obituaries

Mar 24, 2021

Frances Risinger, age 96, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Avalon Springs in Valparaiso. She was born on June 10, 1924 in Sullivan County, Indiana to the late Ernest and Sylvia (nee Richardson) Brashier. She was a Hobart, Indiana Eastern Star, and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Hobart.  She married...

Mar 23, 2021

Shirley A. "Sherry" Davis

Age 78 passed away March 23, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 25,1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Martha (nee Patterson) Meeks. Sherry retired from US Steel where she worked as a crane operator. Shirley was a member of Assembly Church of God in Portage. She loved...

Mar 22, 2021

Collette A. Montez, age 78, of South Haven, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana on August 4, 1942 to the late Edward and Eltessa (nee Jansen) Tomson.

Collette is survived by her sons, Bob (Christy Lynn Pritchard) Montez, Mark Montez, Brett Montez; grandchildren,...

Mar 19, 2021

Tracy Lynn Huse, age 50, of Merrillville passed away Friday March 19, 2021 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Tracy was born April 20, 1970 in Lake Forest, Illinois.  She was a coating scientist working in the pharmaceutical industry.  She loved music, dancing, singing, and rapping.  She was very artistic and enjoyed doing crafts.  Tracy loved her family...

Mar 19, 2021

Daniel Tyler Brown, age 22, of Portage passed away suddenly Friday March 19, 2021 at his home.  Daniel was born March 16, 1999 in Hobart, Indiana to Cory Wayne Brown and Kathy Metaxakis.  He was a loving son, grandson and friend.

Daniel is survived by his parents, Cory Brown of Portage and Kathy Metaxakis of Crown Point;...

Mar 16, 2021

Clifton K. Orris Jr., age 78, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Northwest Health in Valparaiso.  He was born on May 31,1942 in Oakdale, Pennsylvania to the late Clifton K. and Phyllis (nee Rance) Orris Sr. He proudly served in the United States Army, was a member of 113 th unit in Gary, Indiana for 35...

Mar 16, 2021

Much loved by family and friends, Dorothy Progre, 88, of Hobart, Indiana, died on March 16, 2021.  She was born in Jamestown, New York, on December 3, 1932, to parents Thomaitha and Rafael Prokopia Progre.

A proud 1950 graduate of Jamestown High School, she was employed as a skilled secretary for 29 years at US. Steel in...

Mar 15, 2021

Frances M. McFarlane, age 92, of Lemon Grove, CA and formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away on March 15, 2021.

Frances was born on August 14, 1929 to the late Harry and Hattiebelle (nee Young) Mayer.  She was a bookkeeper and accountant for many years before her retirement.  She moved to the San Diego area of California...

Mar 13, 2021

Timothy P. Pettis "Hook", age 61, of Lake Station passed away Saturday March 13, 2021 at his home. Tim was born May 7, 1959 in LaCrosse, WI to the late Russel and Rita (Knapmiller) Pettis.  He was the owner and operator of Hooks Truck and Tire.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Pettis of Decatur, IL;...

Mar 13, 2021

Candace Anne Solomon, age 55, of Hobart passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Munster Community Hospital.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on October 30, 1965 to the late Ronald and Beverly (nee Knapp) Kranz.  Candace was a chef at Caring Heart, Open Arms Childcare in Hobart.  She loved to cook and enjoyed music and dancing.

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Mar 10, 2021

Gene R. Anderson, age 64, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born on August 14, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald and Agnes Anderson. He worked as an operating engineer for Boyd Construction. In his free time, he really enjoyed fishing and grilling the fish for dinner.  He also liked gardening and will...

Mar 9, 2021

Kelly Scott Benham Sr., age 48, of Friendship, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  Kelly was born December 8, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Thomas and Deborah (nee Singleton) Benham.  He was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed working on cars and doing odd jobs. He will be remembered as a caring, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...

Mar 9, 2021

Mario R. Galindo, Jr., age 75, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Mario was born on September 13, 1945 in Gary, IN to the late Mario Sr. and Petra (nee Hernandez) Galindo.   He was an Ironworker at US Steel for 37 years and retired in 2000.

Mario is survived by his...

Mar 8, 2021

E. Vera Weeks, age 94 of Hobart, the youngest of ten children, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 8, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1926, in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late John and Ethel (nee Williams) Arthur. On July 3, 1948, she married Joe Weeks in Rising Fawn, Georgia, and she...

Mar 6, 2021

Barry Allen Wydmon, age 56, of Lake Station passed away Saturday March 6, 2021 in his home with his family by his side.  Barry was born August 31, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Walter Lee and Shelby Jean (Armes) Wydmon.  He was a former employee of Solvay Chemical prior to becoming disabled.  He loved music and playing...

Mar 6, 2021

James H. Thoreson, age 73, of Medaryville and formerly of Hobart, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at home. He was born on March 22, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harold and Bonita Thoreson.

He is survived by his son, Michael (Evelyn) Thoreson; daughter, Tina Thoreson; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Jack Thoreson; sister-in-law,...

Mar 5, 2021

Irene Carol passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021, with family members at her side.  She was 101 years old.  She was born in Gary, Indiana, March 4, 1920.  She is predeceased by her loving husband of 71 years, Rudy (Rudolph) Carol, and her parents, John and Josephine Lewandowski.  She is survived by her three children: Dennis (Patricia) Carol,...

Mar 5, 2021

ROBIN DAWN KEATON, age 59, of Portage, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Northwest Health, Valparaiso Campus.  She was born on January 15, 1962 to the late Robert and Patty Howisen. Robin had earned an associate degree and worked as a nurse.  She was a member of New Pointe Church and enjoyed cooking and playing BUNCO in...

Mar 5, 2021

Jane Rosemary Saims, 96, of Portage, passed away peacefully at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Born at home in Crocker, IN, on January 10, 1925, Jane graduated from Gary's Froebel High School, where she met her husband of 62 years, Alexander Anthony Saims. Together they led a life rich in faith,...

Mar 5, 2021

STANLEY "STASH" MAJKA, age 76, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1944 to the late Joseph and Jinnie (nee Grishka) Majka.  He grew up attending Assumption B.V.M. Catholic School and worked for many years at Apex Steel and Supply. Stash was a passionate sports fan and enjoyed watching the Cubs,...