obituaries

Mar 21, 2022

Athena Paula-Jean Ramos was born January 28, 2022 and passed away March 21, 2022

Luke 23:43

"And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."

Our beautiful angel Athena, we knew from the moment you were born that you were special and different from...

Mar 20, 2022

Dale Carlton Ewigleben was a 1946 graduate of Hobart High School and held the record as the longest active holder of a football season ticket to his beloved Brickies. His parents, Fred and Leona Ewigleben preceded him as did his beloved wife, Carol Ann (Smith) Ewigleben, his sisters, Marge Paulson & Rose Lee Williams and baby Rachel and baby...

Mar 20, 2022

Cody M. Kaiser "Turtle", age 23, of Merrillville and formerly of Portage, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Cody was born on February 9, 1999 in Valparaiso, IN to Timothy Fast and Amy Kaiser.  He loved to work on cars and play video games.

Cody is survived by his son: Jackson Scott Williams;...

Mar 20, 2022

Marie Collette Jurcin (nee McKinlay), age 70 of Lake Station passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born August 2, 1951 in Pocatello, Idaho to the late LaVon McKinlay and Virginia Fleming. Marie worked as a receptionist for the Diocese of Gary and subsequently as a tax professional. She dedicated her life to providing support to her loving...

Mar 19, 2022

Stanley (Stosh) Olkoski, age 82, of Hobart, went to heaven Saturday, March 19th. Stanley attended Hobart High School. He then served in the Air Force where he received his GED. He was a man of faith who loved God and his family. He was involved in his church, Grace church of the Nazarene. Dad was an avid sports watcher...

Mar 18, 2022

Ronald James Tressler, Sr., age 73, of Hobart passed away Friday March 18, 2022, at his home.  Ronald was born January 26, 1949, in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Ronald K. and Vivian (Weddle) Tressler, Jr. He was a heavy equipment operator who retired from The International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150.

He is survived by...

Mar 18, 2022

Louie "Lou" Smith, age 55, a life long resident of Lake Station, IN, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Lou was born on May 10, 1966 in Gary, IN to the late John and Tillie (nee Young) Smith.  He worked as a seal coater all his life.  Lou's passion was music.  He could play any...

Mar 17, 2022

Walter "Corney" Szostek, age 95, a lifelong resident of East Gary and Hobart, passed from this life to his eternal home on Thursday, March 17, 2022.  Those who will cherish memories of Walter include his son, David, (Tamara) and his family (Kristie, Ryan, Ethan, and Kilei Sancriant; and Rob, Crissi, and Savannah Roop); his son, Jeffrey (Jana) and his...

Mar 17, 2022

Mary A. Johnson, age 76, of Lake Station passed away Thursday March 17, 2022, in her home with her family by her side.  Mary was born January 4, 1946, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late John C. and Dorothy (Cotner) Smith. Mary was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She loved playing BINGO whenever she could.

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Mar 17, 2022

Catherine "Gram" Hayhurst, age 82, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Cat was born on April 3, 1939 in Ellwood City, PA to the late George "Ed" and Dorothy (Allison) Lutz.  She served the community of Lake Station as a waitress at Snack Time and Stepping Stone Restaurants prior to finishing her career...

Mar 15, 2022

John H. Gourlay, Sr., age 80, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 15, 1941 to the late John W. and Elizabeth (nee Faulkenthal) Gourlay.  John was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1961.  John was a United States Army veteran.  He owned the Tom's distributorship in...

Mar 15, 2022

Christopher P.L. "Chris" Kinman, age 45, of Lake Station and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Chris was born on November 17, 1976 in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas and Rosalie Kinman.  He was a graduate of Kelly High School, Class of 1995.  Chris met the love of his life, Amy,...

Mar 15, 2022

Bonnie M. Johnson of Hobart, IN passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  She was born on December 31, 1933, in Lewis, Indiana to the late George Cecil and Martha Marie Scamihorn.  In May 1955, Bonnie married Robert Johnson at the Methodist Temple in Terre Haute, IN.  Bonnie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hobart and...

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...