obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Gregory Steven Johnson "Steve", age 70, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Lorene Johnson. On July 11, 1970 he married Vicky Dewberry in Hobart, Indiana. He retired from American Steel Foundries and more recently from Filter Specialist where he worked as a...

Oct 10, 2021

Jill Allen (nee Schuman), age 72, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on September 2, 1949 to the late Joseph and Florence (nee Morse) Schuman.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rees Funeral Homes, Hobart Chapel.

Oct 10, 2021

Robert G. Foster, age 72 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021.  He was born on August 13, 1949 in California to the late Robert G. and Margaret Foster.  He was retired and had worked as a Prison Guard at the Michigan City Prison for many years.   Robert loved fishing, collecting trains and cars, and...

Oct 10, 2021

Joan Pollak

January 13, 1931-October  10, 2021

Joan Pollak, formerly of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away October  10 at home.  Joan was born to Joseph and Clara (Filozof) Sapino.  Joan loved cooking, playing slots at the casinos, playing bingo, and also was a multi-talented crafter.  She...

Oct 9, 2021

Patricia Louise Goin, age 93, of Portage, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on January 31, 1928 to the late Vincent and Clara (nee Andersen) McGee.  Patricia will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is survived by her children, Karen (Roger) Butterfield, Kevin (Patricia)...

Oct 9, 2021

Gloria Jean Geiselman, age 76, of Lake Station passed away Saturday October 9, 2021 in St Mary Medical Center.  Gloria was born September 23, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clyde and Nellie (Loving) Snider. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that loved caring for her family.  She also enjoyed bowling and fishing.

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Oct 8, 2021

Dr. Amy Halaburt, 65, of Hebron passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Gregg Halaburt of Hebron; sister: Chris (Gerald) Shevchenko of Benton, KY; brother: Dr. David Blaine D.D.S. (Carol) of Fishers, IN; dogs: Tonto, Radar, Ernie, Elmo, Shamu, Opie, Gladys, Walter, Melody, and Anslo all of Hebron, IN; horses:...

Oct 8, 2021

Edward J. Nazy Jr., age 79, of Portage, Indiana, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward J. Sr. and Mary (nee Plesha) Nazy. Edward attended Chicago Vocational High School and retired from Republic Steel and Westville Correctional Center. He enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, dancing,...

Oct 7, 2021

DAVE FLOOD, JR., age 72, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born on June 15, 1949 to the late Carl D. and Jacquelyn Flood.  For many years he owned and operated Done Right Construction.  He enjoyed filling his time with fishing, helping others and riding his Harley.

Dave is survived by his 2...

Oct 6, 2021

Robert D. Zdonek, age 78 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at home. He was born on November 22, 1942 in Gary, Indiana. On January 7, 1966, he married Patricia Pope. Robert worked as a self-employed real estate broker and took pride in the fact that he was able to care for his family through his hard...

Oct 5, 2021

Helen L. Masty (nee Conhartoski), age 95 passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her granddaughter's home in Kouts. She was born on October 15, 1925 in Gile, Wisconsin. Helen was a professional accordionist before she met and married her beloved husband. She was a BINGO fanatic and was known to play 20-30 cards at the same time....

Oct 3, 2021

Celebration of Mike

Michael Lee Cover February 26 th , 1959 – October 3, 2021 (62)

Michael Lee Cover, 62 of Hobart, Indiana entered into heaven on October 3 rd , 2021. Michael was born February 26 th , 1959 in LaPorte, Indiana to Danny and Shirley...

Oct 2, 2021

Ronald Wayne "Ron" Tharp, age 54, of Hobart, IN passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Ron was born on February 3, 1967 in Gary, IN to the late Ralph Tharp and Patsy Jean Kyncy.  He was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1985 and was on the state champion football team and wrestling team. ...

Oct 1, 2021

Gail Thomas Hull "Tom T.", age 82, of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of Portage, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.  He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 25, 1939, to the late Chester John and Ilda Aletha (nee Squire) Hull. Tom was a retired Nascar Track Dryer Driver and also owned and operated Hull Brothers Auto in Portage...

Sep 30, 2021

Ronald Joseph Nelson, age 40, a Lake Station, Indiana resident, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.  He was born on April 16,1981 in Michigan City, Indiana to John H. and Cheryl (nee Bowen) Nelson Sr. He worked as a manager for Menards in Valparaiso. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, hunting and loved working. He will be remembered as...

Sep 29, 2021

Gary Green, a resident of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.He was born on February 16,1944 in Colbert Co. Alabama to the late Charles Herschel and Allie Pauline (nee Riner) Green. He was a retired millwright at Midwest Steel Mill. Gary will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Gary is survived...

Sep 28, 2021

Mildred L. McKay, age 90, of Portage, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Mildred was born June 21,1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Anton and Helen (nee Rusnov) LeKar. She was devoted to caring for her family, she enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, and singing with the Bonner Center Choraleer's. She will be remembered as a loving mother,...

Sep 26, 2021

Carlos A. Nuñez, age 18, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Carlos was born on August 19, 2003 in Tecate, Mexico to Carlos Sr. and Maria Nuñez.  He attended Thomas A. Edison High School in Lake Station and was a member of the wrestling, track, and football teams and played the tuba...

Sep 26, 2021

Arthur H. Hopper, age 92 a longtime Crown Point resident passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021.  He was born on January 1, 1929 to the late Edward and Ardelle Hopper.  He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps,  during World War II.  Arthur owned and operated Drywall Service of Gary, Inc.  He was a member of the...

Sep 26, 2021

Every time his photo was taken, Jack Jent would point his finger and look into the distance, as if showing something that needed to be seen. This was one of Jack's charming traits that endeared him to so many people. He told his favorite corny jokes with a sly wit and gentle smile. He didn't hesitate to also point...