obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

Mathew A. Negrelli, age 54 of Hobart, Indiana passed away December 6, 2021, at St Mary Medical Center. Mathew was born November 19, 1967, in Hobart, Indiana to Patricia and David (Zytko) Negrelli. He was a 1986 graduate of Andrean High School and 1995 graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry.

He is survived by his children,...

Dec 6, 2021

Bonnie S. Patillo (nee Savitz), age 74, of Portage passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on March 24, 1947, to the late Robert Jack and Helen (nee Austin) Savitz. On December 10, 1966, Bonnie married the love of her life Michael Patillo. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Dec 6, 2021

Debra Kay Triana (nee Kesterson) was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend. She left this world on December 6, 2021, at age 64. Debra was a wonderful wife, mother, mamaw, and dependable friend. She loved playing pool and she played on leagues and in state tournaments. She enjoyed going to the casinos, traveling, and...

Dec 6, 2021

Francisco "Frank" Villarruel, Jr. 72, of Ponca City, OK, (formerly of Gary, IN) passed away on December 6, 2021. Frank was born on December 8, 1948, in East Chicago, IN, to the late Francisco, Sr. and Maria Carmen (Zuniga) Villarruel. Frank served in the U.S. Army from February 1969 to September 1970. He received the National Defense Service Medal,...

Dec 6, 2021

Larry E. Johnson, age 66, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 3,1955 to the late Melvin Eugene and Pauline (nee Lynch) Johnson. He worked as a mechanical engineer for GFS. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, significant other and friend.

He is survived...

Dec 5, 2021

Jeff Servaty

Age 50 of Portage, passed away on Sunday, December 5,2021 at his home. He was born on December 15,1970 to Leonard and Jaqueline (nee Underwood) Servaty in Berwyn, Illinois. He received a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and worked for Local 531 as an electrician. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, snowmobiling, working on cars, going...

Dec 4, 2021

A big golden heart stopped beating, a beautiful soul at rest, god broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Your warm love and laughter will never fade away, forever in our hearts, you will stay.❤️

- I love you

Debra Dee passed peacefully on December 4th, 2021 in Merrillville, IN....

Dec 4, 2021

Donald Eugene Cook, Jr., age 64 of Portage passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at home. He was born on March 4, 1957 in Hammond, Indiana to Donald and Gloria Cook. Don was a dishwasher at Denny's and absolutely loved his job. He enjoyed working with people and was always very kind to anyone he met. He loved his...

Dec 3, 2021

Sharon Morales, age 79, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Portage, Indiana.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on June 3, 1942 to the late Fortunato and Margaret (Bahledocki) Morales.  She attended Froebel High in Gary, Indiana, and worked at Anderson Company, of Gary.

Sharon is survived by her brother, Ken (Sandra)...

Dec 3, 2021

Ronald J. Bradach, age 69, of Parrish, Florida and formerly of Portage, Indiana passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home in Florida. He was born on April 27, 1952 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Mary Bradach. A 1970 graduate of Andrean High School, he went on to graduate from Purdue University with an Associate's...

Dec 2, 2021

Bobby Jo Pennington, Jr., age 51, of Lake Station passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1970 in Hammond, Indiana to Bobby Jo and Deborah Sue Pennington. Bobby was currently employed through the International Laborers Union Local #41. He had a passion for his Harley Davidson Shovelhead and recently purchased a...

Dec 2, 2021

Gene D. Kemp, age 80, a life-long resident of Hobart, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, Deccember 2, 2021.

Gene was born on June 26, 1941 in Hobart, IN to the late Harmon and Maurine Kemp.  He was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1959.  Gene met the love of his life, Patricia, at church...

Nov 30, 2021

Josiah Anthony Krick son of Alissa Tefteller and William Krick passed away Tuesday November 30, 2021, at Northwest-Porter Health in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Josiah is survived by his parents, William and Alissa; his brother Malakai Joseph Krick; his grandparents, Amy and Joseph Tomb, Blanca Rodriguez, Diane and Anthony Walford, and Raquel and Darius Shorter; many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Nov 30, 2021

Michael L. Milchak passed away on November 30, 2021 at St. Mary's Medical Center Hobart, IN.

Born as the second son of Andrew R. Milchak and Wanda L Milchak (Scott) on December 18, 1949 in Gary Indiana.  His brothers are Paul Milchak of Hobart, Indiana and Rudy Milchak (wife Tara) of Tucson, Arizona.

Early on...

Nov 28, 2021

Richard Darnold, age 62 of Gary passed away Sunday November 28, 2021, in his home. Richard was born September 26, 1962 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Arthur and Ann (Bowles) Darnold. Richard was raised by his foster parents Victor and Sandra LeRose. Richard worked for ACI Asphalt Company in East Chicago. He will be deeply missed by his...

Nov 28, 2021

Hector Luis Ortiz, age 60 of Lake Station passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born on February 28, 1961 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to Rubén Ortiz-Morales and Hilda Muñoz Vázquez. He was currently employed as an operator at Cleveland Cliffs. He will always be remembered for his strong work ethic. He was the most knowledgeable and compassionate...

Nov 27, 2021

NELLIE CHEEK, age 89, of Portage, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.  She was born on April 5, 1932 to the late Frank and Pearlie Overbey. Nellie was a member of Hobart Assembly of God where she enjoyed being a part of the Son-Shine Gang. Nellie was a prayer warrior who loved Jesus and her family. She enjoyed gardening and...

Nov 27, 2021

Louis Lazo, age 96, of Hebron, IN passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Louis was a proud veteran of the Army, having enlisted at the age of 17 and served during World War II.  He worked as an Electrician at US Steel.

Louis is survived by his brother: Chris Lazo; sisters: Martha Jancosek, Celia...

Nov 27, 2021

Leonard W. Mangione of Lake Station passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on March 16,1941 to the late Salvatore and Ollie (nee Heath) Mangione in Gary, Indiana. Leonard worked for LTV Steel as a part manager and retired in August of 2000. On November 14, 2000, he married Gertrude Ann Bosel in...

Nov 26, 2021

GERARDO "JERRY" GONZALEZ, age 45, of Portage, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 26, 2021 at Northwest Health.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana on October 21, 1976. Jerry grew up in Lakes of the Four Seasons and was a graduate of Andrean High School Class of 1995. He was currently employed at Kimball Midwest in sales and was a...