obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2022

Raymond Seidlitz of Crown Point formerly of Naperville, Illinois, passed away February 5, 2022. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 64 yrs., Fay; his children, Michael Seidlitz, and Geline (Paul) Znika; five grandchildren, Lauren (Stephen) Felty, Leslie (Kristopher) Simonovski, Sarah (Tim) Haddy, Shayna Seidlitz and Nikolaj Seidlitz; ten great grandchildren and many other loving family members and...

Feb 4, 2022

Wanda Y. Slack, age 60 of Portage passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. She was born on January 20,1962 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Carol (nee Brown) Duncan. Wanda loved spending her time with grandchildren and her family; she was an avid Alabama fan, she also enjoyed cook outs and family gatherings. She will always be remembered as...

Feb 4, 2022

Thomas M. Mendoza, age 77, of Portage, IN passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Thomas was born on January 8, 1945 in Gary, IN to the late Eusebio and Mary (nee Fuentes) Mendoza.  He was a graduate of Gary Edison High School.  Thomas retired from Inland Steel after 30 years and worked as a truck driver. ...

Feb 3, 2022

Crystal Mae (nee Darby) Rush, age 44, of Muncie, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 2, 1977.  She will be remembered as entertaining and fun loving.

Crystal is survived by her children, Brittany Rush, Andrew Rush, Bishop Rush; grandson, Carson Anthony Hamilton; mother, Sheila (Dennis) Smith; father, David (Barb)...

Feb 3, 2022

SALVATORE D. SANSONE, age 84, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1937 to the late Dominic and Mary Sansone.  Sal retired as self-employed carpenter after many years of service. He was a huge lifelong Cubs fan and also liked to cheer on the...

Feb 2, 2022

Christa D. Gibson, age 83, of Portage, formerly of Rome, New York, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Endicott, New York on December 3, 1938, to the late Lewis and Bernice (nee Nelson) Seaver. She was a devout Christian and a member...

Feb 2, 2022

Steven A. Rummell, age 62 of Portage passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 19, 1959 in Gary, Indiana. On February 14, 1988 he married Carol Kettwig in Portage. He retired from Dover Chemical Company where he worked mixing chemicals. He was a dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist...