obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Ronald Wayne "Ron" Tharp, age 54, of Hobart, IN passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Ron was born on February 3, 1967 in Gary, IN to the late Ralph Tharp and Patsy Jean Kyncy.  He was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1985 and was on the state champion football team and wrestling team. ...

Oct 1, 2021

Gail Thomas Hull "Tom T.", age 82, of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of Portage, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.  He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 25, 1939, to the late Chester John and Ilda Aletha (nee Squire) Hull. Tom was a retired Nascar Track Dryer Driver and also owned and operated Hull Brothers Auto in Portage...

Sep 30, 2021

Ronald Joseph Nelson, age 40, a Lake Station, Indiana resident, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.  He was born on April 16,1981 in Michigan City, Indiana to John H. and Cheryl (nee Bowen) Nelson Sr. He worked as a manager for Menards in Valparaiso. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, hunting and loved working. He will be remembered as...

Sep 29, 2021

Gary Green, a resident of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.He was born on February 16,1944 in Colbert Co. Alabama to the late Charles Herschel and Allie Pauline (nee Riner) Green. He was a retired millwright at Midwest Steel Mill. Gary will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Gary is survived...

Sep 28, 2021

Mildred L. McKay, age 90, of Portage, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Mildred was born June 21,1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Anton and Helen (nee Rusnov) LeKar. She was devoted to caring for her family, she enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, and singing with the Bonner Center Choraleer's. She will be remembered as a loving mother,...

Sep 26, 2021

Carlos A. Nuñez, age 18, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Carlos was born on August 19, 2003 in Tecate, Mexico to Carlos Sr. and Maria Nuñez.  He attended Thomas A. Edison High School in Lake Station and was a member of the wrestling, track, and football teams and played the tuba...

Sep 26, 2021

Arthur H. Hopper, age 92 a longtime Crown Point resident passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021.  He was born on January 1, 1929 to the late Edward and Ardelle Hopper.  He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps,  during World War II.  Arthur owned and operated Drywall Service of Gary, Inc.  He was a member of the...

Sep 26, 2021

Every time his photo was taken, Jack Jent would point his finger and look into the distance, as if showing something that needed to be seen. This was one of Jack's charming traits that endeared him to so many people. He told his favorite corny jokes with a sly wit and gentle smile. He didn't hesitate to also point...

Sep 24, 2021

BETTY IRENE CHELICH, age 91, of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Hobart on September 4, 1930 to the late William and Pearl Wesley.  Betty was a faithful member of the Hobart First Christian Church until its closing and then joined Deep River Church of Christ.  Betty earned...

Sep 24, 2021

Wayne E. Smock, age 83, of Stone Lake, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Symphony of Chesterton.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 26, 1937 to the late Leonard and Irene (Hancock) Smock.  He retired from LTV Steel where he worked as a supervisor.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and played pool in various...

Sep 24, 2021

JOHN ROBERT "BOB" CRABB, age 90, of Florida and Ohio, formerly of Hobart, passed away September 24, 2021.  He was born on January 5, 1931 to the late James and Margaret Crabb in Lockport, IL.  Bob married Dolores Shay and lived in Hobart where they raised their family.  He was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church until he...

Sep 24, 2021

Charles Robert Gibson, Sr., age 87, of Portage passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at home. He was born on September 18, 1934 in Portage, Indiana to the late Charles and Laura Gibson. Charles was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #142 and worked as a truckdriver for Wills Oil. He loved fishing, cooking the fish he caught...

Sep 24, 2021

Dolores A. Weiler, age 87 of Portage and a former longtime Hobart resident passed away Friday, September 24, 2021.  She was born on July 30, 1934 to the late Ernest and Anna Moore.  She attended Holy Angels grade school and she graduated from Bishop Noll High School, Class of 1952.  Dolores worked for US Steel and Gary Tubing in...

Sep 24, 2021

Michael Charles Craft

Age 60, of Hobart passed away Friday, September 24,2021 at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born December 05,1960 to Angelo and Katherine (Nee Karageorge) Batistatos in Hammond, Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mike was a custodian at the Portage Township School and a member of...

Sep 23, 2021

David M. ("Cal") Callaway, age 74, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 23.

Born with cerebral palsy, he was not at first expected to walk, but he was recruited by legendary Brickies coach Russell Deal as a team manager and later worked at the school as a custodian.  He eventually learned to drive, even...

Sep 23, 2021

BEATRICE MAE DIXON, age 92, of Portage, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to the late William and Elsie Sorrell on December 3, 1928 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.  Beatrice was owner and operator of Portage Beauty Supply.

Beatrice is survived by her son, Dennis (Lynn) Dixon of Portage; daughter-in-law,...

Sep 22, 2021

GARY C. KNOX, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at home.  Gary was born on March 28, 1947 in Sterling, IL.  He was a 1966 graduate of Emerson Highschool.  He was a former longshoreman and corrections officer at Westville and Lake County Jail.  Gary was larger than life, quick witted, and always had a comeback...

Sep 22, 2021

Michaeline Deering, age 50, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Wednesday September 22, 2021, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and wife.  Michaeline was born November 16, 1970 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Michael and Gloria (Moncada) Balboa. She was devoted to caring for her family.

Michaeline is survived...

Sep 21, 2021

Tommie "Tom" Geary Sr., age 75, a northwest Indiana resident , formerly of Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  He was born on July 12,1946 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Jessie M. and Christina E. (nee Pointer) Geary. He formerly owned and operated Tom & Mary's Deli in Valparaiso. He worked for McGill Manufacturing and retired...

Sep 20, 2021

Joseph Csokasy, age 92 of Kissimmee, Florida and formerly of Hobart passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born in Hungary on July 25, 1929 to the late Julius and Irene Csokasy. Joe was a self made businessman and kept himself busy with many projects. As a real estate developer, he built the Lake George Plateau Subdivision and...