obituaries

Jul 28, 2025

Jeweldean Allcock (nee Dunning)

Age 87 of Portage passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Robert "Jewell" and Lerleen (nee Park) Dunning in Graves Co. Kentucky. She was a 1956 high school graduate of Symsonia High School and earned a certificate in bookkeeping for Draughn's Business College. After college she had...

Jul 27, 2025

Kari Ann White, age 47, a longtime Portage resident, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.  She was formerly of Hobart and Lake Station.  She was born on January 31, 1978, in Merrillville, Indiana.  Kari Ann's children and grandchildren were everything to her.

She is survived by her husband of over 24 years, Russell D. White of Portage,...

Jul 27, 2025

Paul W. Shear, age 74, of Portage passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Rittenhouse of Portage. He was born September 24, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to Peter and Leona (Urbanek) Shear. Paul was a Correctional Sargeant retired from the Westville Correctional Center. Paul loved Science Fiction Movies and Books. He was also an avid history buff.

Jul 27, 2025

Jane Olivene Myles, age 92, of Merrillville, Indiana passed away Sunday July 27, 2025, at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Olivene was born May 6, 1933, to Alfred and Edna (Bodden) Myles in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Olivene is survived by three children, James...

Jul 27, 2025

Margaret Elizabeth Engstrom, age 97, of Hobart passed away July 27, 2025. She was born July 8, 1928, in Moline, Illinois to the late Andrew and Hulda (Carlson) Engstrom. She worked for over thirty years at the Bible Book Center in Gary. Margaret was a member of the Porter County Right to Life Association. She was an active member...

Jul 26, 2025

Geraldine E. McGlothlen

Age 93 passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on July 18, 1932, in Gary, Indiana to the late Bert and Stella (nee Wonsowicz) Rakowski. Geraldine was a 1950 graduate of Tolleston High School and a Nipsco retiree where she worked as an administrative assistant. In her youth Geraldine enjoyed ballroom dancing...

Jul 25, 2025

BARBARA HEDWIG KUBIAK of Hobart, Indiana, passed away July 25, 2025. She was born in Poland on September 8, 1943 to Telesfor Stanley and Helen Kubiak, and emigrated with her family to America in 1948, settling in Gary, Indiana. Barb graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1961, obtained a B.A. in English from Indiana University, followed by master's...

Jul 24, 2025

GILBERTA GARCIA, age 95, of Tamarac, FL, formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1930 to the late Manuel and Gregoria Hernandez. Gilberta was a program director for many years at Catholic Charities. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

She is...

Jul 23, 2025

Isabell G. Rossa, age 97 of Merrillville and formerly of Hobart passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1928, in Pasadena, California to the late Joseph and Isabella Jarewicz. Isabell never met a stranger. She loved people. As a homemaker, she dedicated her life to taking care of her family. In her younger years,...

Jul 23, 2025

Joy L. Finchum-Conn, age 92 of Lake Station passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 23, 2025. Joy was born May 29, 1933, in East Gary, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Louise (Arington) Blake. Joy was a bookkeeper for the Reingold Company. She was a long-time member of Hobart Church of Christ.

Joy is survived by one...

Jul 22, 2025

David Blaze Rocchi, Jr., age 36 of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1988, in Sedalia, Missouri to David Blaze Rocchi, Sr. and Janet Bennett. Blaze was currently employed as a machinist for Aero Machine in Valparaiso. He was a member of the Hobart VFW. He loved nature and was an avid...

Jul 22, 2025

Edward "Jack" Klug, age 94 of Hobart passed away July 22, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1930, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Joseph and Lenora Klug. Jack graduated from Hobart High School in the late 40's where he was quarterback for the football team. He was a lifelong fan of the Hobart Brickies and Notre Dame...

Jul 20, 2025

Earl D. Schnabel, age 86 of Hobart passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.  He was born on December 22, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ralph and Ruth Schnabel.  Earl grew up in Merrillville and graduated from Merrillville High School in 1957.  He served his country in the U.S. National Guard.  Earl also lived in Portage and Crown...

Jul 19, 2025

Judith Arlene Torres, age 75, of Ft. Wayne passed away Saturday July 19, 2025, at the IU Heath Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Judith was born January 16, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Carl and Mary (Lefler) Randolph. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Judy loved her family dearly, was a great cook, and...

Jul 18, 2025

Charles William Patterson Sr.

Age 70, Portage passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Irma (nee Cloke) Patterson. Charles retired from Inland Steel where he worked as an electrician. He enjoyed US history, collecting coins, and watching movies, most of all he...

Jul 17, 2025

Isabel R. Brown

Age 68 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Miller Mary Manor in Portage. She was born the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (nee Pio) Schammert in Gary, Indiana. After graduating she married the love of her life William Brown and dedicated her time to her family and loved spending time with...

Jul 17, 2025

Earl L. Travis, age 70 of Gary passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1955, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Wilfred and Eloise Travis. He retired from Local #41 where he worked as a Laborer for BP Amoco. After retirement, Earl spent his days traveling the country with his wife Angie in...

Jul 17, 2025

William Franklin Brown

Age 90 passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home in Portage. He was born the son of the late Emmit Riley and Fay Marie (nee Allen) Brown in Gary, Indiana. Bill was a retired electrician for Local 697. He enjoyed golfing, buying antique cars and boating.

He is survived by...

Jul 14, 2025

Lottie Stanislawa Piesyk (nee Zuwala), age 77, a longtime resident of New Chicago passed away Monday, July 14, 2025.  She was born on October 19, 1947 in France to the late Michael and Anna Zuwala.  Lottie worked in the Lake County Recorders office.  She was a former member of Assumption BVM Church and currently a member of the Salvatorian...

Jul 12, 2025

Richard A. Waugh, age 75, of Portage passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Northwest Health-Porter Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born March 24, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Richard E. and Wanda (Edwards) Waugh. Richard was a construction project manager through the Carpenters Local Union #1050. Over his lifetime, Richard enjoyed many hobbies including...