obituaries

Apr 10, 2021

Terry L. Koselke, age 72, of Lake Station, formerly of Wanatah, Indiana passed away Saturday, April 10,2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Terry was born January 1,1949 in Wanatah, Indiana to Felix and Ester (nee Hunter) Koselke.  He was a retired crane operator for LTV Steel Mill after 41 years of...

Apr 10, 2021

James Charles Regan Sr.

Age 74 of Merrillville passed away peacefully at St. Mary Medical Center on April 10, 2021. He was a graduate of Andrean High School and attended Indiana University. He retired from US Steel after 36 years of service and the Merrillville Community School Corporation after 14 years of service. In 1967 James married...

Apr 9, 2021

Tommy R. Cadle, age 59, a life-long resident of Lake Station, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Tommy was born on December 23, 1961 to the late Hobart and Opal (nee Steelman) Cadle, the last of 12.  He worked in construction and was most recently employed with Centennial Processing Steel. ...

Apr 9, 2021

Dean Luke, age 68, of Hobart, a graduate of Portage High School passed away peacefully at home on April 9th after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, George Luke Sr., mother Jane Luke, and sister, Becky Luke-Mehl

He is survived by his brother George "Chip" (Brenda Kish) Luke, sister Martha...

Apr 8, 2021

MARILYN J. SULLIVAN (nee Neiner), age 90, a lifelong resident of Merrillville, IN, passed away on April 8, 2021.

Marilyn was born on January 21, 1931 in Merrillville to the late Clarence and Mamie (nee Demmon) Neiner.  She married the late Evan "Pat" Sullivan on April 5, 1952 and spent 53 years together. ...

Apr 7, 2021

Vernie Lynn Smith, age 52, of Portage passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 19, 1969 in Valparaiso, Indiana to William and Hazel Taylor. Vernie was a kind soul. She will always be remembered as a loving and dependable mother, daughter, sister and friend.

She is survived...

Apr 6, 2021

Carol Jane Biel (nee Kellen), age 79 of Portage passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  She was born on April 23, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Neil and Marie Kellen.  Carol had resided in Chesterton, Portage and Tennessee.  She was a homemaker and had also worked as a Secretary for the Chesterton Parks Department.  Carol loved collecting...

Apr 6, 2021

Ramόn Verduzco, age 76, of Gary, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1945 in Ario de Rayon, Michoacan, Mexico to the late Salvador Verduzco and Loreto Gomez. Ramόn retired from Inland Steel where he worked as a laborer. Ramόn loved horses and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He loved to garden. He had...

Apr 6, 2021

Nathaniel Andrean "Nate" Murillo, age26, of Lake Station passed away suddenly Tuesday April 6, 2021 at his home. He was born January 25, 1995 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Anthony R. Murillo, II and Karen S. Hamilton. Nate was a laborer working for several construction companies.

Nathaniel is survived by his father, Anthony Richard Murillo, I; hie brother...

Apr 5, 2021

Denise Lash, age 64 of Portage, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at VNA Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born June 2, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Doris (nee McLaughlin) Hackley. Denise was a Andrean High School graduate and an Auto Value of Valparaiso retiree. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening,...

Apr 4, 2021

Bryan M. Smith II, age 41, of Lake Station and formerly of Hebron, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Bryan was born on March 27, 1980 in Hobart, IN to Bryan and Donna (nee Conners) Smith.  Bryan was a manager at Pride Truck Wash and worked hard to provide for his family.  He was a huge...

Apr 4, 2021

Friends and family may gather for visitation on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 2-8 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave. Portage, IN 46368.  A funeral service for Milli will take place Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9:00 am CST with Rev. David Kime officiating at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel.  The funeral service will be...

Apr 3, 2021

Joseph William Magura, 82, much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died of a heart attack on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Joe is survived by his three children and his adored seven grandchildren. His son, Joseph Daniel Magura and Christina (Thiel), and their children, McKenna L., and William B., his two daughters, Deanna Magura Fuehne...

Apr 3, 2021

Robert G. Shepard "Bob", age 60, of Valparaiso passed away suddenly on Saturday April 3, 2021 in LaPorte.  Bob was born July 22, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Carol (Hammond) Shepard.  He was a millwright for Jupiter Aluminum Corp. in Hammond.  Bob loved playing guitar, riding his motorcycle, working in his garage, and sipping a Rum and...

Mar 31, 2021

Brandon Michael Hatch, a ge 36, of Portage passed away Wednesday, March 31,2021. He was born on December 19,1984 at the Community Hospital in Munster to Terry Simmons and Michael Hatch. Brandon's whole world was his son. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and the Chicago Bears. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother,...

Mar 30, 2021

Jerry D. James, age 54, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana on June 12, 1966.  Jerry was on a golf league, enjoyed bowling, and was a past Hobart High School bowling coach and Hobart Little League coach.  He was an avid Dodgers fan.

Jerry is survived by his wife...

Mar 29, 2021

Martine Hope (nee Mastison), of Portage, IN and formerly Fordsville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Martine was born on January 15, 1931 in Fordsville, KY to the late Ira and Sallie Mae Mastison.  She was preceded in death by her husband Morton Ray Hope, Sr. "Hoppie" who she married on December 17, 1946 and...

Mar 28, 2021

Gordon M. Brown, age 80, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021.  He was born in Scott County, Tennessee on April 14, 1940 to the late James and Delphia (nee Rich) Brown.  Gordon loved wood crafting in the garage and could do just about anything.  He enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour novels and recently began researching his ancestry.

Mar 28, 2021

Robert C. Wiltse, age 52, of Hobart passed away Sunday March 28, 2021 at the Community Hospital in Munster.  Robert was born November 20, 1968 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Mary Wiltse.  Bob was a mason that worked out of the International bricklayers and allied crafts local union #4 for 24 years. Prior to working through the union...

Mar 27, 2021

It is with a heavy heart to share the death of Jay Lindstrom.  Jay was born on December 2, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Roy and Frances Lindstrom.  He graduated from Portage High School in 1963 and retired from US Steel after 38 years.  Jay loved playing in his garage with cars, toys, or just messing around...