obituaries

Feb 15, 2021

Nathan T.J. Rubalcava, age 39, of Georgia formerly of Portage, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021.  He was born on September 12, 1981 in Valparaiso, IN. He married his wife, Jennifer Hueston on October 18, 2012, in Merrillville, Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked as an Assistant Vice President with Sampo International...

Feb 15, 2021

Ruth Nina Martin, age 91, of Valparaiso passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Ruth was born the oldest of 13 children in Hoxie, Arkansas to the late Perry and Ruth (nee Johnson) Hutton on April 21, 1929. Ruth married the love of her life, the late George E. Martin Sr. on...

Feb 12, 2021

Linda Kay Olenik (Mayden), 73, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Linda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald.  She also leaves behind her devoted sons, Don (Lana), Brian (Julie), Jeff (Michelle) and her heartbroken grandchildren: Aarika (Zach) Mackowiak, Alex, Anabella, Avery, Amelia, Natalie, Nathan,...

Feb 10, 2021

Karin A. Manteuffel, age 75, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born November 27, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ivar and Alice (nee Tott) Nelson. Karin married Marvin Manteuffel on September 7, 1968 in Evanston, Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing at Evansville University, and was active in the American Nurses...

Feb 7, 2021

Trinidad Alfaro Jr, beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away February 7, 2021 at the age of 70. Trinidad was born in Texas to the late, Trinidad and Rosa Alfaro. He currently resides in Hobart Indiana with his wife Linda and their dog, Sydney Trin worked for many years at ArcleorMittal  I/N Tek I/N Kote in New Carlisle Indiana....

Feb 6, 2021

Dorothy H. Rymer (nee Myers), age 83, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Townsend, Tennessee on September 16, 1937 to the late Frank and Rose (nee Stenit) Myers.  Dorothy worked as a custodian for Hobart Township Schools.  She enjoyed playing BINGO, but above all she truly...

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...