obituaries

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...

Sep 19, 2021

Bernard L James Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side September 19, 2021.  He was born July 13, 1939.  Bud worked at Valley Mould & Iron until it closed, then worked at Acme Steel until his retirement in 1999.  He loved the water and would love taking his boat out on Lake Michigan with...

Sep 19, 2021

John "Jack" S. Erickson

At the age of 93 the Lord called Jack home on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Born February 10, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. His family moved to Hobart, Indiana in 1935. Graduated from Hobart High School in 1947. Married Lois Mummery in 1948.

Preceded in death, father, Irving Erickson; mother,...

Sep 19, 2021

Diana L. Hale, age 67 of Hobart passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was born on November 5, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Dolores Preuss.  Diana was a resident of Justice, Illinois for many years.  She worked as a Cosmetologist and managing restaurants.  Diana was the matriarch and rock of the family.  She loved...

Sep 19, 2021

Mary Christina Massa, age 93, of Portage passed away Sunday September 19, 2021, at the Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. Mary was born September 22, 1927, in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late William and Martha (Vestal) Dunkley. She worked thirty-five years for Artistic Cleaners in Lake Station.

She is survived by her four children, Geraldine Fessler,...

Sep 18, 2021

Cliffton P. Blankenship, age 69 of Hobart passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was born on September 4, 1952 in North Judson, Indiana to the late Delbert and Hazel Blankesnhip.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.   Cliff was the owner and operator of Bob's Tree Service.  He was a self-made man who enjoyed helping others.  Cliff...

Sep 17, 2021

Thomas Edward Davison, age 77, of Portage, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 8, 1944 to the late Thomas Evan and Maybel E. (nee Hayes) Davison.  He was a veteran of The United States Army, a member of the American Legion, Post 260, and past member of the VFW in Portage....

Sep 17, 2021

Laurene D. Mills age 94 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1927 to the late Edward and Lea Owens.  She had worked for the salvation army before her retirement.  Laurene loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed poetry, crafts, and doing needle work projects....

Sep 16, 2021

David W. Albrecht, age 73, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 15, 1948 in Amboy, Illinois to the late Floyd and Doris Albrecht.  Dave married Nancy (nee Oehlman) on February 1, 1975 in Kouts, IN. He was an electrical engineer and owned operated A&M Engineering.  Dave...

Sep 16, 2021

Randolph "Randy" Vasquez, age 74, of Lake Station passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Saint Mary Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to the late Rudolph and Esther (nee Gomez) Vasquez.  Randy retired in November 2011 from Union Local 399 where he worked as a Stationary Engineer. Randy was a member of St....

Sep 15, 2021

Barbara "Barbie" Lorraine Broks-Gaskin, age 47, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on August 23, 1974.  She worked at various domestic abuse shelters in Wisconsin, as a paralegal, then as an assistant at Entertainment Magazine.

Barbie is survived by her son, Brian Andersen; daughter, Natasja Gaskin and her father, David Gaskin;...

Sep 15, 2021

Katherine "Katie" Mary Haviza, age 63, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso.  Katie was born in Gary, Indiana on May 6, 1958 to the late Roy Edward and Patricia Rae (nee Camp) Haviza.  She enjoyed quilting. Katie is survived by her siblings, Sharon Webb, Joseph (Pamela) Haviza, Margaret Haviza, Therese "Terry" Haviza, Bridget...

Sep 15, 2021

Eugene J. Tylicki, age 80, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at home. He was born on October 3, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Theodore and Eugenia Tylicki. He served as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On July 15, 1972 he married Jo Ann Cross in Miller Beach. He...

Sep 14, 2021

Eleanor Sulcer, age 80 of Gary, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 14,2021. She was born January 6,1941 in Michigan to the late Charles and Evelyn Deloe.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by her son, Patrick (Mary Cayton) Sulcer; two daughters, Julie (Mike...