain glass, making models and Photography.  Tony was...

Feb 13, 2022

Barbara Joan Meeks, age 83, of Hobart passed away Sunday February 13, 2022, at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Barbara was born August 7, 1938, in Gary, Indiana to the late Nick and Margaret (Sanko) Larko. Barbara was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She enjoyed playing BINGO and sharing stories with her friends.

Barbara is survived...

Feb 12, 2022

Janice Louise Stewart, age 74, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  She was born on November 23, 1947 to the late James and Naomi (nee Zoller) Caughron.  Janice was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Portage and loved singing hymns.  She cherished time spent with...

Feb 10, 2022

Edward J. Ellch "Ed", age 78, of Hobart and formerly of Gary, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2022.

Ed was born on May 12, 1943 in Gary to the late Joseph "Eddie" and Edith (nee Craig) Ellch.  He was a graduate of Calumet High School in Gary, Class of 1961.  Ed worked as Ironworker in the...

Feb 10, 2022

Gerald L. "Pete" Carr, Sr., age 92, of Portage, IN and formerly of Cascade Locks, OR, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Born on December 28, 1929 in Gary, IN, he was the fourth son of Merle and Nellie (nee Green) Carr.  He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class...

Feb 8, 2022

Paul M. Kasarda, age 75 a longtime Portage resident passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  He was born on November 23, 1946 to the late Paul and Marie Kasarda.  Paul served his country in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his close friend, Margie Hammond of Hobart, IN.

He was preceded in death by...

Feb 8, 2022

Gina Blankenship, 45 of Hobart Indiana, passed away Tuesday, February 8th, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1976 in Valparaiso, IN daughter of Teresa Kelly-Jones. In 2005, Gina married James Blankenship in Las Vegas, NV. Gina was a Paraprofessional for the School City of Hobart from 2011-2020 where she helped teach Special Education classes grades 1-5. Gina was...

Feb 7, 2022

Linda L.  Garbart, age 76 of Hobart passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.  She was born on February 24, 1945 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Anna Morgan.   She graduated from Monongahela High School in Pennsylvania.  Linda married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Garbart on June 13, 1964.  She was a life member of the VFW Post...

Feb 5, 2022

Joseph James Exl, age 73, of Hebron, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on September 1, 1948, to Joseph Francis and Mabel (nee Suter) Exl. He married the love of his life, Nadia "Nancy" Niedbajlik in Gary, Indiana on June 8, 1969. Joseph retired from U.S Steel as an area...