obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

March 8, 1918 – April 13, 2021

Frederick R. Maravilla, age 103, of Hobart, formerly from Lansing, IL, passed away on April 13 at his home. He was born on March 8, 1918 in Guarachita, Mexico to the late Ignacio Maravilla and Margarita Ruiz. Fred immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of...

Apr 13, 2021

RAYMOND E. ARNDELL, age 88, of Hobart, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Ray was born on August 29, 1932 in Mulenburg, KY to the late Ervin and Modi (nee Grimes) Arndell.  On October 15, 1951, he married the love of his life Billie Lou (nee Addison) Arndell and spent 68 years together...

Apr 12, 2021

Ronald A. Shoumake, age 76 of Portage, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021.  He was born in Tooele, Utah on November 10, 1944 to the late Herbert and Loraine (nee Carter) Shoumake.  Ron was a proud veteran of The United States Army.  He worked as a crane operator at US Steel for 39 years.  He was artistic and made...

Apr 12, 2021

Michael Reynolds passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 12,2021. Michael served his community as a teacher and basketball coach at Andrean Highschool for 15yrs. Followed by years of teaching at East Chicago Central High School. After his time as a basketball coach at Andrean he moved on to coaching basketball at Merrillville High School. Teaching, coaching, and...

Apr 11, 2021

LouAnn Hopson, age 64, of Chesterton passed away in her home on Sunday April 11, 2021 with her family by her side.  LouAnn was born February 18, 1957 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William and Shirley (Stotts) Gates. She was a teacher retiring from the Duneland School Corporation in Chesterton.  She loved golfing and was the varsity softball...

Apr 11, 2021

Glenn E. Main, age 98, of Louisville, Tennessee, formerly of Hobart, Indiana, peacefully passed away April 11, 2021.  He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on September 19, 1922 to the late Neil C. and Bessie L. (Crumrine) Main.  Glenn was a proud WWII veteran in The United States Army.  He earned his bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from...

Apr 11, 2021

Lillian passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She leaves behind her children, Michael and Robert Zury and Sandra Ray; 4 grandchildren, Jim Ray, April and Anthony Ray-Aguero, Ben, Jen and Aaron Zury; 4 great grandchildren, Belle, Jaelynn, AJ and Ethan; good friends, Louise and Arlene.

Fly High and touch the sky, Mom. Thank you for all...

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...