obituaries

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...

Dec 29, 2021

Ismael Del Real, 59 años de edad, de Portage falleció el Miércoles, 29 de Diciembre 2021. Hijo de Ramón y Romula Del Real, nació el 15 de Diciembre 1962 en Colotlan, Jalisco, Mexico. Ismael se casó con en el amor de su vida Rita López en Colotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, el 31 de Marzo 1982. Con su tiempo libre le gustaba...

Dec 29, 2021

Robert "Bob" Fattore, age 78, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 23, 1943 to the late Louis and Jacqueline (nee Jackson) Fattore.  Bob was a Local 395 Ironworker and worked at The University of Chicago as a Registered Nurse for 15 years.  He coached Little League, was a past...

Dec 29, 2021

Richard Frye age 84 of Petersburg, Kentucky and formerly of Borden Indiana passed away Wednesday December 29, 2021. He was born in Gary Indiana to the late Virgil Frye and Edna Klein.

He served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961 as a Gunners Mate aboard the USS John Hood a Fletcher Class Destroyer based...

Dec 26, 2021

Claudia Sue Moore, Age 68 of Valparaiso formerly of Lake Station, passed away December 26,2021 at Life Care in Valparaiso. She was born on February 1,1953 to the late Chadwick B. and Charlotte (nee Glowecewski) Salyer in Gary, Indiana. She was a retired administrative assistant at Porter Starke in Valparaiso. She will be remembered as a loving mom, grandmother,...

Dec 26, 2021

Salvador Magallanes Sr., age 77, of Portage, Indiana passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was born April 11, 1944, in Los Reales, Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico to the late Roman and late Leonor (Marquez) Magallanes. He married the love of his life Maria Esther on February 26, 1969 and spent 52 wonderful years until her...

Dec 24, 2021

John Stephen Novina, age 74, passed away Friday, December 24,2021 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 14, 1947, to the late John Walter and Adeline (nee Kubiak) Novina. He proudly served as a Green Beret in the United States Army and was a member of Deep River Church of Christ. John...

Dec 23, 2021

Thomas Eugene Waldron, age 73 of Hobart, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 peacefully with his family at his side. He was born on October 29, 1948 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Lyle and Regina Waldron. On March 24, 2007, he married his soul mate, Derrell Waldron.  They spent every day since living their best life together.

Dec 22, 2021

Arturo C. "Papa" Villarreal, age 90 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  He was born on May 6, 1931 in Agualaguas, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to the late Arturo and Maria Villarreal.  Arturo retired from LTV Steel.  After retirement he worked for 18 years at Joan Martin as a Crossing Guard.  Arturo enjoyed spending time...

Dec 21, 2021

Mary Ann Olkoski (Vigna) age 81, of Hobart, went to heaven Tuesday December 21st. Mary Ann was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School class of 58. She was a woman of faith who loved God and her family. She was involved with her church, Grace Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed playing hymns on her organ. She cherished...

Dec 20, 2021

Harry C. Hall, age 80 of Hobart passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born on December 30, 1940 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Ernest and Viva Hall. On July 22, 1961 he married Catherine Heavilin in East Gary. In his free-time, Harry enjoyed woodworking and tending to his roses. At one point he had over 100...

Dec 19, 2021

Matthew Eric Noel, age 58, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 26, 1963.  Matthew was a member of Eastlake Baptist Church in Crown Point.  He enjoyed learning and was working on his PhD in History at Liberty University.  He enjoyed history, golf,...

Dec 19, 2021

Terry Vaughn Hayes

Age 65 of Portage passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was born on June 10, 1956, in Montebello, California to Robert Charles and Olevia (nee Biggs) Statler. Terry was a 1974, Portage High School graduate, a former owner of Hayes Roofing, Broadway Speedway and Southlake Speedway. He enjoyed...

Dec 18, 2021

Doris Kay Christian (nee Richeson), age 86, of Hobart, passed away at home on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Doris was born on October 18, 1935 in Gary, IN to the late Kenneth and Agnes (nee Bucheck) Richeson.  She attended Hobart High School and graduated from Tolleston High School, Class of 1953.  Doris worked for many years as...

Dec 18, 2021

Sara L. Szymanski, age 75, of Portage passed away Saturday December 18, 2021, in her home.  She was born November 11, 1946, in Gary, Indiana to the late Edward and Virginia (Kendall) Gallon.  She was retired from Bethlehem Steel in 2002 as a Material Control/ Construction Clerk following thirty-six years of service.  She loved watching birds, but most of...