obituaries

Feb 6, 2021

Marleen Joan Kopach, age 85, of Wheatfield, formerly of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born January 14, 1936, one of three children, born to Clarence E. and Florentine (née Wagener) Howell and raised in Hobart, IN. Marleen was a 1954 graduate of Hobart High School and was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, active...

Feb 1, 2021

ANDREW E. "ANDY" CHISMUDY, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1941 to the late Wendel and Clara Chismudy.  Andy lived in Hobart for over 50 years and was a member of St. Bridget Church, where he married Dolly Wilt on September 18, 1971.  He retired from NIPSCO after 34...

Jan 31, 2021

Carl M. Olejniczek, Jr., age 65 of Avon, Indiana and formerly of Portage passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at home. He was born on February 2, 1955 in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania to the late Carl and Helen Olejniczek. On November 18, 1978, he married Debora Ryals at the First Baptist Church in Hobart. He retired from Farmers Insurance...

Jan 29, 2021

Donna Rose Gawron, age 50 a longtime Portage resident passed away Friday, January 29, 2021.  She was born on January 28, 1971 in Hammond, Indiana.  She worked for Jo Ann Fabrics since 2005.  Donna was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage.

She is survived by her mother, Gloria J. Gawron of Portage,...

Jan 29, 2021

Mark L. Bowman

Age 59 passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gary, Indiana on January 31, 1961 to George J. and Lolita (nee Sand) Bowman Sr. he was a City of Hobart retiree where he worked as an operator. On August 15, 2009 he married Naomi (nee West)...

Jan 29, 2021

Rita H. Crull, age 99, passed away on Friday January 29, 2021. Rita was a 18 year resident of Crown Point coming from Valparaiso. She was born on March 2, 1921 in Calumet City, Illinois to the late Erich and Anna Schumann.  She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Rita will be remembered as a loving mother...

Jan 29, 2021

Richard A. Guinn, age 69, of Crown Point, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 Symphony of Crown Point.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 29, 1951 to the late Roy and Clara (nee Rinko) Guinn.  He worked as a Maintenance Training Specialist for CTA, at DePaul University and later for the Crown Point School System.

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Jan 28, 2021

Rickie Dwayne Adams, age 60, of Dolton passed away Thursday January 28, 2021.  Rickie was born September 29, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Ran B. and Irene E. (Mullins) Adams.  Rickie was a home improvement / construction worker that worked for several local contractors.  He loved his Lord and his family.  He enjoyed playing darts and softball.

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Jan 28, 2021

Bobby J. Vaughn, age 63 of Lake Station passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on August 27, 1957 in Bristol, Tennessee to the late Peyton and Emma Vaughn. Bobby was an avid sports fan who loved to watch football and basketball.

He is survived by his son, Ricky (Cynthia)...

Jan 24, 2021

Age 92, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021n at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 28, 1928 in Hobart, Indiana to the late George and Irene (nee McKenzie) King. On September 11, 1949 she married the love of her life the late Frank Vedope in Hobart, Indiana. She was a former pink lady...

Jan 22, 2021

Margaret A. McDowell (nee Farmer), age 75 of Hobart passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born on October 1, 1945 in Clarksville, TN to the late Gilbert L. and Virginia K. Farmer. Margaret attended and graduated from Woodlawn High School in Clarksville, TN in 1964. On June 15, 1964 she married Danny A. McDowell. No words can...

Jan 21, 2021

Miriam Ruth McKinley, age 84, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana, in 1936 to Adelbert and Helen Cartwright.

Miriam is survived by her husband of 67 years, James McKinley; twin sons Jay (Bari-Tennette) McKinley and Jon...

Jan 20, 2021

Charles Raymond Boillot, age 78, of Crown Point passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born on September 22, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Raymond and Nora Catherine Boillot. On January 24, 1970 he married Sylvia Sanchez in San Antonio, Texas. Charles was a dedicated member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Knights of...

Jan 18, 2021

Evette Q. Santos, age 45, of Hobart passed away at St. Mary Medical Center on Monday, January 18, 2021.  Evette was born April 9, 1975 in Gary, Indiana to the late Curtis Bozeman and Connie Schwing.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Evette is survived by her husband, Joe...

Jan 18, 2021

Myra Amanda Jimenez, age 76, of Lake Station went to be with the Lord January 18, 2021. She will be dearly missed. Myra was born on November 22, 1944 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to the late Maria Kuzma.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was always there for you whatever the need. She...

Jan 18, 2021

Beatrice "Bea" Rose (nee Hernandez) Shaw Diehm, age 70, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Galveston, Texas on November 1, 1950 to the late Robert and Blanche (nee Gonzales) Hernandez.  On July 3, 1971, the Lord led her to the late Stephen Robert Shaw, who was...

Jan 18, 2021

Russell Lee Layhew, age 59 of Portage passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 30, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Dorothy Layhew. Russell led a full life. He had traveled all over the world. He enjoyed cooking and raising his Pekingese dogs.

He is survived by...

Jan 18, 2021

Linda Susan Longmore, age 69, of Portage passed away Monday January 18, 2021 at Northwest Health, Porter Hospital.  Linda was born April 24, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late Carl R. and Nellie I. (Thompson) Ekstrom. Linda retired as an accountant for Indiana Sugars.  She was a lifetime Portage resident and member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Jan 18, 2021

Joseph P. Garcia, age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 8, 1943 to the late Joseph and Elisia (Pedraza) Garcia.  Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He worked as a Forklift Driver at Jewel for 54...

Jan 17, 2021

Linda Marie Klekot, age 72, of Hobart, passed away at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born on December 25,1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Benjamin and Eugenia (nee Budzinski) Mizwicki.  Linda will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by her...