obituaries

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...

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...