obituaries

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...

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...