obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Debra A. Wrobel, age 58, of Hobart and formerly of Lake Station, passed away on Monday January 10, 2022.

Debra was born on January 21, 1963 in Gary, IN to the late Walter and Jean (nee Dudzick) Wrobel.  She was a graduate of Polk High School, Class of 1982.  Debra competed in the Special Olympics and was...

Jan 9, 2022

Ronald D. "Ronnie" Boozer, Sr., age 65, of Hobart, IN passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Ronnie was born on April 4, 1956 in Harvey, IL to the late Elmer and Edith "Polly" Boozer.  He was a graduate of Calumet High School, Class of 1974.  Ronnie worked as a feederman for Ardagh Glass, formerly Ball Glass...

Jan 8, 2022

Glen Allen Mathews, age 72 of Hammond passed away January 8, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1949 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Wilbur and Edith Mathews. On March 22, 1968 he married Annette Smith in Portage, Indiana. Glen proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War....

Jan 7, 2022

Robert Wayne Evers, age 70, of Lake Station passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at Northwest Health Portage.  Rob was born November 3, 1951 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Nicholas and Florence (Wieringa) Evers. He was a forklift operator that worked 32 years for Jefferson Smurfit Stone.  He loved NASCAR, NHRA Drag Racing, Motocross Racing, and antique car...

Jan 7, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty/Liz" M. Bodnar, age 97, of Hobart, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.  She was born in Linton, Indiana on December 28, 1924 to the late Stephen and Mary (nee Scecina) Hostinsky.  She was a faithful member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart, including the St. Anne's Confraternity and Sigma Upsilon...

Jan 6, 2022

Betty J. Hummel (Shafer), age 100, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022.  She was a lifelong Hobart resident, born on October 23, 1921 and delivered by a female doctor in her home that was later torn down to build the connection of Hobart Jr. High School.  She graduated from Hobart High School in 1939 and worked tirelessly on class...

Jan 5, 2022

Georgia "Jackie" Patrick age 80, passed away January 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1941, in Ansted, West Virginia to the late Friend and Masel "Jo" (nee Campbell) Metheney. She was a member of Bonner Senior Center in Portage, where she loved spending time with friends. She was a...

Jan 5, 2022

Michael Sean Bishop, age 49 of Hobart passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on October 20, 1972 in Gary, Indiana to Ronald and Reba Bishop. On July 1, 2000, he married Kimberly Cox in Lake Station, Indiana. Mike was the owner and operator of Bishop Exteriors for the past 30...

Jan 4, 2022

CARTER MITOL, age 66, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on October 21, 1955 to the late Stanley and Mary Ann Mitol.  He worked retired from US Steel and then went on to work as a truck driver.  Carter enjoyed working on cars and loved being with his family.  He was...

Jan 3, 2022

Dolores Marie Good

Age 85 passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at her home. She was born April 4, 1936, in Gary, Indiana to the late Anastacio and Helen (nee Geller) Vargas. Dolores married her late husband Dennis Ray Good and dedicated her life to loving her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother,...

Jan 2, 2022

Charlene M. Kolivas (nee Smith), age 93, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Charlene was born on November 12, 1928 in Gary, IN to the late Lester and Ethel Smith.  She was a graduate of Crown Point High School, Class of 1946.  Charlene married Theodore "Ted" Kolivas and spent 60 years together until his...

Jan 2, 2022

John (also known as Steve, John, J, or Jay) Stephen Hunt (age 66) of Portage passed away at his home on January 2 nd , 2022. He was born in Gary on September 5 th , 1955 to Glendle and Zelma Hunt. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and was the owner / manager of J's Auto Sales in...

Jan 2, 2022

Roberto "Bob" Vasquez, age 66, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Michigan City.  He was born in Laredo, Texas on June 27, 1955 to the late Felipe and Ramona (nee Villarreal) Vasquez.  Bob worked as a machinist at US Steel for 44 ½ years where he held the position as a Grievance Committee...

Jan 1, 2022

Carol Louise Roll, age 74 of Lake Station passed away January 1, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 25, 1947 in Portage, Indiana to the late George and Carrie Turzai. Carol was self employed as a home healthcare provider. She was always thinking of others and spent her life taking care of people. She will always...

Jan 1, 2022

Dawn L. Karshner (nee Ray), age 61, of Hobart passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2021.

Dawn was born on November 30, 1960 in Gary, IN to Delphine Eck and the late James Ray.  She worked as a bookkeeper for Snow and Ice Pros.

Dawn married David Karshner and they spent 30 years together until...

Dec 31, 2021

James "Jim" E. Flood, age 67, of Hobart, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on December 4, 1954 to the late Carl and Jacquelyn (nee Distell) Flood.

Jim is survived by his children, Jamie (Vern) Collins, Sean Flood, Ryan (Amanda) Flood; significant other, Roberta Flood; step children, John Kell, Katherine (Josh)...

Dec 30, 2021

Arthur J. Bal Jr. gained his wings on Thursday, December 30th 2021.  Art left this world peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old.

Art was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He loved nothing more than taking care of his family, close friends, and his garden.  He was also a...

Dec 30, 2021

Norma L. Ondo (nee Doud), age 90 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.  She was born on June 15, 1931 in Medaryville, Indiana to the late Carl E. and Vergie O. Doud.  Norma worked for the General Telephone Company from 1948-1951.  She also worked for Hobart Township, Meister and River Forest Schools retiring after...

Dec 30, 2021

Alicia Otero, 86 years old, passed away December 30, 2021. She was a resident of Northwest Indiana for 71 years. Alicia was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, to the late Alejandro Ocasio Rivera and the late Maria Mercedes Ocasio Rivera.

Alicia was a woman of great faith, fierce prayer warrior, high-spirited, compassionate, kind-hearted loving faithful loyal servant...

Dec 29, 2021

Eddie Sol, age 89, a lifelong Hobart resident passed away in his home Wednesday December 29, 2021. He was born September 15, 1932, in Hobart, Indiana to the late Anthony and Rose (nee Gawvyck) Sol. Eddie was a Korean War veteran. He was a retired steelworker that worked at US Steel Gary Works.  He was a member of the...