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Thomas J. Runk, Sr.

Thomas J. Runk, Sr.

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas J. Runk, Sr., age 84, of Hobart, passed away on March 5, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1941, in Gary, Indiana. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. On September 5, 1969, he married Christine Nowak in Crown Point, Indiana. He worked as a millwright for IMCO Recycling in Chicago Heights.

Thomas enjoyed riding...

Raymond Hall

Raymond Hall

Mar 2, 2026

Raymond George Hall was born on July 19,1944, in Gary, IN to George F. Hall and Marion M. (Guba) Hall.

Ray married Linda Hall, whom he shared his life with from February 24, 1968, to her passing on October 18, 2009. During his years with Linda, he celebrated his life with his 3 children, Michael G. (Paige) Hall of Champaign, IL,...

Ira Anthony Glover

Ira Anthony Glover

Mar 1, 2026

Ira Anthony Glover, age 54, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday March 1, 2026, in the Northwest Health-Porter hospital in Valparaiso. He Was born May 18, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Doris (Dale) Glover. He was a truckdriver for Mark One Trucking. Ira was a US Naval Veteran. Ira was a passionate, kind, and giving man. He would do...

David "Butch" Negrelli

David "Butch" Negrelli

Mar 1, 2026

David T. “Butch” Negrelli, age 85, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Butch leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet tenderness. He was the kind of man who showed up — steady, dependable, and always willing to help anyone in need. His resilient work ethic and generous heart shaped the lives...

Theresa May Broman

Theresa May Broman

Mar 1, 2026

Theresa May Broman,

Age 64, of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away on March 1, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1961, in Merrillville, Indiana to the late Clyde and Thelma (nee Miller) Hardesty. She loved her grandchildren more than anything in this world, and her greatest joy in life was being their grandmother. Theresa had a deep love for her...

Ruby J. Cleveland

Ruby J. Cleveland

Feb 28, 2026

RUBY J. CLEVELAND,

age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1956, in Cullman, Alabama, and later made her home in Lake Station, Indiana. Ruby dedicated her life to caring for others as a special education teacher and group home facilitator, where her patience, compassion, and gentle spirit touched the lives of many.

Ruby loved...

Kathy Strayn

Kathy Strayn

Feb 28, 2026

Kathy Lynn Strayn

Age 69, of Portage, Indiana passed away on February 28,2026. She was born on September24, 1956. Kathy worked in sales at McDaniels Fire Systems, where she was known for her dedication, kindness and strong work ethic. She was a woman of quiet strength and a deeply caring heart. Above all else, Kathy was a devoted and loving mother....

Barbara J. Gardner

Barbara J. Gardner

Feb 22, 2026

Barbara Jo Gardner

Age 66 of Portage passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 2,1959, in Gary, Indiana to Richard O’Donnell and Carol (nee Holden) Dopiriak. She was a selfless and loving woman whose life revolved around her family and the people she cared for. Her grandchildren were her life,...

Marylyn Jean Dombrowski

Marylyn Jean Dombrowski

Feb 21, 2026

Marylyn Jean Dombrowski, age 57, of Warsaw passed away Saturday February 21, 2026, At Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne. She was born on December 13, 1968, in Blue Island, Illinois. Her parents were Freeman and Patricia (Brand) Brewer. Marylyn worked as a cashier for several filling stations throughout northern Indiana. She will be greatly missed by her family.

Marylyn was survived...

Cheryl L. Linscott

Cheryl L. Linscott

Feb 20, 2026

Cheryl L. Linscott

Age 64, of Grovertown, Indiana, formerly of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gary, Indiana, on August 2, 1961, to the late Oscar D. and Mary H. (nee McGraw) Fitzgerald. Cheryl retired from Porter Hospital, where she worked in Central Scheduling. She was...

Mary L. Kuiper

Mary L. Kuiper

Feb 19, 2026

Mary L. Kuiper

Age 81, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1944. Mary was a devoted and loving wife and a fiercely protective and caring mother to her sons. She was a proud and loving grandmother, and her granddaughters brought her endless joy and purpose. Mary spent many years selflessly caring...

Robert J. Denny

Robert J. Denny

Feb 18, 2026

Robert J. Denny

Age 62 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on December 23,1963 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Paule and Emma Jean (nee Parnell) Denny Sr.

Robert was a hardworking man who spent his career as an independent drywall subcontractor, known for his skill, reliability and strong work ethic. He took pride in his...

Carl A. Ayres

Carl A. Ayres

Feb 18, 2026

Carl A. Ayres, age 93 of Portage, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1932, to the late Dan and Mattie Ayres. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On July 18, 1953, he married Delva Harris in New Salisbury, Indiana. He was a longtime member of the Lake Station Assembly of God.

He is...

Robert P. Rodgers

Robert P. Rodgers

Feb 17, 2026

Robert “Bob” Rodgers, age 91, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1935, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to the late Foster and Dorothy Rodgers.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he built a long and dedicated career at U.S. Steel, retiring as a systems analyst....

Ralph "Bud" J. Reynolds

Ralph "Bud" J. Reynolds

Feb 16, 2026

Ralph Reynolds, 79, of Gary, IN, passed away on February 16th, 2026, with his family by his side. He is survived by his son: Thomas (Lisa) Reynolds SR; two grandchildren: Ana (David) Uzelac and Tommy (Isabel) Reynolds JR; and four great grandchildren: Joey, Kiley, Everly, and Lyla; brother: Tom (Rhonda) Reynolds; dog: Thor. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy...

Jose "Pelon" Guadalupe Sinaloa

Jose "Pelon" Guadalupe Sinaloa

Feb 14, 2026

Jose “Pelon” Guadalupe Sinaloa, age 32, of Lake Station passed away Saturday February 14, 2026, in Gary, Indiana. He was born December 29, 1993, in Michoacan, Mexico to Carlos Sinaloa and Maria Carrillo. Jose was a cook at the Paragon Family Restaurant in Hobart. Jose was loved dearly by his family and will be missed.

He is survived by his parents,...

Terry Lee Lewis Sr.

Terry Lee Lewis Sr.

Feb 14, 2026

Terry Lee Lewis Sr., age 59, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on February 14, 2026.

Terry was a truck driver by trade, but a problem solver by nature. He was known as a man who could fix just about anything- a true-life MacGyver. If Terry couldn’t help you himself, he knew someone who could and if that person couldn’t help, he...

Frederick Allen Orth

Frederick Allen Orth

Feb 10, 2026

Frederick Allen Orth, age 54 of Lake Station passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1971 to the late Fred and Mary Berry. Frederick retired from Kaptur Events where he had served as an Executive Chef. He was a member of the Portage Exchange Club and the Culinary Associates. Frederick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Mary Zelma Koselke

Mary Zelma Koselke

Feb 10, 2026

Mary Z. (nee Seward) Koselke, age 82 of Lake Station and formerly Kentucky took her last breath surrounded by her loving family on February 10, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Martha Seward. On June 9, 1969, Mary married the love of her life, Terry Koselke, in Crown Point, Indiana....

Jolene M. Tummond

Jolene M. Tummond

Feb 10, 2026

Jolene M. Tummond, age 78, of Portage passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026, at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Jolene was a retired Beautician. She was born March 14, 1947, in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Betty (Pender) Urszulak. Jolene loved her family and will be dearly missed.

Jolene is survived by her loving husband, Rick Tummond...

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