obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Roger W. D'Arcy, age 82, of Chesterton, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ellis W. and Grace (nee Larson) D'Arcy. He was a 1956 graduate of Portage Township High School.  Roger was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Roger is survived by his brother,...

Jan 2, 2021

Frederick E. Frank, age 71, of Hobart passed away Saturday January 2, 2021 at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. He was born March 23,1949 to the late Frederick and Mary (nee Heath) Frank in McCrory, Arkansas.  Fred married the love of his life Barbara Wolfe on May 3, 1971 in Crown Point, Indiana.  He was a Fairway Finer...

Jan 2, 2021

Robert Gale, age 79, of Portage, passed away January 2, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  He was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 19, 1941 to the late Walter and Marie Gale.  He was a proud veteran of The United States Airforce and later retired from LaSalle Steel.

Robert is survived by his sons,...

Dec 31, 2020

Michael Evanovich, age 55, of Portage, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020.  He was born on November 1, 1965 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Jennie (nee Grochowski) Evanovich. He worked as a welder at Hadady Corp in Dyer. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his two daughters,...

Dec 31, 2020

Lewis "Gene" Gilmer age 78, of Michigan City formerly of Portage passed away Thursday, December 31,2020 at home. He was born on January 5, 1942 the son of the late Lewis and Myrtle (nee Limburge) Gilmer in Talladega, Alabama. He retired from Mittal Steel in 2007 and worked security in his spare time. He was president of the Deep River...

Dec 30, 2020

Barbara P. Griffin, age 69 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  She was born on May 7, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois.  Barbara worked as the Choir Director for St. Thomas More.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Griffin of Hobart, IN; one son, James (Geraldine) Daniels of Chesterton, IN; and two grandchildren, Salvatore and...

Dec 30, 2020

Merry L. Benke, age 80, of Hobart and formerly of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the Franciscan Health Center in Michigan City.  Merry was born December 25, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Dacre and Dorothy (Foley) Nelson. She was a homemaker, mother, and wife.

Merry is survived by four children, Jonathon (Mary)...

Dec 30, 2020

Viola "Sis" Smith, age 74, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Jarvis, Kentucky on December 15, 1946 to the late Martin and Evelyn (nee Price) Smith.  She was a past member of Pathway Assembly of God Church in Lake Station and a member of the America...

Dec 29, 2020

Lauri Anne Dellahan, age 60 of Hebron formerly of Griffith passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  She was born on March 3, 1960 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Thomas and Ruby Dellahan.  She worked as an Admissions Coordinator at Recovery Works in Merrillville.  Lauri coached Griffith Girls Softball and St Mary's School Volleyball.  She was an active member...

Dec 29, 2020

Jack G. "Bud" Hicks Jr., age 52 a longtime Portage resident passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  He was born on August 5, 1968 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Jack and Joyce Hicks Sr.  Bud worked for U.S. Steel, where he had worked as a millwright.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on cars....

Dec 29, 2020

Mary Ann Mitol (Koslowski) left us on Tuesday morning, 12/30/20, the day of our Lord. She will be missed terribly. Mary Ann aka Mom, Grandma, Busia, Mar, was Mom and Grandma to many. Mom was the Giving Tree. In all of the many roles she participated in the brunt of the tasks were embraced by Mary Ann. She made...

Dec 29, 2020

Charlotte A. (nee Campbell) Buhmann, age 78 of Portage, Indiana  passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She was born on March 19, 1942 in California, Missouri to Charles and Flossie Campbell. She was a 1960 graduate of Cleveland High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Charlotte was employed as an insurance agent for American National Insurance. In her lifetime, she fostered...

Dec 28, 2020

Desiree Emerson, age 59, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.  She was born in Dawson, Pennsylvania on October 29,1961 to the late James and Ruth (nee Hart) Lint.  Desiree loved her children and grandchildren; they were her world.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Desiree is survived...

Dec 28, 2020

Jack L. McPike, age 68, of Portage passed away Monday December 28 at the Northwest Health Center in Valparaiso.  Jack was born May 1, 1952 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Homer and Mamie (Lee) McPike.  Jack was a millwright that had retired from Beta Steel.  He was an avid Cubs Fan and enjoyed Golfing.

Jack...

Dec 28, 2020

William A. "By Golly" Biel, age 86 of Portage, Indiana passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.  He was born on March 10, 1934 in Aurora, Illinois to the late William and Margaret Biel.  He retired from Inland Steel where he had worked as a Truck Driver for over 20 years.  William enjoyed woodworking and decking out his garage.

Dec 26, 2020

Laura Louise Valentine Jones (1917– 2020) passed away December 26, after a fall at home.  She attended the first Kindergarten class at Miller School in Miller Beach, IN and continued her education there through her freshman year in high school and graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, IN.  She met an older student, Sam Jones, during that time...

Dec 25, 2020

Charles Warren Ellis, age 84 a longtime Portage resident passed away Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was born on August 8, 1936 in Ornaga, Illinois to the late Banks and Hazel Ellis.  Charles retired from U.S. Steel in 1985 where he had worked as a supervisor.  He enjoyed his retirement and spent his time between Portage and Florida.  He...

Dec 25, 2020

Douglas Lyle Pennington of Portage, IN

Born February 17th 1965

Died December 25th 2020

Survived by daughter, Arielle Pennington (Michael Tribby) of Los Angeles, CA; daughter Alexis Pennington (Alex Utley); son John Pennington, all of Portage, IN; Grandchildren Isabelle and Karsin Pennington of Los Angeles, CA.

Mother Mable Pennington of Portage,...

Dec 25, 2020

Ismael "Maelo" Diaz-Sedo, age 66 passed away Friday, December 25th 2020 in his home. Maelo was born on April 27, 1954 in Chicago IL. He married Elizabeth Sedo on May 31st, 1975, and together they raised a beautiful family. He was a Christian Man that was very loving and giving. He retired at Temple Steel where he was a...

Dec 25, 2020

Jeffrey Smith, age 39, lifelong resident of Portage, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1981 in Merrillville, Indiana. Jeff was a 1999 graduate of Portage High School. He was currently employed as a refrigeration mechanic for his father's company Old School Refrigeration. Jeff loved electronics and computers. He was an especially talented graphic...