obituaries

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...

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...