obituaries

Aug 25, 2021

James "Jim" Sweeney, age 67, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 8, 1954 to the late James and Marie (nee Rogers) Sweeney.  On September 3, 1999 he married his wife, Sheila (nee Carr) Sweeney.  Jim loved fast cars and watching sports. Cremation has been entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Olson...

Aug 25, 2021

John "Jack" William Woodworth, age 80, of Burns Harbor, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Symphony of Chesterton.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 16, 1941 to the late Herman and Mary (nee Loftus) Woodworth.  He was a proud veteran of The United States Marine Corps.  He retired from Arcelor Mittal, Local 1011, where he worked...

Aug 23, 2021

Herbert Carl Hedstrom, age 78, of Valparaiso passed away August 23, 2021. He was born on November 30, 1942 in Portage, Indiana to the late Elmer and Edna Hedstrom. A graduate of Portage High School, he received a scholarship to attend the University of Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Music Education. He...

Aug 22, 2021

Maria Esther Magallanes, age 76, of Portage passed away Sunday august 22, 2021 at Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso. She was born January 7, 1945, in Los Alamitos, Zacatecas, Mexico to the late Enrique and Herminia (Correa) Gonzalez.  Maria taught school in Mexico prior to coming to America where she raised her family.  Maria loved caring for her family....

Aug 21, 2021

Dimitri Trpeski, age 74, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1946 in Ohrid, Macedonia to the late George and Bozana Trpeski. On May 24, 1970 he married Gulabinka Cvetkoska in Macedonia. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Macedonian Cathedral. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and tending to...

Aug 21, 2021

Willis "Sonny" Hennings Jr.

Age 87, of Chesterton formerly of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Addison Pointe Nursing Home. He was born on December 28,1933 to the late Willis S. and Velma (nee LaCoss) Hennings Sr. in Arkansas. On June 27, 1953, Sonny married Jessie A. Sinks. He was a Rockwell International retiree, where...

Aug 19, 2021

Hilary "Bill" L. Manoski, Sr. age 59, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Bill was born on October 14, 1961 in Gary, IN to Hilary Steven "Mouse" Manoski and Susan (nee Geiselman) Popov. He was a graduate of Portage High School, Class of 1980. Bill worked in the Engineering Department at St. Mary Medical...

Aug 14, 2021

Heather Cherese Shinabarger

Heather Shinabarger, age 45 passed away on August 14, 2021. She was born on June 6, 1976 in Iron River, Michigan. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart and she enjoyed quilting, crafts, sewing, gardening, baking, antiquing, genealogy, listening to music, learning Latin and Finnish, and so much more. You would...

Aug 13, 2021

Pamela J. Oldham, age 68, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on August 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 24, 1952 to late Alexander and Dora Pavlichek. On April 5, 1969 she married Donald E. Oldham. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, gigi and sister, who devoted her time...

Aug 11, 2021

Sylvia Jean Addison (nee Monzulla), age 78, of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday August 11, 2021, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Sylvia was born October 15, 1942, in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Sylvia (Overholser) Monzulla. Sylvia was a homemaker Loving great grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife.  She was very social and didn't know a stranger. ...

Aug 10, 2021

Juan G. Marquez, age 89, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point.  Juan was born February 14, 1932, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Aurelio and Elijia (Guardado) Marquez.  He was a butcher retiring from John Moreales Meat Packing Company.  Juan was a beloved family man and a member of St....

Aug 10, 2021

Tamara "Tami" L. Lolkema, at age 53 yrs. old passed peacefully with her family surrounding her.

She was born on August 7, 1968, to Edward and Greta (nee Otto) Massow. She was an independent sales representative for Scentsy. Tami will always be remembered as a loving, compassionate, caring woman who loved her family and friends.

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Aug 6, 2021

Jane C. Henderson

Age 79, of Portage passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born November 10, 1941 in Fairbault, Minnesota to the late Leland and Alma (nee Hubbard) Stapher. She was the former owner and operated T-shirts of America for 21 years. She will be remembered as a...

Aug 5, 2021

Nadine (Maupin) Ables

July 26, 1934 – Aug. 5, 2021

LAKE STATION, IN – Nadine (Maupin) Ables, age 87 of Lake Station, IN passed away August 5, 2021. Nadine was born in Finley, TN to Curtis and Alta Maupin on July 26 th , 1934. She graduated from Dyersburg...

Aug 2, 2021

Carol A. Rudd, age 83, of Hobart passed away Monday August 2, 2021 at St Mary Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1938 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Bert and Esther (Eshleman) Spain.  In addition to being a homemaker, Carol worked as a hairdresser, a telephone operator, and as a soda fountain attendant. She was a member...

Aug 1, 2021

Valentin Lopez, Jr., age 26, of Lake Station passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday August 1, 2021.  Valentin was born March 21, 1995, in Harvey, Illinois to Valentin and Christina (Flores) Lopez, Sr. He was a Paralegal Assistant for A.V. Justice.  Valentin was a friend to everyone he knew and beloved by his family.

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Aug 1, 2021

Robert J. Lowry, age 64, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 7, 1956 to the late Robert and Sylvia (nee Hecht) Lowry.  He previously worked for The Post Tribune and at the Slovak Club as a bartender.  He served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for the city...

Jul 31, 2021

James Orville Chelf age 63, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his home. Jim was born March 19, 1958, in Hobart, Indiana to the late Orville and Patricia (nee DeVine) Chelf.  Jim worked for the Midwest U.S. Steel Mill as an electrician. He enjoyed dirt bikes, cooking (Master Chelf), working on cars, music and bee keeping.  ...

Jul 30, 2021

Leon L. McDaniel, age 80, a long time resident of Portage, IN, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Leon was born on November 9, 1940 in Tamms, IL to the late Leo and Julia McDaniel.  He was a graduate of East Gary Edison High School, Class of 1960 where he met the love of his life...

Jul 29, 2021

Robert James Heckman, age 59, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021.  He was born in­­­­ Valparaiso, Indiana on March 14, 1962 to the late Eldon and Shirley (nee Ludington) Heckman.  Rob worked for the Portage Street and Sanitation Department.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sharing his vegetables that he grew with everyone.  Most of all he loved...