Jane A. Bernsley
Jun 12, 2021
Jane A. Bernsley (nee Beach), age 84, of Knox, IN and formerly of Hobart, IN and North East, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Jane was born on January 23, 1937 in North East, PA to the late Elmer and Bessie Beach. She married Robert "Bob" Bernsley in February 1955 and spent 48 wonderful years...
Brent Leigh Huard
Jun 10, 2021
Brent Leigh Huard, 58, of Hobart, formerly of Munster, passed away Thursday, June 10th, 2021 unexpectedly of an undiagnosed medical condition. Brent was born on August 3, 1962. After graduating from Munster High School in 1980, he went to Vincennes University where he met the love of his life Diana whom he married in 1984.
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Klein Goodwin
Jun 10, 2021
Jesse "Klein" Goodwin, age 89, longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Avalon Springs Health Campus, Valparaiso, Indiana, with his two devoted daughters at his side. Klein was born in Rushville, Schulyer Co., Illinois, the son of Jesse L. and Olive (Valentine) Goodwin. The family moved to Gary, Indiana in 1942. He graduated from...
Angela Marie Gomez
Jun 9, 2021
Angela Marie Gomez, age 20, of Lake Station passed away suddenly Wednesday June 9, 2021, at her home. Angela was born on February 25,2001 in Valparaiso, Indiana.   Angela enjoyed spending time with her family, singing and dancing. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Angela is survived by her loving parents;...
Richard Lewis Canada
Jun 9, 2021
Richard Lewis Canada, age 39, of Aetna passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021 in South Bend Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana. Ricky was born March 17, 1982 in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Deborah (Helge) Canada. He was a longshoreman working for Federal Marine out of the International Longshoreman's Association. Ricky was described as a "Fishing Man".
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Carmella Ann Monchilovich
Jun 8, 2021
Carmella Monchilovich
Age 84, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, June 8,2021 peacefully in her sleep. She was born on July 25, 1936, to the late Carmen and Rose (nee Rose) Vespo in Gary, Indiana. Carmella retired from Beal's Construction where she worked as a administrative assistant. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother...
Karen L. Nelson
Jun 7, 2021
Karen L. Nelson, age 63 of Hobart passed away Monday June 7,2021. She was born on April 24,1958 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Donald and Shirley Clasen. Karen loved genealogy and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Christine...
Freddie Fazekas
Jun 5, 2021
Freddie Fazekas, age 78, a lifelong resident of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Freddie was born on June 26, 1942 in Gary, IN to the late William and Mary (nee Chasko) Fazekas. He worked for the Lake Station Community School Corporation as a jack-of-all-trades, assisting in bus maintenance and repairs as needed. ...
Betty J. Kerns
Jun 3, 2021
BETTY J. KERNS, age 84, a longtime Portage resident, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born in her grandmother's home in Medaryville, IN on November 22, 1936 to the late Raymond and Lillie Kuehnle. Betty was a faithful and active member of Portage United Methodist Church.  She was a huge advocate for M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)...
Nettie A Dickerson
Jun 3, 2021
Nettie A. Dickerson, age 87, of Lake Station passed away Thursday June 3, 2021 at her home. Nettie was born September 22, 1933 in Marion, Kentucky to the late Henry L. and Esther A.B. (Knight) Murray. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and watching westerns on the TV. She will be deeply...
Mary "Ellen" Askren
Jun 3, 2021
Mary "Ellen" Askren (nee Bridges), age 60, of Portage passed away Thursday June 3, 2021 at Northwest Health, Porter. Ellen was born October 14, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Maurice & Mary (Holsapple) Bridges, Jr. Ellen was a transportation coordinator with Portage Township School System for many years and will be deeply missed by her colleagues. She was a...
Paul G. Ciminillo
Jun 2, 2021
Paul G. Ciminillo, age 55, of Lake Station, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, June 2,2021. He is employed by Saunders Midwest where he worked as a manufacturer. Paul was a friend to all animals and an avid Cubs fan. He was a natural with plants and enjoyed fishing. He loved spending time with his family. He...
Milton Wayne Hope
Jun 2, 2021
Milton W. Hope, age 57, of Dyer, was called home on the evening of June 2, 2021. He fought a long battle to live life to the fullest while struggling with a serious heart condition. He was given extra years through a life-saving LVAD heart pump. He never let it slow him down. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, and...
Jane S. Mcdaniel
Jun 2, 2021
Jane S. McDaniel (nee Woodruff), passed away June 2, 2021. She was born in Gary, Indiana on March 25, 1951 to the late LeRoy and Ruby (nee Nolen) Woodruff. She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul (Dorothy) Woodruff. Jane is survived by her sister, Ellen (Woodruff) Anderson; nephew, Jeff (Melissa) Anderson; niece, Jennifer (David) Lucas; along with...
Doug "Big Dug" Reese
Jun 2, 2021
Doug "BIG DUG" Reese, age 45, of Portage passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday June 2, 2021. Doug was born August 12, 1975 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Larry and Cathleen (Brown) Reese. He was an Operating Engineer working out of Local #150. Doug was a member of the NRA and was an avid gun enthusiast, he...
Bonnie A. Alexander
May 31, 2021
Bonnie Alexander of Portage, Indiana
Age 71 passed away Monday, May 31,2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 1,1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Geraldine (nee McGee) Lentner. Bonnie retired from U.S. Steel where she worked as a chemist. Bonnie had a great passion for children's ministry, home improvements,...
George R. Mullin
May 30, 2021
George Richard Mullin, age 59, of Portage, IN, born on August 22, 1961 in Chicago Heights, IL to the late Edward and Alberta Mullin, passed away suddenly, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
George was a one-of-a-kind man. One that would give you his shirt of his back; the pocket would be full of...
Norman E. Moon
May 30, 2021
Norman E. Moon, age 88, of DeMotte passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at home. He was born on May 5, 1933 to the late Ewing and Eva Moon. At the age of eighteen, he joined the United States Air Force. Norman was employed as an Electrician for US Steel for 44 years. He was a Mason and a...
Douglas D. Dunning
May 30, 2021
Douglas D. Dunning, age 72 of Hobart, formerly a 17-year resident of Australia, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021. Douglas was born on March 14, 1949, in Gary, Indiana to the late Elwood and Ann (nee Suckey) Dunning. He was a retired millwright for U.S.S Sheet and Tin Mill and was a Hobart High School class of 1968 graduate....
John "Jeff" Jeffrey Wozniak
May 30, 2021
John Jeffrey Wozniak "Jeff", age 50, of Mitchell, Indiana and formerly of Hobart passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. He was born on January 25, 1971 in Gary, Indiana to Phillip and Diana Wozniak. Jeff played golf and enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening. He loved his friends and his dogs.
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