obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

David L. Hamel, age 80 of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at home. He was born on April 24, 1941 in Marion, Illinois to the late Goldman and Neva Hamel. Dave was a 1960 graduate of Whiting High School. On November 24, 1961, he married Donna Preston in Hammond, Indiana. Dave retired from Inland Steel where he...

Sep 14, 2021

Lisa Marie Wright

Age 34, of Gary, Indiana passed away September 14,2021. She was born on January 22,1991 in Hobart, Indiana to Gerri Wright and the late Robbie Gilland. She was an 2009 Edison Highschool graduate, an outstanding McDonald's manager, radiating warmth and kindness. Always smiling, she maintained a close relationship with her family and took pleasure...

Sep 14, 2021

Sam Lafata, age 94 of Hobart, IN, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 6,1927 in Gary, Indiana to the late Paul and Pauline Lafata. He married Mae on July 16, 1953 and shared 62 and a half loving years with her. He was a US Steel retiree where he...

Sep 13, 2021

Robert Bruce Garbutt, 86, passed away peacefully in his home in Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana on Monday, September 13 of natural causes.

Rob was born September 29, 1934 in Ferndale Michigan to Mildred (O'Camb) Garbutt and Bruce D Garbutt. Rob had an idyllic childhood where he excelled at speed skating and playing the...

Sep 12, 2021

Florence "Florie" Koselke (nee Pustelnik), died Sunday,  September 12, 2021 at her home in Hobart, IN just 3 days shy of her 89 th birthday.  She was born on September 15, 1932 the youngest daughter of Charles and Helen (Kalemba) Pustelnik. She is survived by her children: Kathy (John) Nassios of Joliet, IL; Matt (Pam) Koselke of Union, MO;...

Sep 11, 2021

James Gordon McKinley, age 90 of Portage, Indiana, passed away on September 11, 2021.  He was born in Limestone, Pensylvania, on June 26, 1931, to James and Viola McKinley.

James is survived by twin sons Jay (Bari-Tennette) McKinley and Jon (Cindy Finley) McKinley; daughter Michelle (JR) Williams; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death...

Sep 9, 2021

Roger Dale Cox, age 62, of Lake Station, IN, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Roger was born on June 26,1959 in Gary, Indiana to Rosalie and the late Bobby Joe Cox.  He retired from Quick Pack in Indianapolis where he worked as a warehouse manager. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed...

Sep 9, 2021

Donald Wayne DeVries, age 79, of Crown Point/Winfield, Indiana passed away Thursday September 9, 2021, at Franciscan Health Crown Point.  Don was born December 8, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Gerrit "Guy" and Ethel (Eenigenburg) DeVries. Don served his country in the US Marine Corps Reserves. Donald was a middle school teacher in Calumet City, Illinois for...

Sep 8, 2021

Rachelle Necole Clark, age 29, of Hobart passed away September 8, 2021, at her home. Shellie was born December 24, 1991, in Munster, Indiana to Richard and Kimberly (Hamby) Kubina. She was a loving mother and wife. Shellie had a loving spirit and will be greatly missed by her loving family.

Shellie is survived by her loving...

Sep 8, 2021

Homer William Eversole, age 56, of Lake Station, and formerly of Kentucky, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2021, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana.  He was born June 29, 1965, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late William and Nora (Stacy) Eversole. Homer was a retired truck driver who drove for several companies throughout his career. He enjoyed...

Sep 8, 2021

Ilija N. Mizimakoski, age 78 of Merrillville passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born on August 26, 1943 in Struga, Macedonia to the late Nikola and Spasa Mizimakoski. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Macedonian Cathedral. Ilija worked for National Processing Company for 32 years. He was a very loving father and grandfather who...

Sep 7, 2021

Everett Sanford "Sam" Hoskins, age 84, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born on August 8,1937 in Mannington, Kentucky to the late DeWitt and Myrtle (nee Agee) Hoskins.  Sam retired from U.S, Steel after 44 yrs. and he proudly served his country in the E.O.D. in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and...

Sep 7, 2021

Patricia Wojciechowski, age 68, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021, at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Patricia was born February 28, 1953, in O'Neill Nebraska, to the late Marvin and Betty June (nee Passieux) Green.  She worked as a manager retiring from Direct Buy in Merrillville.  Patricia was dedicated to her family and caring for...

Sep 7, 2021

James E. Kimberling, age 69 of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born on October 10, 1951 in East Chicago, Indiana to Charles E. and Patricia L. Kimberling. Jim was a graduate of Merrillville High School class of 1969. He served with the Indiana National Guard. Jim was a...

Sep 7, 2021

Charles Person, age 67, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  He was born on October 19,1953 in Midway, Alabama to the late Alexander and Georgia Bell (nee Washington) Person. Charles attended Zion Missionary Baptist Church in East Chicago, IN as a child.  Later in life he confessed faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was a graduate of...

Sep 6, 2021

Jeana Renia Miller (Sturgell), age 50, of Union Mills, Indiana passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born on October 2, 1970 in Valparaiso, Indiana. On August 26, 1995, she married Scott Miller at Grace Church of the Nazarene in Portage. In her free time she enjoyed scrapbooking. She was an avid fan of anything Disney or Lego....

Sep 5, 2021

Larry R. Cary, age 71, a life-long resident of Hobart, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Larry was born on February 27, 1950 in Logan, WV to the late Donald and Margaret Cary.  He was a proud Hobart High School graduate, Class of 1969 and was a star on the Brickies football team.  Larry worked...

Sep 3, 2021

Joe Terry Clark, age 70, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 3, 2021. Joe was born in Covington, Tennessee to the late Willis and Mary (Conlee) Clark.  Joe retired from the Indiana Toll Road Authority where he worked as a plow driver and a road maintenance worker.  He enjoyed fishing and shooting in his off...

Sep 2, 2021

Charles M. Twilla, age 87, of Hobart, formerly of Portage, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.  He was born in Lenox, Tennessee on August 21, 1934 to the late William and Ola (nee Smith) Twilla.  He was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Portage where he served as a Deacon Trustee, Sunday School teacher, and Youth Leader...

Aug 31, 2021

Robert D. Burkhart, age 87, of Hobart passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He was born on January 26, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late Leroy and Elsie Burkhart. He married his beloved wife, Karen in Glen Park in 1954 and worked as a union bricklayer for 45 years. Robert enjoyed his Corvette and belonged to the...