Henry Russell Kettwig
Jan 27, 2022
Henry Russell Kettwig, age 73, of Portage passed away Thursday January 27, 2022, in his home. Henry was born March 9, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry "Hank" and Doris (Hill) Kettwig. Henry was a retired truck driver that worked for Illiana Waste Transfer Services. He loved drag racing, fishing and a good meal with friends.
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Kristina Kopanski
Jan 25, 2022
Kristina M. Kopanski (nee Golumbeck), age 60 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to Leslie and Charlene Golumbeck. On January 28, 2000, she married Timothy Kopanski in Portage, Indiana. Kristina enjoyed listening to music. Above all, she loved her grandkids and cherished the time she spent with...
Daniel J. Bernier
Jan 25, 2022
Daniel J. Bernier, age 55, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Dan was born on September 7, 1966 in Chicago, IL to the late Joe Bernier and Barbara (nee Pipp) Lindich. Daniel worked as a carpenter for Smith Family Services and Union Local #1.
He was known by many names: Danny,...
Poochie (Wilma) Steele
Jan 23, 2022
Poochie (Wilma) Steele, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born in Gary, Indiana on October 4, 1945 to the late George and Leslie (nee Evans) Parnell. She had special memories with her husband driving racecars and motorcycles, dancing, and going camping. She loved spending the holidays...
Norman D. Ohlschlager
Jan 22, 2022
Norman Dale Ohlschlager, age 93 of Portage, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He retired from US Steel where he worked as a crane operator.
Norman is survived by his three daughters: Kimberly (Terry) Hunt of Portage, IN, Evelyn (John) Marthakis of FL, Pamela Wheeler of Everett, WA; five grandchildren:...
Shirley A. Wiggins
Jan 22, 2022
SHIRLEY A. WIGGINS, age 84, of Hobart, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born in Gary to the late Roy and Nell Keele on February 12, 1937. Shirley was a para educator for the Title I Program with River Forest School District. The school was a home away from home where she was...
Eloise A. Rodriguez
Jan 20, 2022
Eloise A. Rodriguez, age 56, of Valparaiso, passed away January 20,2022 at her home. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on October 29,1965 to the Xavier and the late Cecelia S. (nee Espinosa) Rodriguez. She was a Crown Point High school graduate and worked at Dollar General as a cashier. Eloise loved the time she spent with her...
Sierra Monyk Evans
Jan 19, 2022
Sierra Monyk Evans, age 30 of Portage passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born on November 24,1991 in Defiance, Ohio to Leonard and Deborah Evans. She loved spending her time with nieces and her family; she enjoyed singing, writing, reading, traveling, and doing make-up. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, fiancée, and...
Carolyn M. Mills
Jan 19, 2022
Carolyn M. (Thompson) Mills, age 85 passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to the late Earl and Grethel Thompson. On September 18, 1953 she married Lawrence Mills in Lake Station. Carolyn was a dedicated member of Grace Church of the Nazarene where she sang in the church choir and...
George C. Buzinec
Jan 19, 2022
George C. Buzinec, age 72 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1949 in Pennsylvania. George was the owner and operator of Performance Auto in Hobart. He had a passion for working on and collecting cars.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Buzinec of Hobart, IN; one...
Shirley Darlene Hale
Jan 19, 2022
Shirley Darlene Hale, age 74, of Hobart, IN and formerly of Hebron, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Shirley was born on September 20, 1947 in Bedford, IN to the late Lawrence Casada and Dorothy (Anderson) Davis. Shirley worked for many different businesses including Gary Steel Products, the Post Tribune, Stardust Lounge in Hobart, Old...
Wilfredo "Freddy" Sánchez
Jan 19, 2022
Wilfredo "Freddy" Sánchez, age 60, of Gary passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born in Gary, Indiana in the backseat of a 1957 Chevy on April 9, 1961 to Tomas and Maria (nee Miranda) Sánchez.
Freddy was a unique, interesting, one-of-a-kind man. If you met Freddy, you never forgot him. Â He was authentic, genuine and...
Rodney E. Carnahan
Jan 17, 2022
Rodney E. Carnahan, age 66, of Portage passed away Monday, January 17,2022, at his home. He was born November 8, 1955, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Charles E. and Ruth (nee Rader) Carnahan. He retired from Bethlehem Steel, where he worked as a Crane Operator. Rodney enjoyed playing his guitar and will be remembered as a loving father,...
Joyce A. Eaves
Jan 16, 2022
Joyce A. Eaves, age 86, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born on May 24, 1935 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Dorthea Wright.
She is survived by two sons, Daniel Eaves, Charles (Patricia) Eaves, two daughters, Bobbie (Donald) Barry, Diana (Gary) Sundman, five grandchildren, Jeremy Eaves, Monique Hartung, Erica Harger,...
Jane M. Cavlovic
Jan 16, 2022
Jane M. Cavlovic, age 58, of Chesterton, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso. She was born in Gary, Indiana on May 25, 1963 to the late Robert and Sharon (nee McCarthy) Berquist. She was a past member of Nativity of Our Savior Church in Portage and was a current parishioner at St. Patrick Church...
Freddy Acosta
Jan 16, 2022
Freddy Acosta, Jr., age 50 passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at home. He was born on May 27, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York. Freddy was currently employed as an assembly worker at Daifuku. He had a good heart and will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and ability to make people laugh. He was loved by...
Robert D. Mattix
Jan 15, 2022
Robert D. Mattix, age 72 of Hobart passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born on October 4, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stewart and Lillian Mattix. On August 16, 1969, he married Josephine Berkes at Christ Episcopal Church in Gary. He was a devout member of St. Stephen Episcopal Church in Hobart and was currently...
Joyce M. Davison
Jan 15, 2022
Joyce M. Davison, age 73, of Portage passed away suddenly Saturday January 15, 2022, in her home. Joyce was born August 18, 1948, in Rome, NY. Joyce worked many years as a  bartender for the H&R Lounge in Portage and as a cafeteria attendant for the Portage Schools. Joyce was an avid Cubs and Colts Fan. She loved to...
Robert W. Mckay, Ii
Jan 14, 2022
ROBERT W."Bob" McKAY, II, age 69, of Cedar Lake, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Franciscan Health, Crown Point. He was born on September 3, 1952 in Gary. Bob earned his bachelor's degree from IUN and became an x-ray technician at St. Margaret's in Hammond, where he worked until his retirement. Bob enjoyed working and staying busy and...
Stella M. Kimsey
Jan 14, 2022
Stella M. Kimsey, age 91, of Chesterton passed away Friday January 14, 2022, at the Chesterton Manor Nursing Center. Stella was born March 19, 1930, in Tolu, Kentucky to the late Henry and Iness (Hardesty) Hobbs. She was a Homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Stella enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and taking long walks with her fur babies Buffy and...
